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Taken from thisisleicestershire.co.uk
New Leicester City boss Milan Mandaric has offered a lifeline to a cash-strapped youth club with a history of training young football talent.
The multi-millionaire City owner has pledged to help New Parks Club for Young People after hearing that a funding crisis was threatening its future.
He stepped in after youth club chairman and lifelong Leicester City fan Nev Turner approached him at the Walkers Stadium for help.
Leicester City has now offered signed merchandise to raffle for the club and the help of players to boost the appeal.
It will also provide qualified coaches to develop young footballers on the estate.
On top of that, one of Mandaric's first high-profile signings could adopt the youth club as his nominated charity next season.
Over the years, thousands of youngsters have benefited from football training at the club. Earlier this week, we revealed how the premises, in New Parks Boulevard, Leicester, had fallen into disrepair.
The management desperately needs financial help, including £30,000 for immediate improvements and volunteers.
Club vice-chairman Mr Turner, 71, who has been a fanatical City fan since the age of eight, wrote to Mandaric more in hope than expectation.
In reply, Tim Davies, City's chief executive, announced today: "Any club which is for Leicester people and relates to football is very close to our hearts.
"It was with great sadness that we read about the plight of New Parks Club for Young People.
"As a result, we will try to help raise the funds it requires and have offered some signed merchandise, while one of our players will visit the club in the near future.
"As part of our ongoing commitment to charity, New Parks Club for Young People will feature as one of our players' charities next season.
"We will also see if one of our Football in the Community coaches can offer any assistance."
A stunned Mr Turner said everyone associated with the youth club would be delighted to hear the news.
He said: "I sent Milan a letter to see if he could donate anything and his reply said 'just bear with me'.
"I've had a lot of dealings with Leicester City over the years, and they are very good, but I didn't expect this - it's fantastic news.
"We have always been big on football and it's a wonderful gesture from City. I am a fanatical supporter who has been with them through the good days and bad.
"That makes it extra special and I'm deeply touched that, in our hour of need, the football club is there to support us."
New Parks councillor Steve Corrall said he was trying to attract funding through the city council and Government.
He said: "If it goes under, the kids are going to have nowhere to go."
Mr Turner said the appeal for help, which was launched in the Mercury, had given the youth club hope.
He said: "We've had a good response, but it's early days yet and there is still a long way to go - nothing happens overnight."
Anyone else who can help should call Mr Turner on 0116 224 0935.
Smashing StuffTaken from thisisleicestershire.co.uk
New Leicester City boss Milan Mandaric has offered a lifeline to a cash-strapped youth club with a history of training young football talent.
The multi-millionaire City owner has pledged to help New Parks Club for Young People after hearing that a funding crisis was threatening its future.
He stepped in after youth club chairman and lifelong Leicester City fan Nev Turner approached him at the Walkers Stadium for help.
Leicester City has now offered signed merchandise to raffle for the club and the help of players to boost the appeal.
It will also provide qualified coaches to develop young footballers on the estate.
On top of that, one of Mandaric's first high-profile signings could adopt the youth club as his nominated charity next season.
Over the years, thousands of youngsters have benefited from football training at the club. Earlier this week, we revealed how the premises, in New Parks Boulevard, Leicester, had fallen into disrepair.
The management desperately needs financial help, including £30,000 for immediate improvements and volunteers.
Club vice-chairman Mr Turner, 71, who has been a fanatical City fan since the age of eight, wrote to Mandaric more in hope than expectation.
In reply, Tim Davies, City's chief executive, announced today: "Any club which is for Leicester people and relates to football is very close to our hearts.
"It was with great sadness that we read about the plight of New Parks Club for Young People.
"As a result, we will try to help raise the funds it requires and have offered some signed merchandise, while one of our players will visit the club in the near future.
"As part of our ongoing commitment to charity, New Parks Club for Young People will feature as one of our players' charities next season.
"We will also see if one of our Football in the Community coaches can offer any assistance."
A stunned Mr Turner said everyone associated with the youth club would be delighted to hear the news.
He said: "I sent Milan a letter to see if he could donate anything and his reply said 'just bear with me'.
"I've had a lot of dealings with Leicester City over the years, and they are very good, but I didn't expect this - it's fantastic news.
"We have always been big on football and it's a wonderful gesture from City. I am a fanatical supporter who has been with them through the good days and bad.
"That makes it extra special and I'm deeply touched that, in our hour of need, the football club is there to support us."
New Parks councillor Steve Corrall said he was trying to attract funding through the city council and Government.
He said: "If it goes under, the kids are going to have nowhere to go."
Mr Turner said the appeal for help, which was launched in the Mercury, had given the youth club hope.
He said: "We've had a good response, but it's early days yet and there is still a long way to go - nothing happens overnight."
Anyone else who can help should call Mr Turner on 0116 224 0935.
