A FORMER professional footballer and manager has inspired students at Weston's Winterstoke Hundred Academy.

Leroy Rosenior MBE has had an impressive career, which included stints at clubs such as West Ham, Fulham, Queen’s Park Rangers, and Bristol City.

On top of this, Leroy is the Vice President and Ambassador for Show Racism the Red Card, which tackles discrimination and racism in sport.

During impactful workshops of more than 300 year 7 and 8 students, Leroy, who was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2019, shared the importance of equality and inclusion.
 
Emily Robinson, head of House at Winterstoke Hundred Academy, said: “Leroy is among the prominent figures who have contributed to shaping English football’s future approach to tackling racism and abuse in sports. 
 
“His insights and experiences provided valuable learning opportunities for our students. We would all like to thank Leroy for taking the time out of his busy schedule to come and talk to our students."