HILTON Harriers Thunder striker Josh Tunnicliffe is our first Parklife Star.
Eleven-year-old Josh scored a hat-trick for Hilton as they beat Derwent in the Derby Junior League and dedicated the goals to his late grandad, who had died of cancer a few days earlier.
He wore a T-shirt underneath his Hilton top with the words "That goal is for you Grandad – RIP" which he revealed on completing his treble.
Josh and his family will now enjoy a meal for four at popular Derby restaurant, Cosmo, as winners of the Parklife Star for September.
Hilton manager Chris Hill said: "I told Josh before the game that he just had to score! His family have been very touched by the article in the Derby Telegraph and I'm delighted that he is the first Parklife Star."
Kan Koo, Cosmo's commercial director, said: "We were very impressed by Josh's achievement on the football pitch but his touching gesture makes him, in our opinion, an extremely worthy Parklife Star."
Every month we reveal a new Parklife Star, a player, manager or volunteer involved with local football who deserves a special treat.
We have already received nominations for October. Tell us who you think deserves a meal for four at Cosmo on Twitter using the hashtag #ParklifeStar or email kganly@derbytelegraph.co.uk
