London Scottish Reveals New Sponsor

London Scottish has announced Aberdeen Asset Management as an Official Club Sponsor, agreeing a two-year sponsorship deal with the club which will see the global asset management firm’s logo displayed on the back of 1st XV playing shirts and club replicas.?

The deal has had an immediate impact on the field, by helping to fund the signing of loose forward Mark Bright from Redruth, who holds the distinction of having been named in the National League 1 team of the season a record 5 times.?

Tony Copsey, CEO of London Scottish said: ‘I am absolutely delighted that we are able to formally announce the double signings of Aberdeen Asset Management and Mark Bright. To attract a company of Aberdeen Asset Management’s statue to sponsor the club is fantastic and we look forward to working with them over the coming years’.

‘Certainly this sponsorship has not only allowed us to sign an exciting talent in Mark and strengthen the squad for what will be a challenging year in the Championship, but also it allows us to invest in our infrastructure. This is absolutely key to our desire to maintain our position at the top of English Rugby, whilst taking an active role in developing young Scottish talent’.? ?

Aberdeen Asset Management has been a keen supporter of Scottish rugby for over three years, since taking up title sponsorship of Edinburgh Rugby Club in 2008.?

Martin Gilbert, chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management, added: ‘We are proud to be sponsoring London Scottish Rugby Club. We are dedicated to supporting rugby in Scotland and this partnership is a superb way to demonstrate our commitment to the sport south of the border as well’.