Mitre Extends Spl Ball Contract

Mitre has unveiled a four-year extension to its contract with the Scottish
Premier League which will see the brand continue as official ball supplier to
the league until 2011.

Mitre has supplied the SPL with match balls since its launch in 1998 and has
voiced its continued committed to providing Scotland’s top flight with
pioneering performance product.

Mitre has cited the introduction of the personalised club badged balls,
brought in for the 06/07 season, as an example of the brand’s innovative
approach to product development.  

Lex Gold, executive chairman of the SPL, commented on the deal:

‘Mitre Sports have been excellent partners to the SPL since its inception.
Our clubs continue to be involved with Mitre’s innovative team in the on-going
development of their world class match ball.  We are pleased to have them on
board for another four seasons.’