Shorts: Bournemouth, Birmingham, Crawley
Premier League football club AFC Bournemouth has announced a partnership extension with Care South.
The deal will see the two brands continue to work together for the next three seasons.
Care South, a not-for-profit charity organisation and provider of residential and care-at-home services, will continue to collaborate with the club to run its ‘Extra Time’ initiative, where the club’s community coaches deliver weekly activities in the residential homes focusing on their health and wellbeing.
It will also continue as an official partner of AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust, sponsoring the club’s weekly walking football sessions.
Simon Bird, Chief Executive Officer of Care South, said, “The key to our successful partnership is that we have a shared objective; to provide a real benefit to the residents and care at home clients in our care. When you see it in action, you realise why it works. Everyone involved enjoys it – which is why the initiatives within the partnership are so successful.”
Amy Marks, Global Partnerships Manager at AFC Bournemouth, added, “Care South are a really valued partner and we’ve done some great work over the last nine years. It’s always a highlight when we go out to the homes and see so many happy faces there to greet us. We’re thoroughly looking forward to continuing our relationship with them and see it go from strength to strength.”
Championship Club Birmingham City has partnered with A&C Contracts.
A&C, the commercial glazing specialists, support large-scale projects and reactive repair works.
Supporters will see the A&C logo displayed across St. Andrew’s, and the brand will also play a key part in helping the Club hit fundraising targets for the BCFC Community Trust.
James Corrigan, Commercial Manager at Birmingham City Football club, said, “We are delighted to welcome A&C on board. The brand is well established within the specialist commercial glazing industry and one that will grow rapidly with the Club as we enter a very exciting period. We would like to thank their team for entrusting us to provide the vehicle to take his brand to the footballing market.”
Alan Fenlon, Company Director at A&C, added, “It is a very exciting time to become a club partner, and we would like to thank James and his team for the opportunity. As lifelong supporters, we are looking forward to building this new relationship and supporting the BCFC Community Trust in any way we can. “
EFL League Two football club Crawley Town has partnered with Brick Borrow.
Brick Borrow’s logo will appear on the side of Crawley’s home, away and third shirts, as it becomes the club’s new official sleeve sponsor.
Jayme Ablitt, Commercial Manager at Crawley Town, said, “I am delighted to be working with the guys at Brick Borrow for the new season. They are great guys who have recently started what is already a very successful business. They have some great ideas, and we are looking forward to working closer with them over the course of this season. I am delighted that they chose Crawley Town Football Club, and we are all excited to see what the future holds.”
Tom Zanelli, Co-Founder of Brick Borrow, added, “We are absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with Crawley Town Football Club as their official shirt sleeve sponsor for the upcoming season. As huge football fans ourselves, we can’t wait for the start of this season! This collaboration with Crawley Town Football Club is a momentous occasion for Brick Borrow, as it aligns seamlessly to inspire creativity and imagination in fans of all ages.
At Brick Borrow, we are passionate about making LEGO® accessible to everyone, and through our partnership, we are committed to bringing fans closer to the team they love. Our on and off the pitch activations and offerings will give supporters a unique behind-the-scenes experience, making their bond with the club even stronger.”
EFL League Two club Swindon Town has announced that Cotswold Farm Machinery has partnered with the club for the 2023/24 season.
The agricultural and horticultural machinery specialist become the club’s official away shorts sponsor.
Simon Carrington, Managing Director of Cotswold Farm Machinery, said, “We are pleased to continue our association of many years with Swindon Town Football Club for the forthcoming season and wish the Club every success.”
James Watts, Commercial Manager at Swindon Town Football Club, commented, “We as a club are delighted to welcome Cotswold Farm Machinery back for the 2023/2024 season as our ‘Away shorts’ sponsor and we would like to thank Simon and his wife Janet for their continued support of the football club”.
