Thomas Lyte Signs Lma Partnership
The League Managers Association (LMA) has signed Thomas Lyte, the world-renowned silversmith designers and makers of trophies, as new Commercial Partners for 2014/15. As part of the deal, Thomas Lyte becomes the Official Trophy Supplier to the LMA and will kick off the partnership by providing specially commissioned trophies for the upcoming 2014 LMA Annual Awards on May 12th.
Thomas Lyte is best known for its sporting trophies such as The Webb Ellis Rugby World Cup, The FA Cup (pictured above) and The Ryder Cup, as well as The BT Sport Industry Awards.
Through the partnership with the LMA, members and commercial partners will also be able to access a bespoke service.
LMA chief executive, Richard Bevan, said of the new partnership: ‘I am delighted to welcome Thomas Lyte as a commercial partner. Thomas Lyte is an historic brand synonymous with football over many years – bringing together this heritage with the LMA and the LMA Annual Awards is a great combination.’
CEO at Thomas Lyte, Kevin Baker, added: ‘We are proud to be officially announced as the trophies and award partner of the LMA. Thomas Lyte owns and manages one of the largest luxury craft workshops for fine silverware in the UK and is responsible for the design, restoration and manufacture of some of the most iconic trophies in the World. Commissions include the annual restoration of the FA Cup, trophy commissions for the Asian Football Confederation, the Oceania Football Confederation, UEFA, MLS, the Football League (Sky Bet) and the Oman Football Association amongst others.’
‘Thomas Lyte encompasses all that is great about British craftsmanship and we enjoy a strong working relationship with a number of leading Premier League & Football League clubs. We are very much looking forward to working with the LMA and all its members as the official trophies and awards partner.’
