Vauxhall Motors Sponsorship Deal
A Chester legal firm has given a big sponsorship boost to
players at Vauxhall FC who will be aiming for victory in the
preliminary rounds of the FA Cup championships on Saturday.
Walker Smith Way legal firm which has offices in Chester
and Wrexham has agreed a sponsorship deal lasting three
years. It follows on from their support for the club
last season.
Vauxhall
FC Commercial Manager, Mike Harper, said: "It is a great boost for
us. Smaller clubs like ours rely on sponsorship to survive and for
Walker Smith Way to extend their support from one year to three is
testimony of the faith they have in us."
The deal means the Walker Smith Way name will appear on
the back of the first team shirts.
The players received new kit this year and are now hoping
for a successful run following recent changes in their line up by
manager Carl Macauley and assistant manager Andy Mutch, a former
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Swindon premiership player.
They are
currently 16th in the Blue Square North Division, but
fans have been delighted by their outings in the initial rounds of
the FA Cup tournament.
They have
successfully got through the first three qualifying rounds,
knocking out Guiseler 3-2 earlier this month and they not go on
to play in the fourth heat against Kidderminster Harriers on
Saturday, October 27.
"Each
round we win brings in prize money for the club, which is good for
building up our finances and team spirit. Prize money and
sponsorship deals like the Walker Smith Way one are a lifeline for
us," said Mike.
The team
play at the Rivacre ground Ellesmere Port and the club also has
several youth teams for youngsters aged from six to 16.
About
five years ago the first team made national headlines when they
knocked out Queens Park Rangers in the early stages of the
tournament and appeared on Sky TV for one of their
matches.
Mike
added: "That was a real shot in the arm financially as it brought
in a lot of money. If we could get to the later stages again it
would be great, but at the moment it's one game at a
time."
Walker Smith Way is one of
the biggest legal practices in the region, employing 170 and
drawing clients from all over Cheshire, North Wales and the
borders.
Walker Smith Way's marketing manager, said: "We are
delighted to be helping a club which plays such an important role
in the community and we wish them luck on Saturday.
"We have been associated with Vauxhall FC for some years
and felt the time was right to increase our involvement by
extending the sponsorship deal for a longer period. Vauxhall are
big employers in the area and the club has a long history of loyal
support from workers and the surrounding community."