New front of shirt sponsor for SRFC

SOUTHPORT Rugby Football Club has agreed a four-year partnership with Cobden Road-based EFT Group Ltd.

From September 2018 EFT Group will become the main front of shirt sponsor on the playing kits of all 500 playing members of the club.

The group is also committed to working with SRFC to provide local development and, where possible, employment opportunities for interested and qualified senior club members.

Adam Watts, CEO of EFT Group, said: “In my younger days I had the pleasure of playing for Southport RFC and know from personal experience what a great community club it is.

“I am delighted to see the club being so successful at all levels on the pitch, and off the pitch.

“The importance of community, the determination to succeed and grow are values that EFT Group and SRFC share and it is a pleasure to be able to partner with the club at this exciting time.

“We look forward to working together to ensure our continued mutual success.”

Southport RFC chariman, Steve Olive, added: “We pride ourselves on being a successful local community club, so it is great that we have been able to conclude this four year partnership with EFT Group, a local business success story led by Adam Watts, a current member and past SRFC player.

“After the first year EFT Group will be the main ‘front of shirt’ sponsor.

“They will be taking over from Nationwide, who have been the main shirt sponsor for the last few years, and the club extends its thanks and appreciation to Nationwide for the fantastic support they have given the club over the years.

“We are delighted that EFT Group are committed to working with the club to offer real ‘off the pitch’ development opportunities for our young players.”

Southport will be hosting EFT Group and guests at the next first XV game at Waterloo Road against West Park a week on Saturday (September 23).