‘We’re here to stay’ says Dale boss after sponsor signs deal
ROCHDALE AFC is celebrating after agreeing a new sponsorship with local company, Zen Internet.
The sponsorship deal will see Zen featured on RAFC kit including shorts, sleeve and the Sandy Lane stand.
The sponsorship deal is a major achievement for the club during extremely difficult times, with fans not currently allowed inside stadiums.
Zen, on Sandbrook Way, has grown to become the largest independently-owned and longest running telecommunications and technology provider in the UK.
Founding owner and chairman, Richard Tang said: “We are extremely proud to be able to support Rochdale AFC, particularly during such challenging times.
“Our company head office is based in Rochdale, and we recognise the importance the football club plays within the town and the community.
“We wanted to reach out and help, and we hope this partnership can bolster the success of the team, the club and the town.
Delighted Dale chief executive David Bottomley said: “The Zen sponsorship is a massive signing for us and sends out a strong message to our supporters and the business community of Rochdale that this football club has survived 113 years and is here to stay.
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with one of the biggest business success stories in the history of the town, and a business rapidly becoming a major name across the UK.
“During these difficult times, we now need the people of Rochdale to get behind us now more than ever.
“One way to do that is if you currently have broadband in your home or business, you can switch to Zen.
“Every customer who switches will be supporting the club financially and also backing a local business and giving a boost to the local economy.”
Rochdale AFC manager Brian Barry- Murphy
also said: “We are extremely proud to have the backing of such a powerful sponsor and on behalf of myself, the players and everybody at the club, I would like to thank Richard and Zen for this fantastic sponsorship opportunity.”