Wolves on the prowl after sponsor boost
AN ambitious Tyneside junior football team and North East engineers RWO have joined forces to kick off a kit sponsorship deal.
Under-13 side Wideopen Wolves, who play in the Northumberland Football League, will take to the pitch for the rest of the 2021/22 season with RWO’s logo on the front of their shirts.
It is the first commercial tie-up for Seaton Burn-based RWO with a local football team.
A spokesperson for Wideopen Juniors said: “We are very grateful to RWO and we cannot overstate how important relationships like this are to the success of the club.
“We are delighted to have a strong local brand supporting the club like this and look forward to watching the partnership blossom through what we hope will be a successful season.”
RWO provides civil and structural engineering services to a variety of sectors across the North East and nationally.
Director Reece Kesson said: “We are pleased to join forces with Wideopen Juniors and help them out.
“We are keen to support local sports and know sponsorship deals like this are critical for grassroots football.
“We wish the team all the best of luck for the rest of the season.”
■ A COMMUNITY football club has secured a sponsorship deal, ensuring its under-16 team ends up on ‘The Rise’.
Young players from Newcastle Blue Star visited sponsor New Tyne West Development Company at The Rise development in Scotswood.
The original Blue Star, founded in 1930, was wound up due to off-thefield troubles in 2009 but reformed in 2018, merging with Grainger Park and establishing an impressive set up with teams ranging from under -eights to senior level.
Coach Dean Walker said: “Our aim is to offer a nurturing environment for our young people where they can grow as footballers and individuals.
“This sponsorship means we can provide kit to each player, which gives them a real sense of pride and ownership, while also improving our training facilities.”
NTWDC Director Lee McGray said: “We are delighted to again be supporting a progressive football club which is making exceptional strides both on and off the pitch, establishing a real community asset for the people of Scotswood.”