GRIMSBY TELEGRAPH Wednesday, May 13, 2015
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Young’s back the boys ahead of Wembley shot by Matt Scrafton News Reporter
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ONE of the most recognisable names in the town and the football club’s leading sponsor has pledged its support to the promotion campaign.
Fantastic flag offer for fans on way to Wembley
Grimsby-based giants Young’s Seafood is sponsoring the Mariners for a 12th year after first getting involved with the club in 2004. After the club renewed its deal with Young’s in February, Town director John Fenty hailed the agreement – which is for an undisclosed figure – as a “great deal” for the club, saying no other sponsor would come “anywhere near” the level of support offered by the firm – the town’s largest private employer. Pete Ward, chief executive of Young’s Seafood Limited, sent his best wishes to everyone involved at the club ahead of the Bristol Rovers clash.
WAVE your flags at Wembley and roar the Mariners back to into the Football League. Grimsby Town have taken delivery of 1,000 specially-made flags for Sunday’s Play-Off Final with Bristol Rovers. From 9am this morning – with the special voucher printed below – fans can get their hands on one (worth £5.99) for free with any purchase exclusively from the Blundell Park club shop. The shop will be open from 9am to 7pm today and tomorrow and from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, to allow fans to snap up their Wembley merchandise. There is also a good supply of Town scarves, wigs, hats and shirts. For more information, log on to www.gtfc.co.uk
We want to wish them all the very best at Wembley Young’s chief executive Pete Ward “Young’s Seafood Limited is extremely proud of our long-standing relationship with Grimsby Town Football Club,” he said. “We’ve been their sponsor for over a decade and everyone at Young’s – whether they are a Mariner or not – are delighted with the success that they’ve enjoyed so far this season and what it has done for our town. “We want to wish them all the very best at Wembley this weekend as they continue on their journey back to the Football League.” The partnership between the two famous Grimsby names has proved productive in recent seasons and Mr Ward said everyone at the firm had their fingers crossed for promotion this season. He added: “Their success is great news for local businesses and for Grimsby as a whole. “We all recognise the important role the club plays in our community and we thank them for it. “Over the past decade, together, Young’s and Grimsby Town have built strong relationships and networks to support our town and it’s brilliant and inspiring to see both the club and Young’s Seafood enjoying the success that this has brought. “As part of our Fish for Life Corporate Responsibility programme we are committed to building strong relationships in our local communities. “We work hard to play a positive role in the areas where we are based and our relationship with our local team in Grimsby is a vital component of that. “On behalf of everyone at Young’s Seafood Limited, I’d like to wish the players, backroom staff and everyone involved in the club, the best of luck for the Play-Off Final. “We’ll all be watching and supporting this weekend.” ● ON THE WEB: Do you think the Mariners will make it to the Football League? Have your say at www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk
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BACKING THE BOYS: From left to right at Blundell Park; Dave Roberts of the Mariners’ Trust, Young’s Seafood chief executive Pete Ward and Grimsby Town director John Fenty. Young’s announced plans to extend their 12-year association with the Mariners earlier in the season. Below, the new Young’s kit – which will be worn at Wembley and beyond – as modelled by Jon-Paul Pittman, Shaun Pearson and Craig Disley. Picture: Jon Corken
Get a FREE Grimsby Town flag (normal price £5.99) with any purchase from the Grimsby Town club shop at Blundell Park. Simply present this voucher when making your purchase.
Standard Local World promotion rules apply. See grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/houserules. Only 1,000 flags available, served on a first-come first-served basis. Subject to availability. A purchase is necessary in order to redeem this offer. Offer cannot be changed or extended. Photocopies not accepted. Offer only available at the Blundell park club shop until 2pm on Saturday, May 16, 2015.
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