AFC Bournemouth is looking for a new sponsor for the club’s iconic Steve Fletcher Stand.
The new sponsor’s company name will sit alongside Fletcher’s at the top of the stand, as well as benefiting from a range of other brand and marketing opportunities.
Fletcher is a legend at the Seward Stadium having made over 700 appearances for the Cherries in his 18 years at the club, and had the North Stand named after him in April 2010. The 39-year-old has also been earmarked to take up coaching and ambassadorial roles when his playing career finishes.
The new sponsors will join a long list of reputable companies who have strong ties with the club including Focal Point, Seward and JD Sports.
The Steve Fletcher Stand houses some of the most passionate Cherries fans on a match day and has seen many memorable games over the past few years, as well as the club’s rise from the brink of extinction to pushing to promotion to in English football’s second tier.
The Cherries have been boosted by the arrival of Maxim Demin, who recently joined chairman Eddie Mitchell as co-owner of the club, and are assembling a young and talented squad capable of reaching the npower Championship.
AFC Bournemouth commercial director Rob Mitchell said, “I feel this represents a very exciting commercial opportunity and one that will offer a great deal of exposure to a company.
“AFC Bournemouth is one of the most well recognised brands in Dorset and Steve Fletcher is one of the club’s most well loved players, so it’s a unique package.
“There’s a positive feeling around the club and our stadium is one of the premier venues in Dorset, which make it a very attractive proposition for any local business.”
Fletcher added, “It was one of the proudest moments of my career seeing my name on top of the stand and it still means a great deal to me.
“I still love playing and always look forward to Saturdays, and hopefully I can score a few more goals in front of my stand.
“I would like to see a company who are excited to be associated with the club put their name to the stand too, and I would be delighted to work alongside them in the future.
“The club are heading in the right direction on and the off the pitch. Nobody at the club is looking to stand still and I’m sure the next few years will be as entertaining and successful as those we’ve just enjoyed.”
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