Young’s Seafood, the UK’s leading fish and seafood company, has announced that it has renewed its sponsorship of Grimsby Town Football Club for the 21/22 season.
The renewed sponsorship is the 18th consecutive season for the Young’s and Grimsby Town relationship, making it one of the longest standing cooperate sponsorship deals in British football.
Announced just weeks after the club revealed its new owners, Jason Stockwood and Andrew Pettit, it’s also good news for Young’s Seafood employees who can receive a 10% discount on season tickets once fans are allowed to enjoy games in person.
Simon Smith, CEO at Young’s said: “We’re extremely pleased to be renewing our sponsorship deal with Grimsby Town Football club for the 18th consecutive season. It’s more important than ever for us to be supporting our local team and we hope it will be the beginning of an exciting new chapter for both the club under new ownership and for the fans who can finally enjoy the atmosphere and thrill of a game in person again.
“We’re very proud to work with Grimsby Town and continue to support them in the league and in the community as they seek to improve the health and wellbeing of our local residents.”
Jason Stockwood, Chairman of Grimsby Town FC said: “Grimsby Town FC are delighted to announce that Young’s Seafood Ltd are to continue as the Mariners’ Official Club Sponsor for the coming 2021-22 season. This will be the 18th year of the collaboration and is now one of the longest running shirt sponsorships in world football and it will be great to once again see the famous Young’s Seafood logo adorn our new shirts.
“We are once again delighted that Young’s Seafood Ltd have committed to support their local football club for another season. As new owners we have been thrilled with the steadfast support shown by one of the country’s most well-known brands. We are also looking forward to working together closely in the coming months at engaging with all areas of the community as we strive for a brighter future for all.”