Thibault Tricole signs for FC Lorient
FC Lorient is very pleased to announce today the start of the collaboration with Thibault Tricole, professional darts player. Multiple French champion, Thibault Tricole (34 years old), originally from Pluvigner and supporter of FC Lorient, became in 2020 the first Frenchman to participate in the semi-pro World Championships (BDO/WDF) then the first Frenchman to participate…
Football Fix is the Official Social Football Partner of Auckland FC
Auckland FC is proud to announce FootballFix as the official Social Football Partner, bringing together two key players in Auckland’s football community. Why FootballFix? FootballFix has long been a cornerstone for small-sided football fans across Auckland, offering the perfect mix of competitive play and social connection. With this new partnership, we’re blending the best of…
Kitman Labs and Hibs Strike Deal to Support Talent Development
Hibernian FC and Kitman Labs have agreed a partnership deal that will allow the Club to deploy their ‘Coaching & Development Solution’ across the Development Squad and Academy. The ‘Coaching & Development Solution’ will advance Hibs’ ability to optimise player pathways and identify talent earlier in the development cycle, enable more informed succession planning, accelerate their…
Cherries Continue Successful Trethowans Partnership
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to partner with Trethowans for the 2024/25 season. Trethowans, a leading law firm with five offices across the central south of England, offer a broad range of legal services for businesses and individuals. The firm, which is widely recommended by the UK’s independent legal directories, will enter their seventh year in partnership…
Hill Osborne Enter 15th Consecutive Year In Partnership
Long-standing sponsor, Hill Osborne, have extended their partnership with the club for the 2024/25 season. The firm will enter their 15th consecutive year working alongside the club and they’ll continue to be an official partner of The Net, which is AFC Bournemouth’s free-to-join business club. Hill Osborne are one of the largest independent accounting firms…
Auckland Football Club Secures a Special Place In Barfoot & Thompson’s Heart
Auckland’s biggest real estate company Barfoot & Thompson has joined forces with Auckland Football Club (AFC) to bring an exciting season of football entertainment to Aucklanders. Barfoot & Thompson have a saying, if our name is on it, our heart is in it and for the real estate behemoth, this partnership is no different. As…
Hibs Launch Partnership With Clover
The Club is excited to launch a new long-term partnership with payment solutions provider, Clover who will become the Club’s Official Payments Partner. Clover’s all-in-one POS system has now been installed in the Easter Road hospitality suites, club shop and kiosks, providing smoother transactions and improved fan experience when purchasing merchandise or refreshments. From processing payments securely…
Auckland FC Partners With Media Giant MZME To Reach New Audiences
Auckland FC is thrilled to be exclusively partnering with NZME, providing the opportunity to reach their combined radio, digital and print audience of 3.6 million Kiwis. NZME is getting behind AFC to support the country’s newest professional sports team, working closely with the club to go beyond general news to create and publish rich content…
Tee Screen Become Champion Regional Partner
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce a three-year partnership with local firm, Tee Screen. A company proudly rooted in Bournemouth, the firm provide durable and intuitive touchscreen devices, which will be situated in and around Vitality Stadium in order to help supporters on a matchday. Signing on as the club’s first Champion Regional Partner, Tee…
Six Individuals To Be Inducted Into Hibs Hall of Fame
Hibernian FC will induct several Club legends into the official Hall of Fame in October, 2024! Six new individuals will write their name into the Hibs history books, following in the footsteps of some of the club’s greatest ever names – that includes the Famous Five, Pat Stanton, Jimmy O’Rourke, Laura Kennedy and Franck Sauzèe…
Three Overseas Imports Bring Quality and Experience To Auckland FC
With just 32 days to go until our first ever game we’re delighted to announce the signing of three international visa players. They are; Luis Felipe Gallegos, 32; Louis Verstraete, 25; and Guillermo May, 26. The trio will bring quality and experience to the team. Luis Felipe Gallegos is a highly-decorated Chilean centre midfielder joining…
Hibernian FC Partner With Moss
We’re proud to be partnering with Moss, Edinburgh’s leading menswear destination, who will be supplying our official 24/25 Club suit. As worn by Joe Newell, Warren O’Hora, and Chris Cadden, the Green Puppytooth Performance is designed with endurance in mind, blending classic tailoring with modern technology. It’s made from crease and stain-resistant fabric that repels water, with added…
Rebel Sport Joins Forces With Auckland FC
Auckland FC and Rebel Sport have signed a partnership which will see the iconic Kiwi sports retailer become the club’s new training kit sponsor and AFC development centre. As New Zealand’s home of sport, Rebel Sport are passionate about encouraging all kiwis to get involved with sport – and this means enabling and inspiring more…
Hibs Announce Broadstone as New Mental Health Partner
Hibernian FC is delighted to link up with Broadstone who will provide the Club’s players and staff with mental health support. Officially launched today, the Club will work closely with Broadstone to ensure that all of its employees have the support they need, alongside promoting positive mental health within the Club and beyond. Mental health has…
Hibernian FC to Continue Partnership With Barricade Pest Control
Hibernian FC are pleased to announce the continuation of our established partnership with Barricade Pest Control. Based less than a stone’s throw away from Easter Road, the family-run business pride themselves on their work in the local community and have supported the Club on a number of junior initiatives over the past few seasons. As part…
Hibs Launch Brand-New Mobile App
We are delighted to now launch a brand-new official Hibernian FC App across both Apple iOS and Android! Available immediately, the App can be download on the Apple Store here and is also available for Android by clicking here. The new app has been developed alongside the recently launched Club website, with the same functionality available across both desktop…
Clean Sheet With Uber Eats is Back in the Premier League
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce that Uber Eats have renewed their partnership and remain as the club’s official food delivery platform. Signing on for the next two seasons, the sponsorship will see the return of our popular Clean Sheets with Uber Eats promotion following its success in 2023/24. The deal sees fans get 50%…
Cunulo9 Signs Agreement to Partner With Auckland FC
NZ-based digital communications business Cumulo9 joins Auckland FC as one of the club’s inaugural partners. Auckland FC and Cumulo9 have signed a partnership that will see the Kiwi digital communications business become an inaugural partner of the club in 2024. New Zealand-based digital communications leader Cumulo9 has officially signed on as an inaugural partner of…
Hibernian FC Partner With Destination Sport Travel
The Club have agreed a new partnership with leading sports management company Destination Sport Travel. Destination Sport Travel work on behalf of 40+ sports organisations including clubs, governing bodies and federations. The business has supported the Scottish Football Association with its travel requirements over the past six months and also has developed several long-term partnerships…
All Whites Defender Nando Pijnaker to Join Auckland FC
Today we’re delighted to announce that another All White has decided to join Auckland FC. Please join us in welcoming Nando Pijnaker to the club. Nando joins us following a two-year spell with Sligo Rovers in Ireland’s Premier Division. The 25-year-old centre back brings a significant amount of European experience to the club, as well…
Neill Blake to Take Up New Black Knight Role
AFC Bournemouth can confirm that long-standing chief executive Neill Blake is to take on a new role at Black Knight Football Club (“BKFC”) after the closing of the summer transfer window. Since Neill’s arrival in June 2009 the club has seen a remarkable transformation, rising from League Two to the Premier League. With this new appointment,…
REIDSteel Extend Premier League Kicks Sponsorship
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce that REIDsteel will continue to sponsor Premier League Kicks Christchurch this season. The Christchurch-based structural steel company will also continue as an official partner of the Community Sports Trust for 2024/25. Premier League Kicks was formed in partnership with the Metropolitan Police with the aim of involving young people…
Alan & Thomas Enter Into Partnership Extension
Local insurance supplier Alan & Thomas, part of the Brown & Brown Group, has continued their long-standing partnership with AFC Bournemouth. Alan & Thomas, who’s head office is based in Poole, have been working with the Cherries for over 25 years, most recently as official commercial insurance supplier. And after signing a two-year extension to…
Auckland FC Welcomes Three Former All Whites to Ownership Group
Three former All Whites; Winston Reid, Tim Brown and Noah Hickey have joined the Auckland FC ownership group. The trio bring knowledge of what it takes to succeed as a player at the highest level, with over 580 professional and international appearances between them. They also bring a united passion for New Zealand football and…
Kenayo Megwa Pens Contract Extension
Hibernian FC defender Kanayo Megwa has signed a new contract with Hibs, extending his stay at the Club until summer 2028! At the age of 20, the full-back already has over 50 senior appearances to his name, featuring eight times for Hibs whilst spending time on loan at Airdrieonians and Kelty Hearts. Kanayo joined the…
Goadsby and AFC Bournemouth Enter 11th Year of Partnership
One of the UK’s top-ranked property providers will be helping to make an impact in the local community alongside AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust. Goadsby estate agents, surveyors and valuers are in their 11th year of partnership with the club and will be celebrating by continuing to support schools in the local area with the Respect…
Cherries Become First Club to Collab With WWE 2K
AFC Bournemouth are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with the globally renowned WWE 2K video game series. The groundbreaking collaboration will see the Cherries be the first Premier League club that WWE 2K have formed a tag team with, consequently seeing several digital campaigns that will entertain fans and showcase the immersive experience…
Hibernian Extend Partnership With G4 Claims
We are excited to announce an extension to our partnership with G4 Claims. A Club partner since 2022, G4 Claims are a family run business that provides a quick, reliable and friendly service to anyone involved in a non-fault accident. Based in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, the accident management company pride themselves on their customer service, providing friendly and reliable claims…
Kinsey Agrees New Long-Term Deal With Cherries
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce Max Kinsey has agreed terms on a new long-term contract with the club. The talented 19-year-old has penned a fresh deal at Vitality Stadium after an impressive 2023/24 campaign. Centre-back Kinsey played 31 times for the development squad last season, scoring four goals as Alan Connell’s side finished third…
Julián Araujo Signs From FC Barcelona
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce the signing of Julián Araujo from FC Barcelona. The 23-year-old makes the move to Vitality Stadium on a five-year deal and becomes the Cherries’ fifth signing this summer. Chief Executive Neill Blake said of the transfer: “Julián is someone who we have tracked for a while now and we’re…
Hibs Complete Kieron Bowie Signing
We are delighted to announce the permanent signing of exciting forward Kieron Bowie, subject to international clearance. The 21-year-old joins from English Premier League side Fulham for a significant fee and has penned a four-year deal. Born in Kirkcaldy, Bowie has had early success in his career helping both Raith Rovers and Northampton Town to…
Sadi Signs Long-Term Deal With Cherries
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce attacking midfielder Dominic Sadi has agreed a new long-term contract with the club. The deal comes off the back of a highly successful campaign for the 20-year-old, who made his Premier League debut in the Cherries’ 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Vitality Stadium in April. Having…
BJ88 To Become Front of Shirt Partner
AFC Bournemouth has announced bj88 as the club’s front-of-shirt partner for both the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons. An official Asian sports betting partner and a now Principal Partner of the club, the company was founded in 2021 and is an established firm in Asia, soon to be present in the UK under the domain name…
Utilita Become Official Energy and Sustainability Partner
AFC Bournemouth is to become one of the greenest sporting outfits in the UK thanks to a groundbreaking new deal. The club is delighted to announce an impactful three-year agreement with Utilita, its official Energy and Sustainability Partner going forward. Utilita has already started to deliver the installation of over 600 solar panels at the…
Special edition Michael B. Jordan kit revealed
AFC Bournemouth are thrilled to announce their first product range in collaboration with club owner, actor, director, and producer Michael B. Jordan, which will be seen on the pitch during the club’s Bourne In The USA preseason tour of California. Two special edition kits have been designed in the club’s traditional red and black colours,…
In detail: new Michael B. Jordan special edition kit
Two special edition kits have been designed for AFC Bournemouth in collaboration with club owner, actor, director, and producer Michael B. Jordan. The pair of kits are in the club’s traditional red and black colours, with a striking interlocking cherry pattern throughout. An exclusive MBJ x AFCB tag will feature on the range to signify…
Olivier Pantaloni Appointed Coach of FC Lorient
FC Lorient is pleased to announce today the arrival of Olivier Pantaloni as coach. The experienced technician, who has had convincing results at AC Ajaccio, including two promotions to Ligue 1 (2011 and 2022), has signed a two-year contract with Les Merlus. It was in February 2009, after a career as a player and an…
Auckland FC Appoint Cam Kilgour As Team Manager
Auckland FC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Cam Kilgour as the club’s Team Manager. Kilgour’s extensive career means he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Auckland FC. He’s spent over 20 years in professional and amateur rugby management, contributing to renowned teams such as the Auckland Blues, Canterbury, the Cook Islands,…
Black Knight Football Club Names Tim Bezbatchenko as President
Bezbatchenko has enjoyed tremendous success in leadership roles in Major League Soccer, including the last six seasons as President and General Manager of the Columbus Crew. Beginning in July, Bezbatchenko will work with BKFC’s portfolio of clubs to improve and better coordinate player development and recruiting, enhance player pathways and optimize commercial opportunities across the…
Auckland FC Appoint Danny Hay As Assistant Coach
Auckland FC is thrilled to announce the appointment of New Zealand football icon Danny Hay as the club’s Men’s Assistant Coach. Hay’s extensive career as both a player and coach means he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Auckland FC. As the 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League season approaches, Hay will work alongside head…
Auckland Appoint Steve Corica As Maiden Isuzu UTE A-League Coach
AKL Football 24 have appointed Steve Corica as their inaugural Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s head coach, ahead of club’s debut in the 2024-2025 season. Former Sydney FC boss Corica is the club’s second football appointment, and will work alongside former teammate Terry McFlynn, Director of Football, on the recruitment of the men’s playing squad and style of…
US Businessman Bill Foley Announces New Auckland Based A-Leagues Team
The billionaire’s new club will play in the A-League Men’s comp from next year. The billionaire’s new club will play in the A-League Men’s comp from next year. The new Auckland A-Leagues club backed by American billionaire Bill Foley is set to reveal its name, brand identity and playing kit next month, while several signings, including…
Auckland expansion team awarded full A-Leagues license
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has announced the award of a full A-Leagues licence to Bill Foley. The full licence award confirms Auckland’s entry to the A-Leagues for the 2024-25 season, with the men’s team due to join the Isuzu UTE A-League Men in Season 2024-25 and the Liberty A-League Women’s team in Season 2025-26….
Update To The Board Of Directors
Hibernian FC can confirm that Bill Foley, Ryan Caswell and Leslie Robb have joined the Club’s Board. Following Black Knight Football Club’s (BKFC) acquisition of 25% of Hibernian FC’s shares, Bill Foley and Ryan Caswell will now become Directors. Bill Foley has significant experience and success running best-in-class sports franchises, large enterprises, and publicly traded companies. He…
Club Statement: Black Knight Football Club
Hibernian FC is delighted to announce that Black Knight Football Club’s minority investment proposal was ratified at the Club’s 2024 Annual General Meeting this evening (Tuesday 27 February, 2024). Following AGM approval and Hibernian FC agreeing to certain undertakings and commitments at the request of the Scottish FA, Black Knight Football Club (BKFC) have completed…
Bill Foley: A Letter to Supporters
To All Supporters of The Cherries, in the UK and around the world, It is with a deep sense of gratitude and excitement that I share with you the news that my partners and I have completed the acquisition of AFC Bournemouth. I have been looking forward to this chance to connect with you since…
AFC Bournemouth Acquired by Bill Foley-Led Partnership
Bill had attended the Cherries’ victory over Leicester City in October ahead of completing the deal, which has now been ratified by the Premier League. A businessman and philanthropist, Bill also has an extensive background in sports including tremendous success as the founder and owner of the National Hockey League’s Vegas Golden Knights, the first…