A JUNIOR football team is celebrating after securing sponsorship from a local business.

Richmond town under 11s will once again be sponsored by Greenford Haulage and Aggregates.

The team is entering its fifth season in the Teeside Junior football alliance and has had the same sponsor since starting as under 7s.

Michael Brain, the team’s coach since they formed in 2016, said, “We are delighted with our kit for the new season. It’s great to have had continuous support from a local business.

“After an unsettling few months, the boys are keen to get back to playing football in their smart kits. It’s fantastic to see them back together, playing the sport that they love.

Simon Greenwood from Richmond-based Greenford said: We are happy to support Richmond Town FC, in particular this section. It’s hugely important that grassroots football teams receive local sponsors where possible and it was great to see the team kitted out and excited for the football season ahead. Good luck lads.”