Arnold Clark is pleased to support the Armadale Falcons (2002 Team) as they defend their place in the West Lothian Soccer Sevens League 1st Division and show off some cracking new football strips.
Started in 2011, and reaching the dizzy heights of the top division in their first year, the team is made up of children born in 2002, and they are part of the Scottish Youth Football Association.
Steven Young, a coach with the team, says: “We have a terrific bunch of kids at the club, and this is backed by great support by their parents relatives and coaches.”
The team with coaches and Pete McPhillips from Arnold Clark
Having recently raised funds from a sponsored walk across the Forth Road Bridge, the club has found it difficult to secure sponsorship ahead of more established local clubs, and has been stretched to pay for indoor and outdoor places to train and play (3 times a week), registration fees and referee fees.
With the backing of Arnold Clark, the club has been able to fund new football strips and will have the continued backing of the Arnold Clark Citroen branch in Armadale.
Liam Burns, Citroen Franchise Manager for Arnold Clark, commented: "It's always a pleasure to sponsor the football kits of local football teams, especially when it's a new club trying to establish themselves. The Armadale Falcons have done so much fundraising to get to this point, and it's great to help a sporting enterprise in the local community. We wish them every success!"