Latest news with #SouthernLeaguePremierDivision
Business News Wales
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Merthyr Town FC Secures New Partner in Sponsorship Deal with Persimmon Homes
A three-season sponsorship deal has been agreed between Merthyr Town FC and Persimmon Homes. The new agreement comes off the back of a successful 2024/25 season for the Martyrs, who secured promotion as champions of the Southern League Premier Division. The fan-owned club will now be looking to build on that momentum with the support of a prominent new partner. The deal will see Persimmon's branding feature prominently on the terrace at Penydarren Park, and across a range of club activities over the course of three seasons, providing a vital boost to the club both on and off the pitch. Persimmon East Wales' involvement comes on the back of its nearby Porth y Dyffryn development in Twynyrodyn. Lee Hawker, Managing Director of Persimmon Homes East Wales, said: 'We're extremely proud to partner with Merthyr Town FC, especially at such an exciting time for the club. Their promotion is a huge achievement and reflects the spirit and determination that defines the local community. 'As a business building 121 high-quality homes for local families at our Porth y Dyffryn development in Twynyrodyn, we're committed to supporting the town's continued growth and success. 'This sponsorship reflects our long-term investment in Merthyr – not just in bricks and mortar, but in the people and places that make the town what it is.' Matthew George, Merthyr Town FC, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Persimmon Homes as our new sponsor. 'Their commitment to a three-year partnership shows real faith in what we're building here, both on the pitch and in the community. 'After a brilliant season for everyone connected with Merthyr Town, this new relationship gives us even more to look forward to as we take our first steps in the National League North.'
BBC News
04-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Coventry keeper Dovin to miss season finale
Coventry City goalkeeper Oliver Dovin will miss the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, boss Frank Lampard has Sky Blues shot-stopper was stretchered off during the first half of the 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United last Friday and will undergo surgery on his has made 30 appearances for the Sky Blues this season, 28 of them in the Championship, and earned a call-up by Sweden for the recent friendlies against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, when he was on the of Saturday's game against Burnley (12:30 BST), Lampard said: "We are really disappointed for him. He has got as we feared, an ACL injury which ends his season. He is going to have surgery."The 22-year-old was signed from Swedish side Hammarby last summer, penning a four-year deal at the CBS Arena. ACL recoveries often take around nine months, throwing significant doubt around Dovin's status into the start of next season but Lampard added: "The time frame, I'm not going to go there, but in the short term we know that his season is done."He has had an incredible season personally and the strides he's taken since we've been here, making the Sweden squad, makes it slightly more bitter because he's been doing so well."He is disappointed, particularly in the moments after the injury, as is normal. He should understand how far he has come and it's an unfortunate thing for us and we all support him."He is a really good lad; low maintenance and he has been brilliant in every sense. We spoke to him, these things are obviously challenging for young players who want to play and want to do well, so we will all support him along the way."City sit fifth in the Championship ahead of the visit of third-placed Burnley, but with only a two-point lead in the race for the play-offs with seven games will likely choose between Bradley Collins and Ben Wilson to replace Dovin, while Coventry recalled Luke Bell earlier this week from his loan spell at Southern League Premier Division side Gloucester has made eight league starts this season to Wilson's three, and replaced Dovin following his injury against Sheffield United.
