AFC Fylde Women’s team are delighted to announce that Kirkham-based business Alison Handling have become the club’s new front of shirt sponsor for the 2024/25 season.

Alison Handling are a local company specialising in reusable storage solutions and have been great supporters of the Football Club for many years.

Established in 1988, Alison Handling are the UK’s largest independent stockist of new plastic storage boxes, plastic boxes, plastic trays, plastic skips, plastic totes, plastic pallets and plastic pallet boxes.

Alison Handling are proud of their reputation for the right product, at the right price, at the right time, promptly delivered from stock, coupled with an enviable level of customer service. Alison Handling are also environmentally responsible and all their plastic storage solutions.

The Coasters’ Women’s team, who play their home games at Kellamergh Park, Warton, are proudly affiliated with AFC Fylde.

Next season, the side will compete in the FA Women’s National League North and provide an opportunity for local women and girls to support their local club.

Alison Handling Managing Director Glenn Broomfield said: “Alison Handling is super proud to be the front shirt sponsor of AFC Fylde Women’s Team for the 2024/25 season. This is an exceptional time for Women’s football and Alison Handling welcomes the opportunity to support AFC Fylde Women in their continued growth in the game.”

AFC Fylde Commercial Manager, Jonathan Eighteen added “Alison Handling have supported AFC Fylde for many years and have always been a pleasure to deal with. I’m delighted that Glenn and the team have decided to work with our Women’s team for the 2024-25 season and I’m pleased that they share our vision of continued growth at Kellamergh Park.”

AFC Fylde Women General Manager, Heather Watson commented: “Our partnership with Alison Handling and Derby Hill Farm is one I am proud of, these local companies who see the potential of AFC Fylde Women and share the same vision in supporting the growth of the women’s game. I can speak on behalf of the staff and the players that we are proud to partner with Alison Handling and Derby Hill Farm and represent both of these companies on our match-day shirts.

“It’s great to see the women’s branded shirts are flying off the shelves and this is an historic moment for the club as it’s the first time the women’s shirts are available to purchase in the Club Shop.

“I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has already purchased a shirt your support is greatly appreciated. I hope you all can get behind us this season and follow us on our journey and I can’t wait to see you down at Kellamergh Park cheering the team on.”

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