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Scottish FA announces new partnership with FanHub

Scottish FA announces new partnership with FanHub

The Scottish FA has announced a new partnership with FanHub to reward fans for their backing through exclusive experiences and rewards.
Engagement with the free app will give supporters the chance to win money-can't-buy behind-the-scenes access inside national team camps and Hampden Park.
Signed strips, sought-after tickets, legend tours and a whole lot more. It's all up for grabs.
Supporters can use the FanHub app to predict the starting XI, check in at matches and record matchday memories.
Brendan Napier, Scottish Football Marketing's Commercial Director, said: 'We have the most committed, colourful and passionate supporters in the game.
'You only have to look back to the scenes in Germany last summer, which drew admiration from across the football landscape. They are a constant source of pride, never to be taken for granted.
'We are constantly looking for ways to reward supporters for that unwavering loyalty and add value to their experience where we can.
'That's why we are so thrilled to welcome FanHub as the Official Fan Loyalty Partner of the Scotland National Teams.
'They are enthused and driven by supporter engagement and, in turn, will unlock money-can't-buy incentives and prizes for subscribers.
'This is an exciting link-up for us and we look forward to working with the FanHub team to build out our offering to Scotland supporters. Recognising and celebrating their dedication ahead of what promises to be an exciting year.'
Gareth Lippiatt, Co-Founder and Chief Executive at FanHub, added: 'Scottish football has something genuinely special. You often hear people say that modern football has lost its soul – but those people haven't been to Hampden on a matchday.
'It's the passion of the fans that first attracted us to this opportunity, and having met so many brilliant people along the way, we're incredibly excited to be part of it.
'We're fans ourselves, so to partner with the Scotland National Team and your iconic fanbase is a surreal moment and a huge privilege.'
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