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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Football club secures major sponsorship deal with car and van dealership
Accrington Stanley have announced Perrys Burnley as its latest official sponsor in a deal worth more £30,000 for the 2025/26 season. As part of the agreement, Perrys have donated a top-spec Vauxhall Pro Vivaro van to the club. The vehicle will be used to transport the team's kits to matches across the country throughout the season, providing essential logistical support. Perrys Burnley have donated a van to Accrington Stanley as part of a new sponsorship deal (Image: Adam Woodhouse) Perrys, located on Accrington Road in Burnley, specialises in Vauxhall and Kia vehicles and is recognised for its commitment to both quality service and community partnerships. Accrington Stanley CEO Warren Eastham said: "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Perrys Burnley on board for the upcoming season. "Their generous donation of the Vauxhall Pro Vivaro will make a big difference to our matchday operations, and their support highlights the strength of local businesses coming together to back the club. We are delighted to announce our latest signing... Perrys Burnley! 🤝 As part of the new sponsorship deal, Perrys have generously donated a top-spec Vauxhall Pro Vivaro van to the club. 📽️ Check out our video to learn more! — Accrington Stanley (@ASFCofficial) May 23, 2025 "It's a fantastic deal for both sides and another sign of our continued progress." General manager of Perrys Burnley Oliver Fletcher said: "On behalf of Perrys Burnley, we're extremely excited to be the newest signing of Accrington Stanley and provide them with a lovely Vauxhall Vivaro for the upcoming season."
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Accrington academy loss difficult but vital
Accrington Stanley chief executive Warren Eastham says the decision to close their academy was "heartbreaking" but essential for the club's immediate League Two club said this week they were shutting down the academy despite the offer of a £140,000 grant from Hyndburn Council to help keep it going."From a personal standpoint, it is very difficult," Eastham told BBC Radio Lancashire."We're human beings and what we're talking about are kids and parents who believe this is an opportunity for them in the future."And given the way it had to be done so immediately, it's been a very difficult process. We're talking about people who have performed well."When you look at situations like this in business, usually it's through a lack of performance, but this is an extreme circumstance where departments of the club carry costs for their excellence but the club itself is losing money through its lack of revenue generation."The day we spoke to the parents and kids was heartbreaking. It's been a very, very difficult situation." Eastham said the club's main investor Andy Holt, who has stood down as chairman but will continue to fund the club up to £250,000 a year, had "sleepless nights" over the Eastham said senior figures at Accrington had to "put emotions aside" to ensure the financial stability of the club following a 21st-place finish this season, just eight points above the drop zone."We can only apologise for the circumstance that's arisen but given the financial challenges we have, we have to realign all costs towards the first team because relegation would be an absolute disaster," Eastham said."As much as it's been a really, really difficult time for everyone involved and we're sad for all those that have had to leave us during this process, we have to make sure that the future of Accrington Stanley is a positive one."Eastham was keen to reassure fans that while Accrington are reducing their costs, the club is "absolutely not in question"."The football club is safe as far as the playing squad and everything around it," he said."However, until we get the right decisions to support the club from the council and we get the right opportunity to generate revenue, then obviously we have to cut our cloth accordingly."He also said Accrington's ambition is to "push forward and go up the football league", as well as "resolve issues" with the council over the use of club facilities for non-matchday events after its entertainment licence was revoked following noise complaints."'Don't worry' is the message - we're going in the right direction even though there have been some difficult decisions," Eastham added.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
‘The situation is grim' – Iconic EFL club facing financial oblivion after major issues ‘effectively shut us down'
ACCRINGTON STANLEY have confirmed they are facing a "grim" future amid serious financial problems. Stanley finished the season 21st in League Two - just two places above relegation. 2 2 But even though Accrington remained in the EFL, they are still facing some dire economic issues that forced them to close their academy last week. The club also lost its stadium's live music licence - except on matchdays due to repeated noise complaints. Now the Reds' chief executive Warren Eastham has issued a serious warning about the cub's situation and accused the council of providing nothing but "empty words of support". This comes after Stanley owner Andy Holt announced he would be stepping down last month. Holt also accused the authority of a "vendetta" due to a long-running row over the club's hospitality suites built in contravention of planning permission. This situation puts the iconic club, who rose prominence thanks to an unforgettable milk advert in 1989, in a situation where they face financial oblivion. Eastham's statement to the Local Democracy Reporting Service read: "Since joining the club in August last year, I have been in ongoing discussions with the council. 'I've made numerous phone calls, attended meetings, sent emails, and submitted countless support requests to both the council and their officers. Yet, despite all this, nothing meaningful has come of it. 'I will, of course, gladly accept the meeting—one I've both requested and attended many times before. I've done my best to bring reason to the table, but all I've received in return are empty words of support. 'What we need now is action, not platitudes. I've warned repeatedly about the risks of Andrew Holt walking away, and now what do we have – a letter. 'I've been given a year to make the club sustainable but this cannot be achieved with temporary fixes. We need real, lasting change. This is a club that lost £1 million in the 2023/24 season, a deficit covered entirely by Andrew Holt. 'The 2024/25 season was only balanced thanks to the Liverpool FA Cup draw, but that money is now gone and the mounting costs from the summer remain. The situation is grim: the academy's March figures revealed a significant financial loss. 'Broken promises' 'April shows no improvement, worsened by steep increases in National Insurance and the minimum wage across the club, including the players. Right now, Accrington Stanley has no revenue stream until July. 'The ongoing issues with planning, noise abatement, and licensing have effectively shut us down. 'Now, with the council's statement out in the public domain, I truly hope this marks the beginning of meaningful collaboration to safeguard the future of this fantastic club. 'Let me be clear: the closure of the academy is down to one thing only – a lack of income and mounting financial losses. Andy's position is clear: he will fund the club to a £250,000 loss next season, but no further. 'After years of broken promises and a lack of appreciation for the £6million he has invested in this club over the past decade, he has reached his limit. This club belongs to the town and its fans. I will work tirelessly to ensure its future is secure. 'Accrington needs Accrington Stanley, and I am determined to see us through this challenging time.'
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘The situation is grim' – Iconic EFL club facing financial oblivion after major issues ‘effectively shut us down'
ACCRINGTON STANLEY have confirmed they are facing a "grim" future amid serious financial problems. Stanley finished the season 21st in League Two - just two places above relegation. Advertisement 2 Accrington Stanley confirmed they are facing a "grim" future 2 Accrington Stanley are dealing with a dire financial situation But even though Accrington remained in the EFL, they are still facing some dire economic issues that forced them to close their academy last week. The club also lost its stadium's live music licence - except on matchdays due to repeated noise complaints. Now the Reds' chief executive Warren Eastham has issued a serious warning about the cub's situation and accused the council of providing nothing but "empty words of support". This comes after Stanley owner Andy Holt announced he would be stepping down last month. Advertisement Read More on Football Holt also accused the authority of a "vendetta" due to a long-running row over the club's hospitality suites built in contravention of planning permission. This situation puts the iconic club, who rose prominence thanks to an Eastham's statement to the 'I've made numerous phone calls, attended meetings, sent emails, and submitted countless support requests to both the council and their officers. Yet, despite all this, nothing meaningful has come of it. Advertisement Most read in EFL Latest 'I will, of course, gladly accept the meeting—one I've both requested and attended many times before. I've done my best to bring reason to the table, but all I've received in return are empty words of support. 'What we need now is action, not platitudes. I've warned repeatedly about the risks of Andrew Holt walking away, and now what do we have – a letter. 'I've been given a year to make the club sustainable but this cannot be achieved with temporary fixes. We need real, lasting change. This is a club that lost £1 million in the 2023/24 season, a deficit covered entirely by Andrew Holt. 'The 2024/25 season was only balanced thanks to the Liverpool FA Cup draw, but that money is now gone and the mounting costs from the summer remain. The situation is grim: the academy's March figures revealed a significant financial loss. Advertisement 'Broken promises' 'April shows no improvement, worsened by steep increases in National Insurance and the minimum wage across the club, including the players. Right now, Accrington Stanley has no revenue stream until July. 'The ongoing issues with planning, noise abatement, and licensing have effectively shut us down. 'Now, with the council's statement out in the public domain, I truly hope this marks the beginning of meaningful collaboration to safeguard the future of this fantastic club. 'Let me be clear: the closure of the academy is down to one thing only – a lack of income and mounting financial losses. Andy's position is clear: he will fund the club to a £250,000 loss next season, but no further. Advertisement 'After years of broken promises and a lack of appreciation for the £6million he has invested in this club over the past decade, he has reached his limit. This club belongs to the town and its fans. I will work tirelessly to ensure its future is secure. 'Accrington needs Accrington Stanley, and I am determined to see us through this challenging time.'
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Accrington Stanley to host first-ever iftar event at Wham Stadium
Accrington Stanley will host its first-ever iftar event at the Wham Stadium this coming Ramadan. The club received a community cohesion and resilience funding grant from Hyndburn Borough Council to host the event. This will allow Stanley to continue delivering initiatives which can positively impact the community. Members of the public of any religion are invited to break their Ramadan fast together at the Wham Stadium, sharing food and enjoying the experience. The call to prayer will be delivered pitch-side, and prayers will take place indoors in a special prayer room. The iftar event will follow another initiative by Accrington Stanley, which has also received funding from Hyndburn Borough Council. The club will connect with Year 8 students in every secondary school in Hyndburn, many of whom received football shirts through Stanley's big shirt giveaway when they were at primary school. The aim is to share the 'power and experience' of football to prevent and counter harmful narratives. The project will come in the form of workshops delivered by the club over a six-week period, where sensitive topics will be discussed with the aim of raising awareness of extremist narratives, as well as promoting healthy narratives. Once the workshops have been completed, the students will be invited to Stanley's home match against MK Dons on Tuesday, March 4, with those attending also invited to break their fast at the Wham Stadium ahead of the game. Warren Eastham, chief executive at Accrington Stanley, said: "These are fantastic initiatives that we are proud to be running as a football club. "Our aim is to bring people from different ethnic, faith and social backgrounds together through a shared pride in their team and local area." Accrington Stanley Football Club represents communities from a variety of diverse backgrounds and has achieved a bronze level in the EFL's Equality Code of Practice, due to their ongoing work and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
