Mini gallery – the Port Vale FC player sponsorship event
Two lucky OVF viewers were present at the inaugural Port Vale FC player sponsorship event and we have a small selection of images to show you.
This was the first year that the club have put on the event and commercial manager Ritchie Bates and his team pulled out all the stops to give their guests a memorable day. As many fans contributed towards OVF’s sponsorship of goalkeeper Lucas Covolan, two names were randomly drawn out of the hat to attend.
Michael commented that: “The day was very well organised by Ritchie from the commercial department who gave a great insight into running the club and taking care of the playing staff and a behind the scenes tour of the stadium. We were fortunate to spent some quality time with Andy Crosby, Darrell Clark and Tom Conlon and also being able to watch the squad having their practice sessions.”
Fellow winner Zoe added: “The Player Sponsors Day was excellent and I had a fab time. We were very well looked after by the club. We spoke with Lucas and told him about OVF sponsoring him and he was very pleased. I feel very lucky to have attended today.”
The day included a buffet meal, a tour of the stadium, a meet and greet with coaching staff and players, the chance to watch a training session as well as the opportunity to be photographed alongside the sponsored player.”
OVF editor Rob Fielding added: “The club really did a fabulous job and that has encouraged me to already think about repeating the player sponsorship next season. I’m sure that there will be plenty of interest from the OVF users again. I just hope the club are League One by the time I have to organise it!”
Here are some photos of the event taken by Michael and Zoe: