A NEW Worcester City supporters team has been created ahead of the new football season to raise funds for the club and to raise its profile in the area.
The Royals, a group of City fans who enjoy their Saturday football, started the group because they wanted to find a way to play the game whilst raising money for the club at the same time.
The supporters team will begin its inaugural season in the the Cheltenham Association Football League Division Three, a league featuring teams from across Worcester, Malvern and Gloucestershire.
Although they will themselves be playing on Saturdays when many of Worcester City’s games will take place, the team hopes to get along to as many mid-week fixtures as possible to support the Football Club.
Spin UK and Worcester Family Law Practice have kindly sponsored the team allowing it to buy its own kit.
The team is aiming to raise between £1,000 and £1,500 for the club this season through players’ subscriptions and will also be involved in Worcester City’s fund-raising activities throughout the season.
Club Chairman Steve Goode said: “The supporters team already has some very talented players and we look forward to seeing how they do this season and wish them all the best.
“We are hoping they will contribute to the excellent work of the youth setup by creating a ‘Worcester City’ presence in Worcester.”
Football club director Luke Cox added: “We’re always looking for ways to diversify our revenue streams and to fund-raise, the supporters’ team offers a unique opportunity to do that whilst also increasing awareness and engagement.
“As a non-league club it can often be quite challenging to engage with younger football fans and this team presents the right set of circumstances to get people in the 18 to 25 age bracket talking about Worcester City.
“As we all know, word of mouth can be very effective.”
The Royals are still looking for players.
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