Source: Northern_Echo
Tombola to become Sunderland's new sponsor
SUNDERLAND have announced that online gaming company tombola will become the club's official sponsor from June 1.[LNB] Tombola has signed an initial two-year deal to become Sunderland's principal sponsor, providing the club with a major boost for the new 2010-11 season and beyond.[LNB] Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn said: "We are thrilled to be joining forces with tombola at what is a really exciting time in our football club's journey.[LNB] "The company's headquarters are in Sunderland so they know exactly what the club and the city are all about and we are excited by the possibilities this partnership offers to us both.[LNB] Phil Cronin, chief executive of tombola said: "Sponsoring Sunderland AFC is a fantastic opportunity for tombola. "With our own head office here in Sunderland we have been able to see the work that Niall and his team have done to transform the fortunes of the club.[LNB] "We're really looking forward to working with Sunderland and we're confident that this sponsorship will help us achieve our own ambitions."[LNB] The partnership will see tombola's name emblazoned on Sunderland's new home and away shirts for the 2010-11 season and also across key sites throughout the Stadium of Light.[LNB]
