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| SPONSORSHIP EXTENDED TO END OF 2003-2004 SEASON |
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Screwfix Direct Ltd has announced the extension of the company's sponsorship of the Western Football League for a further season, which will see the partnership maintained until at least season 2003 - 2004. Moving to the eighth season in a row that the Yeovil based company has supported the League, it becomes one of the longest lasting sponsorship deals in football. Announcing the extended deal Cliff Ashton, League Chairman, said " We are delighted that Screwfix Direct has offered this extension. Since we were first offered the backing their support has been second to none. As well as the very important cash, which enables us to distribute significant amounts to member clubs, Screwfix supports the monthly awards, the reception held at the Les Phillips Cup Final each season and provides other valuable assistance throughout the year." Ken Clarke, League General Secretary, added, "The new deal brings the overall value of Screwfix Direct's sponsorship to nearly £250,000, which, by any standard, is generous. It makes forward planning much easier and ensures that the Board of Directors of the League can plan for the future with confidence." Screwfix Direct is the UK's leading e-commerce and mail order supplier of low-cost high quality tools and fixings for the trade and DIY next day. With a range of over 7,000 products, they sell over 2 million screws every day and over 50,000 power tools every month to customers throughout the UK. For more details contact Western League General Secretary Ken Clarke on 01249 464467. Issued by the First Eleven Sports Agency - Tel: 0870 741 5117 - 4th March 2002 |
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1. Shortest distance between the penalty mark and goal line? [] 8 yards [] 10 yards [] 12 yards 2. How many minutes should each half be? [] 30 minutes [] 45 minutes [] 60 minutes 3. Can a goal be scored direct from the kick off? [] Yes [] No 4. Can you be offside from a Goal Kick? [] Yes [] No 5. How many substitutes are allowed to play? [] 3 [] 5 [] 7 6. What would you do to a player who spits at another player? [] No action [] Yellow Card [] Red Card 7. What would you award if a defender kicked the ball into his own goal direct from a free kick? [] Re-take [] Goal [] Corner Kick 8. What is the minimum number of players needed by a team to start a game? [] 6 [] 7 [] 8 9. What would you award for dangerous play? [] Dropped Ball [] Indirect Free Kick [] Direct Free Kick 10. What decision does the away team captain make if he wins the toss? [] to kick-off [] to choose ends [] either of these Please highlight all ten questions, copy them ( use Ctrl+C ), and then click here |