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Aston Villa and MG Rover Group have announced a shirt sponsorship deal
for the next two seasons.
MG Rover Group, UK Retail Sales Director, Terry Hunt commented: "This
is a marriage between the Midlands’ premier car manufacturer and premier
football club – and is testament to how far MG Rover Group has progressed over
the last two years."
The home and away kit will feature the Rover and MG brands respectively
rather than having MG Rover Group on both. The home kit is available for order
as of today and goes on sale in the club shop on 15 July. MG Rover Sales &
Marketing Director, John Sanders added: "By separating the two brands
between home and away kits we are maintaining the individuality of both brands.
Of course this sponsorship will help contribute to the world-wide awareness and
desirability of our two brands."
To celebrate the deal, MG Rover has produced a special one-off vehicle, a
rather sickly looking ‘Aston Villa Rover 25’.
The car, which will include the club colours, crest and special features,
will be given away as the prize in a special competition to be announced later
in the summer. It won't be the first though. There's a TVR owner out there who
ordered a Cerbera in Aston Villa colours...
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