Kirby Athletic Youth FC scores new kit with Taylor Wimpey sponsorship

Young Kirby Cross footballers are playing with an extra sense of pride thanks to a new kit funded by housebuilder Taylor Wimpey.

Taylor Wimpey donated £1,200 to Kirby Athletic Youth FC to provide their two under-8s teams with new kits.

Kirby Athletic Youth FC was founded in 2019, with the club’s under-8s squad forming in the spring of 2021.

Taylor Wimpey is building new homes at The Laurels development, close to the club’s home at Kirby Recreational Ground in Kirby Cross. The Laurels is a development consisting of 116 two, three and four-bedroom homes, and a landscaped green space and play area in the heart of the development.

The grassroots football club approached Taylor Wimpey to request a sponsorship for their under-8s squad’s new training kits.

The players are now looking the part on the pitch as they develop their footballing skills.

Martin Pitcher, Chairman at Kirby Athletic Youth FC, said: “All of the boys within the under-8s teams were brand new to football when they joined in the spring. We have been training these young players and teams so that they are confident in possession and attempt to play forward, attacking football at all times in a fun-filled environment.

“Having a good quality kit really helps the players to feel like they are part of a team, and we are really grateful to Taylor Wimpey for getting on board with Kirby Athletic Youth FC as our under-8s sponsor.”

Alex Greaves, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey London, said: “We are always delighted to support the local community groups and clubs in the areas we have developments. We love that we have been given the chance to sponsor Kirby Athletic Youth FC.

“Sports clubs are so important to communities like Kirby Cross as they bring everyone together, in a positive way, showing their support to the people who live nearby. We were happy to help out the under-8s team and it’s brilliant to see them in their new kits. We wish them all the best for the next season.”

To find out more about The Laurels and register any interest in a new home, please email the sales team at The Laurels on [email protected], call 012554 44265 or visit https://www.taylorwimpey.co.uk.

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