Reds open a new club shop in town on Saturday, and Connor Mason's the man bringing in the sponsors Workington AFC open a new club shop on Saturday and appoint Connor Mason to a new commercial role
Marra Mode is how we'd tell you this in the Co-op. Switch it off for the straight version.
The Reds' new shop in the Workington Innovation Centre on Central Way opens Saturday morning before the Cleethorpes game, and local lad Connor Mason has been brought in to drum up business backing.
This one's for Reds fans, and any local business that fancies getting behind the club.
Workington AFC are opening a new club shop this Saturday morning, before the FA Trophy game against Cleethorpes Town, Cumbria Crack says. It's in the new Workington Innovation Centre on Central Way, near Central Square, and it'll be full of club gear and souvenirs.
A club spokesman said: "The popular third kit is back in stock in all adult sizes and we will also focus on our winter range with the new Puffer jackets as well as gilets, hybrid jackets, hats and scarves all available." There's 10% off the Hope+Glory range, in stock or to pre-order, between 10am and noon, with other offers and some special guests too.
The club's also taken on Connor Mason in a brand new job as commercial development officer, a self-employed role. He did five years in the Merchant Navy, then the last 12 months in sales and property development. His job is to build up the club's links with businesses. The board says it wants to grow the Reds' name and bring in the extra money to match its hopes of climbing the football pyramid.
The club said: "Connor is based locally in Workington and his family are regular visitors to Reds games." It added that he "demonstrates real energy and ambition, just what the club needs to fulfil this crucial new role as we look forward to the development of our new stadium."
It's been a hard few weeks on the pitch, with that long injury list meaning Billy Barr has had to call up the young lads from the under-23s, but the Reds did come away from Bamber Bridge with a win last Saturday.
What you can do: get yourself down to the new shop on Saturday morning before the match, and if your business wants to sponsor the Reds, get in touch through the club's website.
Workington AFC's new club shop at the Workington Innovation Centre on Central Way opens on Saturday morning before the Cleethorpes Town game, as the club names Connor Mason its first commercial development officer.
This is for Workington AFC supporters and for local businesses that might want to work with the club.
Workington AFC, the Reds, are opening a new club shop this Saturday morning, ahead of their FA Trophy tie against Cleethorpes Town, Cumbria Crack reports. The shop is in the new Workington Innovation Centre on Central Way, near Central Square, and will stock a wide range of club merchandise and souvenirs.
A club spokesman said: "The popular third kit is back in stock in all adult sizes and we will also focus on our winter range with the new Puffer jackets as well as gilets, hybrid jackets, hats and scarves all available." There will be 10% off the Hope+Glory range, from stock and to pre-order, between 10am and noon, along with other offers and special guests.
The club has also appointed Connor Mason to the newly created role of commercial development officer, a self-employed position. He spent five years in the Merchant Navy and the last 12 months working in sales and property development. His job is to create, develop and maintain the club's corporate relationships. The board said it wants to grow the brand and bring in the extra income needed to match its ambition of promotion up the football pyramid.
A club statement said: "Connor is based locally in Workington and his family are regular visitors to Reds games." It added that he "demonstrates real energy and ambition, just what the club needs to fulfil this crucial new role as we look forward to the development of our new stadium."
The news comes during a tough spell on the pitch, with a long injury list forcing manager Billy Barr to call on young players from the under-23s, though the Reds won at Bamber Bridge last Saturday.
What you can do: call in at the new shop on Saturday morning before the game, and businesses interested in sponsoring the Reds can contact the club through its website.