Hull-based chartered accountancy firm Smailes Goldie will be the official title sponsor for the Hull Pirates hockey team.
Thanking Smailes Goldie for their involvement, the Hull Pirates have issued the following press release:
Hull Pirates are delighted to announce that Smailes Goldie will be our title sponsor for the 2016/17 season.
Smailes Goldie Group is a leading firm of chartered accountants, auditors, tax and business advisors based in Hull, East Yorkshire and Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire.
From accountancy advice to individual financial help, Smailes Goldie are able to offer a full range of financial advice for you, your family and your business.
Smailes Goldie Group consists of five specialist firms which come together under one banner to give our clients the best all-round financial help available.
The group’s clients remain their top priority and Smailes Goldie continually provide expert advice on all aspects of personal and business finance. Smailes Goldie are also committed to excellence and the development of their staff through training.
Smailes Goldie were a supporter of our club during the 2015/16 season and we are happy that they are continuing their backing as we prepare for the new campaign.
Speaking about the sponsorship, Hull Pirates owner Shane Smith said “it’s absolutely fantastic to have Ian and Smailes Goldie coming back on-board with us this season.
“I think it also shows that they believe in what we are doing moving forward and that’s a great thing to see.
“It’s also great to see them stepping forward and becoming our title sponsor. They are a fantastic company with fantastic people and we’re really looking forward to continuing to work with them in the future.”
Head Coach Dominic Osman, added “it’s excellent to be working with Smailes Goldie again.
“They have been a company that I’ve been familiar with since I first got involved with hockey, and for as long as I’ve been here.
“It’s a pleasure to have them back on board and we feel honoured to be the Smailes Goldie Hull Pirates.”
Ian Lamb, Partner at Smailes Goldie, said: “I am delighted to be supporting our longstanding friends at the Hull Pirates.
“We’ve known the team for so long that Smailes Goldie have become involved with the Pirates in more ways than one. In fact, Jamie Chilcott, one of our employees, actually plays for the Pirates himself!
“We would like to wish the team, and Jamie, all the very best.”
As part of the sponsorship deal, Smailes Goldie will have their logo present on the jerseys above our logo, and their name will feature in our club title.
The Smailes Goldie Hull Pirates look forward to working with Smailes Goldie in the future and we once again would like to thank them for their support.
