English third league club Ipswich Town FC yesterday announced something really special - Music icon Ed Sheeran will be the main shirt sponsor of the club next season.
Ed Sheeran has been born in the Ipswich's Suffolk region and has been an Ipswich Town supporter since his early years.
Ed Sheeran's Tour Logo To Feature On Front of Ipswich Town Jerseys in 2021-22 Season
Ed Sheeran has agreed on an initial one-year deal with Ipswich Town that allows him to display a special logo on the kits - the logo probably stands for his next tour.
Ed Sheeran replaces Marcus Evans Group as the club shirt sponsor
Ed Sheeran replaces Carers Trust (a charity) as the shirt sponsor. The club had been sponsored by the Marcus Evans Group for many years before. Marcus Evans was the former chairman and owner of Ipswich Town F.C., which he bought in December 2007. He sold the club to a new U.S. consortium in April 2021.
“The Football Club is a big part of the local community and this is my way of showing my support,” said Ed. I have always enjoyed my trips to Portman Road and I’m looking forward to going back there as soon as supporters are allowed into stadiums again.
“With the new owners from the US coming in, there are sure to be exciting times ahead for Ipswich fans, including myself. Hopefully we can stop being sloightly on the huh!”
Town’s director of sales, Rosie Richardson, said: “We are obviously thrilled that Ed has agreed to become our shirt sponsor next season.
I have worked with Ed and his management team on various initiatives over the years and welcomed Ed and his guests to Portman Road for many games. He has shown his support for his hometown in lots of ways and this is another example of that."
Mockup of one a possible look of the ITFC 21-22 home kit
Ipswitch fan Dan, via ITFC Fans Page, created a mock-up of how the logo will look like on Ipswich Town's jerseys. Thanks to Piotr for the heads-up.
The new Adidas Ipswich Town 21-22 home kit will be released in June 2021 probably.
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