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Kitbag.com becomes official retail partner to Grass Roots Football Show
The Grass Roots Football Show have today announced a major partnership with leading online sports retailer Kitbag.com
Precision Goalkeepers Selected for Euros
Precision Goalkeeping are celebrating following call ups for three of their goalkeepers to the UEFA European Championships this summer
Pattni ups Match Stars retailer support
Tie-up with football magazine trio to drive interest in football action figure range and support sales
Samurai takes coaching into 21st Century
Sportswear brand to handle new smartphone app designed to improve rugby coaching and analysis
Join the SGB football ‘Fantasy League’
Join the SGB Sports ‘Fantasy League’ at fantasy.premierleague.com; it’s free, just for fun and there’s never any harm in some friendly competition
Uhlsport to launch charity glove
Football brand to launch glove to support testicular cancer charity
Adidas moves into non-league
Global sportswear giant signs three-year kit deal with non-league Forest Green Rovers
Distributor signs up Pattni
Sports action figure enterprise snapped up by sports merchandise distributor
SGB July E-zine is now live
The July issue of SGB Sports is available online now at www.sgb-sports.com/digital
Nike and Man Utd in rumoured £400m talks
New kit deal reported to be worth £40m a year over the next decade
Mitre extends SPL deal
Ball manufacturer to supply Scottish top tier with footballs for further four years
Intersport Q1 2012 – shots from the floor
See exclusive photos from the first day of buying group Intersport’s Q1 2012 show here
Nike: ‘Global appetite for sports never stronger’
Futures orders up 15 per cent overall after Q4 and full-year growth
Precision Goalkeeping intros limited edition gloves
Brand responds to Keiren Westwood’s move to Sunderland with limited run of his gloves
Precision Goalkeeping returns to Premier League
Range to return to Premier League as Keiren Westwood signs for Sunderland
Uhlsport to supply 1860 Munich
Four-year deal signed to supply 150-year-old German football team; revives former partnership
Half-time Hairdryer – June 9, 2011
BBC Sport presenter made me chuckle with his film-inspired football team
Puma adds to African stable
Sportswear brand to supply South African Football Association; South Africa becomes 12th international team outfitted by Puma
Prostar to regain ground with retailers
Mitre and Prostar to work strategically to grow latter’s reputation within the retail community
Precision Goalkeeping adds England U21 stopper
New goalkeeping range continues growth of player roster with addition of fledgling international goalkeeper
Pattni Imaginations latest to want to work with buying groups
Football action figures manufacturer looking at buying groups as way to maximise its exposure to sports trade
MiSYB gets stuck into market
Demand for bespoke sticker yearbooks grows as amateur and professional clubs alike realise potential in boosting support and financial investment from their local community
Precision scores with Vortex
Precision Training has extended its Vortex range of footballs following a record-breaking 2010/11 season
Samurai partners UK Corporate Games
Sportswear firm named as official kit partner for UK Corporate Games
UEFA gets behind Grass Roots
European football’s governing body to attend grassroots football exhibition to ‘emphasise relationship between grassroots and the elite game’
Precision claims ‘fantastic’ pre-sales for Schmeichology
Pre-sales of Schmeichology goalkeeping gloves claimed as ‘fantastic’ as they hit retail stores
Precision gloves make international debut
Precision Goalkeeping gloves seen on international stage for first time on hands of Keiren Westwood as Republic of Ireland beat Macedonia
Accrington Stanley sign Samurai
Samurai Sportswear signs three-year deal to become official kit supplier to third division outfit
Burrda aims for top with ad campaign
Swiss performance sports brand targets becoming top brand in the market through global advertising campaign
Precision grows with U21 debutant
New Precision Goalkeeping addition called up to Republic of Ireland U21 squad for first time
Precision sign Austrian shot stopper
Austrian Under-21 international and Falkirk first choice signs with Precision Goalkeeping
Freestyler named Grass Roots Football ambassador
Football freestyle named as show ambassador for the Grass Roots Football Show
Under Armour agrees biggest European team deal
Under Armour signs five-year global partnership agreement and technical sponsorship deal with Spurs; first Premier League deal and largest European team sponsorship
UK sales grow adidas results in Europe
Double-digit sales growth in UK helps adidas Group revenue grow in Western Europe; ‘adidas Group expects to outperform global economic growth in 2011’
Diamond Football gets logo trademark
Football equipment and accessories supplier granted trademark rights for existing logo
Precision signs Coventry goalie
Coventry City goalkeeper Keiren Westwood signs with Precision Goalkeeping to expand professional stable further
Pattni cashes in on football transfer spending
Toy firm to upgrade football action figure series after big-money transfers from Liverpool and Chelsea
CPLG to take Fulham global
Licensing firm CPLG Sport has been hired by Premier League football club Fulham to grow its brand in the UK and overseas
Pattni targets sports retail with football figures
Pattni Imaginations looking to work with sports retailers to grow market for new poseable football action figures
Vauxhall backs youth football
Car giant signs three and a half year deal with FA which includes becoming official youth partner for 12-18 year olds
Samurai goes consumer with BrandCo
Samurai Sportswear targets consumers after signing licensing agreement with BrandCo
Precision team up with Schmeichel
Precision Goalkeeping has teamed up with Leeds United star Kasper Schmeichel to produce his own range of goalkeeping gloves.
The company launched its goalkeeping range in May and has been working closely with Schmeichel to design and develop his own range. This season he will be wearing a negative cut glove made from supersoft latex, adorned with the Danish flag and coloured white and gold. “As a goalkeeper it is vitally important that you trust the gloves you are wearing and I couldn’t be happier with them,” Schmeichel said.
Footy fever
2010 World Cup fever is beginning to brew already, as for the first time in quite a few years, England not only has an excellent squad of players, but also a coach who appears to be able to get the very best from the group. Superb results in qualifying, apart from that slip-up in Ukraine, have led to great confidence in Fabio Capello -or Don Fabio, as he is known in his native Italy - and a real feeling across England that maybe, just maybe, the hype will be justified this time.
Rucanor Macario
The Macario boot is aimed at younger players in search of a sound footing in the national game. The PU boots are fitted with a velcro closure and moulded stud outsole, and it is available in sizes 28-36.
Mizuno Morelia
Mizuno has made the iconic Morelia football boot 30g lighter than previous models for the 2009/10 season. This classically styled boot in K-leather is lined with a lightweight EVA sock liner to minimise the effect of stud pressure felt through the foot, thereby improving performance. It is also the boot of choice for England Rugby player, Nick Kennedy.
Mitre Rafale
Mitre has worked closely with Jimmy Bullard to develop a football boot that meets the requirements of the top-flight player. The Rafale is made with full Pittard soft grain leather, which is engineered to adapt to the shape of the foot. This boot is created to enhance speed, accuracy and feel for the ball. The lightweight upper and the outsole are intended to allow for total freedom of movement and quick turns.
Concave PT+
Concave is launching five new boots for 2009/10, in a range of colour ways and outsoles for both adults and children. Jim Grimes, CEO of Concave Holdings explains: "Not only does our technology give more power, control and accuracy, but the boots also provide added protection against metatarsal injuries." The top end boot made from premium K-leather is the PT+ designed specifically for the elite player.
Concave PT Mini
The PT Mini is specifically designed for children with a focus on safety and protection. Concave CEO Jim Grimes says: "Retailer demand for the boots will come from the focus we are placing on online activity, targeting 14-25 year olds in particular". Concave is also supporting its retailers through promotions, Concave Kicker Tube events and publicity in local media.
Lotto
As worn by Liverpool and England defender Glen Johnson, the Zhero Leggenda is a professional boot made with water-repellent kangaroo leather upper, designed to provide a perfect fit and feel while playing. Shock absorbing cushioning in the heel and Lotto's innovative ‘Twist 'n' Go', which is a pivoting stud, are intended to improve performance and reduce injuries.
Under Armour Dominate Pro SG
New colour ways for Under Armour football boots are due to hit retail stores in December 2009. The Dominate Pro SG is designed to blend technology with tradition to provide power, lightweight responsiveness, protection and comfort.
Under Armour
The Create Pro SG boot in Hi Viz Yellow/Indigo, offers lightweight and breathable performance that is intended to respond, support and protect the fast player. Players are encouraged to visit www.underarmour.com/UA11 to find out which style of boot is best for them.
Hummel
Hummel says a timeless design has made its Old School Star boot one of the standout pieces of their 2009 boot collection. It has a super soft K-leather upper with leather lining available from stock in SG and FG options. An RRP of £50 has been set with a view to enabling retailers to achieve a very good margin. Hummel claims the collection has sold through very well to date.
Reusch Xosa Pro G1 Glove
Reusch has built a fantastic heritage of goalkeepers winning the World Cup wearing their gloves. 2010 in South Africa will be another opportunity to add to that heritage, and all Reusch-sponsored goalkeepers will be wearing the exclusive and vibrant Xosa Pro G1 gloves, in the hope of gripping the World Cup at the end of the tournament!
Umbro Speciali
This is a boot associated with many players, but who can forget the goal scored by Michael Owen in the 1998 World Cup? He was wearing the Speciali. Umbro promises that the new 2009 version offers incredible comfort, improved control, increased accuracy and additional power. It's also the lightest Speciali Umbro have ever made.
Rucanor Genova+
Rucanor claims its Genova+ football is match-quality with IMS approval. The ball is made in ultra high-shine, soft-feel PU with 4-ply poly/viscose lining and 100% natural latex bladder. It is available in sizes 4 & 5.
Hummel Premier
This entry-level match ball is suitable for both grass and artificial surfaces, providing clubs with what Hummel describes as an inexpensive quality ball. The company also claims it leaves the retailer with a fantastic margin in a competitive market.
Hummel Concept
This top-end FIFA-approved match ball is at a very competitive price point for a 100% hand-stitched item. Suitable for both grass and artificial pitches, the Concept Ball is decorated with Hummel's distinctive black and white graphics.
England 2 - Italy, France, Holland, Portugal and Sweden 0
Doug Bedford, MD of Prostar says: "The men's game is getting stronger. This is being fuelled by the shorter five or six-a-side version of the game. As well as not requiring such a commitment of time, the shorter game allows us to play on for longer - well into our 40s and in some cases 50s. Meanwhile, 11-a-side typically covers the 6-35 age range. What's more there is no apparent reason why that should change."
