Hello r/football community!
TL;DR: We are thrilled to announce that r/football is now the official main kit sponsor of Redditch United Football Club for the 2024-2025 season! Made possible with support from ~Redditâs Community Funds program~, this is an incredible opportunity to connect our passionate community, all 884,000 of you, with one of the most historic clubs in English football. Weâre super excited to bring you on this journey with some awesome opportunities to directly connect with the club here in our community and even IRL.
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About Redditch United Football Club:
Founded in 1891, Redditch United boasts a rich history and deep roots in the football world. Over the years, the club has experienced many highs and lows, from competing in the Birmingham Combination to reaching the Southern Football League. Known for its unwavering dedication to the sport and local community, Redditch United has nurtured local talent and entertained generations of fans. Their journey through the decades has been marked by resilience, passion, and a true love for the beautiful game and their town.
What else could you possibly need to know about Redditch when it inevitably comes up at your next pub quiz? Redditch United are the original Reds (sorry Liverpool fans, but Redditch United are one year older). Redditch United once played 9 games in 9 consecutive days, a world record. Redditch is also the hometown of John Bonham of Led Zeppelin and Harry Styles of One Direction – we're still waiting to hear back from Harry on our half-time karaoke concept.
Why Redditch?Â
If you havenât clocked it yet, Redditch and Reddit are practically the same word. This partnership has long been written in the stars, and as of today, on football shirts too! Legend has it, back in 2005 Redditâs name was actually inspired by Redditch United Football Club. Okay, so maybe we made that legend up just now, but either way, this partnership for our community is a no brainer. An open goal. The real question is, why has it taken this long!? Redditch United is a historic club that is entirely community focused. Not only is the naming convention perfectly suitable, but the community spirit of the club matches that of our own here at r/football. We couldnât think of a more perfect club to sponsor.
How r/football is involved:
This sponsorship is the real deal. r/football will be front and center throughout the season (continue reading for an exciting reveal!). Weâll also be bringing you one-of-a-kind opportunities to be part of this sponsorship, including Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions with both players and staff, exciting giveaways featuring mystery prizes, and much more! This collaboration is all about celebrating our shared love for football and creating unforgettable experiences for you, our amazing community.
The moment youâve been waiting for:
Weâre excited to give you the very first look at the Redditch United kits. Please keep in mind that these are mock-ups, but we wanted you to be the first to see the sponsorship come to life! While the games arenât televised, weâll be following along on Saturday, August 10th for the clubâs season opener.Â
Their first home game of the season is set for this coming Monday 12th August at 7:45PM BST. We may have more updates for you then⊠đ!
We hope youâre as pumped about this as we are. This is going to be a thrilling season, with so many more updates to come, including kit releases, in-ground signage reveals, and deep dives into this promising club. Câmon Redditch United Football Club, letâs get it this season! ïž
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Away shirt looks pretty cool
Oh damn amazing nice
We’re very excited to be here! Thank you to r/football for the fantastic support, we cannot wait to get started.
We got reddit football club and still Tottenham has no trophies
Very unexpected, with me being involved with the club đ look forward to seeing the community follow our fortunes!