A Barrowford football team is all ready to face its opponents with the arrival of a new strip, courtesy of a local business.

Businesswise Solutions’ director Dean Cockett handed the black and white kit over to Barrowford Celtic Football Club Saturday morning last week.

The Nelson cost reduction and procurement specialist has proudly sponsored and funded the football strips for the clubs Under 8 White Team. Club Secretary, Alison Vandepeer said: “We rely on local support and sponsorship, so we are very grateful for the funding as well as the time and effort put in by Businesswise Solutions. This is what helps to keep the club running.” “The boys have their first match wearing their new kits the following day, and were hoping they would provide them with some good luck and a winning streak!”

Dean said: “We take pleasure as a local business and keen football fans giving back to, and helping our local community, as much as possible. It was great to see the young lads’ faces beam as they stood in their new kits. Although I don’t think they’ll stay white for very long!”