Friday, September 08, 2006

Stepney Football Club signs new sponsorship with global company













Emdad Rahman

Thursday 31st August 2006 6 PM the Mile End Ecology Park hosted the official unveiling of the new Stepney FC 2006/07 kit and a night of celebration of the successful 2005/06 season which included winner of the Inner London Football League (ILFL), Runners up of BFA Summer league and the winner of MPA Safer Neighbourhood Football Tournament.

The new kit was presented by the Director of Corporate Affairs Malcolm Lane of TATA Consultancy Services Limited, who also outlined TATA’s commitment to future collaborations with Stepney FC.

Also present was Cllr Abdal Ullah (Cabinet Member for Cleaner, Safer, Greener) and also Honorary President of Stepney FC, Syed Ahmed (The Apprentice), the Deputy Mayor of Tower Hamlets Cllr Ann Jackson, Cllr Claire Hawkins, Cllr Rofique Uddin Ahmed and John Biggs London Assembly member.

“This is a fantastic new opportunity for Stepney FC, we’re a local team with local values and ambitions to be the best in East London and beyond. Having the support of Tata, one the worlds leading companies is a honour and we’re excited about the future of the club” said Abdul Boshir, Club Chairman.Amongst those recognised was Syed Ahmed Age 14 who achieved level 9 in his SATS, Humain Rashid Age 14 and Jilu Rashid Age 13 for their voluntary work with the club. In the Senior Team Jahed Khan (Zola) received the goal of the season and top goal scorers award with Forhan Uddin receiving Managers Player of the Year Award and Foyzul Hoque receiving the Players Player of the Year Award. Also an award was given to founding members and long-term supporters of the club for services to Stepney FC; Akik Uddin, Runu Miah, Sunur Uddin and Abdul Boshir.

Additional Info

 Stepney FC was established in 1993
 Majority of players and management are of Bangladeshi background
 The honorary president is Cllr. Abdal Ullah, ward Councillor
 More info about Stepney Football Club on www.stepneyfc.com

Contact: Afazul Hoque
Tele: 07904 123 046
E-Mail: stepneyfc@hotmail.com

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