Ipswich Town tiene named global music megastar Ed Sheeran as the sponsor of the club’s new jersey.
The singer-songwriter, arguably the Tractor Boys’ most famous fan, has signed a one-year deal to sponsor the jerseys of the top men’s and women’s teams to help the club become the A-TEAM in East England.
Sheeran to sponsor his Ipswich childhood club
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The pop star has signed a one-year contract to represent his childhood club.
His shirt sponsor’s logo, which could DIVIDE fans, is made up of +, × and ÷, which are the titles of Sheeran’s first three albums, as well as -, = and the word ‘tour’.
The 30-year-old, who has had four UK number one albums and also enjoyed acting roles in Hollywood movies, hopes it could be a PERFECT collaboration with the League One club.
“The Football Club is a huge part of the local community and this is my way of showing my support,” Sheeran said on the club’s official website.
“I have always enjoyed my trips to Portman Road and am looking forward to getting back there as soon as the fans can get back into the stadiums.
“With the arrival of new owners from the US, there are sure to be exciting times ahead for Ipswich fans, myself included. Hopefully we can stop being careless huh! «
Sheeran is the latest major celebrity to put her money in the English game, following Hollywood actors like Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and their surprise takeover of the Welsh club Wrexham.
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England captain and Tottenham striker Harry Kane also made a similar move this season by helping sponsor former loaned club Leyton Orient, whose jerseys have delivered messages of appreciation to the NHS and other frontline workers tackling the global warfare pandemic. coronavirus.
Sheeran, who says the meaning behind the logo on the jersey will be ‘revealed soon’, joins an elite list of music artists who have also sponsored soccer teams, including Wet Wet Wet, Def Leppard and Super Furry Animals. .
Sir Elton John has also been the famous owner of Watford, twice. The Rocketman remains the club’s honorary lifetime president and has a seat at the Hornets’ Vicarage Road Stadium named after him.
Ipswich is scheduled for a third season in League One after a disappointing campaign, but was recently acquired by an American consortium.
Unsurprisingly, social media has reacted brilliantly to the news of Sheeran’s deal.
You can see the best of the reaction, below …
Ed Sheeran has been revealed as the official jersey sponsor of his childhood club Ipswich Town, for the upcoming season.
Congratulations to him! ????
Here’s a look at what the jersey looks like, hopefully ???? pic.twitter.com/dSRWWBiKdF
– Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) May 6, 2021
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