Walsall Football Club are pleased to confirm the continuation of the University of Wolverhampton as sponsors of the Academy.
The University is a long-term supporter of the Saddlers and the partnership will enable the football club to benefit from the University’s sports facilities at its Walsall Campus which has recently undergone an initial £1 million revamp.
This includes new hi-tech equipment such as cutting-edge 3D motion capture technology, which was tested out by England Test cricket captain Joe Root during a recent visit to the University, and an environmental chamber to replicate nearly any climate on the planet.
The University’s branding also appears at the Banks’s Stadium who are currently sponsors of the Away Stand.
Stefan Gamble, Chief Executive Officer at Walsall FC, said: “We have enjoyed a long and successful partnership with the University of Wolverhampton for many years. This now goes from strength to strength with the expansion of our relationship which is invaluable and mutually beneficial to both organisations. The University play a vital role in the success of the Club’s Academy.”
Dr Richard Medcalf, Director of the Institute of Human Sciences, said: “We are delighted to be expanding our partnership with Walsall FC to further develop our links with the Academy team.
“As the University of Opportunity, we ensure our students have access to the best experience possible, and this partnership enables them to work with professional footballers, hear from coaching staff and go behind the scenes at a football club to fully understand how teams operate. We wish the Saddlers all the best for the rest of the season.”
The University is launching a new sports curriculum, which has been developed to focus on students’ future career aspirations and job prospects.
For further information about studying sport and the new courses available at the University of Wolverhampton visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/sport
Walsall Football Club would like to thank the University of Wolverhampton for their continued support over the years and we look forward to building our relationship further in the future.
