Thornaby Football Club is delighted to announce a major partnership with Emerson Advisers, an independent mergers and acquisitions advisory firm.
Emerson has become the official shirt sleeve sponsor for both the men’s and women’s home and away kits.
The move comes in a pivotal season for Thornaby FC, a club with ambitious plans for growth both on and off the pitch.
With the men’s and women’s teams actively pursuing success and progressing up their respective leagues, the Blues are also working to expand its community presence by developing a crucial grassroots section.
Mark Rowntree, Founder and Director of Emerson Advisers, said: “We believe in backing success, ambition and community spirit and Thornaby FC embodies all three.
“As a North-East-based firm, supporting a club that is investing in its senior teams, its grassroots pathway, and local young people aligns perfectly with our values.
“Our work with local schools and charities is centred around helping, inspiring and growing the next generation and this sponsorship is another commitment to the community that shaped us.
“We see it as an investment in Thornaby’s future and the people it serves.”
Emerson Advisers is a specialised firm supporting owner-managed businesses, SMEs and management teams with bespoke advice on mergers and acquisitions, strategy and funding.
They typically work with companies with revenues between £5m and £50m, offering hands-on, partner-led advice to prepare businesses for market and maximise deal value.
Based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, but drawing on London and international deal experience, they bring national-level expertise with regional authenticity, built on trust, transparency and results.
The support from businesses like Emerson Advisers is fundamental to Thornaby’s off-field stability and development plans and is the latest high-profile company to join the club in this drive forward.
Ryan McKnight, Thornaby FC’s Chief Operations Officer, said: “It is incredibly important to have a business like Emerson Advisers involved with Thornaby FC.
“Their reputation for excellence and strategic advice gives our whole operation – from the boardroom to the pitch – a huge boost in confidence and credibility.
“Partnerships like this are vital for ensuring we can meet our ambitious goals for the men’s and women’s teams while building the necessary infrastructure for our planned grassroots expansion.”
Thornaby FC are heading into an important period of fixtures over the festive period when the men and women’s teams are looking to improve on their starts in the ebac Northern League Division One and North-East Regional Women’s League Premier Division.
*To learn more about the work of Emerson Advisers, visit their website at emersonadvisers.co.uk
