William Hill become England sponsor ahead of Euro 2012 Visit William Hill Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 5 Jan 2012 Tweet William Hill announce deal with FA (credit: GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Euro 2012 news Share it Pin It William Hill has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with The Football Association to become an ‘Official Supporter’ of the England football team, and ‘Official Supporter’ and ‘Official Betting Partner’ of The FA Cup. The deal with the FA, the first of its type for the betting industry, comes into effect on January 7, 2012 and continues through to the end of The FA and FIFA World Cups in 2014. The agreement features a wide and unique range of image rights, advertising and promotional opportunities.Ralph Topping, Chief Executive of William Hill, told Bettingpro.com: “We have been looking for sponsorship opportunities from which we can reward and engage with our customers for the events they most enjoy. This deal with The FA will help us to achieve our objectives of developing the prominence of our brand and increasing market share in all our business channels. “Our ‘Official Betting Partner’ status of The FA Cup complements our existing partnership with the Scottish Football Association and our sponsorship of the Scottish Cup with which we are already extremely delighted and it becomes a welcome addition to our quality range of sponsorships within darts, snooker and racing. “The next two and a half years are an exciting time for UK football and we’re delighted to now be part of all of those events.” Peter Daire, The FA’s Head of Sponsorship added: “We are delighted to have William Hill on board. They have a strong track record in sports sponsorship and a considerable online and high street presence that will enable us to strengthen our communication platforms for England and The FA Cup. In return, William Hill will benefit from an association with two of the highest-profile football sponsorship properties in the world.” Read our William Hill review Get your £25 free bet at William Hill now Like Like Post to wall 198 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles Euro 2012 Latest Schedule and Fixtures List25 May 2012A guide detailing all the important dates for Euro 2012 England Euro 2012 betting: Jack Butland 25/1 to play after John Ruddy withdrawal25 May 2012Rookie goalkeeper Jack Butland has been called up to the England squad for Euro 2012 after John Rud Republic of Ireland Euro 2012 squad - James McClean tipped to start21 May 2012Sunderland winger James McClean could start the Republic of Ireland’s first Euro 2012 match against Carles Puyol doubtful for Euro 201208 May 2012Barcelona captain Carles Puyol could miss Euro 2012 after his club announced he requires knee surge Dutch name provisional squad for Euro 201207 May 2012Premier League goalkeepers Tim Krul and Michel Vorm have been named in the provisional 35-man Nethe Republic of Ireland squad named for Euro 201207 May 2012Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has been omitted from the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2012 a More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags
