Town Extend Mitre Kit Contract - Ipswich Town News
Town have announced a two-year extension to their contract with kit manufacturer Mitre until the end of the 2013/14 season. Mitre have supplied team strips, benchwear and training gear for the last four years.
Blues chief executive Simon Clegg said: "I have been impressed with the quality of Mitre’s products and their experience in the design and manufacture of sportswear is second to none.
"I am pleased that we have concluded a deal which will see a consolidation of the strong partnership that has built up between Mitre and the football club and the continued presence of the sportswear company’s brand on our shirts.”
Mitre’s managing director Gary Hibbert added: "We’re delighted to have extended our partnership for a further two years with Ipswich Town after a successful four years.
"Ipswich is the perfect partner for Mitre, steeped in heritage, with a history that includes an FA Cup win, a UEFA Cup victory and a top five Premiership finish."
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