Bolton Wanderers are pleased to announce Bolton-based iHeat as the club’s official shirt sleeve sponsor for Wednesday night’s Papa Johns Trophy semi-final against Accrington Stanley.
Wanderers will wear the online boiler company’s logo on their shirts for the upcoming fixture that will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
iHeat offer an innovative way of purchasing household boilers online, with a website that can deliver instant quotes and recommend the right boiler for a property. With an experienced in-house team, the company also offer boiler installation as part of their service.
Based minutes from the University of Bolton Stadium, iHeat’s partnership represents a dream come true for owners, Rick Hope, Stephen Day and James Lovatt, who have been match ball sponsors at the University of Bolton Stadium in the past and are all lifelong Wanderers fans.
Rick, who worked as part of the matchday hospitality team at Wanderers as a teenager and is also a season-ticket holder along with his young son said: “I’ve always been a huge Bolton fan ever since my first live match as a little lad.
“Getting to share this thrilling experience with my business partners, well - we’re all just over the moon.
“We’re immensely proud to have the opportunity to sponsor the team for their massive game against Accrington. Myself, my partners and all the iHeat team love showing our support any way we can.”
Carl Sanderson, Head of Business Development at Bolton Wanderers added: “iHeat are a local business who have a strong national presence and are fully immersed into our ethos of One Club, One Community, One Town.
“They join a portfolio of companies who are valued members of the Bolton family and are excited to be on our journey.
“We are delighted to have them on board for what is set to be an exciting semi-final game.”
Staff from iHeat have also signed up to camp out at the University of Bolton Stadium next month in support of Bolton Wanderers in the Community and Urban Outreach’s inaugural BWFC Sleepout.
Bolton Wanderers play Accrington Stanley in the Papa Johns Trophy semi-final away at the Wham Stadium on Wednesday 22nd February (KO 8pm). The fixture will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Find out more about iHeat here.