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Bournemouth-based friendly society LV= (formerly Liverpool Victoria) has announced sponsorship of AFC Bournemouth's U8s, U9s, U10s and U11s team kits. The three-year sponsorship deal will see the LV= brand appearing on the teams' home and away shirts.

A presentation by AFC Bournemouth's Centre of Excellence Manager, Derek Old took place ahead of the Cherries match against Walsall FC last Saturday, 27th October, at Dean Park. Nigel Snell, Communications Director of LV= was pitch-side to accept a signed photo of the Centre of Excellence players in their new kits, joined by the young players themselves.

Derek Old, AFC Bournemouth's Centre of Excellence Manager said: "We're really pleased to have LV= as sponsors of our Centre of Excellence team kits. The young players of today could be the footballers of tomorrow."

Nigel Snell, Communications Director of LV= said: "LV= is delighted to be able to support grassroots football in our head office home town, and to see our new brand promoted locally. The shirt sponsorship demonstrates our commitment to providing support for young people in our local community."