Kit deal delight for Roughyeds

1895 Sports has signed a two-year deal to become Oldham's kit and leisurewear suppliers

A Warrington-based company that is steeped in Rugby League has signed a two-year deal to become newly-promoted Oldham's kit and leisurewear suppliers. 

Mike Cooper, the Warrington Wolves and England prop, is a director and co-joint owner of 1895 Sports, whose managing director, John Welch, has been involved in the sport for 30 years and is the current chairman of Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL).

1895 Sports is so called because that was the year northern clubs broke away from the Rugby Union to form a new body that became the Rugby Football League.

It claims, on its website, that it will supply training wear, leisurewear and playing kit that will inspire, motivate and influence its customers.

It was formed in 2014 and has been going from strength to strength since, its marketing arm benefiting from the popularity of Cooper, a high-profile Warrington Wolves forward who has also played in the NRL with St George Illawarra.

Oldham were put in touch with 1895 Sports by John Roddy, managing director of the Roughyeds' new main sponsors, CDX Security and a former chairman of Leigh Centurions and Swinton Lions.

Commenting on the new link-up with 1895 Sports, Oldham club chairman Chris Hamilton said: "We are pleased to have agreed this new deal with 1895 Sports which coincides with our promotion back to the Championship.

"We are looking to them to provide the club and its supporters with good quality merchandise and some different designs to those we have had previously.

"From what we have seen already they will be a good partner for us and we are looking forward to working with them.

"In the next couple of days we will be giving fans an opportunity to purchase a celebration tee shirt and/or polo shirt  in recognition of our promotion.

"There will be other exciting announcements in the near future."

Don't forget to take advantage of the best deals on season-tickets which are Early Bird offers up to the end of November.

Fans can safe up to £57 on turnstile prices over the 13-match Championship season.

Check out the Roughyeds website for full details.

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