Flybe to the moon

Last updated : 24 April 2006 By Chris C
The sponsorship replaces the current arrangement with Friends Provident and is for an initial three years. It means that Flybe will be on the first team and reserve shirts from this July.

The new sponsors had been 'outed' several weeks ago on the message boards, but the club waited until today for the official announcement once the final loose ends were tied up.

Flybe has strong local links through Southampton Airport and Saints fans will be hoping they can provide the transport for our next European adventure. They already sponsor Birmingham City which could mean the unusual sight of two teams in the Championship with the same sponsor should the Blues get relegated. Hopefully our friends down the road can ensure that won't happen...