Accountancy firm 360 announces season-long sponsorship of City boss Shota

SUPPORT: Hull City manager Shota Arveladze, centre, with 360 founder Andy Steele, left, and managing director Adrian Hunter, right

By Simon Bristow

Hull accountancy firm 360 Chartered Accountants has announced its sponsorship of Hull City head coach Shota Arveladze for the coming season.

Arveladze, who was appointed manager in January after the club was taken over by Turkish businessman Acun Ilicali, is just days away from getting the Tigers new league campaign under way.

Andy Steele, founder of 360, said: “As a lifelong fan and season ticket holder of Hull City I am excited to start this partnership with the club in a commercial capacity. We are a proud Hull-based company and we want to champion all our local teams, from grassroots right up to the top flight.

“It fits perfectly with our community ethos. We also hope to get our new charity, the 360 Foundation, which supports access to grassroots sports for youngsters, in front of more local people and businesses.”

Hull City commercial executive Lloyd Lee said: “We are thrilled to have 360 on board as a sponsor and look forward to working with them during the 2022/23 season.  It’s going to be an exciting year in the Championship and it’s great to have continued support from local businesses.”

Earlier this month, City announced Corendon Airlines as the club’s new front-of-shirt sponsors in what it described as a club-record Championship sponsorship deal. The Turkish airline was also announced as the club’s first ever official travel partners in May.

The Tigers welcome Bristol City to the MKM Stadium on Saturday in their first Sky Bet Championship fixture of the new season.