Hot off the press: we have signed Ellon United captain Neill Irvine in an exclusive one-year sponsorship deal.

Founded over 120 years ago, Ellon United are members of the Scottish Junior FA and are based in The Meadows Sports Centre.

Neill – a painter and decorator in the town – captains the team, who currently play in the North Region Premier League.

The sponsorship will go towards maintaining a healthy financial situation for the club, providing equipment, football kit, as well as transport to away games.

Lucy Craig, our business development director, said: “J+S Subsea is proud to make this link with local football in the area.

“Sponsoring Ellon United’s captain is a great way to support our community while providing a valuable financial boost that lets the club achieve its goals.”

A spokesperson for Ellon United said: “We would like to thank J+S Subsea for the sponsorship of our club captain Neill Irvine.

“Sponsorship of our players is so very important to generate income for the club to help us to continue to build a bigger and brighter future for our beloved club. A special thanks to Lucy for making this happen.”