NEWPORT County Football Club has announced that Wessex Garages will be one of its sponsors for the forthcoming season.

The football club at Rodney Parade and the motor dealership, which is based at Newport Retail Park, will be working together during the 2013/14 season.

Keith Brock, managing director of Wessex Garages, said: “We are really pleased to have become one of Newport County Football Club’s official sponsors and we are looking forward to working closely with them.

“We are also hoping to strengthen our relationship with Newport County supporters with exclusive offers and competitions to win prizes including tickets to matches and signed shirts, via the team and our ‘Wessex Premier Club’.

“Our Premier Club is free for motorists to join and provides members with a variety of rewards and offers, including free tyre checks and fittings, bulb replacements and even discounts on family days out.”

Last season Newport County Football Club was promoted from the Blue Square Premier League to Football League Two division. It is the first time in 25 years that the club has played in the league.

Justin Edinburgh, manager of Newport County, said: “The support of Wessex Garages for the club is much appreciated. We’re very grateful for their backing.”

Wessex Garages is a privately owned company which has outlets in Newport, Bristol, Cardiff and Gloucester. It specialises in new and used car sales across South Wales and the South West.

Keith said: “We have established a reputation for honesty, reliability and outstanding value for money and we pride ourselves on passing on massive savings on new and used cars direct to our customers, while still providing an aftersales service that is both friendly and professional.”