Hereford FC Match Sponsors with a BIG Surprise for one of our guests!!
February 27, 2020
As a long-standing partnership with Hereford FC, we were pleased to be part of the Edgar
Street Experience and to be match sponsors for the Hereford FC versus Darlington FC match on Saturday 22nd February!
The
Herefordshire Mean Business team arrived at Edgar Street Stadium on a
freezing cold Saturday afternoon and were met by the Football Club
Commercial Manager, Martin Brain. We made our way up to the RE Resources
Hereford Suite where our sponsors table was laid out ready for us and
our specially invited guests.
It
was not long before the room was full of a buzz of guests enjoying the
hospitality on offer including some fans from Darlington! There were
free programmes and bottles of wine on the tables, as well as a prize
draw to win Weston’s Cider and a chance to guess the team selection for
the afternoon’s game.
Before
our meal, Martin started the Edgar Street Experience with a promotional
video highlighting some of all the amazing things the club had achieved
through the years. He then introduced all the tables in the room and
invited young guests onto the stage for gifts. The room was full of
laughter and conversation, as people enjoyed Martins hospitality and
warm welcome.
After
the video, Martin did a spot prize draw which one of our guests
Charlotte from the Hereford Business Solutions won. Unbeknown to
Charlotte, this was all pre-planned. Her partner Terry appeared in the
doorway, made his way to the stage, got down on one knee and proposed to
her!! Luckily Charlotte said Yes! Congratulations Both!!!
After
all the excitement of the proposal, we were served a stunning roast
pork dinner with all the trimmings carved at the table followed by Crème
brûlée. All dietary requirements were met for our guests and the food
was amazing, full of flavour and plenty to go around.
As
it was Charlotte’s special day, we nominated her to be the carver for
the table. After the meal, Martin did his Carver of the day award,
unfortunately Charlotte didn’t win.
We
were very honoured to also hear from Ex-Hereford United legend Steve
Guinan who gave a talk on his time at Hereford United. This was followed
by a tactics talk from Andy Bevan on the formation and strategy he
thought Interim manager Josh Gowling would use in the match.
At
2.45pm made our way to the stand to watch the game with our guests. The
stadium was full of the sound of singing and of course the Hereford FC
drum!
At
half time trailing 0-1 we made our way back into the Hereford Suite
where there were drinks waiting for us on our tables. Just time for a
quick chat and it was back out onto the terraces!
The game ended 2-2. We chose Lenell John-Lewis to be the Herefordshire Means Business, Man of the Match!!
As
Match Sponsors, we were taken to the executive club for post-match
drinks then on to the pitch to receive a signed shirt and have a picture
with the Man of the Match we had chosen.
We
thoroughly enjoyed our day and our guests, some of whom had never been
to Edgar Street, had a fantastic time. The Edgar Street Experience
hospitality provided by Martin and the staff at Hereford FC was perfect
and we are already looking forward to next time!
If
you are interested in booking the Edgar Street Experience at Hereford
Football Club email Martin Brain at mbrain@herefordfc.co.uk We
guarantee you won’t regret it!
This article originally appeared on the Herefordshire Means Business Blog and is reproduced on BN with their kind permission.