A junior football team in Oxford has adopted a new look this season after its coaches highlighted a new partnership with a city-based removals firm.

Summertown Stars operates over 60 teams for boys and girls in every age group from U6s upwards and has over 800 playing members, making it the county’s largest youth football club.

Its U11s team – Summertown Stars Stingrays – has taken fresh delivery of new playing and training kits after teaming up with ISIS Removals and Storage.

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Based at the Cowley Business Centre, the firm specialises in large-scale and office removals, overseas moving, long storage and man and van services.

Stingrays’ youth team players have now been presented with their shining new kit which they will wear in the Oxfordshire Youth Football League.

Peter Jamieson, vice chairman at Summertown Stars, was pleased to welcome the ISIS Removals and Storage team on board.

“It can be too easy to focus on results as being the key driver in what makes sport and wider participation special to people,” said Mr Jamieson.

“How football brings people together to learn new skills and make new connections is what we love.

“We’re always grateful when any Oxfordshire business recognises this, and we’re pleased to have ISIS Removals onboard as a partner this season. Summertown

"Stars is a huge operation with a proud history, and we’re continually looking out for new members so encourage any football-mad youngsters based locally to come along.”

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The partnership is a demonstration of ISIS Removals’ investment into the community its team has served for over 10 years.

David Niven, manager of ISIS Removals and Storage, added: “We’re privileged to be in a position to give back to our community, and love the new look of Summertown Stars Stingrays.

(Image: Oxford Mail) “Having been part of the Oxford community for such a long time, this partnership felt like a very natural fit for us. We’re proud to be partnering with the Stingrays and wish them every success this season.”

The squad’s players were happy with their shirts too.

Thomas, 11, said: “I love my new shirt – it looks really cool! I’m proud to be a Stingray and am really enjoying the season so far.”

Hundreds of football teams from across Oxfordshire enjoyed a Summertown Stars tournament this summer in the club's 50th year. 

Parents and carers of young football enthusiasts interested in joining Summertown Stars can email enquiries@summertownstars.org where they will be directed to the right age group and team.

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