Community Sponsorship Partners

THE PARTNERS

Stephen Anthony Sharples.

Having worked in the advertising / publishing industry for over 20 years, Stephen Sharples rose to joint Managing Director of the largest independent publishing / media contracting company in Europe with an annual turnover in excess of £12 million.

After selling his interest in the company in June of 2003, Stephen has spent the last 4 years in semi retirement whilst being restricted to work in the publishing business as a condition of his buyout. During this time Stephen (an avid football fan) has spent time bringing up his family as well as working with local youth football in a coaching capacity.

With his passion for football coupled with a proven track record in the publishing business, Stephen is well placed as the Principle Administrator of Community Sponsorship Partners. Primary responsibilities are to oversee the day to day running of the business, monitoring expenditure, liasing with League representatives and other interested parties.

Robert Hayes Marsden.

Having worked in direct sales (mainly advertising) for 18 years, Robert has spent the last 6 years working with various non league football and professional rugby league clubs in his capacity as a “free lance” commercial agent.

Having raised valuable funds for clubs such as Barrow Soccer, Thetford Town, Yaxley, Romsey, Totton, Peterlee Newtown, East Molsey to name but a few. As well as Salford City Reds (rugby league), Warrington Wolves, Widnes Vikings, Whtiehaven RLFC and even a stint with Notts County FC. Robert has a proven track record and working knowledge of how to encourage local business to support local sport. Primarily with that of funding in terms of adverting sales (pitch side perimeter boards / programmes etc.)

Again, with a passion for football and a professional approach to sales, Robert is responsible for the sales campaigns and management of other sales people involved in canvassing areas for support of the various leagues already contracted by C.S.P to produce their fixtures.

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