EA SPORTS WELCOMES ACCRINGTON STANLEY FC TO FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND FIFA 07
09.08.2006
To celebrate the up-and-coming launch of FIFA 07 - the world's greatest football computer game - EA SPORTS today announces a partnership with Accrington Stanley which runs during the 2006/07 season.
Having finally secured promotion to the Football League, Accrington Stanley makes its long overdue appearance in FIFA 07, out on September 29th.
To celebrate this historic occasion, EA SPORTS is working closely with the club on a number of initiatives over the course of the season including back of shirt sponsorship for FIFA 07. FIFA 07 will also be the front of shirt sponsor for the first Saturday home game versus Barnet on August 12th.
As with the FIFA franchise Accrington Stanley FC have a long and prestigious history thus making them the perfect partners for the upcoming League Two season.
We are delighted to be working with Accrington Stanley and its great to finally see them back where they belong in the Football League, said Dan Holman, Marketing Manager, EA SPORTS. FIFA 07 allows gamers to experience the highs and lows of a season and everyone associated with Accrington Stanley so its fitting that were finally able to welcome them into our game.
FIFA 07 is released on the 29th September and includes 27 leagues from 20 nations. Over 510 teams are accurately represented with kits and badges including Accrington themselves. Now for the first time you can join us in supporting Accrington Stanley all the way this season.