New sponsorship deal for Montrose women’s team is in the bag
Montrose FC Women has received backing from a local company as the team prepares for one of the biggest matches in its history.
Montrose Bag Company, part of Montrose Rope & Sail, has provided the team with both its standard kit bags and bespoke versions, developed to offer extra capacity, all made locally from durable, waterproof PVC.
With a practical holdall design, strong carry handles and wipe clean materials, the bags are made to handle training, travel and matchdays, keeping kit protected from the unpredictable Scottish weather. Montrose FC Women, who play in the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL), have built a reputation for competing well beyond expectations in recent seasons. As a small part-time professional club, they have continued to push forward, and their run to the Scottish Cup semi-final marks a major milestone.
They now face Rangers at Hampden Park on Sunday, May 3, with a 1.30pm kick-off live on BBC Scotland - the first time the club has reached this stage of the competition.
Barry O’Neill, director of football, said: "We are always so grateful when a local business gets in touch to say they’d like to partner with us. As a small part-time professional club battling hard to compete with clubs whose budgets and support systems are so much larger than ours, any help and support is massive.
“As a team, we’ve punched above our weight for the last three seasons and we’re determined to extend our stay in the SWPL. Having a successful cup run this season and reaching the semi-final of the Scottish Cup is a huge achievement for Montrose and we’ll be proud to display the Montrose Bag Company logo on our new kit bags as we arrive at Hampden Park.”
Rudi Wyper, Montrose Bag Company managing director, added: “We’ve been following their progress over the past few seasons and it’s clear how much hard work has gone into getting to this stage. As a local business, it means a lot to play a small part in that and we’re pleased to provide something that helps the players day to day.”
The company’s support sits a strong group of sponsors including Intermoor, Montrose Port Authority, Upper Dysart Larder, Aquapax, Fotheringham Property Development, Neil Elder & Co, The George Hotel and Rossie and Charleton Farm.