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Flybe extends sponsorship of Southampton

Airline conglomerate, Flybe, extended its sponsorship deal with English Championship club Southampton, until 2010.

Airline conglomerate, Flybe, extended its sponsorship deal with English Championship club Southampton, until 2010.

Under the deal, Flybe, will remain a club partner, with an additional option to extend, displaying an ongoing commitment to the sport. In addition, the airline will continue as the club's shirt-sponsor until 2009-10 and maintain its 'Flybe Community Cup' - a competition giving local schools an opportunity to play a football tournament at St. Mary's Stadium.

Flybe Marketing Director, Simon Lilley, said that he considered Southampton as its "key centre of operations", noting his delight at the prospect of continuing a partnership with the club.