A YOUNG team of football enthusiasts are set to enjoy a busy season of the sport, thanks to support of the community and business sponsorship.

Syn-Star: Complete IT Solutions, based at Rake, is sponsoring the Liss Athletic under-13 Panthers football team for the 2018-19 season.

The under-13 Panthers are playing in Division 1 of the North East Hampshire Youth League this season and have picked up four points from their first five league matches this season.

The team fell to a 6-1 defeat against Petersfield Town under-13 Typhoons on Saturday.

Director at Syn-Star Giles Cleverley said the sponsorship is an ideal opportunity for his team to support and get involved with the community.

He said: “It’s encouraging our sponsorship will support the team throughout the season.

“As a local business, we strive to play an important role in supporting our local community.

“Our sponsorship, along with parental support and wider community engagement, will encourage the team throughout their matches.”

Liss Athletic Football Club was founded in 1962 and has various teams of a wide-range of ages. The club provide the opportunity for boys and girls to compete in regular friendly tournaments across the area.

Syn-Star offers computer support to businesses in Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey. A PC store and repairs centre is also open for the community at London Road in Rake.