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IPM Group join NL as Official Stadium Facilities Partner
The National League has boosted its partnership portfolio with the appointment of IPM Group as the League’s Official Stadium Facilities Partner.
The Yorkshire-based outfit operates across the UK offering a range of services for football stadiums including stewarding, commercial cleaning, CCTV and access control as well as facilities maintenance.
The National League is entering an exciting phase in terms of commercial development with a focus on partners that work with clubs to add value to the league.
Rick Bailey, Group CEO at IPM Group, said the company was looking forward to supporting the league and its 72 Clubs.
He said: “This announcement comes during a period of significant growth for the company and we can’t wait to kick start the partnership.
“The National League is the bedrock of English football, with so many fantastic clubs being run by some of the most passionate people and supporters in the game.
“At IPM Group we understand the challenges that clubs face and our aim is to offer a one stop shop for stadium management that alleviates some of the headaches that clubs will face on a day-to-day basis”.
IPM Group provide a range of different services for clubs nationwide and throughout the football pyramid from the Premier League down to the eighth tier of English football and are committed to supporting the game across all levels.
Jack Pearce MBE, Chairman of the National League said: “It is an exciting time for the league on the pitch as this season draws to a close with many matters still to be decided across all three divisions.
“Off the pitch we are making great strides in attracting support for the League commercially, with a number of exciting announcements set to be made over the coming months.
“We thank IPM Group for their commitment to supporting the National League and we look forward to introducing them to our clubs, supporters and communities.”
For more information about IPM Group, or working in partnership with the National League, email NLCommercial@thenationalleague.org.uk.
LEWIS ELSOM AND JONAS MUKUNA RELEASED
The club can confirm the release of Lewis Elsom and Jonas Mukuna following the termination and end of their contracts.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Lewis Elsom for his outstanding service over the past six seasons. Lewis has been a key figure at Sports since the 19/20 Season where he made his first appearance between the posts and a dedicated servant to the club. Lewis showed commitment, professionalism and passion every time he wore the shirt. We wish him the very best in the next chapter of his career.
LEWIS ELSOM AND JONAS MUKUNA RELEASED
We also thank Jonas Mukuna for his efforts during his time with the Turbines, making 17 appearances and contributing positively during his spell at the club.
We appreciate everything they have given to Peterborough Sports and will always be welcome at PIMS Park 🧡🖤
25/26 SEASON AND MATCH TICKET PRICING RELEASED!!
Season Tickets are now available to purchase online head over to our Tickets page to purchase yours now!
Season Tickets are now exclusively available online
Early Bird prices will run until 1st May
Instalment Option available!
You may request your Season Ticket digitally or as a physical card
Covers all league games, excludes Cup games
PETERBOROUGH SPORTS PARTNERS WITH FANHUB!
Turbines, your loyalty this season deserves to be rewarded!
Check in at three out of the next five league games to earn yourself club vouchers to be used at PIMS Park
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3UP CAMPAIGN - PUT FOOTBALL FIRST
All 72 football clubs in the National League today, took the unprecedented step of supporting a letter to the English Football League (EFL) Board requesting a vote to create three promotion places into their league. Specifically, the National League is calling for an amendment to the regulations to allow “two-up” to become “three-up” in line with the rest of the football pyramid.
They are asking for this change in time for the forthcoming 2025-26 season.This marks the start of a new, nationwide 3UP campaign which has been launched by the National League to help secure the future of the English football pyramid for generations to come. At present the National League is the only ‘Step’ in the higher echelons of the football pyramid that doesn’t have at least three promotion places. During an Extraordinary General Meeting of National League clubs last week (Thursday 30 January 2025) senior representatives from across the three divisions (National League, National League North and National League South) unanimously agreed to collectively approach the EFL and launch a campaign that will Put Football First.
The EFL alone has the ability to facilitate this change, and the National League hopes that they will respond to 3UP by scheduling a vote of their clubs at their Annual General Meeting in June this year. It was also decided by all 72 National League clubs that the timing is right for the game to Put Football First and it has to be immediate, given that 2025 is the year that the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is scheduled to come into force.
Whilst the IFR’s scope does not cover promotion and relegation matters, its overall remit does encompass the National League and EFL.National League ChairJack Pearce MBE said: “This Summer, the Independent Football Regulator is scheduled to be introduced. Their overall stated objectives include providing financial sustainability, economic resilience and preserving the heritage of the sport.“In terms of heritage, National League clubs are at the heart of towns and cities across the whole country. The majority of these clubs are over a century old and part of the fabric of their communities. An extra promotion place for these Clubs into the EFL would create an invaluable aspiration for all these clubs and supporters - plus clubs in the leagues below. We simply can’t wait any longer for parity within the game. “As well as increased financial stability, 3UP would mean a fluid football pyramid where teams can win promotion from the bottom to the top fairly. It will give more opportunity to clubs relegated from EFL League2 to ‘bounce back’.
We have consulted with the leagues below ours in Step 3 who are also supportive of this change - as their clubs could benefit from this change in the long term. “We have been consistently told that the EFL support our 3UP position in principle but are reluctant to progress anychanges whilst they are consulting with the IFR and Premier League(PL) regards their own redistribution of football income. “However, we believe the 3UP campaign goal is vital to the overall health of the game and the government’s objectives-therefore it should be as high on the agenda as any other matter this year. Otherwise, the National League’s needs are being overlooked during the IFR process, not least because the specific issues between the EFL and PL could potentially take years to reach a conclusion.
