YATE-based plumbing and heating suppliers Marcliff has kicked off a new season of football by supporting the Gloucestershire County Football League.

Ron Holpin, secretary of the MARCLIFF County Football League, said that the support of companies such as MARCLIFF is vital for clubs to prosper.

“We are thrilled the company is supporting the league which has continued to grow since it was set up in 1968,’’ he said.

MARCLIFF managing director Cliff Orchard said that this is a big step for the company and their first venture into the world of sponsorship on this scale.

He said: “We are delighted to support such an active league with 18 clubs vying for success.’’