MOTÖRHEAD Sponsors Kids' Soccer Team

November 15, 2006

BBC News reports that a Lincoln, England boys soccer team has won a sponsorship coup with a difference after striking a deal with MOTÖRHEAD.

The Greenbank under-10s B team have the internationally renowned band's name on their shirts along with the band's motif — a skull named Snaggletooth.

The North Hykeham team also run out to the band's famous "Ace of Spades" track.

Team manager Gary Weight said the deal came about as he used to know lead singer Lemmy.

"It was from a bizarre idea one evening. I sent an email off to them and they came back and said it was a great idea.

"I knew Lemmy years ago and for him, I think the thought of a football team running out with the MOTÖRHEAD logo made him chuckle a bit, so that's where it's come from," said Weight.

He is hoping the deal will draw inspired performances from his team.

"The hope is that we can go out on the football pitch and terrorize the opponents and come away worthy winners," he said.

The junior players will have a team photograph taken with the band ahead of their Rock City gig in Nottingham on November 19.

The team, which is second in the league, also listens to other rock acts, such as the KAISER CHIEFS and COLDPLAY, before games.

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