The Vittoria Group have been announced as the match sponsor for Paul Hanlon’s Testimonial match next weekend.
Hibs take on Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn Rovers on Sunday 8 July to mark the popular defender’s decade of service with the club.
A special trophy will also to be presented to the winning team.
Hanlon said: “I would like to thank the Vittoria Group for their support in sponsoring the match.
“A large part of the proceeds will be going to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and various local children’s charities, and so their backing will contribute to the amount donated.
“I know they’ve been a good partner of the club and we’re pleased they’ve been able to help with the game.”
Chris Logan, Hospitality Manager at the Vittoria Group, said: “On behalf of the Vittoria Group, it is an honour to be the selected match sponsor for Paul Hanlon’s testimonial match versus Blackburn Rovers on 8th July.
“Congratulations to Paul and his family, this accolade is fully deserved!
“Furthermore, this is another fine example of the excellent partnership between Hibernian Football Club and the Vittoria Group, which is going from strength to strength”.
Graeme Cadger, Chairman of the Testimonial Committee, said: “We would like to thank Vittoria Group for their sponsorship of Paul’s match. Their generosity, support and professionalism is greatly admired and appreciated.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
