DREAM START TO NEW SEASON Buildbase are proud to be official sponsors of Oxford United FC as they undertake the 2009/10 season. The club is fulfilling its potential as one of the strongest contenders in the Blue Square Premiership and is continuing its run of largely unbeaten games at the end of last season.

Manager Chris Wilder brought in some exciting new players for the new season who have already shown huge skill and determination. Wilder has instilled a great belief in the players which is tempered by a rigorous training programme and thorough preparation before each match.

Club chairman Kelvin Thomas and his colleagues who run the club have also created an open and honest approach that is appreciated by the fans.

Match attendances are consistently high, including away fixtures in all parts of the country. This unstinting support has been likened to the 12th man on the pitch and, this season, fans have been able to raise money to channel funds into the club to strengthen the playing squad.

This is the ninth season that Buildbase has pledged its support for Oxford United, as the builders merchant becomes one of the club’s longest continuous shirt sponsors. This season OUFC has alternating shirt sponsors on the home and away shirts. as Buildbase is joined by sister organisation, plumbers merchant Plumbase, which sponsors the white U’s away shirts.

Both Plumbase and Buildbase are part of Grafton Merchanting GB which has its head offices at Oxford Business Park.

Oxford United has given a lot of enjoyment to thousands of fans over the years and plays a key role in the local community. Buildbase has strong connections with Oxford – the first branch was Johnsons Buildbase on Watlington Road, very close to the Kassam Stadium - and the company is pleased to be associated with such a long-established local club.

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