B&Q likely to replace npower as Football League sponsor

Football League chiefs are set to unveil a new title sponsorship with DIY chain B&Q.

The League have been in talks with a number of companies after npower confirmed they would not be renewing their £21m three-year agreement.

A leading car firm is also in the running to put their name to the world’s oldest league competition.

But B&Q are in pole position and close to cementing a deal worth up to £9m a year.

That would be good news for the 72 clubs outside the top flight who are facing a number of financial challenges.

Attendances across all three divisions are down so far in 2012-13.

Source : Dan King – The Sun
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