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Are you an armchair supporter of American Football on Sunday night TV ?

If so, you may be interested to know that the sport is very much alive and kicking in Britain today. In fact, it is the fastest growing sport in the Country.

Thousands of pounds are being spent at club level on sponsorship and already millions have been invested in setting up the Budweiser National League with playing schedules for over 100 clubs.

Yes, British American Football is now BIG BUSINESS!

After only one seasons campaign, the Manchester Heroes is featuring in the Premier Division of Bud 87, meeting all the criteria of an excellent playing record, a good stadium and a sound financial position- thanks to team sponsored Bosledge Electronics, the North West's leading distributor of electronic components and computer services.

The Manchester Heroes means business and is in fact run as a business - right from the top in Peter Ruffell (MD, Bosledge Electronics) as club chairman and Ian Obeng, the Heroes full time General manager and Head Coach.

Already the Heroes are investing in the future with its junior team squad and its very active supporters club

They are strong in promotion too professionally supported by Styal Advertising and public relations Cheshire. The promotional programme will include good media exposure as well as team exposure at schools, charity events, business promotions, socials etc. where local people and businesses will be encouraged to 'get on our side'

Supporters may be interested to learn that the Heroes military emblem on the side of the helmet is based on the legendary story of a Manchester Hero, Sergeant Jack Carter relives in the Manchester Heroes and our challenge is to feature soon in 'Buds Bowl' and then 'Euro Bowl'

After only one seasons campaign, the Manchester Heroes is featuring in the Premier Division of Bud 87, meeting all the criteria of an excellent playing record, a good stadium and a sound financial position- thanks to team sponsored Bosledge Electronics, the North West's leading distributor of electronic components and computer services.

The Manchester Heroes means business and is in fact run as a business - right from the top in Peter Ruffell (MD, Bosledge Electronics) as club chairman and Ian Obeng, the Heroes full time General manager and Head Coach.