Gillingham Football Club
A Night with Gillingham FC — Away Day at Newport County
On Tuesday 4th March 2025, Munio CEO, Jason Lydford had the pleasure of joining Gillingham Football Club as a company sponsor for their away fixture against Newport County. It was a fantastic opportunity to spend time with the club’s leadership team, including Mike Sullivan and Joe Comper, while getting an inside look at life in the Directors’ Box for an important League Two clash.
With a 7:45pm kick-off, the journey from Kent to South Wales was a commitment in itself — nearly four hours each way — but the company, hospitality, and matchday atmosphere made it all worthwhile.
Building Stronger Bonds with Gillingham FC
As a business, we’re proud to support Gillingham Football Club, and opportunities like this offer a unique way to strengthen relationships beyond the boardroom. Spending time with the club’s directors gave real insight into the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to steer a professional football club, and it’s clear how much passion and pride exists at every level of the organisation.
The Match Itself
The game saw Gillingham take on Newport County under the floodlights at Rodney Parade. While the result didn’t go in our favour (we’ll gloss over that part…), the evening was a fantastic experience, both from a footballing perspective and as a chance to enjoy top-class hospitality courtesy of Newport County.
Gratitude and Appreciation
A huge thank you to Mike Sullivan, Joe Comper, and everyone at Gillingham Football Club for the kind invitation and warm welcome. It’s a privilege to be part of the club’s wider community, and we look forward to continuing to support The Gills both on and off the pitch.
Thanks also to Newport County for their excellent hospitality — it’s always great to see the spirit of football alive and well, even when you’re the away side.
The Value of Sponsorship Beyond Branding
For any business considering football sponsorship, experiences like this reinforce how much value there is beyond just seeing your logo around the stadium. It’s about relationships, conversations, and being part of something bigger — supporting the club, connecting with fellow sponsors, and experiencing the ups and downs alongside the team.
Despite the long journey and the result on the pitch, the evening was a real highlight — here’s to many more shared moments with Gillingham FC in the future.
