Local businesses have been given a unique opportunity to raise their profile by sponsoring two star Preston North End players.

Player sponsorship packages are available for goalkeeper Thorsten Stuckmann and new loan signing striker Harry Bunn.

In an increasingly competitive market, this is a great way for local companies to generate interest in their brand.

This is a great value deal as both players are expected to feature regularly for the rest of the season, which will generate extra exposure for the sponsors.

As part of the half season sponsorship package, the business will be associated with their chosen player for the rest of the season on the Club's official website PNE.com and in the matchday programme The One and Only.

Sponsors get added value for their brand as they will be given 50 match tickets to be donated to a local community project or school of their choice.

Their sponsored player will make an appearance at their chosen project, and the business name will be highlighted in all the publicity for this player appearance.

Stuckmann, the giant 6'6" goalkeeper, was signed on a temporary contract in November, but agreed a new 18-month deal last week after making a great start to his time at Deepdale.

Striker Bunn impressed the scouts during a half season loan at Rochdale, which featured a man of the match performance against the Lilywhites during the Johnstone's Paint Trophy match at Spotland in November.

Costs of the player sponsorship package are negotiable and will include:

- 50 match tickets to donate to a local school or community group.
- The sponsored player will attend chosen school with the sponsor to distribute tickets.
- During the visit, the player will be available to sign autographs and take part in a question and answer session.
- Sponsors will receive the player's home and away shirt.
- A story highlighting the sponsored player's visit to the school will be included in the matchday programme and on the official Club website.
- The sponsor will have their business logo or message featured next to a picture of their chosen player in every match day programme on the player sponsorship page.
- The sponsor's business logo or message portrayed on the big screen at Deepdale whenever the player is announced as part of the starting XI as part of the team line-ups introduction.
- The business logo and company website will also appear on the player's profile page on our official PNE.com website.

To get more details, contact a member of the commercial team now by telephoning 01772 693311 or email the team at commercial@pne.com for more information.