Staffordshire-based Knights BMW is extending its sponsorship with Stoke City Football Club for another two years following its promotion to the premier league.

The five figure deal includes a top of the range BMW for the first team manager, while Knights branding will appear on tickets and the club’s LED system.

David Vickers, operations director at Knights BMW, said: “Playing a part in the local community is an important feature of the business culture and we are very supportive of the positive promotion of active lifestyles within the area.

“One of the benefits to Knights of the continued partnership is that we will have access to corporate hospitality suites, something that we hope will help us to continue to establish links within the community, as well as enjoying what is set to be a fantastic football season”