Bell Pottinger to promote Gabala FC tour of North West

08.02.2011

A young team from Galaba FC has been sent to North West England to test the players' skills against the region's top clubs.

It's the very first time the teenagers from Gabala FC have been out of the country and the trip is part of their ongoing development as the club prepares to be a major force in European football.

The public relations campaign is being overseen by Bell Pottinger North director John Butters who said: "Tony Adams was appointed as manager of Gabala FC last May with an ambition to win the Azerbaijani league in three years.

"The club aspires to be a leading force in European football and looks forward to the day when it will be playing competitively in the Champions League or Europa League group stages.

"Our campaign will promote the aspirations of the Gabala FC and will help put Azerbaijan on the map."

The former Arsenal legend, Tony Adams, said:  "Most of these kids have been with us from an early age.

"This ten-day trip will see them play against the youth teams of top Premier League clubs. Azerbaijan is a growing force in football with many youngsters showing huge potential. It won't be long before an Azerbaijani player makes his Premier League debut."

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Press information:

Please contact director John Butters at Bell Pottinger North on 01625 506444 or 07788 432343. Alternatively, email jbutters@bellpottingernorth.co.uk
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Bell Pottinger North (www.bellpottingernorth.co.uk) is part of the Bell Pottinger Group - voted number one in PR Week's league tables for the last seven years - and has offices in Leeds, Liverpool and Macclesfield.

It is the biggest public relations consultancy in the North and its specialisms include aerospace and aviation, construction, healthcare, NHS Trusts, professional services, property and technology and telecoms.