August 2005

Wanderers announce official travel partner for UEFA Cup campaign

Bolton Wanderers Football Club has today announced the appointment of Travel Management Group PLC (TMG) to coordinate all team and supporter travel arrangements for the forthcoming UEFA Cup Campaign.

TMG are a highly experienced Sports Travel Agency with unparalleled experience of managing the overseas travel requirements of some of Europe's leading football clubs.

TMG recently coordinated all travel arrangements for this summer's FA Premier League Asia Trophy - a trophy won by Bolton Wanderers - while they have also managed club travel arrangements to over 250 European fixtures, coordinating travel on behalf of many clubs including Chelsea, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Leeds United to name just a few.

TMG's appointed followed the completion of a detailed travel tender process involving a number of the UK's leading Sports travel specialists
Gareth Moores Commercial Director of Bolton Wanderers commented

"Bolton Wanderers' first ever European campaign will see our travel requirements increase considerably over the coming months and having qualified for Europe, we quickly recognised the need to enlist the support of a highly respected sports travel company to ensure the smooth operation of both our team and supporter travel arrangements.

"TMG's credentials are very impressive and these, together with their extensive experience of handling football travel throughout Europe plus first class references received from other clubs, convinced us that we had found the right partner."

Mike Scholefield Director of TMG added:

"TMG are delighted to be appointed as the travel partner to Bolton Wanderers. We have found in our dealings with the Club that they are innovative and forward thinking in their organisation and preparation. This together with our unparalleled experience in sports travel will make the official tours first choice for all supporters.

"We are looking forward to being a long term partner to Bolton Wanderers looking after both the team and the Club's supporters.

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