A football team is moving up a league in the style stakes with a new kit.

Thackley Juniors Under 11s Football Club issued a plea for sponsorship to businesses ahead of the new season.

Coach Lee Harrison said: “The sponsorship not only allows the team to be kitted out in quality gear but they really look a team on match days.

"We're trying to instil respect, pride and professionalism in them and the new kit, provided by Specsavers in Idle and Shipley, helps do just that.”

Store director Bhrat Phakey said: “A colleague heard that the team was looking for sponsorship and asked if we could help.

“Specsavers in Idle and Shipley both play an integral part in each of the local communities, so it makes perfect sense to support the local youth team.”

The club consists of 12 age groups, ranging from age six to 17, with each team training at the Thackley AFC ground in Dennyfield.

Mr Harrison said: “The team is concentrating on having fun and playing good football. It would be great to make it to the league final sporting our new look.”