BANGOR City Girls FC U16's side have received a brand new free kit, courtesy of local McDonald’s franchisee Phil Lowndes and the McDonald’s and FA Accredited Club Kit Scheme.

Now in its fourth year, the McDonald’s Kit Scheme has reached a new milestone, by providing over 250,000 free kits to grassroots football clubs across the UK, with a further 70,000 to be delivered this season alone.

2017 saw a record number of applications from clubs across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with over 6,300 accredited clubs eligible to order a brand new kit, which come in a range of styles and colours.

Franchisee Phil Lowndes, who is a keen supporter of grassroots football, said: “Bangor City Girls FC is a fantastic example of a grassroots club with a real community spirit.

"It’s important that we support local teams to help them create the best possible experience for young aspiring players.

"I wish the team all the best this season.”

Ethan Ray, Community and 3G Manager at Bangor City FC, added: “At Bangor City FC, we’re very grateful for the continued support of Phil and McDonald’s.

"The kits provided as part of the McDonald’s Kit Scheme are a big hit with our young players and playing in the same strip goes a long way in helping everyone feel like a team.”

McDonald’s Accredited Club Kit Scheme is part of its ongoing community partnership with the four Home Nation Football Associations.

The programme focuses on supporting accredited grassroots clubs and their volunteers to raise the standards of grassroots football across the UK and improving the grassroots experience for young aspiring footballers.

For more information and to find out how your club can redeem their free kit as part of the McDonald’s Accredited Club Kit Scheme, please visit www.mcdonalds.co.uk/kitscheme or follow @BetterPlayUK.