Whitehaven Rugby League club has launched an official supporters group headed up by two stalwarts.
Shaun Drinkwater and Simon Taylor are long-term fans of the club and for a number of years have been involved in fund-raising which has been vital, especially during the last 18 months because of the pandemic.
Both have also given up countless hours during the club’s return to the field this season helping with covid protocols on matchdays at the LEL Arena.
The club’s chief executive Andrew Canavan said: “I am delighted that Shaun and Simon wish to work even closer with the club and its board.
“Over the past few years this supporters group, led by Shaun and Simon, have generated a vast amount which has been vital, even more so during the past 18 months or so.
“They have some big plans already which will add to the work they already do, and I am looking forward to seeing those come to fruition.”
Shaun is ecstatic at being able to officially launch this group.
He said: “Simon and I are delighted with the new title of Whitehaven RLFC official supporters group.
“We have handed over £10,000 in the last 12 months helping the club with various much needed items around the club, and are so pleased that we can help the club even more next season.
“We have loads of ideas which we hope our fans will continue to support and we are both looking forward to working with the club and help in anyway we can. The team and the future of the club is exciting.”
