Caledonia AIA/Fire will now be known as Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA/Fire for the 2006 season. This was stated by Earl Boodasingh, chairman of Neal & Massy Automotive Limited, at the launch of the Hyundai Goodwill Ball Tour at Neal & Massy Motors head office, on Tuesday January 31.
Boodasingh said his organization had a long-standing association with Caledonia AIA through their “Adopt a player programme” and was also a contributor to the financial needs of the club’s former midfielder, Denzil Theobald prior to his move to Scottish Premiership club Falkirk.
He said that Neal and Massy was deepening its relationship with the club through a sponsorship arrangement. Boodansingh said “Now that the Soca Warriors have qualified for the World Cup Final, we are very excited to work with Caledonia.”
Caledonia AIA placed 3rd last season in the T&T Pro League, behind local powerhouses Vibe CT 105 W Connection and CL Financial San Juan Jabloteh and the Morvant/Laventille based club is looking to make a further impression this coming season.
The man behind Caledonia AIA Fire Head Coach Jamal Shabazz told ‘ttproleague.com’ how delighted he was that Neal and Massy has come on board as a sponsor.
“I see this as a timely intervention by Neal and Massy, it is definitely a positive thing for the communities of Morvant/Laventille and its surroundings, at this time we are trying to reach the young people in the communities and stop them from getting involved in a life of crime.”
Mr. Shabbazz continued, “This sponsorship is definitely going to strengthen our base and will help us to give a much stronger showing in the T&T Pro League, but most importantly, we are going to use this sponsorship to help the youths in the area—‘Its football for all’ as we will be focusing on developing strong youth programmes both competitive and recreational.”