VW van

Vans Direct are the driving force behind Cardiff’s Premier League ambitions Cardiff City Football Club and Vansdirect are proud to unveil details of an exciting new partnership for the historic final year at Ninian Park.

The UK’s leading van suppliers have agreed to become the FA Cup Finalists principle sponsor for the 2008/09 Championship season, with the Vansdirect logo adorning the Cardiff City home and away kit as supplied by Joma. Both Cardiff City FC and Vansdirect are energised by the prospect of working together over the coming year and plan to maximise the partnership to the benefit of both organisations. Cardiff City supporters will also be able to capitalise on the new relationship, with some initiative offers planned during yet another exciting Championship season.

Following an eight-figure takeover deal, Vans Direct, the largest supplier of vans in the UK, is to be led by a dynamic new management team made up of some of Wales’ and the automotive industry’s most prominent business leaders.

Langley Davies, who has over 20 years’ experience within the property, insurance, finance and vehicle contract hire business, has been appointed as Chief Executive. Mr Davies, whose previous career highlights include establishing Park Asset Finance Ltd and becoming Non-Executive Director of the Principality Building Society, will head up the company’s new management team.