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COVERED 6 TRENTBRIDGE.CO.UK Vertu Motors, a premium automotive retail brand with dealerships up and down the country, have extended their sponsorship of Trent Bridge into a third season, highlighting their commitment to supporting Nottinghamshire. The company began their tenure as an Official Partner in 2022 when Notts won the County Championship Division Two title, and they will continue to adorn the sleeve of Notts Outlaws’ shirts in limited-overs cricket, as well as the back of the County Championship shirt. With a number of dealerships across the East Midlands region,Vertu Motors will also continue to back a range of local community programmes, whilst also boosting engagement in the sport. Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu Motors, said: “NOTTINGHAMSHIRE IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS NAMES IN THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP AND WE ARE DELIGHTED TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CLUB INTO THE 2024 SEASON. “We have enjoyed sharing the success that the club has enjoyed on the field in recent years but, more than that, have embraced the opportunity to work with them on a range of programmes to benefit the local community.” Michael Temple,Trent Bridge Commercial Director, added: “We feel extremely privileged to continue our partnership withVertu Motors who have proved to be committed, active and determined in their support of our club and our celebrated community initiatives. “We feel that our values align perfectly, particularly when it comes to providing exceptional customer service, and we look forward to working together long into the future.” EXTRAS ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM TRENT BRIDGE THE DOTTED LINE A host of Nottinghamshire players have signed new deals with the club since the Green and Golds last took to the hallowed turf in September. Freddie McCann has earned his first professional contract having graduated from the Academy, and joins young home- grown talents Sammy King and Fateh Singh in penning one and two-year deals respectively. “We pride ourselves on how players develop at Notting- hamshire. Keeping Freddie, Sammy and Fateh at the club shows they value that opportunity too,” Peter Moores said. “Over 50% of our Academy graduates have won professional contracts in recent years – more than the First-Class average – and that speaks volumes of the work being done by staff in our Academy, as well as the players themselves who deserve great credit. “We also know that players from other clubs recognise what being at Notts can do for their game. “Jack Haynes, Dillon Pennington and JoshTongue have joined us over the winter.We have gained a strong reputation for helping players move their games forward and that has attracted these three to the club.” Elsewhere, Alex Hales and Matt Carter have both agreed white-ball contracts for the forthcoming season, while last year’s Player of the Season, Brett Hutton, has signed an exten- sion to remain at Trent Bridge until the end of 2026. Wicketkeeper-batterTom Moores has agreed a one-year con- tract extension, keeping him at the club until 2025. Steven Mullaney has, meanwhile, agreed a three-year contract on a player-coach basis, a move which will also see the former Club Captain lead the Second XI to provide mentoring to Notts’ progressing players.