We're welcoming Close Protection Security as tonight's matchball sponsor.
The industry-leading security firm have worked with the club for several years, providing services at both the Riverside Stadium and our Rockliffe Park training complex. They are also security partner for the Port of Middlesbrough, and work with Sky Sports and as well as a host of large companies across the Tees Valley.
Last year was hugely successful for CPS, adding an array of security contracts with other local football clubs such as Darlington, Stockton Town and Marske United to their work with the Boro.
An active organisation within the Teesside community, CPS keenly support the club’s independent charity MFC Foundation, and also deliver a training academy with fellow Associate Partner Middlesbrough College to help students into jobs in the industry.
CPS offer the following services.
- Manned guarding
- Close protection
- Security VIP driving
- Event security
- Dog handling
- Stewards
- Door supervisors
- CCTV
Shaun Woods, Operations Director at CPS, said: “We have worked closely with Middlesbrough FC for a number of years, and along with providing 24/7 security for the stadium and training ground, and also meeting the VIP security requirements of senior club staff and players and supporting the club with the fabulous music events, working with the football club has allowed us to advertise and showcase our business.”
Glenn Bartlett, Managing Director at CPS, added: “It is a pleasure to work with the club I have supported from an early age, as well as with MFC Foundation to support the local area and allows CPS to give back to the community.
“We utilise the excellent hospitality at the club to entertain our valued clients and this is a great way to relax and get to meet people out of the office environment. The club is important to the area so let’s all get behind the team.”
Liam McGuinness, MFC’s Head of Partnerships, said: “We have an excellent working relationship with Close Protection Security and we’re delighted to have their continued services and support. They are a great example of how our partnership and hospitality offerings can help a local business to thrive, and we’re looking forward to building on that strong understanding.”
Helena Bowman, the club's Head of Business Operations and Community, said: “As a company, CPS are efficient and effective. They can react to last-minute requests, are always able to provide the numbers of SIA-qualified security guards that we require and have never let us down in terms of those numbers.
"What I am extremely impressed with, is the quality of the individuals they provide. They are smart, professional and capable and I would trust them to provide the required level of service if any incidents were to occur. I am really pleased that they will be continuing to deliver our security at the Riverside Stadium and our training ground at Rockliffe Park."