Derby re-name Pride Park 'The iPro Stadium' with club set to net £7m

Derby re-name Pride Park 'The iPro Stadium' with club set to net £7m

Derby County have re-named Pride Park as 'The iPro Stadium.'
The club has entered into a 10-year agreement with the global sports' drink company worth in the region of £7m.
The deal is believed to be one of the biggest by a Football League club.

Sponsor's switch: Derby County have re-named their Pride Park ground 'The iPro Stadium'

The Rams will play their first game at the newly-named stadium when they take on Blackpool on December 7.
Derby chief executive Sam Rush said: 'To ensure Derby County remains as
competitive as possible we need to explore all forms of revenue generation.
'Stadium naming rights is a key asset for the club and we are delighted we have been able to reach agreement with iPro.'
Meanwhile, Rams boss Steve McClaren wants to sign Southampton midfielder Jack Cork in January.

In action: Derby's young starlet Will Hughes strikes in the last 'Pride Park' match, against Sheffield Wednesday

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