The issue regarding Sedgley Scorpions' Club Crest was brought to our attention and referred to The Football Association for guidance.
The FA's Child Protection Unit advised that the logo was not in the best interests of the game after it had already been brought to the club's attention that it may be deemed offensive.
Therefore, The Birmingham County FA ruled that the logo should be withdrawn as it is in contravention of FA Regulation A4 regarding advertising on clothing.
This decision has been relayed by the BCFA Sanctions Committee who are mindful of the fact we are responsible for all aspects of the grassroots game and the creation of a positive environment in which youngsters can enjoy their football.
We would like to note that Sedgley Scorpions have indicated their acceptance of this ruling and have agreed to withdraw their Club Crest.
TOILET ROLLS FOR GOALS!
(02.01.03)
Wolves Women are celebrating after receiving sponsorship to the tune of £20,000.
Chairperson Jenny Wilkes and Manager Dennis Mortimer were on the pitch at Molineux on New Year's Day to receive two cheques from Steve Bull on behalf of the club.
Local company J Bishop and Co is investing £10,000 in the women's club this season. The international company, based in Bilston, supplies cleaning and hygiene products for industrial and commercial use.... including toilet rolls for many schools, hospitals and public buildings throughout the country.
This sponsorship has been matched, pound for pound, by a business sponsorship incentive scheme called Sportsmatch, which is funded by the government through Sport England.
Wolves Women Chairperson Jenny Wilkes said: "This is a fantastic boost for the club. The money will help to fund professional coaching, physiotherapy and to develop the new Under 10s team. We'd like to thank Roger Morgan of J Bishop and Co for his continuing support."
Manager Dennis Mortimer said: "We're constantly striving to run the club in a more professional manner. This sponsorship means that we'll be able to bring in more qualified coaches and professionals to work with the teams. With this help I think that several of our players could have the potential to play at International level."
Notes for editors
Wolverhampton Wanderers Women's FC is entirely self-supporting, relying on sponsorship and its own fund-raising efforts. The club has six teams, ranging from Under 10s to Seniors, and costs include transport, pitch hire, kit, equipment, training facilities, etc.
Sportsmatch Awards enable grass-roots sponsorships to take place that might not otherwise have been affordable by sponsors. Provided an applicant meets the scheme's criteria and it is approved, every pound put up by a business sponsor will be matched by the scheme.
Women's football is now the top female sport in this country and more companies are taking an interest in the game. Last week Nationwide announced a £750,000 investment to develop women's and girls' football in the UK.
Wolves Women play in the Nationwide Women's Premier League, Northern Division – the equivalent of the men's First Division. They are currently in sixth place.