Recruitment company Acorn by Synergie is celebrating a decade of partnership with Tata Steel United FC.
Founded in June 2016 by Anthony Morgan and David Brennan, Tata Steel United FC has grown from a newly established side into a thriving football club with multiple teams and a strong development pathway for players of all ages.
The Tata Steel United Over 40s team were recently crowned West Division 2 League winners, and the club also recently celebrated another major milestone as its first team clinched promotion to the Alliance Premier League.
Elsewhere across the club, the second team reached the Port Talbot Cup Final, while the Under-15s side also secured promotion.
Acorn by Synergie has been the official sponsor of Tata Steel United FC since 2016.
Success came early for Tata Steel United FC, with the club winning both the Port Talbot Open Cup and Challenge Cup in its inaugural 2016/17 season. The following year brought further success with another Port Talbot Open Cup triumph, before the club secured the Port Talbot Premier League title in the 2018/19 season.
The club's momentum continued into 2019, earning promotion to the South Wales Alliance League Division Two via a playoff. This season has seen the first team achieve another significant step forward, gaining promotion to Division One West in the South Wales Alliance Championship.
Off the field, Tata Steel United FC has continued to expand its offering to the local community. In 2022, the club launched its junior section with an Under-7s team. Today, that youth programme has expanded to include two Under-10 squads, creating a clear pathway for players to progress from grassroots football into senior teams within the club.
The club also introduced its first-ever Over 40s Veterans Team last year, further broadening opportunities for players of all ages and reinforcing its commitment to inclusive football.
Tata Steel United FC Manager Anthony Morgan said:
“We have come a long way in 10 years together and we are building the club I always dreamed of. It's taken 10 years of hard work, but we are there now. I'd like to thank everyone at Acorn by Synergie for their loyal support. We wouldn't be anywhere near where we are today without their help and support.”
Mark Rudge, Commercial Partnerships Director at Acorn by Synergie, said:
“Our relationship with Tata Steel dates all the way back to 2005 where we started working with them in facilities management and auxiliary services. When the football club was founded in 2016, we were more than happy to support. We like to give back to the communities that we operate in – an integral part of our current Impact strategy.”
Mark added:
“Celebrating 10 years of partnership with Tata Steel United FC is something we're incredibly proud of. It has been fantastic to support the club from its earliest days and to watch it grow into the thriving organisation it is today. Over the years we've seen some outstanding achievements on the pitch, but just as importantly we've watched the club build a real community around it. The growth of the club demonstrates the dedication and passion of everyone involved, and we're excited to see what the future holds and what the next chapter of this journey brings.”
