YOUNG footballers in East Cleveland have been smartening up their act thanks to a new set of bibs donated by Transco.

The gas pipeline company recently donated new blue bibs to the under-15 squad at New Marske Football Club.

In the past the company has also helped fund new footballs and meet transport costs and has donated raffle prizes to the club.

Club coach Tony Hide said: "We're quite a popular club for youngsters in New Marske. Transco's assistance has been invaluable over the last couple of years, helping us to raise the money we need to get to tournaments and buy new equipment and strips."

The company's network manager, Peter Race, said: "Transco is very keen to support the communities where it works and was only too pleased to help. The lads look great in their new bibs."

The club, based at New Marske Sports and Social Club, has players of all ages.