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 donated the new blue bibs to the under-15s squad at New Marske Football Club.

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

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

Club coach Tony Hide, who is an engineer for Transco, said: "We're quite a popular club for youngsters in New Marske and we are now in the second division of the Teesside league.

"Transco's help 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."

Transco network manager Peter Race said: "Transco is very keen to support the communities where it works and was only too pleased to help."