Sport In Profile UK Issue 18 | Page 23

Sutton and Epsom Mortgage experts hit the rugby pitch Surrey-based mortgage brokers Monica Bradley Associates have been proud headline sponsors of Sutton & Epsom Rugby Football Club since last November. However, while many sponsors would be happy with a mutually beneficial partnership, some of the staff at the award-winning company have gone the extra mile and joined the rugby club as team players. 22-year-old Mortgage and Protection Adviser James Watson, 33-year-old Senior Mortgage and Protection Adviser Philip Leivesley and 32-year-old Senior Mortgage and Protection Adviser Shaun De Moura have been playing for Sutton & Epsom Rugby Club this year. The trio have re-kindled their love for the sport they used to play when they were younger, while enjoying the camaraderie and team spirit that the club has to offer. “A colleague persuaded me to go along to a training session and after one session, I had the bug,” says James Watson. “I’m now playing regularly and can’t wait for each game.” His colleague, Philip Leivesley, plays with Sutton & Epsom’s Extra Bs, which involves training once a week and playing every Saturday. “Sutton & Epsom has a fantastic setup,” he says. “I was immediately struck by how welcoming everyone is at the club, which is a real focal point of the local community.” “Since joining the team my fitness has improved,” says Shaun De Moura. “Being part of the club is great as the camaraderie is terrific.” The two-year sponsorship deal, brokered just before the start of the 2017/2018 season, provides financial and commercial support for the Sutton & Epsom Rugby club, with club president Robert Knight commenting: “The team at Monica Bradley Associates have really embraced the club, attending pre-match lunches, watching matches and enjoying post- match fun.” For more information on Monica Bradley Associates, visit https://www.mbassociates.net PASSIONATE ABOUT DELIVERING OUTSTANDING SERVICE As multiple award-winning brokers we’re able to offer