SFA announce deal with Mars

THE SFA has signed a four-year sponsorship deal with MARS to develop the Scottish game across all levels.

The partnership between the footballing body and the Nestle group will encourage and promote football among adults through various schemes and initiatives until July 2014.

SFA chief executive Gordon Smith said: "The aim is to develop a long-term strategy that will encourage adults of all abilities to play football; whether it's returning to the game or playing for the first time.

"The relationship with MARS will extend even further: working jointly to ensure the fans have greater access and input to what we are sure will be an exciting new era.

"As we look forward to the UEFA Euro 2012 qualification campaign, we'll be working jointly with MARS to get Scotland fans closer to the team."