WORTHING FC is kicking off the new season in ultimate comfort after signing a deal with Worthing Coaches.

The local coach firm will provide all away travel for players and officials for the 2017/18 season.

Paul Barringer, group sales and marketing director at Worthing Coaches, said: “Worthing FC has an exciting season ahead and we’re excited to be there with them every step of the way.

“We’ll make sure they not only arrive at each away fixture on time but also in the utmost comfort.”

As part of the deal a limited number of supporters will be able to ride alongside their sporting heroes with up to 25 seats available to fans for each away fixture.

Adults will pay £10 return for any fixture, a £5 reduction on last season.

Travel for supporters aged 13-16 will cost £5 return, however they must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Supporters aged 12 or under can travel for free but must be accompanied by a fare paying adult.

Calvin Buckland from Worthing FC said: “We’re delighted to work with Worthing Coaches, which has a great reputation for service and reliability.

“Ensuring our players get to each match in plenty of time is an important job and we know the task is in safe hands with Worthing Coaches.”

The new arrangement came into place for the team’s first away match, the opening day trip to Metropolitan Police on Saturday.

Worthing lost the opening game 2-1.

They were 2-0 down at the interval and replied through fit-again Zak Newton.

To reserve a place email travel@worthingfc.com or call Colin Sparks on 01903 249916 or 07427694007.

It provides coach hire in Worthing, Brighton, West Sussex, Hampshire, East Sussex, Kent, Oxfordshire, Avon and Somerset, London and the Home Counties.

A spokesman said: “We work hard to deliver the highest levels of service and value to our customers and will work closely with them throughout the booking to ensure that the excursion meets all requirements.

“We will help customers organise their trip from beginning to end and can organise ferry crossings, hotel accommodation, entrance tickets, and tour guides if required.

“We therefore hope that our reputation for quality service and competitive pricing will give customers the peace of mind to entrust their booking with Worthing Coaches.”

Visit www.worthing-coaches.co.uk