By Webmaster/Rheolwr y Wefan
August 22 2002

T.N.S. have announced a unique partnership with Premiership giants Chelsea The deal is between Total Network Solution Ltd. and Chelsea Village PLC, work in close contact, as well as the two football sides, both successful in the top tier of their respective national leagues.

The greatest benefit for T.N.S FC will be the chance to send their young players to Chelsea to train, whilst also receiving a number of young Chelsea players who will be able to gain valuable experience playing in the League of Wales.

Mike Harris, Managing Director of T.N.S,told BBC Sport: "We are pleased that one of England's top teams has recognised the value of the League of Wales. We will see many benefits, including player development. All of us at our company are very excited at the opportunity to raise our profile."

The deal will be officially announced at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, with the unveiling of a twinning plaque at the Shed End of the ground. The deal followed a successful pre-season friendly betwene the two clubs at the Recreation Ground, which saw Chelsea win 6-1, thanks to Gianfranco Zola hat-trick.