Simmons & Company continue sponsorship of the Merkland Family Stand.

Young Dons fans will have more reasons than ever to enjoy a trip to Pittodrie this season thanks to Simmons & Company’s sponsorship of the Merkland Family Stand.

This year the corporate finance advisors to the energy sector and long term supporters of the stand have teamed up with Aberdeen FC to offer the ultimate match-day experience at Pittodrie with a host of entertainment and giveaways for children at every home match.

Face painters, stilt walkers and football freestylers will join Merkland mascot Si the Seagull and club mascot Angus the Bull to create an exciting spectacle before kick off.

This season will also see the launch of Si’s Family Challenge with a chance to win four complimentary tickets to see the Dons in action at home. Si is on a mission to get families fit so to enter Si’s Family Challenge send in photos of you keeping fit together as a family. On the Thursday before each Scottish Premier League game, Si will choose his favourite photo and offer that family 4 complimentary match tickets to that weekend’s match. To enter, simply email [email protected] with your photo and don’t forget to include your names and a contact telephone number.

Managing Director at Simmons & Company, Nick Dalgarno, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring the family stand again this season and it is great to see Si the Seagull back on the pitch entertaining the crowds. He was a huge hit with the fans last year- both young and old- and we hope that he continues to entertain youngsters interested in Aberdeen FC. With the launch this year of Si’s Family Challenge we are looking forward to turning the focus on families getting out and keeping fit together.”