By Martin Morgan

Last updated 15:55, Wednesday, 27 February 2008

THE new Haven regime’s first fresh backer has come on board.

Supermarket giant Tesco will sponsor the first-team and reserve-grade’s healthy matchday grub.

Tesco will supply fruit, energy drinks, potatoes and other foods designed to bring the best out of the rugby stars, including on away trips.

Four new directors joined the board two weeks ago, including new chairman Gordon Grace, and among their plans was a mission to boost sponsorship.

And it is hoped that Tesco are just the first of many new backers to flock to the club in the coming months.

Haven spokesman Barry Richardson thanked Tesco for its generous backing, adding: “It’s absolutely fantastic that businesses in the town are prepared to get behind the club.

“We have come on board and want to take the club for forward, so it’s important the whole community gets behind us.”