Ashton Gate Stadium has secured a contract with Safe & Sound UK Ltd to provide matchday staff and stewards for the next three years.

The Trowbridge-based company has over 20 years experience in security, personnel and training - and they boast a nationwide clientele.

Safe & Sound will become responsible for the employment of matchday stewards and turnstile operators for Bristol City home games, as well all key events at the stadium until the club's move to their proposed new stadium in Ashton Vale.

Group managing director Doug Harman says: "This is good news for us and follows a detailed review of our matchday operations.

"I'm delighted that we have been able to reach agreement with Safe & Sound for them to provide the majority of our matchday staff over the next three years.

"We have a good working relationship with Safe & Sound and this change will bring administrative and cost saving benefits without compromising standards and supporter safety at Ashton Gate."

Silas Freeman, Director for Safe & Sound, says: "This is a very exciting time for Safe & Sound and we feel honoured that we have been given this opportunity to cement our relationship with Bristol City.

It is the result of a number of years working together, building relationships, gaining trust & confidence in each other that has enabled us to enter this partnership.

Event safety at Ashton Gate is paramount, we are fully committed to supporting Bristol City to ensure this is achieved. We look forward to making this a long standing relationship."

Safe & Sound will also have a base at Ashton Gate, with a new telephone number 01179 231740. There are currently some vacancies for stewards and turnstile operators - for more information call the above number.

Additionally Safe & Sound will be hosting a training day tomorrow (Saturday, July 4th) at Ashton Gate for people interested in matchday jobs. Food will be provided.