The Johnstone's Paint Trophy has re-launched the 2008/09 Facebook group and has already begun posting recent news to keep fans up-to-date.

The first round draw that took place live on Soccer AM on Saturday, 16th August 2008 kicked off the new season so expect more news, competitions and polls to come your way soon.

The Johnstone's Paint Trophy is reshaping the way football reaches out to the wider community. It has its own profile, news sections, pictures, wall posts, and even gives fans the chance to win tickets for the forthcoming matches.

Johnstone's Paint Trophy sponsorship manager Teresa Hardwick said: "With the new season beginning we want to give our fans the opportunity to interact with other supporters about Johnstone's Paint Trophy, to be the first to know about trophy news and what plans we have up our sleeves for the future.

"We know after last year's performance on Facebook that this is the perfect platform for us to achieve our goals -next to the Johnstone's Paint Trophy website of course. So what are you waiting for - sign up today!"

To become a friend of the Official Johnstone's Paint Trophy Group and get the latest news and thoughts of the competition, simply log onto www.facebook.com and search for Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

For further information about the Johnstone's Paint Trophy visit www.johnstonespainttrophy.com

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