We’ve got some exciting plans for the bar moving forward and we’re delighted that Danny and his company will be a big part of this.” Danny is a very passionate Latics fan and his company has gone from strength-to-strength in recent years in supplying equipment in the hospitality industry throughout the region. During our discussions there has been a great understanding that Holker Street is a fairly unique ground, which is why we’re one of very few EFL clubs that is moving its perimeter during a matchday to support fans.”

It’s really pleasing that the Safety at Ground (SAG) officials have agreed that, subject to certain strict conditions, home fans will be able to move around the ground at certain times. The DK Services Fan Bar is already massively popular on a matchday. We’ve got some exciting plans for the bar moving forward and we’re delighted that Danny and his company will be a big part of this.” To mark the launch of the competition, Mars has enlisted Bargain Hunt's Danny Sebastian to star in a spoof daytime antiques film with Mr Bounty. The bar equipment supplier, based in Ashton, has a wealth of experience of working with a range of businesses including pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes.

The Kop Fan Bar – Liverpool Football Club

The DK Services Fan Bar is now open before and after every home game, offering a range of drinks and food, with live sport shown on the two big screens which are now in place. Refurbishments within the past 12 months include the addition a new bar and plans are also in place to increase its capacity. Last year, the company trialled the controversial removal of the bar in the run-up to Christmas. However, admitting that this drastic move caused pain, the chocolate giant pulled a major U-turn by releasing a limited run of “Bounty-only” boxes, available in selected Tesco stores until Christmas. They become first sponsor of the Fan Bar, which has continued to grow in popularity since opening at the start of last season.

As a company, we work throughout the North West in providing equipment from glasswashers, dishwashers, ice makers and bottle coolers. Refurbishments within the past 12 months include the addition a new bar and plans are also in place to increase its capacity.

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DK Services Director Danny Knight, a lifelong Latics fan, said: “I’ve been a supporter of the club for over 30 years and this is an ideal opportunity to get more involved.