Steve Cook of the Cherries with Steve Cook of Seeker

Cook joined the Cherries on an emergency one month loan from Brighton in October and has been a big hit at the Seward Stadium, helping the Cherries to two wins in his first two games.

Cook is approaching the end of his loan spell but his impressive form could see him extend his stay at the club, a move that would be fully supported by his sponsor.

The businessman said, “At Seeker we’ve always placed great value on sponsorship, whether it’s a charity event, the arts or school or professional sports.

“In the past we’ve been involved with the Poole Pirates, Wimborne Town, AFC Bournemouth and even sponsored Winchelsea Special School’s team kit.

“Sponsoring Steve was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. I think he has settled in very well and shown why he was so highly rated at Brighton, it would be great if his stay at the Seward Stadium was extended.”

Cherries defender Cook added, “I’ve really enjoyed my time with AFC Bournemouth and have been impressed with what I’ve seen. I believe the club should be pushing for the Championship, and they’re heading in the right direction on and off the pitch.

“I appreciate being sponsored and was a bit surprised it happened because I’m only here a short term deal. It’s gestures like these that help to make players feel welcome and settled, so I need thank Steve for that.”

The Eagles had been flying high at the top of the Elite League but the battling Pirates stormed to a 55-39 victory.

Steve Cook, MD of Seeker, himself an ex-motorbike racer said “the Pirates showed great spirit and brave competitive riding.”

“As well as points leader Darcy Ward, Renat Gafurov had a great solo ride to victory in heat 10, but I had to give Rider of the Match to Christian Hefenbrock with a brave ride only days after his bad crash against Swindon.”

No, this was the press launch event for the Sandbanks SandPolo, hordes of press, some camels, polo ponies and some of the world’s top polo players.

Here’s our new video blog using the dinky little Canon that I won in the raffle at Strictly Come Dancing last night!