Supporters will be unleashed on former Scottish international, 'Big Eck,' on August 31 at the Meadway Sports and Social, Kitts Green, from 6.30pm.

350 Bluenoses will be given the chance to question the clubs decision maker at the evening, which will be hosted by BRMB radio sports reporter Tom Ross.

Des Gallagher, marketing manager for Banks's, said: "We are delighted to be involved with the football forum, there is a real synergy between football and beer, it's a perfect match that has been enjoyed for centuries. The forum provides a great chance for fans to let their opinions be heard by the man that matters, although following such a positive start to the season I'm sure there won't be too many complaints!"

It is the first Banks's and BRMB football forum of the 2010 season - but footy fans needn't worry if they can't get tickets. Various clubs will be putting their star players and management up for the forums throughout the course of the season.

Tickets cost £2 - with proceeds being donated to Acorns and Birmingham Children's Hospital - and are available from the club on 0121 770 6457 or via competitions live on BRMB or online at www.brmb.co.uk.

The floodlit contest will see Himley, Wolverhampton, Wombourne and Old Hill Cricket Clubs playing in eight high octane Twenty 20 matches, held over five nights, to decide the region's top cricket squad.

The week will represent the first time the teams have come together for a tournament as well as the first floodlit matches held at Himley.

Gordon Lewis, chairman at Himley Cricket Club, said: "Everyone here is very excited about the tournament - it gives the teams a real chance to showcase their skills in front of their local fan base. Hopefully by making it a free event we will see plenty of people that wouldn't usually come to watch the cricket getting into the sport."

Joanne Wyke, Banks's Brand Manager, said: "Banks's has a long history of supporting local sports clubs and events in the area. We are proud to be sponsoring the tournament and as the perfect companion at any cricket match, hope to see the thousands of fans raising a few pints of Banks's in celebration."

The Banks's floodlit T20 will take place at Himley Cricket Club from 23-27 August with matches starting at 5.30pm and 7.40pm for the first three nights and the finals being held at 6.30pm on 26 and 27 August.

Admission and car parking is free.

Banks's Brewery has signed a deal with the club allowing them pouring rights at the Hawthorns stadium for the duration of the season and enabling thirsty fans to pick up a pint of their famous brew, Banks's Bitter, at all home games.

Des Gallagher, marketing manager at Banks's said: "Both Banks's and West Bromwich Albion have a fantastic heritage that dates back over 130 years of serving the local area. We are very pleased to see them reach the premiership and offer our support for the season through this new deal."

Adrian Wright, Sales and Marketing Director at West Bromwich Albion, said: "Beer and football have always had a certain synergy and as a Black Country team we are very pleased to see the region's local brewer on board with us for the season and I'm sure the fans will appreciate it too."

1st PLACE GOLD CLASS A

.... following the re-launch of Mild.  Returning to its heritage and encased in a crafted new can design

It was announced at the British Bottlers' Institute judging on 6th July 2010 and was challenged against other well known bottled cans, Banks's Mild came out on top with a gold.

The award will be presented at the BBI Annual Dinner in London on Thursday 7th October 2010.