Darren Farley welcomes over 18,000

from North Somerset Magazine September 2021

Your garden in September

Impressionist Darren Farley welcomed over 18,000 fans to Bristol City’s first match of the season

Impersonating football greats such as Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney, via a digivan at Ashton Gate, MansionBet’s brand ambassador, Darren Farley, quizzed and pranked passers-by as they entered the stadium after months of lockdown.

Robins fans had the chance to win a range of over 40 prizes, from signed football shirts to hospitality and match tickets.

To celebrate the return of 18,739 football fans to Ashton Gate stadium, football impressionist Darren Farley attended Bristol City’s opening match, via a digivan, on Saturday 7 August.

Two-way cameras allowed football fans to interact with Darren, and vice versa, as the well-known impressionist quizzed, pranked and chatted with them by livestream.

Over 40 prizes were up for grabs, from signed shirts, footballs, hospitality and match tickets to Bristol City store gift vouchers, as fans were challenged by Darren. Fans reactions to chatting with Darren and winning prizes can be seen here. Dana Bocker, Head of Integrated Marketing at Mansion, said: “It was great to have our brand ambassador, Darren Farley, welcome the Robins fans back to Ashton Gate for the first match of the season.

We wanted to create a unique and fun experience for the fans, and we’re delighted that we were able to engage with so many of them as we celebrated being back at the stadium together. We’re looking forward to being at Ashton Gate for more exciting activations this season.”