No agreement was reached, and potential sponsors lost interest.

The State government is one of the potential sponsors of such a team.

Just weeks before the 2003 season got underway, a potential sponsor pulled out, leaving Stephen high and dry, without a drive.

Before the group was formed, the stations would approach potential sponsors separately to seek money for their projects.

"The stock market was a little shaky" when the society was looking for a potential sponsor, she said.

Flanagan said: 'We try wherever possible to put girls in touch with potential sponsors.

Appeals in the local press for a corporate 'white knight' have seen three potential sponsors come forward, but still no operator.

They are disappointed with potential sponsors who ignored proven commodities.

Many potential sponsors now seek a measurable benefit to their bottom line.

As a professional organization we have a lot to offer any potential sponsor.