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Ezylet have stepped aside to facilitate the return of EBB - the company they took over from one year ago as the local paper company return to feature as the name on the shirts in a two year deal which started on 1st July 2008.
As part of the new deal which envolves a six-figure fee, EBB have also converted the name of the Recreation Ground - which will now be known as The EBB Stadium.
These are the most obvious visible signs of the sponsorship, which will be complemented by many other arrangements and initiatives around the club.
John McGinty, Chairman of Aldershot Town Football Club, said "We have secured sponsorship for the next two years, critical in the ongoing development of the club."
"EBB have a long term relationship already in place at the club and this elevates it to a new and exciting level."
Speaking on the deal long standing supporter Tim Elliott, who is also the Managing Director of EBB said, "We are delighted that EBB have secured this position as main sponsor of Aldershot Town Football Club.
"We look forward to a close working relationship with the club as they enter the exciting realms of the Football League".
Paul Foy, Ezylet's Chairman stated "This decision is in the best interests of the club and we look to retain our good relationships with Aldershot Town FC into the future".
EBB (Elliott Baxter) is the largest family owned Independent Paper Supplier in the UK who have 10 computer linked, state of the art storage and distribution centres covering the U.K.
The Company employs 250 people of whom 80 have more than 10 years' service. Formed in 1922 it is now run and owned by the third generation of Elliotts.