Every squarestory. 1,070 names, logos and messages on two Hout Bay United shirts, each one bought to help fund the club. These are the stories behind them, in the words of the people who put them there.
Legacy 1000 5 stories on this shirt · 14 in all Every square on the shirt belongs to someone. The glass stops on one at a time and shows you who, and why they are there.
Read all 14 stories behind the squares ↓ Their square · front of the Legacy 1000
Lewis Yadgaroff “Prepay Services – Our Square, Our Story
From London to South Africa – Supporting Communities and Creating Opportunities.
Prepay Services is a UK-based fintech company transforming the way businesses make payments. Through our Winnz prepaid programme, we’re bringing innovative, secure and affordable payment solutions to South Africa.
We believe business is about more than just financial success. It’s about supporting communities, creating opportunities and making a positive difference.
We’re proud to support Hout Bay United Football Community and its mission to bring people toget” Our stories began 90 years apart.
One in 1924, in the back of a pub in Mobberley, England. The other in 2014, in the back of a taxi office in Hout Bay, South Africa.
Umbro South Africa has been part of our story from day one. They made our very first kit, and they have been part of the HBUFC legacy ever since.
Twelve years on, our stories come together again. This time to tell the stories behind every square on the Legacy shirt.
Our story. Your story. The Umbro South Africa story.
Our first kit sponsored by Umbro South Africa, back in February 2015. The stories In the words of the people whose names, logos and messages are on the shirts.
Legacy stories told by
All (14) Legacy 500 (9) Legacy 1000 (5)
“ “Prepay Services – Our Square, Our Story
From London to South Africa – Supporting Communities and Creating Opportunities.
Prepay Services is a UK-based fintech company transforming the way businesses make payments. Through our Winnz prepaid programme, we’re bringing innovative, secure and affordable payment solutions to South Africa.
We believe business is about more than just financial success. It’s about supporting communities, creating opportunities and making a positive difference.
We’re proud to support Hout Bay United Football Community and its mission to bring people toget” Lewis Yadgaroff Read → “ “I’ve been to Hout Bay while on Holiday in Cape Town and enjoyed visiting the Market and also stood on the beach and had the sand whipping my legs.
This square is for my Daughter Iesha, to remind her I love her and to tell her to remember her Brother but live her life to the full.” Wayne Grant Read → “ “I’ve been to Hout Bay while on holiday in Cape Town, which is why the Team caught my attention, this square is in memory of my Son Jake Grant who passed away aged 24.” Wayne Grant Read → “ “This square is for my eldest son Noah. Im Jeremy one of the founders / Trustess of the club and Noah has seen us grow from the ground up. He's 14 now so pretty much remembers the whole story” Jeremy elson Read → “ “I'm Jeremy one of the Co-Founders / Trustees of HBUFC and the square is for my youngest son Frey who now plays in our U8's.” Jeremy Elson Read → “ “We are a bespoke sportswear & accessories brand based in Preston, Lancashire,UK. We supply bespoke products to grassroots teams, charities, school, universities, all the way up to pro clubs and collaborate a lot with local charities. Always interested to help and raise money for all types of causes, local and globally.” Jolley (Owner/Director - NGW) Read → “ “I am a Freelancer in the Sports & Event Industry. It all started in 2022. It was my first time traveling alone and also outside of Europe. Got out of my comfort zone to be part of HBUFC as an intern. It was the best time of my life with these beautiful people in Hout Bay.” Christoph Gumpp Read → “ “As a lifelong Liverpool supporter, I first discovered Hout Bay United after seeing that Jürgen Klopp had taken a square. That brought me here; learning what the club does for its community made me want to join in.
Our square carries the Cabinet IQ of Huntsville logo, with YNWA underneath—a little connection from Huntsville, Alabama, to Hout Bay, through a shared love of football and looking after people.
Proud to play a small part. You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Colin Dorman
Cabinet IQ of Huntsville” Colin Dorman Read → “ “I’m one of the founders and trustees of HBUFC, proudly associated with the trust and living in Hout Bay. The story of HBUFC is a very special one to me, being part of forming it and being involved in the various twists and turns we’ve taken to establish something quite special is an honour.” Simon Trupp Read → “Whilst an energy and technology recruitment business in Wales might seem disconnected from the world of football in South Africa, we wouldn't exist without the opportunities football gave me.” Jamie Braddock Read → “ “No long story here.. My loved one's pet name is Tomato... Mine is Bean.
Sooo..Tomato and Beans♥️♥️” Vassilis Read → “ Leo Elizalde Perry → “I’m Bene from Germany’s Ruhr Area, where solidarity and community matter. I work in sports, events and marketing, bringing people together. As a former youth football coach and former passionate lacrosse player, I believe sport can change lives and should be accessible to everyone.
Glückauf!” Bene Read → “ ““Fantastic coaches who want to create a better world for kids through football – I was there, it was brilliant!”” Jürgen Klopp Read → 
