Ashley Cooper of Edward Cooper Chartered Surveyors is happy to be the first VIP hospitality season ticket holder for the new season, securing his place at the early bird price available until March 31.

LCFC.com caught up with the life-long City fan to hear his views on corporate hospitality and season so far.

If you would like to enjoy one of City's VIP packages next season for a memorable match experience for yourself or your business, simply email lisa@lcfc.co.uk before March 31 to benefit from the best prices.

What made you sign up?

It was an easy call to make. I've been a life-long fan and enjoyed this season, so when Jason Smith from Leicester City got in touch with the offer, I didn't have to think twice. It is a fantastic way to entertain clients in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. I am also convinced I have the best seat in the house - right on the half-way line.

How does VIP hospitality at Leicester City benefit your business?

It gives us an opportunity to entertain our clients in a friendly and professional atmosphere. I'd like to compliment the facilities - they are fantastic. We often take clients who support other clubs with us and they say it is one of the best football venues out there. Most of all though, we can share our common passion - football.

What services does Edward Cooper Chartered Surveyors provide?

Edward Cooper Chartered Surveyors has offices both in Leicester and Central London. We are construction and property development experts with extensive experience of reviewing development schemes on behalf of banks and funders. We work closely with developers, banks and funders to ensure that construction schemes are set up correctly, managed efficiently and remain within agreed cost and time parameters. Our core services include development monitoring, development consultancy, project management, quantity surveying and cost management.

How did you first start supporting City?

Being born and bred in Leicestershire, I always supported City. I started going down to Filbert Street in 1986 when I was eleven years old and carried on going regularly throughout my teenage years, even when I moved down to London after graduating from Loughborough University I still had a season ticket and came back for every home game. I moved back 'home' to North Leicestershire about 4 years ago.

What are your favourite moments from your time as a City supporter?

One of the most memorable moments was definitely beating Derby in the play-off final at Wembley with Steve Walsh playing - he is now our host in the 125/ Legends Lounge. The whole Martin O'Neill era was very memorable. One of the best moments though was the time when we were on the verge of existence and Birch came onto the pitch before the Millwall game and announced that the club was safe - the emotion around the Walkers was something else, I will never forget that day.

Any particular highlights from this season?

Apart from Walshy's witty banter in the 125 Lounge before each game? The resilient draw against Newcastle and beating Scunthorpe 5-1. I'm now looking forward to the Nottingham Forest game - next Saturday is payback time. I'm taking two clients who are Forest fans to the game, too, so hopefully it will be us, the City fans, who will have the local bragging rights!

Where do you think we'll be at the end of the season?

We have a good chance of being in the play-offs, it's been a fantastic season so far. Dany N'Guessan, and Martyn Waghorn have been particularly outstanding for me in attack - I also like the potential Yann Kermorgant has shown. However, I wouldn't bank on us being in the Premier League just yet, although I am certain we will be there sooner rather than later!

Leicester City Football Club looks forward to seeing Ashley in the Legends Lounge next season. If you would like to find out more about our seasonal corporate packages, please call 0844 815 7000 or email lisa@lcfc.co.uk.

Season ticket packages in the Keith Weller Lounge and the Great Hall are also available, incorporating use of a dedicated entrance, a private bar, complimentary tea and coffee, coverage of the day's sports action on big screens and arguably the best seats at the stadium - corporate padded seating in the Upton Steel West Stand. To find out more and buy your season ticket, email ticket.sales@lcfc.co.uk.