Greg Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Didn't see it myself as my season ticket is in the Gallowgate end but just got this off a Spurs fan. http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/4396/sportsdirectku5.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Yeah, I'd rather it wasn't there, but I can't say I'm that arsed. After all the money he's put in thus far, he's entitled to advertise his company on his own stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I found it quite funny. I noticed all the boards up on the rails at that end the other week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Yeah, I'd rather it wasn't there, but I can't say I'm that arsed. After all the money he's put in thus far, he's entitled to advertise his company on his own stadium. This. I don't care at all how it looks, hes ploughed so much money into this club, he can do what he likes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Yeah, I'd rather it wasn't there, but I can't say I'm that arsed. After all the money he's put in thus far, he's entitled to advertise his company on his own stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Doesn't look too hurrendous in all honesty. I'd rather that, than it spreaded across the entire seating, a la Man Utd/Liverpool/etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Yeah, I'd rather it wasn't there, but I can't say I'm that arsed. After all the money he's put in thus far, he's entitled to advertise his company on his own stadium. Exactly. If he wanted all the players to get "sportdirect.com" tattooed to their head, he's entitled to get them to do so. Lord knows it'd be an improvement to some of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianovthetoon Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Wouldn't be surprised if the lub shop ended up being a sports world outlet! Frankly couldn't care either. It's his business and he'll do what he wants to maximise profits!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Oh dear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ridzuan Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 It doesnt really matter to me.He looks very happy today.Did anyone else saw him waving his hands together with the rest of the fans,that was very funny.By the way,who was the lad in the Spurs kit beside him.Is it his son? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Meh, doesn't look too bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 No one would be even mentioning this if it said "adidas" or "Newcastle Breweries" or "Something Else", it's only because it says "Sportsdirect.com" that people think it's tacky. It's another advert in a stadium full of adverts, it happens to be for the company of the bloke who owns the club, what's the big deal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richo Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 It doesnt really matter to me.He looks very happy today.Did anyone else saw him waving his hands together with the rest of the fans,that was very funny.By the way,who was the lad in the Spurs kit beside him.Is it his son? I think it was his mate Paul Kemsley, he just recently quit as Tottenham vice-chairman. They had a bet, something like if Kemsley came to the match with a Spuds shirt on Ashley would give £100,000 to charity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 In fact this whole thread is a bit mighty mouse tastic. Ie thinking we're better than we are and somehow above having a banner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 In fact this whole thread is a bit mighty mouse tastic. Ie thinking we're better than we are and somehow above having a banner. Spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Daishi Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 If all we have to complain about after the match is a banner, then i'm happy, 'cos that means the important thing, ie. THE FOOTBALL wasn't worth complaining about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I'd love it if the logo was changed to 'Sports' and '.com' in black writing on a white background and 'direct' in white writing on a black background. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 No one would be even mentioning this if it said "adidas" or "Newcastle Breweries" or "Something Else", it's only because it says "Sportsdirect.com" that people think it's tacky. It's another advert in a stadium full of adverts, it happens to be for the company of the bloke who owns the club, what's the big deal? Isn't this the first time the Gallowgate has ever had a big advertising banner slapped on top of it? We used to laugh at the likes of Bolton for being a plastic club, I hope we are not creeping in the same direction. Of course it's not the end of the world, but for anyone who values the club and the uniqueness of our stadium, its location and history, it's quite a shame to see a big advertising banner over the front of it. Perhaps it's the price we have to pay to get where we want to be, but I for one won't pretend to be happy about it or pretend it's not happening. It's a reality of the times, but let's be honest it's a bit of an eyesore on the historic gallowgate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I've been told the Gallowgate will become the Sports Direct stand and not the Newcastle Exhibition stand or whatever it these days. Apparently it will feature on all literature next season. Also told we are trying to cancel the NR sponsorship of the shirt. I honestly think the shirts will have Sports Direct on them soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest optimistic nit Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Ashley is going to be needing every extra penny if England don't qualify for Euro2008. Ironically, we may now benefit financially from England's participation in international competitions. Never thought about it like that, good point. I don't get it... Sports Soccer outlets will miss out on the normal rush to buy England shirts and merchandise. Quite a moneyspinner. Ashley wont lose money, as they'll order less stock, but profits will be down, which means less money to spend on Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Ashley is going to be needing every extra penny if England don't qualify for Euro2008. Ironically, we may now benefit financially from England's participation in international competitions. Never thought about it like that, good point. I don't get it... Sports Soccer outlets will miss out on the normal rush to buy England shirts and merchandise. Quite a moneyspinner. Ashley wont lose money, as they'll order less stock, but profits will be down, which means less money to spend on Newcastle. That's not a contradiction Profits down = Ashley still making some money. So he's still not losing money, but not making as much as he could. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 When i first seen it i thaught, fuck me Looks pretty cheap and tacky but it's free advertisement and if it's good for MA, then so be it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Quite a moneyspinner. Ashley wont lose money, as they'll order less stock, but profits will be down, which means less money to spend on Newcastle. Sports Direct signed a contract to buy two-thirds of all Umbro's England shirts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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