pedro111 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 How much would the naming rights sell for anyway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I really don't see the problem with naming rights. Free money basically, and who the fuck will call it "The Northern Rock Arena" or whatever anyway? Still is, and always will be St James'. It's not like these new stadiums (JJB, Reebok, Emirates) where the brand name is all that it's been known as as it didn't have a previous name. And like I say, everyone still refers to the Gallowgate & Leazes rather than Exhibition & Sir John Hall stand, so really think it's mountains out of molehills tbh. Let's change the colour of our kits to Sports Direct's red and blue too then. Infact, let's change the name of the club, the kit colours and move it to a place nowhere near where it comes from. MK Magpies should do the trick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Wonder what I'll be covering on placement tomorrow. Hot on the heels of Steve Mcclaren leaving...............I reckon Barry Moat buys the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Argh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiekev Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Fucking fat shitbag, St.James is NUFC, the sign is already in place.... The Sports Direct Stadia.. Tosser.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Couldn't give a flying fuck about the naming rights thing, free advertising revenue as far as I'm concerned with absolutely no cost attached to it, it'll still be St James' Park to me. It's the principle of it. You can't tell me the fucking prick doesn't know that it will piss people off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 The pricks doing it on purpose. At no point has he thought "Geez, maybe this is too far even for me"...which baffles me. The Cockney Mafia stuff only strengthened his resilience to fuck us over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mantis Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 If this ends up as the Tampax stadium, he's a dead man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I really don't see the problem with naming rights. Free money basically, and who the f*** will call it "The Northern Rock Arena" or whatever anyway? Still is, and always will be St James'. It's not like these new stadiums (JJB, Reebok, Emirates) where the brand name is all that it's been known as as it didn't have a previous name. And like I say, everyone still refers to the Gallowgate & Leazes rather than Exhibition & Sir John Hall stand, so really think it's mountains out of molehills tbh. Let's change the colour of our kits to Sports Direct's red and blue too then. Infact, let's change the name of the club, the kit colours and move it to a place nowhere near where it comes from. MK Magpies should do the trick. We're trying to get a few extra million quid in the bank by sponsoring. Nowhere near as bad as what you're describing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridman Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Bring on Sports Direct Stadium Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I really don't see the problem with naming rights. Free money basically, and who the f*** will call it "The Northern Rock Arena" or whatever anyway? Still is, and always will be St James'. It's not like these new stadiums (JJB, Reebok, Emirates) where the brand name is all that it's been known as as it didn't have a previous name. And like I say, everyone still refers to the Gallowgate & Leazes rather than Exhibition & Sir John Hall stand, so really think it's mountains out of molehills tbh. Let's change the colour of our kits to Sports Direct's red and blue too then. Infact, let's change the name of the club, the kit colours and move it to a place nowhere near where it comes from. MK Magpies should do the trick. We're trying to get a few extra million quid in the bank by sponsoring. Nowhere near as bad as what you're describing. It's principle mate. You can't go fucking around with history. Ask York City what they think of the 'Kit Kat Crescent'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Couldn't give a flying fuck about the naming rights thing, free advertising revenue as far as I'm concerned with absolutely no cost attached to it, it'll still be St James' Park to me. I really don't see the problem with naming rights. Free money basically, and who the fuck will call it "The Northern Rock Arena" or whatever anyway? Still is, and always will be St James'. It's not like these new stadiums (JJB, Reebok, Emirates) where the brand name is all that it's been known as as it didn't have a previous name. And like I say, everyone still refers to the Gallowgate & Leazes rather than Exhibition & Sir John Hall stand, so really think it's mountains out of molehills tbh. I am inclined to agree, but i'll wait to see the details. If it is something like the Cellnet Riverside, which included the real and sponsored name, and was only for a specific time period rather than indeterminate, i don't have a problem with it. But I also get the feeling Ashley's done this to goad some elements of the fanbase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Arsenal got £100m but I wouldn't take all of man cities money for it fuck off you despicable cunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Couldn't give a flying fuck about the naming rights thing, free advertising revenue as far as I'm concerned with absolutely no cost attached to it, it'll still be St James' Park to me. It's the principle of it. You can't tell me the fucking prick doesn't know that it will piss people off. Principles matter for fuck all in football, surely the Sky era has taught you that. Do you sit in the Sir John Hall Stand or the Leazes End? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Oh fuck o.Ashley. This is ridiculous man. Surely renaming the stadium will not go through? *said that about the hughton appointment* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Arsenal got £100m but I wouldn't take all of man cities money for it f*** off you despicable c*** £100 mil for how long? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Despite the appointment of Hughton and taking the club off the market, trivial though it may seem in comparison I think the stadium name rights thing will send most fans over the edge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PJ87 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Arsenal got £100m but I wouldn't take all of man cities money for it f*** off you despicable c*** Baring in mind they're in the Champions League and we're in the Championship, we'd be lucky to get 1/10th of that. And that's over 15 years iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Arsenal got £100m but I wouldn't take all of man cities money for it fuck off you despicable cunt well unfortunately the timing is shite. had we done this when we were in the premiership we would've made a mint from naming rights, but who the fuck cares about sponsoring some shitty championship club. also i believe arsenal's deal included shirt sponsorship too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Couldn't give a flying fuck about the naming rights thing, free advertising revenue as far as I'm concerned with absolutely no cost attached to it, it'll still be St James' Park to me. It's the principle of it. You can't tell me the fucking prick doesn't know that it will piss people off. Principles matter for fuck all in football, surely the Sky era has taught you that. Do you sit in the Sir John Hall Stand or the Leazes End? The Leazes FWIW, but there's a big difference between naming a stand after someone and flogging the name of 100 years of history down the river. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattynufc Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 YOU FAT COCKNEY BASTARD..... What an absolute cunt. I could have forgave him giving Hughton the job, taking the club off the market I had accepted would happen till next season, but renaming SJP, FUCK OFF. Boycotting may be the way forward for some, but I intend to protest to fuck at the next home match (Peterborough?) if the statement isnt retracted. Scouse did an alright protest and got massive TV coverage on Sunday, I say we get exactly the same movement going. All fanzines etc group together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 In 17 years i've never once called where I sit anything other than the Gallowgate. It's absolutely meaningless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Arsenal got £100m but I wouldn't take all of man cities money for it f*** off you despicable c*** £100 mil for how long? 15 years iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I really don't see the problem with naming rights. Free money basically, and who the f*** will call it "The Northern Rock Arena" or whatever anyway? Still is, and always will be St James'. It's not like these new stadiums (JJB, Reebok, Emirates) where the brand name is all that it's been known as as it didn't have a previous name. And like I say, everyone still refers to the Gallowgate & Leazes rather than Exhibition & Sir John Hall stand, so really think it's mountains out of molehills tbh. Let's change the colour of our kits to Sports Direct's red and blue too then. Infact, let's change the name of the club, the kit colours and move it to a place nowhere near where it comes from. MK Magpies should do the trick. We're trying to get a few extra million quid in the bank by sponsoring. Nowhere near as bad as what you're describing. It's principle mate. You can't go f***ing around with history. Ask York City what they think of the 'Kit Kat Crescent'. And seeing as though the sponsorship could last a very long time could you imagine your grandkids saying "Grandad, are we going to the sports direct stadium?" They wont know any better , but its just so wrong . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Obviously the naming rights thing is because he is still here and is still trying to get as much money back as possible anyway he can. I take it the 20m will be to cover our running costs until the end of the season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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