Guest kissmyballs Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 So why did he buy the club then? he wouldn't have if he'd done due dilligence. in fact if that was the reson he'd have been better off putting together a 50mill package with fred for shirt-ground sponsorship and marketing rites. Possibly not, but he must have had a reason to buy it. So what was it? You’re quick to suggest he bought it to promote sportsdirect is utter s*** - presumably you have a better suggestion for why he bought the club? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 sportsdirect.com@philk Are YOU going to call it sportwhatsits ? I rest my case.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kissmyballs Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 sportsdirect.com@philk Are YOU going to call it sportwhatsits ? I rest my case.... Resting on your laurels more like. Don’t worry about your new screen name; you’ll still be Phil K whatever anyone says. Seriously though, I’m just showcasing the potential benefits of sponsoring your screen name to potential investors. Don’t have a cow, you might end quids in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Tagging stadium on the end annoys me more than the sportsdirect@ tbh. No-one in history ever called it anything but St James' Park, now all of a sudden it's St James' Park Stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I accept there is revenue to be made. Why could it not be St James Park, sponsored by whoever rather than the shit they have come up with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thefishman Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Domain name: sportsdirectcomstjamesparkstadium.co.uk Registrant: Ross Breen Registrant type: UK Individual Anyone on here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Soccer Saturday just have it as St James' Park. Good lads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Whats the deal with West Hams ground btw? Upton Park or the Boleyn Ground - which is it and which do the fans prefer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Boleyn Ground is the name of the stadium. Upton Park is the name of the place. Othewise known as ''Shithole'' or the french ''Le Shithole`'' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 sportsdirect.com@philk Are YOU going to call it sportwhatsits ? I rest my case.... Resting on your laurels more like. Don’t worry about your new screen name; you’ll still be Phil K whatever anyone says. Seriously though, I’m just showcasing the potential benefits of sponsoring your screen name to potential investors. Don’t have a cow, you might end quids in. ? ? ? I'd say it's you having cows about this. Chill out. Its St James's to me, and to you. Wheres the problem or argument ? No need for histrionics or text equivalent of a tearful tantrum Biggus Dealus as the Romans said.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 For once I agree with Philk. Do the people who are howling at the moon over this actually think anyone will call it anything other than St James' Park? Are they intending to? If so, why? If not, what's the big deal if it brings money into the club? Sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but we could do with some of that at the moment, so if some mug wants to give us their cash for an advert no-one's going to pay any attention to, then let 'em, I say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Soccer Saturday just have it as St James' Park. Good lads Jeff Stelling gave it the full title and then said " I guarantee that's the last time you ever hear that on Soccer Saturday" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 For once I agree with Philk. Do the people who are howling at the moon over this actually think anyone will call it anything other than St James' Park? Are they intending to? If so, why? If not, what's the big deal if it brings money into the club? Sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but we could do with some of that at the moment, so if some mug wants to give us their cash for an advert no-one's going to pay any attention to, then let 'em, I say. Yep, my concern is more a long term fear that Ashley will take some lame deal for his own benefit that would impact our future revenue streams. Like Shepherd spending all the kit sponsorship, only worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 For once I agree with Philk. Do the people who are howling at the moon over this actually think anyone will call it anything other than St James' Park? Are they intending to? If so, why? If not, what's the big deal if it brings money into the club? Sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but we could do with some of that at the moment, so if some mug wants to give us their cash for an advert no-one's going to pay any attention to, then let 'em, I say. This is the the problem. I am certain no companies will even consider it, which makes the whole thing just another utterly humiliating episode for the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 For once I agree with Philk. Do the people who are howling at the moon over this actually think anyone will call it anything other than St James' Park? Are they intending to? If so, why? If not, what's the big deal if it brings money into the club? Sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but we could do with some of that at the moment, so if some mug wants to give us their cash for an advert no-one's going to pay any attention to, then let 'em, I say. This is the the problem. I am certain no companies will even consider it, which makes the whole thing just another utterly humiliating episode for the club. It'll only be humiliating if people make it humiliating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 For once I agree with Philk. Do the people who are howling at the moon over this actually think anyone will call it anything other than St James' Park? Are they intending to? If so, why? If not, what's the big deal if it brings money into the club? Sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but we could do with some of that at the moment, so if some mug wants to give us their cash for an advert no-one's going to pay any attention to, then let 'em, I say. This is the the problem. I am certain no companies will even consider it, which makes the whole thing just another utterly humiliating episode for the club. It'll only be humiliating if people make it humiliating. Nice try, but no sigar. It IS humiliating as fans of other clubs will no doubt be pointing out to us when they get the chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I cant imagine any company wanting to be associated with the renaming of a historic stadium, and the negative press that would ensue. If this was a new stadium then yes, but with this is completely different and I cant see any company with any sense going for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 For once I agree with Philk. Do the people who are howling at the moon over this actually think anyone will call it anything other than St James' Park? Are they intending to? If so, why? If not, what's the big deal if it brings money into the club? Sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but we could do with some of that at the moment, so if some mug wants to give us their cash for an advert no-one's going to pay any attention to, then let 'em, I say. This is the the problem. I am certain no companies will even consider it, which makes the whole thing just another utterly humiliating episode for the club. It'll only be humiliating if people make it humiliating. Nice try, but no sigar. It IS humiliating as fans of other clubs will no doubt be pointing out to us when they get the chance. Ditto. Jesus, if you find that humiliating then you must have lead a pretty sheltered life. They'll only try to wind us up about it if we show them that they can. People need to stop being so easily upset, grow a thicker skin, or even just have a sense of humour about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyzer Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I cant imagine any company wanting to be associated with the renaming of a historic stadium, and the negative press that would ensue. If this was a new stadium then yes, but with this is completely different and I cant see any company with any sense going for it. Mike Ashley knows this, thats why he is "Showcasing" the sportsdirect.com @ SJP name, and that will continue next season when no companies approach the club for the naming rights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kissmyballs Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I cant imagine any company wanting to be associated with the renaming of a historic stadium, and the negative press that would ensue. If this was a new stadium then yes, but with this is completely different and I cant see any company with any sense going for it. Mike Ashley knows this, thats why he is "Showcasing" the sportsdirect.com @ SJP name, and that will continue next season when no companies approach the club for the naming rights. In one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Soccer Saturday just have it as St James' Park. Good lads Jeff Stelling gave it the full title and then said " I guarantee that's the last time you ever hear that on Soccer Saturday" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I liked Stand Up For St James' Park, simple yet effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustynrg Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I cant imagine any company wanting to be associated with the renaming of a historic stadium, and the negative press that would ensue. If this was a new stadium then yes, but with this is completely different and I cant see any company with any sense going for it. Mike Ashley knows this, thats why he is "Showcasing" the sportsdirect.com @ SJP name, and that will continue next season when no companies approach the club for the naming rights. Spot on, I'm sure he has no plan to sell the rights, he just wants the free publicity for his crap business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 So why did he buy the club then? he wouldn't have if he'd done due dilligence. in fact if that was the reson he'd have been better off putting together a 50mill package with fred for shirt-ground sponsorship and marketing rites. Possibly not, but he must have had a reason to buy it. So what was it? You’re quick to suggest he bought it to promote sportsdirect is utter s*** - presumably you have a better suggestion for why he bought the club? my guess is that he bought the club because with the crowds and money coming into prem football he thought that if he could get shot of the massivly under performing huge fucking earners he could make a go of it and with an iproved off the field position could probably sell us on for a tidy profit. unfortunatly he didn't do due diligence which eant he didn't know the sponsor money had already been done in or that the change of ownesrhip menat a surprise assivly outlay from the off. thats my guess. seems more likely than him paying close on 250mill in order to advertise his company......no ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 So why did he buy the club then? he wouldn't have if he'd done due dilligence. in fact if that was the reson he'd have been better off putting together a 50mill package with fred for shirt-ground sponsorship and marketing rites. Possibly not, but he must have had a reason to buy it. So what was it? Youre quick to suggest he bought it to promote sportsdirect is utter s*** - presumably you have a better suggestion for why he bought the club? my guess is that he bought the club because with the crowds and money coming into prem football he thought that if he could get shot of the massivly under performing huge fucking earners he could make a go of it and with an iproved off the field position could probably sell us on for a tidy profit. unfortunatly he didn't do due diligence which eant he didn't know the sponsor money had already been done in or that the change of ownesrhip menat a surprise assivly outlay from the off. thats my guess. seems more likely than him paying close on 250mill in order to advertise his company......no ? Ashley has said that the main reason why he bought into the club was that he was a football fan and he thought it would be fun. He'd already made a killing by selling a large share of his company so he had cash to spend. The fact that he didn't research the financial position of the club, and came into it all very unprepared in terms of specialist management expertise does suggest that it really was an impulse buy, like he said. Of course, he's found out since then that balancing the books and running a major football club is a difficult enterprise and certainly isn't fun. In fact, you have to put up with a lot of hassle and unpopularity. He didn't do it out of the kindness of his heart, and he didn't do it to make money either. Things have gone tits up because he wasn't prepared for the real task in hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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