nemtizz Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Effective immediately? Mark Douglas @MsiDouglas Very, very smart. Will be done in time for #safc away game. Your avatar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 So where's this 10mil for th naming rights, then? Or has he sacked that idea right off? "It's not going to happen and we have a terrible sponsor, so lets's say you Wonga guys have bought it and changed it" imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The name is returned....except at 2000000000000000000000000000000000.0000% APR (seriously expecting the sports-t-direct signs to stay) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 So we now have our stadium name back, money put into the Academy and other worthwhile projects. A s*** load of sponsor money too. But a bit of an iffy sponsor paying for it all. Can't really complain tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Fucking quality!! The word money no longer exists in my vocabulary, it's to be called nothing but wonga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 So happy to be a victim of this tremendous PR stunt. Already gone and liked them on Facebook. Now for loaning a shitload of money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pintofscottsellers Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Lets all do the wonga Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Shame I was quite looking forward to a trip to The Wonga Dome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 BRING BACK THE SIGN. Unless they sold it... The sign will be replaced by this image http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/NYdZ6PNa66I/mqdefault.jpg yes i know it's a different company Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Right you load of fucktards Mrs Bimpy's gastric band is now coming true thanks to Wonga. If i fall behind with the payment its you lots fault. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Also invested in the Academy and the Foundation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 So we now have our stadium name back, money put into the Academy and other worthwhile projects. A s*** load of sponsor money too. But a bit of an iffy sponsor paying for it all. Can't really complain tbh. Some will, but some will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR15 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 fucking hell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 BRING BACK THE SIGN. Unless they sold it... The sign will be replaced by this image http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/NYdZ6PNa66I/mqdefault.jpg yes i know it's a different company wouldn't have minded envirofone. Could have called it "The Envirodome" and put trees everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 BRING BACK THE SIGN. Unless they sold it... The sign will be replaced by this image http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/NYdZ6PNa66I/mqdefault.jpg yes i know it's a different company wouldn't have minded envirofone. Could have called it "The Envirodome" and put trees everywhere. Trees on our own goal line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 http://archive.4chon.net/new/1930210/src_1334615156406.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 They're all evil geniuses. MA, DL & Wonga. Evil fuckers making us giddy over our shirt being plastered with the logo of welfare recipient rapists dot com, and the return of our original stadium name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 BRING BACK THE SIGN. Unless they sold it... The sign will be replaced by this image http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/NYdZ6PNa66I/mqdefault.jpg yes i know it's a different company wouldn't have minded envirofone. Could have called it "The Envirodome" and put trees everywhere. Trees on our own goal line. We don't need trees, we already have timber! :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 So where's this 10mil for th naming rights, then? Or has he sacked that idea right off? "It's not going to happen and we have a terrible sponsor, so lets's say you Wonga guys have bought it and changed it" imo. Aye, definitely. The SD signs will stay there, as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Presumably until the deal expires and then it goes back to the 'placeholder'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 It would actually be the perfect advert for any company to spend the sponsorship rights to rename it SJP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I don't expect any of the advertising around the ground to change bar a bit of Wongarisation, but not having to listen to the BBC go out of their way to say 'SPORTS DIRECT ARENA!' at every fucking opportunity is a staggeringly good prospect. Huzzah! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 http://tyneandwear.sky.com/newcastleunited/article/42572 Newcastle United have confirmed payday loans company Wonga will be the club's shirt sponsor from next season. As well becoming the club's main commercial sponsor, Wonga will invest at least £1.5m in the club's Academy and the Newcastle United Foundation Enterprise Scheme, which sees 15-16 year olds given employment opportunities through training courses. Derek Llambias, Managing Director of Newcastle United, said: "We are building a club that can regularly compete for top honours at the highest level. "As everyone knows, a strong commercial programme is vital to this goal and I am delighted to welcome Wonga into the fold as our lead commercial partner, alongside Puma and Sports Direct. "Throughout our discussions Wonga's desire to help us invest in our young playing talent, the local community and new fan initiatives really impressed us and stood them apart from other candidates." Other initiatives with Wonga will include a forum with the fans for discussing ideas for fan involvement, and working on a specific new initiative to involve fans in the design of the shirt. Errol Damelin, founder and CEO of Wonga said: "We're really proud to be involved with Newcastle United. "It is one of the biggest and most important clubs in the UK by any measure and has a fantastic following around the world. We're also really excited about investing in future stars both on and off the field. "The Academy and the Enterprise Scheme gives us the opportunity to make a big difference." The move to make Wonga the club's shirt sponsor has been met with criticism from local MPs and councillors. Leader of Newcastle City Council Nick Forbes sent a letter to Newcastle owner Mike Ashley on Monday, warning of the "social consequences of the deal", and claiming the deal would be the "wrong image for Newcastle, NUFC, and football as a sport". Wonga offers short-term loans at a rate of 4,214 percent APR. That compares to rates on certain credit cards such as Barclaycard Platinum of 7.9 percent. St James' Park was renamed the Sports Direct Arena in November 2011, in a temporary deal with club owner Mike Ashley's sportswear empire. Wonga were rumoured to be in talks over stadium naming rights as well as shirt sponsorship, but a stadium rights holder is yet to be found. I still would like to know what Sports Direct are putting into the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I don't expect any of the advertising around the ground to change bar a bit of Wongarisation, but not having to listen to the BBC go out of their way to say 'SPORTS DIRECT ARENA!' at every fucking opportunity is a staggeringly good prospect. Huzzah! Mainly that cunt Colin Murray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell Boi Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 If they are renaming the stadium, will the SD.com signs come down? and I guess they will be replaced by Wonga signs, regardless of the name? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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