ponsaelius Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Nothing says vibrant rebrand for a non-league club like cropping the Barclays Premier League logo and making it the club badge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I've been watching the documentary about Salford and IMO it's class. Yes they've done some branding and all that but they do seem to care about the community nature of the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Seemed more reality TV show than documentary. Very contrived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Seemed more reality TV show than documentary. Very contrived. How was it contrived? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Well there's obviously an element of fly on the wall, but they've got to make it interesting. The playboy star striker turning up late cos he got lost (do they have cameras in all the players' cars?), getting that Libyan guy a deal at Man U (I remember that at the time and it screamed publicity stunt), the boardroom summits between the owners. I dunno, a lot of it seems engineered to an extent. That's the case with a lot of these docu-soap type things to be fair so admittedly not unique. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I was into it until they mentioned the change of colours. Didn't know that and couldn't believe they dared do it. Also not on was the way the doc brushed over it as if it was no bug deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 If they stick with it and it ultimately creates excitement, jobs, investment etc in what is a poor area then fair play mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 It's just a lower division version of City/Chelsea really, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 They're constantly talking about the next 15-20 years, they definitely seem to have a long term commitment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 The kit change pissed off, I also don't get Gary neville saying 'we can have a pint and watch the game, where else can you do that? It's brilliant', yes, it is Gary, but why the fuck are you trying to get them to a place where it's no longer allowed, what's the point? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 It's a tricky problem though isn't it? What's the point of sport if you aren't trying to progress? I had that thought too but I guess they have to bring some professionalism. They don't just want to go and watch Salford, the want to develop it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 They're constantly talking about the next 15-20 years, they definitely seem to have a long term commitment. I was all for it until the documentary tbh. If the people of Salford wanted higher league football they're surrounded by it, it's everywhere, from premier league to conference, all no more than 30 mins away. They have probably loved the club the way it was. I'm all for improvement and striving to be the best you can, but the kit change was totally unnecessary and unacceptable, it's not their kit to change for a start, and I think that probably signals the way it'll go in the future, with decisions based around £, the same way as the premier league is, basically. Hopefully I'm wrong. Nights like tonight are absolutely superb for the people of the club, no doubt, but I think them becoming a league club will take away everything that the fans who've been going for years enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 It's a tricky problem though isn't it? What's the point of sport if you aren't trying to progress? I had that thought too but I guess they have to bring some professionalism. They don't just want to go and watch Salford, the want to develop it. It is. Totally agree. The kit change sticks in the throat imo, terrible move by them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Especially when its such a terrible badge. I have no idea what the thinking is by just using the Lion off the PL badge. And changing the kits to Man Utd's colours. Makes it all seem a bit suspicious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 The fans can break away and set up a small club and name them FC City of Salford, run it themselves, and try to get them into the Conference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 The fans can break away and set up a small club and name them FC City of Salford, run it themselves, and try to get them into the Conference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Especially when its such a terrible badge. I have no idea what the thinking is by just using the Lion off the PL badge. And changing the kits to Man Utd's colours. Makes it all seem a bit suspicious. Yep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 The colour change is weird aye, and unnecessary. Don't get that at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Not really sure the English league system needs some tinpot club going up the leagues as a half vanity project, half reality TV show. Whole thing is an ego stroking freak show. At any given time, there's usually a couple. Salford's ex-pro involvement just gives them a bit more publciity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Is that what the lion on the crest is, the Premier League one? Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Just looks like Shrewsbury Town lion but it's out for vengeance for whoever burnt it's house down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Is that what the lion on the crest is, the Premier League one? Why? No clue whatsoever. Just looking closer it's not exactly the same actually, but quite a clear rip off. http://i.imgur.com/v5DUPoj.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Looks like something an 8 year old came up with on MS Paint, that badge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Its an absolutely shocking effort like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Having a free bar at that dinner was stupid as fuck. They knew what would happen. Also, just do what half the clubs in town do - give them a couple of poker chips upon entry, which they can exchange for a free drink. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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