GuyP Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Ashley is a proper evil genius mind. Whack up his hideous logo, get some free advertising (including on Google Maps), then get paid to remove it. ...whilst making Wonga look like the good guys he's not daft like. Its mental really; Make one decision that annoys the fans... bring in a sponsor who annoys the fans... let the sponsor stop the first decision... leads to both being seen as ok as the 2nd decision is then more justified... Its like he is a martyr for his own success! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 When you have a Chairman that just panders to the odd whining fans aesthetic sensibilities, you can see now why our commercial revenue figures are so disappointing. Nah, great move, now how about a lick of paint for the rest of the stadium while your at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 The whole stadium renaming/rebranding and now this is one big fucking piss take and has been a shambles. Please don't lap Wonga up for this, its all one big gimmick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 The whole stadium renaming/rebranding and now this is one big fucking piss take and has been a shambles. Please don't lap Wonga up for this, its all one big gimmick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 The whole stadium renaming/rebranding and now this is one big fucking piss take and has been a shambles. Please don't lap Wonga up for this, its all one big gimmick. Of course it's a fucking gimmick, nobody is stupid enough to 'lap it up' - they're just happy the shite is being removed again, however wanky way around it has happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 No-one's "lapping them up" but there's credit due for a smart move. Some fans question their ethics so by getting rid of the shite on the roof you're keeping them onside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 The whole stadium renaming/rebranding and now this is one big fucking piss take and has been a shambles. Please don't lap Wonga up for this, its all one big gimmick. As none of us are going to get a loan from them ever whats wrong with being pleased just once? Never seen anyone actively look to find a reason to bleat as much as you do. The stadium doesnt look as much of a disgrace, no fucker is lapping anything up man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 tbh I don't think it's anything to do with Wonga, same as I don't think it was them who "renamed" the stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 tbh I don't think it's anything to do with Wonga, same as I don't think it was them who "renamed" the stadium. Illuminati! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyP Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Yep, to echo what people have said, its just accepting that it could have been worse. I'd rather have Unicef on the front of the shirt and the stadium not have any branding, and us be making record revenues! However, could be worse. Nothing wrong with acknowledging that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 tbh I don't think it's anything to do with Wonga, same as I don't think it was them who "renamed" the stadium. Illuminati! I just don't think they'd pay for stadium rights and do absolutely nothing to brand it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 tbh I don't think it's anything to do with Wonga, same as I don't think it was them who "renamed" the stadium. Illuminati! I just don't think they'd pay for stadium rights and do absolutely nothing to brand it. Except they are in the papers all the time and have done their brand no end of good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 The whole stadium renaming/rebranding and now this is one big fucking piss take and has been a shambles. Please don't lap Wonga up for this, its all one big gimmick. Of course it's a fucking gimmick, nobody is stupid enough to 'lap it up' - they're just happy the shite is being removed again, however wanky way around it has happened. Aye. Would rather they weren't our sponsor but they are. In way one or another the stadium is being tidied up, which I'm relieved about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 tell you what, Wonga have been pretty dece as a sponsor so far and we've played 0 games with them on our shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slippery Sam Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 No matter how much 'good' Wonga do to curry favour with NUFC supporters, I will always feel uncomfortable with the thought that some unfortunate lad/lass on Tyneside could be putting money into the club through no fault of his/her own. Yes, there are individuals who are absolute cretins who need a good shake when it comes to taking out loans, but there must be a lot of totally innocent folk who have just been really unlucky to have to deal with the hand they have been dealt. That SD shite should never have been up there in the first place, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 tbh I don't think it's anything to do with Wonga, same as I don't think it was them who "renamed" the stadium. Illuminati! I just don't think they'd pay for stadium rights and do absolutely nothing to brand it. Except they are in the papers all the time and have done their brand no end of good. They would have been in the news a hell of a lot more if they called it the wongadome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 No matter how much 'good' Wonga do to curry favour with NUFC supporters, I will always feel uncomfortable with the thought that some unfortunate lad/lass on Tyneside could be putting money into the club through no fault of his/her own. Yes, there are individuals who are absolute cretins who need a good shake when it comes to taking out loans, but there must be a lot of totally innocent folk who have just been really unlucky to have to deal with the hand they have been dealt. That SD shite should never have been up there in the first place, mind. If you're thick enough to take a loan out with Wonga you deserve everything you get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 No matter how much 'good' Wonga do to curry favour with NUFC supporters, I will always feel uncomfortable with the thought that some unfortunate lad/lass on Tyneside could be putting money into the club through no fault of his/her own. Yes, there are individuals who are absolute cretins who need a good shake when it comes to taking out loans, but there must be a lot of totally innocent folk who have just been really unlucky to have to deal with the hand they have been dealt. That SD shite should never have been up there in the first place, mind. If you're thick enough to take a loan out with Wonga you deserve everything you get. Sometimes people don't have a choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 No matter how much 'good' Wonga do to curry favour with NUFC supporters, I will always feel uncomfortable with the thought that some unfortunate lad/lass on Tyneside could be putting money into the club through no fault of his/her own. Yes, there are individuals who are absolute cretins who need a good shake when it comes to taking out loans, but there must be a lot of totally innocent folk who have just been really unlucky to have to deal with the hand they have been dealt. That SD shite should never have been up there in the first place, mind. If you're thick enough to take a loan out with Wonga you deserve everything you get. Sometimes people don't have a choice. And thickness isn't a matter of choice either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 No matter how much 'good' Wonga do to curry favour with NUFC supporters, I will always feel uncomfortable with the thought that some unfortunate lad/lass on Tyneside could be putting money into the club through no fault of his/her own. Yes, there are individuals who are absolute cretins who need a good shake when it comes to taking out loans, but there must be a lot of totally innocent folk who have just been really unlucky to have to deal with the hand they have been dealt. That SD shite should never have been up there in the first place, mind. If you're thick enough to take a loan out with Wonga you deserve everything you get. Sometimes people don't have a choice. Exactly, and that is why Wonga do so well. Personally, I think the sort of interest rates they charge are entirely unacceptable - it is a dressed up form of money sharking as usually practised by criminals - but I feel pity for people who are forced into that situation where they have no option but to use Wonga. Assigning some sort of fault at those who use them isn't the answer. Regulating and limiting their voracious financial abuse of those people is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 On the up side, they do have a lovely mansion house in Regent's Park with their plaque on the gate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 True that. Edit: To what brummie said, although I'm sure they do, Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 No matter how much 'good' Wonga do to curry favour with NUFC supporters, I will always feel uncomfortable with the thought that some unfortunate lad/lass on Tyneside could be putting money into the club through no fault of his/her own. Yes, there are individuals who are absolute cretins who need a good shake when it comes to taking out loans, but there must be a lot of totally innocent folk who have just been really unlucky to have to deal with the hand they have been dealt. That SD shite should never have been up there in the first place, mind. If you're thick enough to take a loan out with Wonga you deserve everything you get. Sometimes people don't have a choice. Exactly, and that is why Wonga do so well. Personally, I think the sort of interest rates they charge are entirely unacceptable - it is a dressed up form of money sharking as usually practised by criminals - but I feel pity for people who are forced into that situation where they have no option but to use Wonga. Assigning some sort of fault at those who use them isn't the answer. Regulating and limiting their voracious financial abuse of those people is. The problem is the the easy availability of credit etc that gets people into these situations in the 1st place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 The problem is an overly-consumerist society really, where self worth is bound up in material possessions. And low wages/unemployment. But Wonga are bad too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 People spending more than their means is something I'll never understand. I can't even begin to understand people who take out finance on cars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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