LesPaul Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 lee_ryder Lee Ryder #nufc Virgin Money deal brings back memories of the old iron on Blue Stars, after Greenalls was scrubbed off shirts would suggest its happening, no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Really hope the DJ tonight plays 'Like A Virgin' for the japes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesPaul Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Really hope the DJ tonight plays 'Like A Virgin' for the japes. Might be a bit much seeing as we'll likely get raped by Man U Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I've not read the reams of pages since this news broke, but am I right to assume someone's pointed out that lassie from Virgin said 'it should be called SJP' or whatever a while ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I've not read the reams of pages since this news broke, but am I right to assume someone's pointed out that lassie from Virgin said 'it should be called SJP' or whatever a while ago? They have mate, even posted a link to it too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I've not read the reams of pages since this news broke, but am I right to assume someone's pointed out that lassie from Virgin said 'it should be called SJP' or whatever a while ago? Yeah, a few times actually. From November 11th the article was, I think... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Now someone has pointed out that someone has pointed out the Virgin lassie's quotes quite a few times. Inception. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Those quotes mean nothing. If Virgin are buying the naming rights why wouldn't they put their name in it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I've not read the reams of pages since this news broke, but am I right to assume someone's pointed out that lassie from Virgin said 'it should be called SJP' or whatever a while ago? Was that the one where she said it should be called SJP rather than any other name ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Those quotes mean nothing. If Virgin are buying the naming rights why wouldn't they put their name in it? They might be going for the good publicity? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Those quotes mean nothing. If Virgin are buying the naming rights why wouldn't they put their name in it? They might be going for the good publicity? For a few weeks. As opposed to being mentioned in most forms of media every day, whether anyone likes it or not. Not really a competition is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Those quotes mean nothing. If Virgin are buying the naming rights why wouldn't they put their name in it? They might be going for the good publicity? doesn't last too long though eh, nowhere near the amount of exposure as having their name on the stadium and it being referred to every week in the media Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Apologies for posting the quote twice. Seems to have caused some offence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Those quotes mean nothing. If Virgin are buying the naming rights why wouldn't they put their name in it? Chronicle story doesn't even mention naming rights only shirt sponsorship, might be that they aren't interested in ground naming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Apologies for posting the quote twice. Seems to have caused some offence. It's a fast moving thread, helpful to post it every so often I say so folk don't need to trawl through it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Those quotes mean nothing. If Virgin are buying the naming rights why wouldn't they put their name in it? They might be going for the good publicity? Would mean very little outside of NE1. If they're paying big money they're looking for national/international impact. However if it were to happen I could see a future sponsor incorporating "St.James'Park" into their chosen name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Apologies for posting the quote twice. Seems to have caused some offence. That's just you posting in general Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Those quotes mean nothing. If Virgin are buying the naming rights why wouldn't they put their name in it? They might be going for the good publicity? Would mean very little outside of NE1. If they're paying big money they're looking for national/international impact. However if it were to happen I could see a future sponsor incorporating "St.James'Park" into their chosen name. Honestly think it would have national impact if they changed it back - seeing as the original change made such headlines. 'Saint Richard did another lovely thing today' type stuff while providing coverage of the actual sponsorship itself which is the key aim of said sponsorship, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Those quotes mean nothing. If Virgin are buying the naming rights why wouldn't they put their name in it? They might be going for the good publicity? Would mean very little outside of NE1. If they're paying big money they're looking for national/international impact. However if it were to happen I could see a future sponsor incorporating "St.James'Park" into their chosen name. Honestly think it would have national impact if they changed it back - seeing as the original change made such headlines. 'Saint Richard did another lovely thing today' type stuff while providing coverage of the actual sponsorship itself which is the key aim of said sponsorship, of course. that's what I was getting at with my glass half full and that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Those quotes mean nothing. If Virgin are buying the naming rights why wouldn't they put their name in it? They might be going for the good publicity? Would mean very little outside of NE1. If they're paying big money they're looking for national/international impact. However if it were to happen I could see a future sponsor incorporating "St.James'Park" into their chosen name. Honestly think it would have national impact if they changed it back - seeing as the original change made such headlines. 'Saint Richard did another lovely thing today' type stuff while providing coverage of the actual sponsorship itself which is the key aim of said sponsorship, of course. Yeah, see your point on a national albeit short term basis. A "Virgin (or whoever) St.James Park" title could be the answer. Finding favour with fans while gaining biggest impact for the sponsor and even get the media off the hook. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Apologies for posting the quote twice. Seems to have caused some offence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I could see Virgin Money being on the shirt until the end of the season (afterall, Northern Rock have already paid until the end of this season). As for stadium naming rights and a long term shirt sponsor deal after that, I doubt it. Some of you may not know but Richard Branson doesn't own most of the Virgin brands. He sets them up and then tends to sell them. Virgin Atlantic and Galactic (his spaceship company) are his. I'm pretty certain he doesn't own Virgin Media any more. He doesn't own Virgin Records or V2 records. He sold the Virgin F1 team after two poor seasons. Virgin Money only put in around £50m of the £747m used to buy Northern Rock. £250m was put in by a Wall St investor. Richard Branson gets paid by companies which use the Virgin name. There is no way Richard Branson would buy NUFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I'd be content with Virgin (Money) tbh. Looks like "St. James' Park" will somehow find its way into the new stadium name too if Virgin do indeed take the rights. Hope so anyway. Some great ITK from Rocker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I could see Virgin Money being on the shirt until the end of the season (afterall, Northern Rock have already paid until the end of this season). As for stadium naming rights and a long term shirt sponsor deal after that, I doubt it. Some of you may not know but Richard Branson doesn't own most of the Virgin brands. He sets them up and then tends to sell them. Virgin Atlantic and Galactic (his spaceship company) are his. I'm pretty certain he doesn't own Virgin Media any more. He doesn't own Virgin Records or V2 records. He sold the Virgin F1 team after two poor seasons. Virgin Money only put in around £50m of the £747m used to but Northern Rock. £250m was put in by a Wall St investor. Richard Branson gets paid by companies which use the Virgin name. There is no way Richard Branson would buy NUFC. http://shaigoldman.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/bubble-burst.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I could see Virgin Money being on the shirt until the end of the season (afterall, Northern Rock have already paid until the end of this season). As for stadium naming rights and a long term shirt sponsor deal after that, I doubt it. Some of you may not know but Richard Branson doesn't own most of the Virgin brands. He sets them up and then tends to sell them. Virgin Atlantic and Galactic (his spaceship company) are his. I'm pretty certain he doesn't own Virgin Media any more. He doesn't own Virgin Records or V2 records. He sold the Virgin F1 team after two poor seasons. Virgin Money only put in around £50m of the £747m used to but Northern Rock. £250m was put in by a Wall St investor. Richard Branson gets paid by companies which use the Virgin name. There is no way Richard Branson would buy NUFC. Most factual statements of the day. Mind there hasn't been much competition - apart from the bit where the wifey said the stadium should remain named SJP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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