Guest Brazilianbob Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I don't doubt that at some point (where there's an international break), he'll attempt to change the name of the club. Hopefully the FA will try to veto it but their track record in that area isn't fantastic. They tried to veto the Wimbledon move and were beaten. This is just trying to whip up the forum into a frenzy, based on no evidence whatsoever, that Ashely would even consider doing this. Lets face it, the only way he could profit from changing our name would be if he changed it to a bigger global name such as Man Utd or Arsenal, and lets face it that just isnt going to happen is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I don't doubt that at some point (where there's an international break), he'll attempt to change the name of the club. Hopefully the FA will try to veto it but their track record in that area isn't fantastic. They tried to veto the Wimbledon move and were beaten. This is just trying to whip up the forum into a frenzy, based on no evidence whatsoever, that Ashely would even consider doing this. Lets face it, the only way he could profit from changing our name would be if he changed it to a bigger global name such as Man Utd or Arsenal, and lets face it that just isnt going to happen is it? wat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 It will be called St James' Park long after Mike Ashley, me, you and your grandchildren are dead. This is temporary, so I refuse to even get wound up by any of this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I wish anyone choosing to spray paint St James' Park back on the wall would use a fucking stencil like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I find it astonishing that people think this is ok or at least aren't "bothered" by it. It's every bit part of the club's identity just like the black and white stripes are, just as the very name Newcastle United is. The stadium has been called St James' Park since the club began and that has to mean something, and it isn't even a romanticism either because certain parts of a football club have to remain for the life of the club and the name of the ground the team plays at is one of them unless the club moves elseware. People can point to other clubs all they want, it doesn't make it right. Anyone who can say they aren't bothered because people will still call it St James' are wrong as well. Maybe you will call it that, but what about in 40 or 50 years? Will a child born tomorrow call it that when they are older? Also even today it isn't just about the name, as Dave said earlier it's everything in and around the stadium. Sports Direct signs are around the outside of the ground, around the pitch, around the seating areas, in huge banners beside the away fans, hanging from the East Stand and Gallowgate, painted in HUGE lettering on the roof of the Gallowgate, the centre circle before kick off, around the dug outs and absolutely everywhere else in the ground, I even think someone said it was written inside the goal posts and crossbars. It isn't just the name of the stadium that is going here, it's the face of it as well. Other clubs that sold their naming rights haven't had their stadium destroyed like St James' either. The inside of The Emirates for example is all Arsenal FC, right up to painting their clubs honours around the top of the stands. We're slowly but surely becoming Sports Direct FC, not literally (I hope), but in every other way. Since Ashley started this nonsense it has been Sports Direct first, Newcastle United second, you only need to look at our stadium for proof. It's disgusting and it beggars belief that people aren't bothered to see it happening. Bang on!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 The more people continue to accept, justify or try to ignore it, the more Ashley will do and get away with. I am not exaggerating when I say I believe this probably will stretch to shirt sponsorship, kit manufacturing, strip colours and even club name change. The man is a complete c*** who will stop at nothing to advertise his cheap, tacky brand SD - the only part of his business I believe he actually cares about. Just because the books are balanced and we bought a striker (12 months late) doesn't mean I'll sit down and nod in agreement at graffiting a huge part of our city landscape with a f***ing horrible logo, and destroying a big part of this club's history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I wish anyone choosing to spray paint St James' Park back on the wall would use a f***ing stencil like. Christ, what a whinge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NobbyOhNobby Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Sporting Newcastle Direct Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I wish anyone choosing to spray paint St James' Park back on the wall would use a f***ing stencil like. Christ, what a whinge! It looks tacky as fuck man. I appreciate the sentiment like, but if you're going to 'vandalise' the walls of SJP atleast try and make it pleasant on the eye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I think the time it would take may be an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I wish anyone choosing to spray paint St James' Park back on the wall would use a f***ing stencil like. Christ, what a whinge! It looks tacky as f*** man. I appreciate the sentiment like, but if you're going to 'vandalise' the walls of SJP atleast try and make it pleasant on the eye. How long do you think they have? They don't have time to get a stencil out , tape it to the wall, spirit level it to make sure it's straight, then paint it on, dear me, they are doing it in the dark and as quick as they can. I can just see them trying to sneak around with a stencil under their arm!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Tape a roll of wall paper to the wall and spray over it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Tape a roll of wall paper to the wall and spray over it? Is it really that important that the Graffitti has to be so perfect? Come on fella, man up, you're sounding like Laurence Lewelyn fooking Bowen!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2733/article011d28f9b000005d.jpg http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/6108/article011d289ee000005d.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 It is good times for the graffiti washers, that's for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Going to be a SDA sign up there soon isn't there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Going to be a SDA sign up there soon isn't there It wont last long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Wish one of the decent graffiti writers in Newcastle would do something instead of pissed radgies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Wish one of the decent graffiti writers in Newcastle would do something instead of pissed radgies. why? it won't last any longer, it's about sentiment not the quality of the art. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brazilianbob Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I just find the reaction of the fans regarding this trivial matter quite sad really. Don't people have more important things to worry about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I just find the reaction of the fans regarding this trivial matter quite sad really. Don't people have more important things to worry about? i can worry about a couple of things at once, this is one of them. ta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I just find the reaction of the fans regarding this trivial matter quite sad really. Don't people have more important things to worry about? i can worry about a couple of things at once, this is one of them. ta Careful, you don't want to blow the poor bloke's mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie418 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Wish one of the decent graffiti writers in Newcastle would do something instead of p*ssed radgies. Just needs a few more letters. http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/248/3/e/james_graffiti_by_inmany-d2y2447.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 The world is full of war and financial crisis. I can't help but feel these graffiti criminals could be better focussing their efforts... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCONA Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I just find the reaction of the fans regarding this trivial matter quite sad really. Don't people have more important things to worry about? I find your reaction quite sad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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