Skirge Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Sadly this is the future of football, they can name it what they want it will always be St James' Park to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 one question why would they change the name after putting up all the stuff just in the last few weeks with St James Park on them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 one question why would they change the name after putting up all the stuff just in the last few weeks with St James Park on them Because they're cunts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hatem garrincha Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 What are the different ticket prices for a league match at SJP ? Is it possible to buy tickets the day of the match ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Good timing this like. Just when things were seeming calm and steady. Well done Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 What are the different ticket prices for a league match at SJP ? Is it possible to buy tickets the day of the match ? Not sure on the prices themselves but there are 3 categories, with category A being the most expensive and C the least. And yes, you can buy tickets on the day as far as I'm aware. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Jesus fucking Christ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I have no problem at in any sponsor paying for the name rights to the ground to be honest. It';s a great source of income, and being attached to a name is just plain silly imo. My big problem though with this is that Sports Direct seem to get everything for free because they are owned by the same person. We'll hear all about how Mike plows in moeny and that the club can't "wipe it's own nose" or whatever the expression is that they use, but if it's giving away it's revenue streams for free then that's hardly surprising is it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Good timing this like. Just when things were seeming calm and steady. Well done Mike. Exactly. His PR is so bad, it's incredible. Who the hell is advising him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Absolute fucking idiocy to do this just as things were going well. The guy is a fucking idiot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Douglas is taking the pee out that Mckintosh fella on Twatter...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Does this mean the new signs will have to come down already? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I don't believe it personally, just don't think he'd waste money on them signs if he was going to change the name 2 weeks later... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Does this mean the new signs will have to come down already? in theory yes it would which makes absolutely no sense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Not really renamed is it, more like rebranded. No one will ever call it 'Sports Direct Arena' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Football editor of the Times discussing this with other journalists who seem to have received the embargo on Twitter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 It's actually a great time to do this, from their point of view. With us doing so well this season people aren't as likely to kick up a massive fuss about it, and they'll be able to point to our current league position as an indication that their long term vision for the club is a good one and that this is just part of it. Still, it's sad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Who would the club send out info about this to the journos before they announce it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 That's generally how news works, it's called 'PR'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Not really renamed is it, more like rebranded. No one will ever call it 'Sports Direct Arena' That doesn't matter for me if it's true. It's more the fact that he cares so little about the club and it's history, that he is prepared to change it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 they typically just spring these things out of thin air Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 How often is Eastlands/City of Manchester Stadium called the Etihad Stadium? Hopefully people will just ignore it. Also hopefully, some nutters will fix the signs with a tin of black and white paint one night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 How often is Eastlands/City of Manchester Stadium called the Etihad Stadium? Hopefully people will just ignore it. Also hopefully, some nutters will fix the signs with a tin of black and white paint one night. The media call it the Etihad Stadium, not sure about the fans - I'm assuming they still call it Eastlands/CoM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 How often is Eastlands/City of Manchester Stadium called the Etihad Stadium? Hopefully people will just ignore it. Also hopefully, some nutters will fix the signs with a tin of black and white paint one night. Honestly - all I hear about is the Etihad Stadium(?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I can imagine a revisit of the "Sports Direct is fucking shit" chants at the next home game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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