CyderInACan Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 I think this was debated before but given the financial demands of championship status (MOTD had us listed as 6th biggest spenders so far this window in this division) I wonder if Lansdown has ever considered auctioning off the naming rights for AG? I love our stadium but can't help but think that there's a large revenue stream yet to be tapped - or maybe be they're waiting for top-flight sport to return to BS3 before doing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 If they did rename Ashton Gate for sponsership purposes, would it really make much of a difference for us? Sure we'd hear its "new!" name on Sky News reports, the official website etc but amongst ourselves, we would probably just ignore the change and keep calling it Ashton Gate! I wouldn't mind it personally for that reason, but I appreciate other people will see it differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 It will happen one day. Miss Millie's Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Northski Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Don't think anyone would have too many issues with it being known as the Hargreaves Lansdown Ashton Gate Stadium. Would be a way of promoting the company, therefore potentially increasing their profits, increasing SL's wealth and the amount of money he can spend on a striker. Admittedly, doesn't roll of the tongue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 The Cider Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 The Thatchers Gold arena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianconeri Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Lord Northski said: Don't think anyone would have too many issues with it being known as the Hargreaves Lansdown Ashton Gate Stadium. Would be a way of promoting the company, therefore potentially increasing their profits, increasing SL's wealth and the amount of money he can spend of a striker. Admittedly, doesn't roll of the tongue It's the most likely outcome though. As long as it's not the Hargreaves Lansdown Bristol Sport Ashton Gate Stadium. Sags are selling their naming rights to the makers of the household cleaning product "Finest Universal Cleanser Known" and will be known as their Official Football Franchise. They will now appear in fixture lists as F.U.C.K.O.F.F.B.R.F.C. There was a rival bid from the makers of Best Universal Grit Grime and Effluent Remover. (with eternal thanks to Fred Wedlock). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 I guess that's why the big space on the front of the Dolman roof is still empty. Waiting for naming rights perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 19 minutes ago, Lord Northski said: Don't think anyone would have too many issues with it being known as the Hargreaves Lansdown Ashton Gate Stadium. Would be a way of promoting the company, therefore potentially increasing their profits, increasing SL's wealth and the amount of money he can spend on a striker. Admittedly, doesn't roll of the tongue Steve Lansdown no longer has any managing connection with the company Hargreaves Lansdown. He owns shares, but he's not involved in the running of the company. Peter Hargreaves is still involved but as he has zero interest in football, sponsoring City is unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 I'd sell naming rights. We'd all still call it by the same name, so what difference does it make if others don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohbasso Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 41 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: I think this was debated before but given the financial demands of championship status (MOTD had us listed as 6th biggest spenders so far this window in this division) I wonder if Lansdown has ever considered auctioning off the naming rights for AG? I love our stadium but can't help but think that there's a large revenue stream yet to be tapped - or maybe be they're waiting for top-flight sport to return to BS3 before doing it? The rubbish emoji is aimed at changing the name rather than you personally. I don't really care what the individual stands are called but I'd hate the thought of our stadium not being called Ashton Gate anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Northski Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 9 minutes ago, pongo88 said: Steve Lansdown no longer has any managing connection with the company Hargreaves Lansdown. He owns shares, but he's not involved in the running of the company. Peter Hargreaves is still involved but as he has zero interest in football, sponsoring City is unlikely. In which case. Ashton Gate is fine just like it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Welcome to to the Tampax Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Moonwalker Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Welcome to the Rajani - Fishponds international stadium sponsored by Lancer Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDziek Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 whats wrong with Steve Lansdown's Ashton Gate? Catchy abbreviation there...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 hour ago, shelts said: Welcome to to the Tampax Stadium Where we have had bad periods for over 100 years!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted August 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 47 minutes ago, SuperDziek said: whats wrong with Steve Lansdown's Ashton Gate? Catchy abbreviation there...... Smoke in your eyes still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 31 minutes ago, Portland Bill said: Where we have had bad periods for over 100 years!. Bleeders would go for it trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolmoose Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 I thought it was the other lot that had just had the painters and decorators in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 7 hours ago, pongo88 said: Steve Lansdown no longer has any managing connection with the company Hargreaves Lansdown. He owns shares, but he's not involved in the running of the company. Peter Hargreaves is still involved but as he has zero interest in football, sponsoring City is unlikely. yeah but if naming rights equals making a few quid..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsober Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 8 hours ago, Lord Northski said: Don't think anyone would have too many issues with it being known as the Hargreaves Lansdown Ashton Gate Stadium. Would be a way of promoting the company, therefore potentially increasing their profits, increasing SL's wealth and the amount of money he can spend on a striker. Admittedly, doesn't roll of the tongue why Hargreaves? As far as I know he is not interested in football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just wondering if "Ashton Gate (loosely sponsored by UWE) " Would provide some entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 I wouldn't have a major problem, as it would remain Ashton Gate to me. But there are ways of placating those who object. I seem to recall that at one time Bournemouth's ground was named 'The Fitness First Stadium at Dean Court'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Pretty sure SL would only flog to an international company with local ties. So that means... Dyson Hargreaves Lansdown BAE Imperial Tobacco Cameron Balloons Any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 24 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Pretty sure SL would only flog to an international company with local ties. So that means... Dyson Hargreaves Lansdown BAE Imperial Tobacco Cameron Balloons Any others? Pieminster? Aardman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Septic Peg said: Pretty sure SL would only flog to an international company with local ties. So that means... Dyson Hargreaves Lansdown BAE Imperial Tobacco Cameron Balloons Any others? Our top shop Ali's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Lansdown should get his wife to set up a company and get her to have the naming rights for let's say 40 million a year,working well for psg and the likes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 When Dwane Sports call in their loan ours will be named The Bristol Rovers Memorial Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 6 hours ago, Portland Bill said: Where we have had bad periods for over 100 years!. When buying from Lansdown there's always a string attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 9 hours ago, Septic Peg said: Pretty sure SL would only flog to an international company with local ties. So that means... Dyson Hargreaves Lansdown BAE Imperial Tobacco Cameron Balloons Any others? Banksy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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