JudgeRed Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I was at a party tonight talking to a Leeds United fan friend of mine & he said because of us signing Meteb we are now one of the most popular English football club in Egypt. Meteb is a god in their eyes & a city fan mate of his on holiday there was walking down a street wearing a 2yr old Bristol City shirt when a local came up to him asking if he could buy his shirt for £50's. (I am not sure if the city fan sold it to him though).The Egyption gentlman was raving on how brilliant Meteb is & how lucky Bristol City fans are to have him in their team ect. I am now wondering if 'Bristol city world' sales will go up in Egypt.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Meteb is a god in their eyes & a city fan mate of his on holiday there was walking down a street wearing a 2yr old Bristol City shirt when a local came up to him asking if he could buy his shirt for £50's. (I am not sure if the city fan sold it to him though).The Egyption gentlman was raving on how brilliant Meteb is & how lucky Bristol City fans are to have him in their team ect. Let's hope the commercial department are reading this. Couple of hundred quid on a translated Arabic version of the City shop website with shipping to Egypt, and a potted version of the official site in Arabic, is money we would make back in a flash. If we don't do it, someone will just start making poor fakes of our shirts to sell over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 £50 Sterling or 50 Egypt pounds? If Egypt pounds, that's about a fiver! I'm off over there Thursday, if they're offering 50 sterling, I'll take a caseload with me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Let's hope the commercial department are reading this. Couple of hundred quid on a translated Arabic version of the City shop website with shipping to Egypt, and a potted version of the official site in Arabic, is money we would make back in a flash. If we don't do it, someone will just start making poor fakes of our shirts to sell over there. Surely City will be onto the potential here - al ahly can count their fans in millions rather than tens of thousands and judging by the clips they are very passionate football supporters. If even a small percentage are keen enough on Emad - and they certainly seem to be - to follow his career in England and even adopt Bristol City as their second team then there is a great opportunity for the club. They'll have to be quick though, the ahly fans might not be too bothered about the authenticity of any City memorabilia and as you say there will surely be others looking to cash in. Intersesting to know also how many Egyptian exiles live in the West Country, or even England, who might have an irresistable urge to see Emad in action at the Gate or away matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCider Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I was at a party tonight talking to a Leeds United fan friend of mine & he said because of us signing Meteb we are now one of the most popular English football club in Egypt. I hope that is the case. It would be a great marketing coup as well as getting a quality player. Now for that token Chinese/South Korean squad player so beloved of Premier teams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeRed Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I hope that is the case. It would be a great marketing coup as well as getting a quality player. Now for that token Chinese/South Korean squad player so beloved of Premier teams! I've heard Bristol Rovers have beaten us to it already, 2 new signings last week. We Wong Once, & How long Since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCider Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I've heard Bristol Rovers have beaten us to it already, 2 new signings last week. We Wong Once, & How long Since. Heard they put in a bid for Go Hin Dan as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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