Bob Taylor is GOD Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I know this has been mentioned before but - It really is shocking that there are no kids shirts in the shop until after xmas. I have now lost count of the amount of people saying that they can't get a shirt for their child or grandchild! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locobaker Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Sorry to hear that but also no home shirts in various sizes before start of last two seasons think someone needs to sort out this out we must start sorting basic things out or we will not cope with the bigger thing's ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 There were loads there when I was in the shop last week ? They sold out ? Yeah I msnaged to get a white aged 10 for me boy, that's all they had left... Pretty poor really!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Homer Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 They have been on order since at least September - or at least that's what they tell you every time you ring the club shop, if you can actually get through that is. Not a good way to run a business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 We wouldnt have this problem if we had a proper kit supplier?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locobaker Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 No it's needs someone to make it a business Bristol sport come on sort this out Don't say when we move to bigger premises We are losing young support now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 We wouldnt have this problem if we had a proper kit supplier?!? Because Addidas were reliable weren't they. Added to that their kits looked shite. That thing we had last season was just terrible. Pros of making our own kit: Better design Purple and Lime All profits to the club Cons: Takes longer to get I'd rather have a nice city top and have to wait a bit. I know it is frustrating but it is certainly better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 We wouldnt have this problem if we had a proper kit supplier?!? We wouldn't get anymore shirts full stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 We wouldn't get anymore shirts full stop Yeah I suspose your right, you'd just expect the new company Bristol Sport to be pulling out all the stops to supply all these Kids (our future fans) with replica shirts.. My son was a lucky one, I grabbed one of the last age 10's on Saturday.. He's been to 4 city games now and is absolutely hooked .. But it looks like lots will miss out.. To fall short by Dec the 12 and with none coming in till the new year really is PISS POOR which ever way we dress it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alandicks Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 It is the same situation with the Bristol Academy ladies shirts. We went into the megastore in October and were told that if there was nothing on the rack now then that was it. I have two daughters who wanted the shirts for Christmas. Yet another business opportunity missed. It's not good is it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cheese Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Yep, my eleven year old wants a home shirt - Xmas day is going to be pretty desperate without it AGAIN! Cos the same happened last year and the year before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robbored Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 It is truly a major disappointment for all those children who wanted a shirt at xmas. It makes me wonder about who is actually in charge of buying in and ordering stock? Is it the shop manager, or one of the assistant managers (assuming there is one). I have no idea but whoever it is will blame the suppliers no doubt. It's disgraceful not to have adequate stock in place. Its the busiest time of the year ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 It is truly a major disappointment for all those children who wanted a shirt at xmas. It makes me wonder about who is actually in charge of buying in and ordering stock? Is it the shop manager, or one of the assistant managers (assuming there is one). I have no idea but whoever it is will blame the suppliers no doubt. It's disgraceful not to have adequate stock in place. Its the busiest time of the year ffs! I agree. I think somewhere along the line somebody hasn't realised the importance of a football shirt to a child as a Christmas gift. Mine have grown up now but for years it was an 'easy' present for a relative to give. Now children will be disappointed, relatives will be rushing round trying to think of something else and the club will also lose out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Was there a surplus of shirts left over from last season? did we reduce the amount of shirts based on that and now that we are on top of the league demand has increased? would be intresting to find out, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 The club should open a retail outlet at a Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen endorsed Christmas theme park. Might help with expectation management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 This all calls for an intervention from Bob Geldof. A business on the level of City, not meeting demand is ridiculous. Part of me thinks due to SL being a billionaire, profit made on kids shirts at Christmas is considered small fry and therefore not bothering with? The mark up on the things must be enormous, though. It is baffling why City aren't all over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Looking at most kids these days, and what they eat, I reckon the adult sizes should suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 It's been like this for weeks. I wanted a shirt for my son aged 6 in early October and only white was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 This is a problem in Football and its common up and down the land. No club wants to stock up with lorry loads of club shirts at Xmas time because they only have 5 months shelf life left before the new kits come out for the following season around May time and the last thing they want is to end up selling off lots of shirts at give away prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 This is a problem in Football and its common up and down the land. No club wants to stock up with lorry loads of club shirts at Xmas time because they only have 5 months shelf life left before the new kits come out for the following season around May time and the last thing they want is to end up selling off lots of shirts at give away prices. Applies to many types of business but most tend to get it right, don't they? Tesco's et al have far more seasonal stock lines but they don't run out of mince pies a week before Christmas, normally. The problem is you can't buy from anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Applies to many types of business but most tend to get it right, don't they? Tesco's et al have far more seasonal stock lines but they don't run out of mince pies a week before Christmas, normally. The problem is you can't buy from anyone else. You can, you just need to think about where you go. For example I know Sainsbury's sell mince pie. And Greggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Applies to many types of business but most tend to get it right, don't they? Tesco's et al have far more seasonal stock lines but they don't run out of mince pies a week before Christmas, normally. The problem is you can't buy from anyone else.It implies that a decision has been made that it is not financially sensible to purchase greater stock. A very disappointing and short sighted decision for a self-proclaimed community football club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Can someone provide a breakdown of what actually is left replica shirt wise. Can get down to the shop until Saturday so if the trip is a waste of my time pleae let me know !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Had loads of 12-14 yrs in Home, Away, GK on Saturday. Most adult sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Taylor is GOD Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Can someone provide a breakdown of what actually is left replica shirt wise. Can get down to the shop until Saturday so if the trip is a waste of my time pleae let me know !! What sizes are you after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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