CiderHider Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Very pleased we have renewed a deal with Thorn, but why have the Sags, have they been sponsored by them before? Not sure i like any affiliation with Rovers, even somthing as trivial as a shirt sponsor, just seems wrong and sits awkwardly with me.I would imagine that Blackthorn would not want to alienate any potential customers who are not City fans, seems a tad too diplomatic for my liking though.Another question, are the kids City shirts going to be without this particular sponsor, if so can anyone explain to me why this is the case?Silly answers like...'It's encouraging kids to drink cider' is a total cop out and won't do.Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howey_ducky Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 where did you hear that they might not be putting the logo on kids shirts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatWill Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Celtic and Rangers have been sharing sponsors for years.If they can do it... then I don't see why we should have to with those gypsy scumbags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I would imagine that Blackthorn would not want to alienate any potential customers who are not City fans, seems a tad too diplomatic for my liking though.LinkSpot on. They're trying to increase sales and you don't do that by offending your existing customers.At least we would have been paid more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCfan Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 anyone who stops drinking Thorn because they also sponsor rovers needs there head read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddie_Mulcahy Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I don't even like cider. Can we get a Lager sponsor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Silly answers like...'It's encouraging kids to drink cider' is a total cop out and won't do.do you really want kids to be walking bill boards for Alcohol?It can't be a good thing. It might not be a bad one either (depending on your view of the effectiveness of aldvertising), but it would make me (even as a drinker) uncomfortable.Some people are stupid and easily influenced, the majority unfortunately need to take account of them, because they ultimately cause the society as a whole problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Both City and Rovers have/had Pro 5 as Short Sponsors, so this isn't the first time this has happened.Can't honestly see what difference it makes so long as we get money come in to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted July 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 do you really want kids to be walking bill boards for Alcohol?It can't be a good thing. It might not be a bad one either (depending on your view of the effectiveness of aldvertising), but it would make me (even as a drinker) uncomfortable.Some people are stupid and easily influenced, the majority unfortunately need to take account of them, because they ultimately cause the society as a whole problems.I take your point Redhyde, but if i thought for one moment that the word "blackthorn" on a shirt would encourage a minor to suddenly start up drinking alcohol then i would agree entirly, but i don't think for one moment that is the case.Just more limp wristed liberal nonsence from our inepet goverment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Its not uncommon for large companies to do their bit for charity, hence sponsoring the tea towel kits.Underpriviledged folk from the dark side will think they are almost as informed as the City then!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I don't even like cider. Can we get a Lager sponsor?Are you a girl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moth Eaten Pillow Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Are you a girl?Or a northerner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Very pleased we have renewed a deal with Thorn, but why have the Sags, have they been sponsored by them before? Not sure i like any affiliation with Rovers, even somthing as trivial as a shirt sponsor, just seems wrong and sits awkwardly with me.I would imagine that Blackthorn would not want to alienate any potential customers who are not City fans, seems a tad too diplomatic for my liking though.Another question, are the kids City shirts going to be without this particular sponsor, if so can anyone explain to me why this is the case?Silly answers like...'It's encouraging kids to drink cider' is a total cop out and won't do.LinkBlackthorn have been sponsoring the Gas for years, pretty much constantly since they came back to Bristoland i don't think the kids shirts had blackthorn on them last season either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I take your point Redhyde, but if i thought for one moment that the word "blackthorn" on a shirt would encourage a minor to suddenly start up drinking alcohol then i would agree entirly, but i don't think for one moment that is the case.Just more limp wristed liberal nonsence from our inepet goverment. Oh i agree completely really about the advertising side. It won't make people start drinking in the same way that violent computer games don't make anyone go and shoot people.Kids walking around with alcohol sponsors just makes me feel a bit uneasy tbh. It's just a personal view and i wonder what it'll lead to. It's a sign of the problem when anyone would even think to want to put that slogan on a kid.I don't really have a problem with Blackthorn being on a football shirt, but it's still I kinda feel when there's so much alcohol awareness already there's no need to desensitise kids to it even more. Not that it will really, just feeling that the country's pretty lost anyway when it comes to alcohol abuse. It's clear the last generation have failed when it comes to educating their kids about responsible drinking so I can only see it getting worse. I'm for awareness and free choice, but in all honesty I simply don't trust the parents/schools to be responsible so I'm torn.So what's the harm of it not being there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Celtic and Rangers have been sharing sponsors for years.If they can do it... then I don't see why we should have to with those gypsy scumbagsNow this is hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 So what's the harm of it not being there?When you buy a replica shirt, especially if you're a kid, you want the shirt to be identical to the ones the players wear. Crest, sponsors, league badges whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mesa boogie Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Very pleased we have renewed a deal with Thorn, but why have the Sags, have they been sponsored by them before? Not sure i like any affiliation with Rovers, even somthing as trivial as a shirt sponsor, just seems wrong and sits awkwardly with me.I would imagine that Blackthorn would not want to alienate any potential customers who are not City fans, seems a tad too diplomatic for my liking though.They used to sponsor the North Terrace/Clubhouse Terrace/Blackthorn End/Bass Terrace or whatever the hell they call it now. Blackthorn should be applauded for investing in local sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 They used to sponsor the North Terrace/Clubhouse Terrace/Blackthorn End/Bass Terrace or whatever the hell they call it now. Blackthorn should be applauded for investing in local sport.Blackthorn should be applauded for not only investing in a Championship side but also investing in little clubs who aren't so well off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 When you buy a replica shirt, especially if you're a kid, you want the shirt to be identical to the ones the players wear. Crest, sponsors, league badges whatever.Fair enough. I thought that would be the answer. It's just a question of personal taste.If you were a parent i could see how it'd be easier to not upset and not have to explain to your child why it was different. That places more responsibility on the parents shoulders.But i personally feel that kids grow up too fast and I'd like to preserve their "innocence" longer rather than using them as advertising boards. I'm not sure how that's possible in this blame everyone else society though.See I'm caught between my belief of Capitalism or belief of high morals on this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mesa boogie Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Blackthorn should be applauded for not only investing in a Championship side but also investing in little clubs who aren't so well off.Yes, City are massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betelgeuse Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Yes, City are massive.I thought Jungle is massive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mesa boogie Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I thought Jungle is massive?You're thinking of Purdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted July 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I thought Jungle is massive?Junglist massive you mean!Booyaka, booyaka, Incredible general, eh, eh, eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betelgeuse Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Junglist massive you mean!Booyaka, booyaka, Incredible general, eh, eh, eh!Sick lyrics man, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betelgeuse Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 You're thinking of Purdown.Purdown is massive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted July 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Blackthorn have been sponsoring the Gas for years, pretty much constantly since they came back to Bristoland i don't think the kids shirts had blackthorn on them last season eitherCheers for info bh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mesa boogie Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Purdown is massive!P-Down fo lyfe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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