Christmas Tree 3997 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Putting to one side the hideousness of all this, its quite clear now how clever devious they have been at Newcastle. Had we gone straight from SJP to Wonga there would have been absolute hell on and it would be very toxic for the brand. The fact that we have had the Sports Direct Arena first will have softened most up and the most likely reaction from match goings fans will be "Wonga, fucking hell"... and then onto the next pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 While distasteful, it won't effect my enjoyment of supporting Newcastle in the same way as the SDA has never really entered my awaking hours. And the extra Wonga will hopefully come in handy . I agree with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34166 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Putting to one side the hideousness of all this, its quite clear now how clever devious they have been at Newcastle. Had we gone straight from SJP to Wonga there would have been absolute hell on and it would be very toxic for the brand. The fact that we have had the Sports Direct Arena first will have softened most up and the most likely reaction from match goings fans will be "Wonga, fucking hell"... and then onto the next pint. If true, that serves only to demonstrate the stupidity of your average fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 If true, that serves only to demonstrate the stupidity of your average fan. Not just your average fan though. Most on here have thought there was never any intention of a new name and that it was just a scam to call it Sports Direct. * I only class on here as not average due to the fact we congregate to discuss Newcastle matters daily and not because I think we are an elite superfan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 It's prob still going to be SD and now we'll all say thank fuck for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 "lets get them to sign a ten year ticket deal before we find the most cringeworthy stadium name eh?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 "lets get them to sign a ten year ticket deal before we find the most cringeworthy stadium name eh?" That you can leave any time you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Sshh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 George Caulkin @CaulkinTheTimes Said a few days ago that I was told stadium renaming NOT part of new #Nufc sponsorship package. That remains my understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 If true, that serves only to demonstrate the stupidity of your average fan. Not a surprise though, apathy set in to the club ages ago when the fans realised they couldn't do anything about Fat Mike's reign or the younger ones started to think he was 'alright'. Amazing the amount of cracks a few goals can paper over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Aye a couple of journo's going with that line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Not a surprise though, apathy set in to the club ages ago when the fans realised they couldn't do anything about Fat Mike's reign or the younger ones started to think he was 'alright'. Amazing the amount of cracks a few goals can paper over. I think my stance was typical. Reluctant acceptance of the new policies and while detest the whole MA/DL way, was only concentrating on the football. It's like watching a good film while your dog eats your best shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5882 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 If its £8mil a season just for the shirt then happy days imo. Also, if stadium rights are included it could just as well be 'Wonga's St James Park' or 'St James Park sponsored by Wonga' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6766 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Ah well, SD not quite to tacky any more For those getting precious about how the sponsors make their money, have you seen the civil rights record of those behind Ehitad/Emirates etc. Even Nike (which everyone would have thought was fine) get their shit made in third world sweat shops. If you berate the club for not maximising commercial revenue you can't bleat when someone "you don't like" is willing to pay more than the last sponsors. IF this is true, surely those who "foresaw" the SD sponsorship consipracy i.e. less money to the club than Virgin, must be extremely happy. Whoever pays most, gets the gig, isn't that what we all wanted ?? There's probably not any football sponsor who somewhere along the line doesn't have a connection to, track record or history of practices that inflame our sensibilities (Northern Rock - which was fine by all as a sponsor - for example, could take peoples houses off them when those people are at their lowest ebb). If someone's pile of cash is bigger than someone else's, so be it. That's the modern game folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) Doesn't mean anyone has to like it. It's a cockney slang word for money. Aptly describes what has happened to our club. Edited October 7, 2012 by trophyshy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6766 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Not a surprise though, apathy set in to the club ages ago when the fans realised they couldn't do anything about Fat Mike's reign or the younger ones started to think he was 'alright'. Amazing the amount of cracks a few goals can paper over. Not just the younger one's Now I wouldn't say he's alright, he's a weapons grade twat, but I'd rather have a shark running the club than a minnow as I have accepted what "the game is", hate LOTS of it (am firmly in the Gemmill camp when it comes to "the game"), but it is what it is. Also a few goals have always papered over the cracks in football, always will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 £8 million for just the shirt sponsor would be a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6766 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Doesn't mean anyone has to like it. It's a cockney slang word for money. Aptly describes what has happened to our club. What's happened to our club is one company is prepared to pay more than the last, if someone else came in with a bigger wad they'd get the gig, end of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Distasteful in the extreme as always with this lot. All you can do is try and just concentrate on the football! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6766 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Distasteful in the extreme as always with this lot. All you can do is try and just concentrate on the football! As it always should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabayeNay 0 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 £8 million for just the shirt sponsor would be a good deal. £8 million minus whatever I would have spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 It's a name devoid of any class or dignity. It sounds like a joke, "the Wonga Arena", it's ridiculous. Only a bunch of arseholes would consider it. If true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Apparently not true. Shirts only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabayeNay 0 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Apparently not true. Shirts only. Shirts only would still turn me away. Horrible, horrible company devoid of all morals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5882 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Bit like Tesco then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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