HanoiVillan Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Naming rights for new builds is a much easier proposition. There isn't a historical link. But to be honest most fans would continue to use the proper name anyway and the sponsored name would be left for the media to use. Villa Park would always be Villa Park to a fan Yeah but even having the meeja call it something else would make me sad. Gary Line-Acre: "Off to the Unilever/Aviva/Morrison Supermarkets Arena now where Aston Villa host Everton" *shudder* Have you ever fancied watching a game of sport from FirstEnergy Stadium? How about Lincoln Financial Field? Or Qualcomm Stadium? Or my particular favourite, O.co Coliseum? Those are just from the NFL. Knowing our luck, we'd be playing at Mike's-Carpets-Two-Thirds-Off-At-Everyday-Low-Prices Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wittmann Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 That Woodward-guy at Man Utd also came from a commercial background where he supposedly did very well, I hope Mr. Fox has a better transition than him. To be fair, he accepted Fergie's recommendation (and WE know how good that is) for Moyes. Provided money for transfers and got DHL to sponsor their training kit. The poor performance of Moyes wasn't down to him and he did get rid quickly. Who knows if his appointment of LVG will bear fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Have you ever fancied watching a game of sport from FirstEnergy Stadium? How about Lincoln Financial Field? Or Qualcomm Stadium? Or my particular favourite, O.co Coliseum? Those are just from the NFL. My favourie is Staples Center. That just sounds like a massive office supply warehouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Naming rights for new builds is a much easier proposition. There isn't a historical link. But to be honest most fans would continue to use the proper name anyway and the sponsored name would be left for the media to use. Villa Park would always be Villa Park to a fan Yeah but even having the meeja call it something else would make me sad. Gary Line-Acre: "Off to the Unilever/Aviva/Morrison Supermarkets Arena now where Aston Villa host Everton" *shudder* Have you ever fancied watching a game of sport from FirstEnergy Stadium? How about Lincoln Financial Field? Or Qualcomm Stadium? Or my particular favourite, O.co Coliseum? Those are just from the NFL. Knowing our luck, we'd be playing at Mike's-Carpets-Two-Thirds-Off-At-Everyday-Low-Prices Park. I will be going to FedEx Field in three and a half weeks time. I wonder if the fans of the Redskins love their team any less because of the name of the stadium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I will be going to FedEx Field in three and a half weeks time. I wonder if the fans of the Redskins love their team any less because of the name of the stadium Well they'll be there four about four hours, three and three quarters of which they'll be waiting for play to start again and looking at adverts presumably so it probably won't make a difference to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 While we are at it, PF is about to be appointed as CEO of Forest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Naming rights for new builds is a much easier proposition. There isn't a historical link. But to be honest most fans would continue to use the proper name anyway and the sponsored name would be left for the media to use. Villa Park would always be Villa Park to a fan Yeah but even having the meeja call it something else would make me sad. Gary Line-Acre: "Off to the Unilever/Aviva/Morrison Supermarkets Arena now where Aston Villa host Everton" *shudder* Have you ever fancied watching a game of sport from FirstEnergy Stadium? How about Lincoln Financial Field? Or Qualcomm Stadium? Or my particular favourite, O.co Coliseum? Those are just from the NFL. Knowing our luck, we'd be playing at Mike's-Carpets-Two-Thirds-Off-At-Everyday-Low-Prices Park. I will be going to FedEx Field in three and a half weeks time. I wonder if the fans of the Redskins love their team any less because of the name of the stadium Whether they love the team less because of the name of the stadium I don't know, but they should be thoroughly ashamed of their racist team name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 20, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 20, 2014 Naming rights for new builds is a much easier proposition. There isn't a historical link. But to be honest most fans would continue to use the proper name anyway and the sponsored name would be left for the media to use. Villa Park would always be Villa Park to a fan Yeah but even having the meeja call it something else would make me sad. Gary Line-Acre: "Off to the Unilever/Aviva/Morrison Supermarkets Arena now where Aston Villa host Everton" *shudder* Have you ever fancied watching a game of sport from FirstEnergy Stadium? How about Lincoln Financial Field? Or Qualcomm Stadium? Or my particular favourite, O.co Coliseum? Those are just from the NFL. Knowing our luck, we'd be playing at Mike's-Carpets-Two-Thirds-Off-At-Everyday-Low-Prices Park. Stechford Tiles Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 20, 2014 Moderator Share Posted August 20, 2014 While we are at it, PF is about to be appointed as CEO of Forest. They need a yes man. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Have you ever fancied watching a game of sport from FirstEnergy Stadium? How about Lincoln Financial Field? Or Qualcomm Stadium? Or my particular favourite, O.co Coliseum? Those are just from the NFL. Knowing our luck, we'd be playing at Mike's-Carpets-Two-Thirds-Off-At-Everyday-Low-Prices Park.Where's this carpet place? And how low are the prices? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Have you ever fancied watching a game of sport from FirstEnergy Stadium? How about Lincoln Financial Field? Or Qualcomm Stadium? Or my particular favourite, O.co Coliseum? Those are just from the NFL. Knowing our luck, we'd be playing at Mike's-Carpets-Two-Thirds-Off-At-Everyday-Low-Prices Park. Where's this carpet place? And how low are the prices? And can you buy a carpet that matches the curtains 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 The Trees has tweeted that Lerner has left the country now so this one is wrapped up you'd think. It'll probably be announced tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnStortford Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Have you ever fancied watching a game of sport from FirstEnergy Stadium? How about Lincoln Financial Field? Or Qualcomm Stadium? Or my particular favourite, O.co Coliseum? Those are just from the NFL. Knowing our luck, we'd be playing at Mike's-Carpets-Two-Thirds-Off-At-Everyday-Low-Prices Park. Where's this carpet place? And how low are the prices? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Have you ever fancied watching a game of sport from FirstEnergy Stadium? How about Lincoln Financial Field? Or Qualcomm Stadium? Or my particular favourite, O.co Coliseum? Those are just from the NFL. Knowing our luck, we'd be playing at Mike's-Carpets-Two-Thirds-Off-At-Everyday-Low-Prices Park. Where's this carpet place? And how low are the prices? Free banana with every season ticket confirmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 When I went to the 'midnight madness' screening of cult films at the Jeonju Film Festival in Korea, we were given pink plastic banana holders as a freebie. Would it be better if Fox was actually good at his job, or if he just handed out random crap at every home game? The first would obviously be more effective, but the second would be a lot funnier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid3ster Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So, can this guy get Vlaar, Delph and Grealish signed to new contracts, or what? Priority Number One for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Priority is trying to get some players out the door before the window closes and to bring in a winger and attacking midfielder. The contract extensions can be sorted on September 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 While we are at it, PF is about to be appointed as CEO of Forest. If a tree falls in the forest but nobody is around does it make a sound? "Yes" if Faulkner is around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) My god, if we pull this one off I think that Lerner still has some clout. He's no random pick for CEO, that's for sure. Let's hope he's good at polishing turds, because we'd benefit greatly.... Edited August 20, 2014 by islingtonclaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 If anyone is interested I've just had dinner with my PA and her sister, Clare. Clare is the tutor, business adviser and aide to Princess Sara Bint Fahed Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, part of the Saudi Royal Family based in Riyadh. She has very close ties with Khaled Bin Omar Bin Jasir Al-Baltan formerly of Al Shahbab FC. I've been asking her prior to her visit to find out if there were any rumblings about Aston Villa within her connections and she says that, as far as her and the Princess are concerned, there is absolutely nothing in this takeover rumour whatsoever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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