Hank Scorpio Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, AvonVillain said: Is it just me, or is the host making a ham-fisted effort of this particular show? I'm sure the more usual offering is fine (I don't know), but there's no way I'd watch going by this evidence. Naturally I want to hear about off-field Villa stuff! Is this unusual for a fan of any club? However, I definitely don't want to hear about social media BS in regards the show. Of course there's criticism and playground stupidity on Twitter, obviously. It's as tedious to point this out as it is to read. It's just you 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Nope. It has been raised on numerous fan forums and he got an expert on sports shirts on the show to explain the issues. Don't see a problem on this. Most of the podcasts are about the actual games but this has become a talking point. Wait, I know. I think you misread my post or saw sarcasm where there wasn't any. I WANT to hear about this, that's why I watched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Castpoor is a better name for this brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 52 minutes ago, DakotaVilla said: It’s damning that this hasn’t already been addressed and that our women’s team is set to be humiliated on national TV on the weekend. It was patently obvious in pre season that the shirt was sub standard and had quality issues but nothing appears to have been done. Implication being that our new peacock was too busy on his vanity badge project and in driving hospitality. He needs to fix his priorities sharpish. Its not just the women, the men too. A complete and utter embarrassment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted September 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2023 2 hours ago, alreadyexists said: You can almost hear the commentators rehearsing it “wet clingy kit, wet clingy kit, wet clingy kit…” It's a mishap waiting to happen. Like talking about having a hat hard on. What am I saying, I mean a hat hard on 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 @NurembergVillan great videos Rob. Cheers for explaining it all in layman's terms 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Not even going to get into the Fanatics/Castore debate regarding who actually manufactures the kits, but they both manufacture shirts for other clubs with no issues. Why is only ours playing up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, NurembergVillan said: Still thirsty for more Villa kit content? I'm back again! Mate i loved the C and B content. Something so reassuring about a Brummie person with a proper Brummie accent that knows his shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, Mantis said: Not even going to get into the Fanatics/Castore debate regarding who actually manufactures the kits, but they both manufacture shirts for other clubs with no issues. Why is only ours playing up? Watch the claret and blue podcast . Rob is well worth your time and will explain it properly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchnry Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Gotta be the club leaking stories now about the mens and womens team both complaining about the shirt. Perhaps Villa have waited long enough for a fix and it hasn't happened so they've gone to the media to force Castore/fanatics hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted September 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, MWARLEY2 said: Watch the claret and blue podcast . Rob is well worth your time and will explain it properly. Thanks. "Shirtgate" has now morphed into a proper controversy -- it's world sporting news now. So far an almost perfect study in how not to handle a PR problem as a company. Marketing students could learn from this. Castore should have got way out in front of this from the beginning and instead have been acting like it wasn't happening. If they had just embraced their accountability, they might have actually spun this into an eventual positive. Instead, a small British company are being made to look like fools. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted September 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, MWARLEY2 said: Would just use the claret training tops with our sponsor printed on them tonight and Saturday. Players are used to them . They are Castore so no issue with breaking contract and will ensure that Castore come up with a solution asap . Would have thought there was no issue breaking the contract with Castore anyway seeing as they have failed to deliver on their end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 As our team improves on the pitch and our owners try to improve the infrastructure behind the scenes, we've now got 1) a brand-new crest that is immediately being reversed because it's shit, 2) a kit manufacturer who can't manufacture fit for purpose kits, and 3) a betting sponsor in an age when betting sponsors are grossly out of fashion and offensive to many, not to mention illegal in 2 seasons' time. Great job, Villa. Round of applause to those working behind the scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 40 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: Would have thought there was no issue breaking the contract with Castore anyway seeing as they have failed to deliver on their end. Even at its lowest level it they were in breach of contract and we could find a reason to terminate we would still be left with the issue of needing an alternative supplier and the money, another one for Rob as I'm not sure if Castore pay upfront, a downpayment, a per season payment or per month or even at the end of the deal But look at Newcastle, they've paid Castore off and gone to Adidas, it'll still take a year and a new season to happen We aren't wearing someone else's shirts this season I would also think that breach of contract would be tough as a starter, not sure how they'd clarify "the product is shit" contractually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I've seen a few suggestions we wear last season's shirt, if they can stick the new sponsor on, which I don't think is very likely at all, but I'd enjoy it just to see which badge they put on it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 20 hours ago, Chindie said: Playing in a shirt that's soaked through isn't likely to do anything but be negative to performance. Even if it's just making you feel manky, or is irritating, it's going up affect you. I'm the same when I get a sweat on walking to the office! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Castpoor is a better name for this brand Surely it's Crapstore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted September 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2023 At least tonight the kit will get soaked anyway regardless of the material! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Just now, Lichfield Dean said: At least tonight the kit will get soaked anyway regardless of the material! I think the rain will make it dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 23 minutes ago, est1874 said: As our team improves on the pitch and our owners try to improve the infrastructure behind the scenes, we've now got 1) a brand-new crest that is immediately being reversed because it's shit, 2) a kit manufacturer who can't manufacture fit for purpose kits, and 3) a betting sponsor in an age when betting sponsors are grossly out of fashion and offensive to many, not to mention illegal in 2 seasons' time. Great job, Villa. Round of applause to those working behind the scenes. Well put mate. Frustrating af. The aesthetics of our club shouldn’t be overlooked during this time of expansion and commercial growth. Fumbled badge, a wanky sponsor and soggy shirts is completely unacceptable. A bit annoyed it’s taken this long to sort to be honest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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