GarethRDR Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 And there was me thinking we were special and that this deal with FxPro was a step forward, then low and behold a lesser club in Fulham announce the exact same sponsor... not good. Slightly disappointing if you ask me. I wouldn't care if we had the same sponsors as Kidderminster Harriers, as long as they're paying what we're asking. And let's be fair to Fulham; when was the last time we got to a European final? I do agree that they're a "smaller" team in terms of domestic performances/financial clout but the insinuation that we should be looking down our noses at them is a bit arrogant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimJim Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I was just suprised to see that 2 Premiership teams will have the same sponsor on their shirts. Cant recall that happening before. Normally a company picks a team and that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 25, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted June 25, 2010 And there was me thinking we were special and that this deal with FxPro was a step forward, then low and behold a lesser club in Fulham announce the exact same sponsor... not good. Slightly disappointing if you ask me. I wouldn't care if we had the same sponsors as Kidderminster Harriers, as long as they're paying what we're asking. And let's be fair to Fulham; when was the last time we got to a European final? I do agree that they're a "smaller" team in terms of domestic performances/financial clout but the insinuation that we should be looking down our noses at them is a bit arrogant. Very true, I hadn't really considered the fact that the financial implications of both deals may well be different. I did not intend to come across as arrogant by any means, I have the utmost respect for Fulham and what they achieved last year. I just felt that with it being the biggest sponsorship deal in our history that it would be solely with us in the Premier League. Just not to be I guess. But as you say, as long as they pay us the money, it really doesn't matter a jot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 25, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted June 25, 2010 I was just suprised to see that 2 Premiership teams will have the same sponsor on their shirts. Cant recall that happening before. Normally a company picks a team and that's it. Indeed, I can't recall this happening before either, although i'm sure it might have, and no doubt there is a VT'er out there with the answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khizzy Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Bolton and Wigan both had the same sponsor last season (188 Bet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walmley_Villa Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 NTL - Villa/Newcastle/Celtic/Rangers - all at the same time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimJim Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I stand corrected then. It doesnt sit as comfortably with me though knowing we are not FXPro's only Premiership team. Money is money but I like the idea of a company choosing 1 team and fully supporting it during the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Very true, I hadn't really considered the fact that the financial implications of both deals may well be different. I did not intend to come across as arrogant by any means, I have the utmost respect for Fulham and what they achieved last year. I just felt that with it being the biggest sponsorship deal in our history that it would be solely with us in the Premier League. Just not to be I guess. But as you say, as long as they pay us the money, it really doesn't matter a jot. Fair do's dude. If I'm honest I know I'd prefer a unique sponor as well, but it's all about the moolah. That is, unless Vagisil, Durex or KY were gonna sponsor us. No amount of money is worth that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 25, 2010 Moderator Share Posted June 25, 2010 Kentucky jelly is not tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Even with the secret blend of 11 lubricants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvillian Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I think Villa have to be praised for stricking our deal first, clearly Fxpro clearly have alot of money to spend on sponsorship over the next couple of yrs and Villa got there slice of the cake. Both deals are the best in the clubs historys.So whats the problem. Imagine the reaction on here if we missed out on these guys and Fulham and say Blues or Spam got the deal done some would be very annoyed. Good bussiness I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 The Fulham kit gets unveiled the same weeks as ours so we cant see what it looks like on there kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran_villa Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 i heard that our new kit is ment to look something like the Hummel kit we had in 2007,with the panels down the side in a checkered claret and blue.the guy i was talking to said its real nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benevans Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Well one this is for sure, Fulham are closer to revealing their new home kit than we are to ours, so we'll soon find out whether or not the FxPro tag line will be on our kit or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 i heard that our new kit is ment to look something like the Hummel kit we had in 2007,with the panels down the side in a checkered claret and blue.the guy i was talking to said its real nice. I've got that top on right now strangely enough. It was/is nice apart from the fact that we had Hummel and Cdws.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMB Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Would this be a good time to buy some shares with fxpro?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L6HolteEnder Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Anyone know when the knew shirts are comin out on sale. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L6HolteEnder Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Also what software was the shirt design ideas made on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 26, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2010 carslberg sponsored a couple of teams a while back as well (liverpool obviously being one of them) I also remember McEwans spoonsoring a load of teams back in the 90s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 kinda suck thou sharing a sponsor. I just thought this deal was a big deal for us as a club. The Fulham thing kinda takes that away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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