Villamad08 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hello, I am writing to you in regards to the new 2012-2013 kit, I would like to express my anger with the current sponsorship. Now I am aware of the premier league rules and that child's shirts aren't allowed to have the the genting casino logo on as it is a casino and company's such as alcoholic drinks and betting shops are not aloud to advertise of the front of children's shirts, this is why I am angry, firstly why has a sponsor been chosen that cannot be put on the front of the children's shirt as I'm sure you know that children want the replica shirt that is the same as what the players are wearing more than anything. Another reason why I am more confused than angry is that when attending our last home game of a dismal season last year, that when walking around the club shop, there were baby shirts and young children's shirts with the genting casinos sponsor on them. Now I am a big fan of the new shirts and I think they look very good but was disappointed to see what it looked like on the online shop with out the sponsor. I am a 15 year old boy who is not the average height for a child of that age as I am of the smaller size, and I have been a season ticket holder at Aston villa football club for the last 6 years and have enjoyed these years with the exception of the previous season but I'm sure your aware I'm not the only villa fan angered about last year. Now im almost 16 and as I said I don't look that age but I have many friends who would be wearing the adults shirts therefore they can have the sponsor on there shirts but just because they are taller than me doesn't make them any more mature, therefore just because I'm smaller it doesn't mean I am going to be influenced by a betting sponsorship on the front of my shirt any more than they are. I am attending the kit launch tomorrow but at this moment in time I cannot justify spending £50 plus on my shirt to include printing, as well as another £50 for my brothers shirt, we will then have to repeat this in a months time when the new away shirt comes out. This leads me onto my next point in regards to printing, now I will be getting my shirt printed but we do not know squad numbers for next year, now I know big name stars like Darren bent will remain #9 but I like to have younger players on my shirts for example Lichaj and Wiemann by I do not yet know what there confirmed number will be and also what would happen if I was to get a player like agbonlahor on my shirt and he then leaves? Will I be refunded or is it going to be blamed on me? I look forward to hearing back from you and how you are going to resolve my problem Ollie Bennett I have just sent this too the club, thoughts Don't know why i took it down, I'm not ashamed of it and I felt the letter was of an ok standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adbo9 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 its gay ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villamad08 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 its gay ! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 You're a bit young to be outraged aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hello, I am writing to you in regards to the new 2012-2013 kit, I would like to express my anger with the current sponsorship. Now I am aware of the premier league rules and that child's shirts aren't allowed to have the the genting casino logo on as it is a casino and company's such as alcoholic drinks and betting shops are not aloud to advertise of the front of children's shirts, this is why I am angry, firstly why has a sponsor been chosen that cannot be put on the front of the children's shirt as I'm sure you know that children want the replica shirt that is the same as what the players are wearing more than anything. Another reason why I am more confused than angry is that when attending our last home game of a dismal season last year, that when walking around the club shop, there were baby shirts and young children's shirts with the genting casinos sponsor on them. Now I am a big fan of the new shirts and I think they look very good but was disappointed to see what it looked like on the online shop with out the sponsor. I am a 15 year old boy who is not the average height for a child of that age as I am of the smaller size, and I have been a season ticket holder at Aston villa football club for the last 6 years and have enjoyed these years with the exception of the previous season but I'm sure your aware I'm not the only villa fan angered about last year. Now im almost 16 and as I said I don't look that age but I have many friends who would be wearing the adults shirts therefore they can have the sponsor on there shirts but just because they are taller than me doesn't make them any more mature, therefore just because I'm smaller it doesn't mean I am going to be influenced by a betting sponsorship on the front of my shirt any more than they are. I am attending the kit launch tomorrow but at this moment in time I cannot justify spending £50 plus on my shirt to include printing, as well as another £50 for my brothers shirt, we will then have to repeat this in a months time when the new away shirt comes out. This leads me onto my next point in regards to printing, now I will be getting my shirt printed but we do not know squad numbers for next year, now I know big name stars like Darren bent will remain #9 but I like to have younger players on my shirts for example Lichaj and Wiemann by I do not yet know what there confirmed number will be and also what would happen if I was to get a player like agbonlahor on my shirt and he then leaves? Will I be refunded or is it going to be blamed on me? I look forward to hearing back from you and how you are going to resolve my problem Ollie Bennett I have just sent this too the club, thoughts I stopped reading due to the bad grammar and spelling. For a letter of complaint you'd have thought you would have done a spell check and proof read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 You've had a season ticket since you were 9??? Wow! BTW there is already a thread about the new kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avid_1977 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I get what you're trying to say Ollie although your letter is quite hard to read. I want to get my 9 yr old nephew the shirt but as it doesnt have the sponsor on the front he won't be all that happy with it as it's not wha the players are wearing!! The last top I got him was the FXpro one, maybe they should consider putting the acorns logo on all the kids tops? Also Genting were the shirt sponsosr last season and I think it\s a 3 yr deal so you've got another season of disappointment when it comes to the kits!!! Anyway mate, hope they get back to you with a decent response... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted June 15, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted June 15, 2012 It's a sponsor, who gives a shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 15, 2012 Moderator Share Posted June 15, 2012 My thoughts? Well my first one was shouldn't you be at school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quizme Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Can you post the reply you get on this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connell Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 To be honest there is going to be a bit of a grey area with regards to your case which is unfortunate. They cant put the logo on the childrens shirts because it is illegal to do so. The club got millions of pounds from Genting so they are hardly going to reject a multimillion pounds offer on the basis that a few kids cant wear the shirt To be honest i wish i could buy the adults version of the shirt without the logo because i hate commercial sponsorship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 what would happen if I was to get a player like agbonlahor on my shirt and he then leaves? Will I be refunded or is it going to be blamed on me?Yes Ollie, you will be blamed. It's your fault Barry left, it's your fault Milner left, and I've heard from a number of sources that Gabby is none too happy with you either. Will you please stop buying shirts, as I'd like us to be able to field a team this coming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 a 3 yr deal so you've got another season of disappointment when it comes to the kits!!! I'd be more worried about the seasons of disappointment on the pitch tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connell Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Guys, you should lay off him, he has a legitimate concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villamad08 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Guys, you should lay off him, he has a legitimate concern. Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villamad08 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 My thoughts? Well my first one was shouldn't you be at school? Study leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I'm not sure I'd be that fussed but I can see your point. I'd rather the club didn't have a gambling name on the shirts at all, but without knowing the full facts and figures I can't honestly say I'd turn down the extra £X00,000's this deal may be worth above a non-gambling sponsorship. The letter itself is reasonable except you should have written 'allowed' not 'aloud'. :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villamad08 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 It's a sponsor, who gives a shit? Errrrrrr ME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villamad08 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 The letter itself is reasonable except you should have written 'allowed' not 'aloud'. :winkold: Yeah was a little rushed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adbo9 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 he doesnt tho..... villa have done nowt wrong..... it seems to me that his concern is that he's small for his age...... he doesnt care about the rights or wrongs of the sponsor as he wants to buy one, but it wont fit him cos he looks like Willow......... well i think villa should send him a growing machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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