iancognito Posted 27 April 2009 Posted 27 April 2009 I've definitely read in more than one place that the shirt would be blank for two years. Maybe they got their info from the Merc too, maybe the press dept made a cock up, who knows. Sponsor or not, the club would always have tweaked next year's shirt anyway just to pull in some extra pence from the parents and the gullible 'buy one every season' brigade.
ozleicester Posted 28 April 2009 Posted 28 April 2009 Ive only ever seen it mention the 125th year. Anyway..how would it look when we walk out in the premiership in 2010-11 without a sponsor, they will be climbing over themselves to be on our shirt.
PAULCFC Posted 29 April 2009 Posted 29 April 2009 Besides we have a sponsor on the new shirt anyway - Haven't you see the big Joma bit above the badge?**See the Home Shirt 2009/10 thread if you're not sure what i'm on about. Actually you make a good point there.....If we get back to the prem after next season i can't see Milan leaving the shirt blank.....So in a clever way leaving their options open?
davieG Posted 29 April 2009 Author Posted 29 April 2009 The shirt will be sponsorless for BOTH seasons. Someone should tell the Merc.
Ultra Posted 29 April 2009 Posted 29 April 2009 They've just made a lot of staff cuts. Obviously research is a skill beyond those who are left.
beemeroo Posted 29 April 2009 Posted 29 April 2009 Incidently, how much do we think we earn a year from a shirt sponsor?
Guest Posted 29 April 2009 Posted 29 April 2009 If we get back to the prem after next season i can't see Milan leaving the shirt blank He would if the offer was derisory.
Guest Bilo Posted 29 April 2009 Posted 29 April 2009 Leaving the kit blank for two seasons is a smart move in my opinion. Milan probably could have found a sponsor if he'd looked hard enough, but we could have had an even more embarrassing logo on the front than Topps Tiles paying less money, which would in turn have had an impact on sales. With the economic situation being what it is, most companies do not have the money to blow on frivolous things such as sponsorship. You'll notice that the two Sheffield clubs will bear the names of charities on their shirts next season, most probably for the same reason. A blank shirt, or a shirt supporting a local charity, will always go down well with fans and should sell well. This would probably offset the costs of not having a sponsor. Come the end of this kit cycle though, there's every chance that the economy will have recovered somewhat and the club's situation on the picth will also have improved, leaving Milan in a better position to negotiate a sponsorship deal.
Matt Posted 29 April 2009 Posted 29 April 2009 Incidently, how much do we think we earn a year from a shirt sponsor? Alliance & Leicester Deal (Source: lcfc.com) This extended deal will cover a two-year period from August 2005 to May 2007 and is worth up to seven figures. Topps Tiles Deal (Source: lcfc.com) The club can also reveal that Topps Tiles will be Leicester's club sponsor for the 2007-08 season after the two parties signed an initial two-year agreement which could see the Foxes net a seven-figure sum.
simes240170 Posted 29 April 2009 Posted 29 April 2009 Incidently, how much do we think we earn a year from a shirt sponsor? Good Ask..anyone know?
Guest Posted 29 April 2009 Posted 29 April 2009 I'd give up if I were you. I also love the fact people think Milan goes around chasing these deals personally, and doesn't leave it to one of his minnions.
Jace Posted 29 April 2009 Posted 29 April 2009 well say for example a years shirt sponsorship is worth £500,000 per year (1,000,000 for a 2 year cycle) and the club makes £20 per shirt theyd need to sell an extra 25,000 shirts for the season??? i think sponsorship value has gone down alot this last year too hense why alot of clubs are planning to go sponsorless, not sure how much profit is made on the full price of a shirt, thats my guess anyway
Isopen Posted 29 April 2009 Posted 29 April 2009 Alliance & Leicester Deal (Source: lcfc.com)QUOTE (beemeroo @ Apr 29 2009, 07:00 PM) * Incidently, how much do we think we earn a year from a shirt sponsor? Alliance & Leicester Deal (Source: lcfc.com) QUOTE This extended deal will cover a two-year period from August 2005 to May 2007 and is worth up to seven figures. Topps Tiles Deal (Source: lcfc.com) QUOTE The club can also reveal that Topps Tiles will be Leicester's club sponsor for the 2007-08 season after the two parties signed an initial two-year agreement which could see the Foxes net a seven-figure sum. Topps Tiles Deal (Source: lcfc.com) But that was then, the number of clubs going the no sponsor or charity route next season tells it's own story & values will have dropped now. Suspect the true answer to 10/11 season is which division are we in? If in the Prem more likely to get a worthwhile deal financially
Matt Posted 29 April 2009 Posted 29 April 2009 But that was then, the number of clubs going the no sponsor or charity route next season tells it's own story & values will have dropped now.Suspect the true answer to 10/11 season is which division are we in? If in the Prem more likely to get a worthwhile deal financially As much as football club, businesses, companies, marketing people think they can do what they want surely they could not do this? If they have told fans/customers that something will be 2 years after a year you couldn't just change the product/kit - even if it's the same kit but with a sponsor. They have informed the fans/customers of a slight change being the badge to the 2010/11 season's shirt, but that is the only thing, as they have already stated it will be un-sponsored for the 2 years. If they then put a sponsor on the 2010/11 shirt, i'm sure a few lawsuits will be issued.
davieG Posted 30 April 2009 Author Posted 30 April 2009 As much as football club, businesses, companies, marketing people think they can do what they want surely they could not do this? If they have told fans/customers that something will be 2 years after a year you couldn't just change the product/kit - even if it's the same kit but with a sponsor. They have informed the fans/customers of a slight change being the badge to the 2010/11 season's shirt, but that is the only thing, as they have already stated it will be un-sponsored for the 2 years. If they then put a sponsor on the 2010/11 shirt, i'm sure a few lawsuits will be issued. Gordon Brown can do it with fuel tax so I'm sure MM can come up with a reason - e.g to good an opportunity too miss - we need the money if we are going to compete.
Munzie Posted 30 April 2009 Posted 30 April 2009 As much as football club, businesses, companies, marketing people think they can do what they want surely they could not do this? If they have told fans/customers that something will be 2 years after a year you couldn't just change the product/kit - even if it's the same kit but with a sponsor. They have informed the fans/customers of a slight change being the badge to the 2010/11 season's shirt, but that is the only thing, as they have already stated it will be un-sponsored for the 2 years. If they then put a sponsor on the 2010/11 shirt, i'm sure a few lawsuits will be issued. In all contracts these days, there's always a right to amend/change terms and conditions. If it meant a lucrative deal was on the cards, the club would be silly to turn it down. They would just put a sales spin to the fans about the coming together of two businesses made for each other blah, blah, blah.
Ricey Posted 30 April 2009 Posted 30 April 2009 I've just had a reply from Ben Swift, the Retail Manager. I asked him if the badge would move from being central when there wa a sponsor next season and his reply was: "Regarding next years home kit the badges will stay in the same position to keep the continuity of design. We have done kit in the past where the supplier, club badge & sponsor are all centrally stacked and this looks ok." Sounds to me like we WILL have a sponsor next season.
markbsac Posted 30 April 2009 Posted 30 April 2009 I've just had a reply from Ben Swift, the Retail Manager. I asked him if the badge would move from being central when there wa a sponsor next season and his reply was:"Regarding next years home kit the badges will stay in the same position to keep the continuity of design. We have done kit in the past where the supplier, club badge & sponsor are all centrally stacked and this looks ok." Sounds to me like we WILL have a sponsor next season. as long as it aint got "spunge bob sqaure pants" on it i dont care and they dont put that horrible white shield behind the badge...that looked well tatty
Matt Posted 30 April 2009 Posted 30 April 2009 Right no beating around the bush asking if the badge will be moved due to sponsorship next season, I just asked the question will their be a sponsor on the 2010/11 shirt as their is confusion and debate due to two contradicting stories - 1st being from Official Leicester City Website and the 2nd being from the Leicester Mercury. The Leicester Mercury is correct, Yet again showing how shit and not accurate, and don't necessarily believe stuff just because it is on the OS. Here is the reply, and hopefully this issue can be resolved and put to one side now; Matt,Thanks for your e-mail. I’m looking into the webstory you have quoted from our official website as this information appears to be incorrect in that particular article. I can confirm the club is actively looking for a main sponsor from season 10/11 onwards. This will appear on year 2 of the new shirt along with the regular club badge and no ‘125’ detail. Apologies for the confusion casued.. Regards, Ben Swift.
Hitesh Posted 30 April 2009 Posted 30 April 2009 Matt,Thanks for your e-mail. I’m looking into the webstory you have quoted from our official website as this information appears to be incorrect in that particular article. I can confirm the club is actively looking for a main sponsor from season 10/11 onwards. This will appear on year 2 of the new shirt along with the regular club badge and no ‘125’ detail. Apologies for the confusion casued.. Regards, Ben Swift. I take it from this that they have been speaking with companies already...I wouldn't mind having Walkers back!
Munzie Posted 30 April 2009 Posted 30 April 2009 If you think about it, it makes sense. Celebrate the anniversary with some input from the fans (and a charity) and get back to business (financially) the following. If we are to believe that there are green shoots to our economic recovery, the loss of not carrying a sponsor next season won't be as heavy. The shirt has to be changed for 2010/11 so an addition of a paying sponsor is irrelevant, just financial sense.
Cobbo Posted 30 April 2009 Posted 30 April 2009 Well can someone e mail the club and tell them they've been falsely advertising the kit on the official site? As Ultra's post pointed out. They can't say that then stick Pukka Pies on the shirt.
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