Paradox Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 When it was turned in to an all seater stadium, East End Park became a paean to captitalism and a White Elephant. Any sort of soul or character the ground possessed was eradicated. It was sterilised. It's a soul-less place with no atmosphere now and has been for many years. The ground long ago sold out to commercialism, so selling the name to a sponsor doesn't bother me in the slightest.As others have said, it will still be known as East End Park to the fans anyway. In terms of the increased appeal for sponsorship in general, it's just what the club has to do. They need to maximise revenue streams and this is just one way of doing so. Season tickets and the lifeline aren't guaranteed incomes from season to season (i.e. the numbers could drop) so the club want to ensure that they can at least 'hold their position' as it were on a financial footing. It's why we sign players to one year deals only (which is also why it's so hard to sign players). Nail on head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fu_Manchu Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 If I win the jackpot on the Euro millions tonight I will sponsor the club to keep it as East End Park. Although I am tempted by the thought of renaming it the Dougie Dave Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al k Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 If I win the jackpot on the Euro millions tonight I will sponsor the club to keep it as East End Park. Although I am tempted by the thought of renaming it the Dougie Dave Stadium.You sir should be banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Cardle, it would appear, has a new "Social Media Goal Sponsor". What is a Social Media Goal? Does the club receive a bonus for every 100 tweets? If Cardle is retweeted 1000 times, does the club get £10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutsch Par Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Cardle, it would appear, has a new "Social Media Goal Sponsor". What is a Social Media Goal? Does the club receive a bonus for every 100 tweets? If Cardle is retweeted 1000 times, does the club get £10? Looking for sponsors for all our players for that. Every time Cardle scores and it is posted on social media that company's name will appear on the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Im not so sure Id have chosen Cardle seeing as he appears a little out of favour with AJ of late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Beer Baron Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Name someone who, at the moment, will play ahead of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExxyJj Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Nicky Clark will probably play ahead of him, but what's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Cardle, it would appear, has a new "Social Media Goal Sponsor". What is a Social Media Goal? Does the club receive a bonus for every 100 tweets? If Cardle is retweeted 1000 times, does the club get £10? Looking for sponsors for all our players for that. Every time Cardle scores and it is posted on social media that company's name will appear on the post.To be fair, I was being a little facetious with my question. I just think that everything is getting very silly now. Fair enough for a strip sponsor, or boot sponsor, or match ball sponsor, match ball sponsor, but what next?How about a tattoo of a sponsors logo next? Im not sure anybody will see it, but there cant be much else left to sponsor anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Beer Baron Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I do understand why some might think it's overboard.... but it's free money to the club. I have a feeling there is a bidding war on Nicky Clark's goal sponsorship (unless I've missed it) which costs the club zip except a little time to set up. It's absolutely brilliant that we have minds at the club that are coming up with these ideas that added up, could make the club a nice sum each season for literally nothing in return. If that gives us an edge in terms of offering better players deals, I'll be happy to see sponsors stickered over each individual seat if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I do understand why some might think it's overboard.... but it's free money to the club.Whilst I agree that free money is good - I do feel there is the possibility of diluting sponsorship of advertising boards, match day programmes, the shirt sponsor, all of which will bring greater revenues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Beer Baron Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I don't see that being an issue personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExxyJj Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 https://issuu.com/officialdafc/docs/commercial_brochure_2017-180Commercial brochure has now been launched. Surprised that it doesn't mention the opportunity to sponsor the stadium, though maybe with the presumed low interest and the high cost of sponsorship, it wasn't thought of as being worthwhile to include. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Deadpool Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Very well put together brochure. Huge credit to the guys at the club who did (I imagine it would have been Mikey). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 They say every man has his price, so I reckon every club will. Call it what you want. If it helps stabilise finances or funds the playing squad.Welcome to the Frankie & Benny Arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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