kingswood Polak
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Post by kingswood Polak on Oct 2, 2014 16:46:50 GMT
Utterly pointless that was. As I understood it, it was supposed to be about a group of supporters coming up with ideas to help the club shift some gear. As it turned out it was just Barry telling us about his wonderful relationship with his friends Mann Brothers in West Bromwich. The relationship from what I can gather consists of Barry going to Mann Brothers, Mann Brothers telling Barry what he should buy, Barry buying it and then Rovers having a load of Errea stuff. People in the committee spoke about the idea and really need for non-branded discrete Rovers clothes, think Fred Perry style polo shirts and tshirts with a small bit of Rovers related branding (1883 was muted with various other designs including a cross with RVRS in each quarter) but nothing over the top. Barry wasn't having any of it, Bristol Rovers should be on there somewhere. After all we weren't designers or experts in the field. Which does beg the question why were we there? Then came the talk of bar scarves, now I know a lot of folk on here are of the generation that bloody love bar scarves. That said, I'm 28 and I bloody love bar scarves! What's not to love, they're cheap, they're cheerful and they are probably the most quintessentially English football supporting accessory. No words, no bull s***, just lovely blue and white bars. Barry again wasn't happy with this "surely it needs to have Bristol Rovers somewhere otherwise you can just buy it off of eBay". That's the point Barry, people are. He then basically started getting a bit grumpy with having to deal with people questioning him, it was pretty hilarious to be honest and showed exactly why nothing will really change on that front. Now, I'll be looking to sort some stuff soon and hopefully get some things sorted. I mentioned four legends in the summer, I'll be getting onto that. We deserve a bit more than tshirts with meerkats on. I'm off to eBay to buy a bar scarf. As far back as I remember following Rovers the best stuff was always made by our own fans. Jumpers, shirts, scarves etc.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2014 17:02:05 GMT
1990's isn't really retro though is it? Stuff like adidas originals are reissues of the 70s/80s sportswear which do look cool, the 90s were a bit naff generally. It was 20 years ago. I know, I have a hard time dealing with it as well
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Oct 2, 2014 17:11:31 GMT
1990's isn't really retro though is it? Stuff like adidas originals are reissues of the 70s/80s sportswear which do look cool, the 90s were a bit naff generally. It was 20 years ago. I know, I have a hard time dealing with it as well I'm pretty sure that 1996 was about 3 years ago.
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rennesgas
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Post by rennesgas on Oct 2, 2014 17:25:08 GMT
Surely if people are buying replica shirts from toffs or a scarf from ebay then Rovers are missing a trick ? What about bringing back wooden rattles ?
In terms of branding never understood why Rovers could not forge links locally or nationally with BMW .
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2014 17:27:45 GMT
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Post by The Concept on Oct 2, 2014 17:45:02 GMT
You do realise I was joking by saying "just £62.95"? It sounds extortionate to me (not an expert on cashmere, mind). Thought you'd got it after your first reply; not so sure now! Yes, that seems far more reasonable. The problem with a lot of these bar scarves , as others have mentioned, is that they are too darned short to wrap round your neck. While I'm here, can I can my name to the group that thinks the square badge design was naff please.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2014 17:46:55 GMT
You do realise I was joking by saying "just £62.95"? It sounds extortionate to me (not an expert on cashmere, mind). Thought you'd got it after your first reply; not so sure now! While I'm here, can I can my name to the group that thinks the square badge design was naff please. Oh it wasn't even close to a good badge however it was the badge for a ruddy successful ten year spell, it was the badge of Twerton, I suppose Barry didn't remember it...
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Post by Isaac Hunt on Oct 2, 2014 17:47:55 GMT
Surely if people are buying replica shirts from toffs or a scarf from ebay then Rovers are missing a trick ? What about bringing back wooden rattles ? In terms of branding never understood why Rovers could not forge links locally or nationally with BMW . I believe the club did approach BMW some years ago and were knocked back as "we're a Premier League car manufacturer, why would we be involved with a Third Division football club?"...
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Lazza
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Post by Lazza on Oct 2, 2014 17:49:30 GMT
They've been missing a trick on the merchandise side of things ever since Boycie has had his claws into it end of. I'm not for one minute suggesting he is getting backhanders for the utter cr@p that is Errea but ....... We really are Tin Pot, I and others got flack when we aired our thoughts as to whether this Merchandising Committee lark would be purposeful in any way but I guess now those who attended maybe better understand the reasons behind people having their doubts that anything could come from it so long as certain relics are still at the club. Hey-ho. Re: Toffs Why can't we just sell their retro items in our shop, other clubs do? Let me guess why not ....
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Post by Isaac Hunt on Oct 2, 2014 17:53:25 GMT
They've been missing a trick on the merchandise side of things ever since Boycie has had his claws into it end of. I'm not for one minute suggesting he is getting backhanders for the utter cr@p that is Errea but ....... We really are Tin Pot, I and others got flack when we aired our thoughts as to whether this Merchandising Committee lark would be purposeful in any way but I guess now those who attended maybe better understand the reasons behind people having their doubts that anything could come from it so long as certain relics are still at the club. Hey-ho. Re: Toffs Why can't we just sell their retro items in our shop, other clubs do? Let me guess why not .... Because none of the BoD own shares in Toffs....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2014 17:57:05 GMT
You do realise I was joking by saying "just £62.95"? It sounds extortionate to me (not an expert on cashmere, mind). Thought you'd got it after your first reply; not so sure now! Yes, that seems far more reasonable. The problem with a lot of these bar scarves , as others have mentioned, is that they are too darned short to wrap round your neck. While I'm here, can I can my name to the group that thinks the square badge design was naff please. I realise you were joking mate, but some people obviously will pay that kind of money, which baffles me. I dunno about cashmere either, I think it's cash-more in the case of that scarf, harhar.
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blueginger
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Post by blueginger on Oct 2, 2014 18:07:44 GMT
This is where some independent organisation could fill the void producing their own merchandise.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2014 18:21:07 GMT
yeah, do the club have exclusive rights over the name Bristol Rovers etc? Or could anyone produce stuff with Bristol Rovers on?Imean BRFC can't be theirs exclusively as there's Blackburn Rovers and probably other clubs with the same initials
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2014 18:26:34 GMT
From what i can gather, there is still a group trying to come up with some ideas, perhaps we should at least give them the opportunity to produce a few new items before questioning the system too much.
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nit3owl64
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Post by nit3owl64 on Oct 2, 2014 18:27:19 GMT
Might sound a bit silly this seeing as we are "The Pirates" why not use that sort of image for stuff to sell. Just Saying
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2014 19:02:12 GMT
Yeah we could sell Gas branded wooden legs, stuffed parrots, eyepatches and hooks.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2014 19:03:27 GMT
And galleons
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 2, 2014 19:17:35 GMT
This is what bs10er said on gaschat We have agreed to start with a T shirt/polo shirt/bar scarf with a new design,a more discrete logo(probably 1883),the soft of stuff you would not mind wearing out to somewhere other than a football match. Meeting again at the end of the month to look at some final designs(which we hope to get out to fans to check out)and would really like it if a local company(Rovers fans?)could produce. Aiming to have this stuff for sale by mid November(?) I'm I missing something as this sounds pretty positive to me? As far as suggesting the club sell blue & white bar scarves without any reference to BRFC I'm with BB on that one, as what is the point? Anyway what's the betting if the club started selling them at £5 or £7.50 posters on here would be saying PL were a rip off as you could get them for £3.50 on eBay!!
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blueginger
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Post by blueginger on Oct 2, 2014 20:09:19 GMT
The best Rovers Tee shirt I have is a John Keys special, "Tote End Veteran" Unfortunately over the years it has shrunk or I have expanded! Not something I would wear on a regular basis but brings back good memories when I see it the wardrobe. Like the ideal of a more discreet looking logo you could wear anywhere, not just to matches, when you get to a certain age a GAS or BRISTOL ROVERS logo across your chest doesnt look quite right when you are out for a quite beer.
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Post by fanatical on Oct 2, 2014 20:31:11 GMT
Utterly pointless that was. As I understood it, it was supposed to be about a group of supporters coming up with ideas to help the club shift some gear. As it turned out it was just Barry telling us about his wonderful relationship with his friends Mann Brothers in West Bromwich. The relationship from what I can gather consists of Barry going to Mann Brothers, Mann Brothers telling Barry what he should buy, Barry buying it and then Rovers having a load of Errea stuff. People in the committee spoke about the idea and really need for non-branded discrete Rovers clothes, think Fred Perry style polo shirts and tshirts with a small bit of Rovers related branding (1883 was muted with various other designs including a cross with RVRS in each quarter) but nothing over the top. Barry wasn't having any of it, Bristol Rovers should be on there somewhere. After all we weren't designers or experts in the field. Which does beg the question why were we there? Then came the talk of bar scarves, now I know a lot of folk on here are of the generation that bloody love bar scarves. That said, I'm 28 and I bloody love bar scarves! What's not to love, they're cheap, they're cheerful and they are probably the most quintessentially English football supporting accessory. No words, no bull s***, just lovely blue and white bars. Barry again wasn't happy with this "surely it needs to have Bristol Rovers somewhere otherwise you can just buy it off of eBay". That's the point Barry, people are. He then basically started getting a bit grumpy with having to deal with people questioning him, it was pretty hilarious to be honest and showed exactly why nothing will really change on that front. Now, I'll be looking to sort some stuff soon and hopefully get some things sorted. I mentioned four legends in the summer, I'll be getting onto that. We deserve a bit more than tshirts with meerkats on. I'm off to eBay to buy a bar scarf. Bradshaw is used to getting his own way (except with GOD) and shouts and screams when he does not until he does. Best to give in and let him get his own way although the stock will continue to be wrong and over priced. When it doesn't sell enough he will be one of the select Box 1 crew who will have to put their hands in their pockets again.
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