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Post by The Concept on May 4, 2015 9:03:03 GMT
An appearance at Wembley is also an opportunity for the club to cash in on merchandise, especially to the occasional fan. We've long sold out of the home shirts, so should we order more? www.brfcdirect.co.uk/prod5.asp?prod_id=480&id=290&grpid=480&msg=&offset=#prod_anchorI was in the club shop before the game and asked "if" we get through to Wembley will more shirts be made. The answer was that due to the design it was too short notice to get a new batch of home shirts. Is it really the case that there is no time to manufacture more shirts? Is this not a huge missed opportunity? Could there not be a Wembley edition? |
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Post by Somerset Blue on May 4, 2015 9:08:43 GMT
Its a really fair point and just incredibly sad that no one at Board level has a contingency plan for 'getting to Wembley'.
Could and would be a real money spinner for the club ... probably even comfortably fund Chris Lines Wages for a few years which is crucial for us whatever League we are in next season.
Box 1 too busy congratulating themselves to think about the real stuff !!
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 12:02:07 GMT
The 2007/8 shirt was our biggest seller ever. Why? Because it came out in May 2007 and was the one we sold to thousands pre-Wembley
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Post by The Concept on May 4, 2015 16:57:27 GMT
I guess there's a few options available to the club:
- Do nothing. Hope people buy up the rest of the away kit still on sale.
I doubt we'll be wearing it at Wembley as it's too close to Grimsby's colours, and I can't see a problem with us both wearing our home kits.
- Produce the 2015/16 kit in advance.
We probably haven't decided on the final design yet, and I guess it could cause a problems with sponsorship, as Arco would be a bit put out if they don't feature on the shirts at Wembley having been there all season.
- Bring out a special Blue & White quartered Wembley shirt.
Could be done. Maybe not enough time. I think it would be popular. Need to decide on the sponsor's name. Maybe do a one-off with a firm to pay for them, if Arco's contract is deemed to have expired.
- Ask the manufacturers for another batch of the 2014/15 shirts.
Probably the easiest solution.
The point is, whether it is a money making scheme or not, you then have more people wearing the quarters at Wembley and then throughout the summer - it's publicity at the very least.
Happy kids and it always helps with the anticipation for a new season to see the quarters around and abouts.
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Post by edotb on May 4, 2015 19:05:59 GMT
real problem for me with the shirts is the sponsors over the last few years they have all been shocking
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Post by Rich on May 4, 2015 19:48:58 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 20:07:19 GMT
07 was different, it was the same sponsor so easy to produce in advance and wear on the last day of the season. We actually reverted to the old kit at Wembley rather than wore the new one, I think.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 20:10:21 GMT
What gets me, is we all know that outside Wembley there will be loads of street sellers selling t shirts etc, get them made now offer them on the website, and spread the word on all three (?) forums. That way the money goes to the club. I still have three different ones from the last visit!
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Post by The Concept on May 4, 2015 20:11:50 GMT
In DC's post match interview yesterday he explained that he'd made plans for either outcome.
The BoD (and Financial Director) admitted as much at the end of last season that they hadn't planned for relegation.
I sincerely hope the Commercial Department made plans for Wembley. It wouldn't have taken much to have sounded out Errea what the possibilities were to get a fresh batch of replica shirts out for Wembley.
One difference in 2007 is that we had the JPT before Wembley, and there were tickets for sale at the ground rather than online and phone. If you're going to the ground anyway you can always be tempted to part with more money in the shop.
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Post by Rex on May 4, 2015 20:13:50 GMT
real problem for me with the shirts is the sponsors over the last few years they have all been shocking In what way have they been 'shocking'? |
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Post by bs14gas on May 4, 2015 20:56:43 GMT
Not as shocking as next year :-)
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Post by Bridgeman on May 4, 2015 23:29:06 GMT
What gets me, is we all know that outside Wembley there will be loads of street sellers selling t shirts etc, get them made now offer them on the website, and spread the word on all three (?) forums. That way the money goes to the club. I still have three different ones from the last visit! Yes but we all know what the Board think of those who populate the forums, we were described as 'idiots' by Barry Bradshaw at the pre-season Q&A sessions. Although when I stood up to ask one of my 'approved' questions I did introduce myself 'Good evening, I'm one of those idiots from the forum you were referring to' ! Completely agree with you, all the stalls and hawkers leading up to Wembley Way will be packed with merchandise none of the income which will come to the club. |
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Post by Rich on May 5, 2015 20:10:45 GMT
Announcement on Friday -
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 20:23:24 GMT
That's just silly. Announce it now even if they can't get it on sale until Friday. |
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Post by interceptor on May 5, 2015 20:28:35 GMT
I gave my 07 shirt to my son who will unfortunately be in New York for the Wembley match.
We would want to buy 4 new for Wembley this time and I suspect that I am just one person of literally thousands who would do the same. The Club should be bending over backward to get at least 10,000 made and out for the start of next week. It worth a fortune to them and I agree, announce it now or at least say you are trying!
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Post by The Concept on May 5, 2015 21:03:54 GMT
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Post by Blue Mist on May 5, 2015 21:17:53 GMT
From a club perspective it would be a missed opportunity not to produce a special shirt. Personally the only momento I want is promotion.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 22:01:34 GMT
Anyone who wants a home shirt for the final can have mine it's stained, mainly with semen and has half a vindaloo down it. I want 80 quid for it.
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Post by dagnogo on May 6, 2015 7:20:01 GMT
Does Doug Hillard Sports have any left? They're basically the only place outside BRFC that sells any.
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Post by The Concept on May 6, 2015 17:13:16 GMT
Does Doug Hillard Sports have any left? They're basically the only place outside BRFC that sells any. They have a few x-large home shirts from last season in stock (Eurocams sponsor). |
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