Gazz Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 If that had half the amount of stripes, it would be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 SPORTSBET I really hope these betting companies get outlawed from direct sponsorships soon. They all pretty much ruin the shirts they're on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lusophone Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Adam said: SPORTSBET I really hope these betting companies get outlawed from direct sponsorships soon. They all pretty much ruin the shirts they're on. Might not be the best time to reduce clubs income even further tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnar hendershow Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 I have a tough time seeing how a sports betting company advertising on a sports team's official shirt isn't some major ethical issue. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALMAN Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, MadJack said: Might not be the best time to reduce clubs income even further tbh. Also probably not the best time to give exposure to betting companies who generate profits through advertising to young, vulnerable and addicted people. Edited August 13, 2020 by metalman 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lusophone Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, metalman said: Also probably not the best time to give exposure to betting companies who generate profits through advertising to young, vulnerable and addicted people. Agreed, but if the choice is 'take betting company' or 'go out of business', clubs are rightly going to choose the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALMAN Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) Is that the choice though? Lots of clubs are not sponsored by betting companies and don't appear to be going out of business. Edited August 13, 2020 by metalman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lusophone Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, metalman said: Is that the choice though? Lots of clubs are not sponsored by betting companies and don't appear to be going out of business. According to a House of Lords report, banning it would have a "serious effect" on smaller clubs outside of the Premier League. The EFL reports that betting companies contribute £40 million to the clubs each year and assuming this article from the Mail is correct, that figure is unlikely to be replaced by a similar level of investment from non-betting companies. At a time when income to clubs is already massively contracted, it could prove to be a killing blow to multiple clubs to take away yet another revenue stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALMAN Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 I'm not disputing that it could mean lost revenue. But you still haven't been able to demonstrate that the choice is one of accepting shirt sponsorship from the gambling industry or going out of business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted August 13, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 That is a loud football shirt. They appear to have got local NHS staff in on the official launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colly Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 14 hours ago, MadJack said: According to a House of Lords report, banning it would have a "serious effect" on smaller clubs outside of the Premier League. The EFL reports that betting companies contribute £40 million to the clubs each year and assuming this article from the Mail is correct, that figure is unlikely to be replaced by a similar level of investment from non-betting companies. At a time when income to clubs is already massively contracted, it could prove to be a killing blow to multiple clubs to take away yet another revenue stream. Isn't that going to be slightly offset by the salary cap in Leagues 1 and 2 anyway, in theory their costs should fall? I know (or assume anyway...) that most of the gambling sponsorship is in the Championship so not that great an effect, but as long as the clubs get a notice period I think it's a reasonable step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roster Depth Sicko No. 2 Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 I actually really like that Watford kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFF Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 Yeah, it may be a touch busy, but it's a really nice design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colly Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 Kind of on topic to the Champions League thread discussion, look at Union Berlin's lovely new away kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCO Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 And keeping to the topic of sponsors ruining good shirts and shitty gambling companies. The new Burnley home! Love Bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALMAN Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 Oh my god that must be the most hideous sponsor logo I’ve ever seen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 17 hours ago, Lineker said: That is a loud football shirt. They appear to have got local NHS staff in on the official launch. Ahhh finally, a PROPER shirt in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraig Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 14/08/2020 at 12:33, TCO said: And keeping to the topic of sponsors ruining good shirts and shitty gambling companies. The new Burnley home! Love Bet! They're starting to sound like Banzai levels of parody now. Remember Banzai? It's amazing what was on terrestrial TV back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCO Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Man United 3rd apparently lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colly Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 If nothing else it'll confuse the fuck out of the VAR ref on handballs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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