Steve0 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) And the team will be sporting purple kevlars on their travels The Excalibur Robins - has a winning ring to it Edited November 22, 2012 by Steve0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milney Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 The mention of securing assets with the finances really pleased me, just hope no1 priority is making Kid Morris a robin on a permanent basis. Every chance that him and Killer will be our heat leaders within 12 months so let's make them both ours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 What a fantastic name! The mighty league winning Robins will be putting all the wannabes to the sword too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Great news but why nothing on the Clubs website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGE9359 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 are we supposed to be dancing in the streets of the town tonight about this "big exciting announcement"? Exciting for the promoter's financial position maybe, but not really for the average spectator is anyone really going to say "I'm off to see the excalibur robins tonight" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milney Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 are we supposed to be dancing in the streets of the town tonight about this "big exciting announcement"? Exciting for the promoter's financial position maybe, but not really for the average spectator is anyone really going to say "I'm off to see the excalibur robins tonight" Nige, I understand where you're coming from, but hidden away in the press release they mention using the 5 figure cash injection to buy assets. I dare say if they'd released a statement saying "Excalibur Robins on asset buying spree for 2013" we might feel like dancing in the streets, but so would the likes of Glasgow who'd then know they can drive up the price of Nick based on our new found 'wealth'. Public Relations is a tough game and I think they've got it about spot on this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home straight Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Probably not the exciting announcement Swindon fans were expecting, but anything that brings money into the sport during these times of austerity should be celebrated. Well done Patch and Rosco! Have to agree too that the "Excalibur Robins" has something of a ring to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Good news for the club for 2013 and a good team name. Saw the car last night and it will stand out when being driven around the town and at away matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Good news for Swindon and speedway in general. Any cash injection is great news. Like the sound of the away kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 are we supposed to be dancing in the streets of the town tonight about this "big exciting announcement"? Exciting for the promoter's financial position maybe, but not really for the average spectator is anyone really going to say "I'm off to see the excalibur robins tonight" Absolutely they will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I don't think the value of a good sponsorship deal can be overstated. Love the idea of 'away' kevs too. Hats off to the Swindon management. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdi Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Precedent or no precedent, I just can't imagine the whiter than white messers Patchett and Rosco stooping so low, but even if the mask has slipped, after crying so many tears on the moral high ground just a few short months ago, I just can't see wonderful people of Swindon allowing such an act of treachery. Covering all the bases then. So with the big news this morning that Swindon have announced a new main sponsor,and haven't announced the signing of Bomber,it seems your worries that Swindon would be joining your beloved Poole in tapping up riders illegally are misplaced. ;)Still it should be some comfort to know in that regard Poole are still clearly in a league of their own. We were always told that Uncle Matt had a great eye for talent,well looking at the S/Star this week,oh dear,oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home straight Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 So with the big news this morning that Swindon have announced a new main sponsor,and haven't announced the signing of Bomber Yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackett Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Fairplay to Swindon any additional sponsorship in this day and ag in speedway is most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomo1 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Great move by the Robins to get a new major sponsor in these times of economic squeeze. It just shows what a little bit of success can bring!! Not sure about 'The Excalibur Communications Robins' though?! Bit of a mouthful, but hey thats what team sponsorship is all about in the UK. ps. Discounted copies of the DVD 'A Sword in the Stone' will be available with the matchday programme during the first month of the season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeletor Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 ps. Discounted copies of the DVD 'A Sword in the Stone' will be available with the matchday programme during the first month of the season!! That is just so unfunny . hope you never spent much time on this lame joke . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) are we supposed to be dancing in the streets of the town tonight about this "big exciting announcement"? Exciting for the promoter's financial position maybe, but not really for the average spectator is anyone really going to say "I'm off to see the excalibur robins tonight" Sponsorship from a company within the local area should always be well received, particularly in these difficult times. The inference is that we are looking to invest in new riders as we have lost heat leaders should be indicative that the Robins have targeted, 1 maybe 2 riders that we would like to acquire and see as pivotal to future success. The obvious one may well be young Morris but it could be that Hans/Batch also enter the equation. 'away' kevlars too - innovative. The Mighty One and Gary should be congratulated, as should Excalibur, for their investment and hopefully these assets will continue to promote further success and ensure the well being of our club. Edited November 22, 2012 by theblueboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Great move by the Robins to get a new major sponsor in these times of economic squeeze. It just shows what a little bit of success can bring!! Not sure about 'The Excalibur Communications Robins' though?! Bit of a mouthful, but hey thats what team sponsorship is all about in the UK. ps. Discounted copies of the DVD 'A Sword in the Pirate' will be available with the matchday programme during the first month of the season!! Sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybea39 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Swindon Robins--Champions--Merchandise now available here http://enjaydesigns.co.uk/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=35 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Appropriate name...Excalibur(battle/hard) Arthur's sword. Liddington Hill the famous landmark above the town was supposedly the scene of Arthurs famous British army victory over the Anglo-Saxons. Will the famous Robin be replaced by a sword, who knows ?Will the purple kevlars make the riders look a bit gay(better than pink though)? Can only be good news for the club, looking to build strong asset base for long-term success,and for the company, looking to involve local community and schools within local sport, and increase attendances at The Abbey. Exciting times ahead for Swindon Speedway. Roll on 2013. Edited November 22, 2012 by beefy keefy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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