Big Al Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Leicesters TM will hav to work for free so can't see Morris going there He'll also have to do what he's told, ditto reason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Very intriguing, this new sponsorship deal for Leicester. Seems to buck the general trend of teams having local companies as the major sponsor/s, and indeed as someone has said on here, this Rapid solicitors company would have been considered as a possible sponsor of the Elite League itself rather than of one club. Unless somebody "on the inside" breaks cover, we will not know the exact nature of the deal between Leicester and Rapid, apart from it being 2 years duration. Reading between the lines, I get the feeling that Rapid has footed the bill for the team kevlars, but does it amount to anything much more than that? I see that since returning in 2011, Leicester have had quite a high turnover of main sponsors. Breedon, Elliot and Harry Jordan have all come and gone in succession. Jordan Road Surfacing were stadium sponsors last year, but have they now disappeared? The best and most beneficial cases of sponsorship, in my experience, are when a substantial local company and the speedway team develop a long-lasting relationship. I think that last year, Swindon's main sponsors pretty much kept things afloat when things got very difficult - they were both local companies with long standing relationships with the club. But would a company like Rapid do the same thing if the circumstances arose at Leicester? I doubt it. I really do hope this deal is a lucrative one for Leicester and can contribute to the further development of the stadium, track and club generally. But as I've said, unless somebody breaks cover, the extent of the relationship is not going to be fully known. What I suspect, and I sincerely hope I am wrong, is that the deal amounts to little more than window-dressing. If that's true, Leicester will still need to be counting on whatever league sponsorship is forthcoming, and on sufficient numbers coming through the turnstiles in order to ensure the Elite League adventure is a success (and by "success" I mean staying in business). What would concern me. if i were a Leicester die-hard, is the realtive lack of significant long-term local sponsorship so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) At least the BSPA office have confidence - the Leicester sponsorship announcement has been placed in the PL news section! Edited February 2, 2014 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrossifan Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 At least the BSPA office have confidence - the Leicester sponsorship announcement has been placed in the PL news section! Just looked, It's top of the Elite League news section not the PL section?😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm sure you would appreciate another point of view Hamish. What teams declare the content of sponsorship deals? Maybe main Sponsors have been coming forward with bigger deals each season that the original ones couldn't compete with or didn't want to? There were considerably more names on the board if you see the photo's from the Friday presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryHornage Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I see that since returning in 2011, Leicester have had quite a high turnover of main sponsors. Breedon, Elliot and Harry Jordan have all come and gone in succession. Jordan Road Surfacing were stadium sponsors last year, but have they now disappeared? . Harry Jordan has not gone - they are still a sponsor but not the main one. Jordan Road Surfacing are still sponsoring the stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm sure you would appreciate another point of view Hamish. What teams declare the content of sponsorship deals? Maybe main Sponsors have been coming forward with bigger deals each season that the original ones couldn't compete with or didn't want to? There were considerably more names on the board if you see the photo's from the Friday presentation. Let's hope they all think its worthwhile to their businesses. I think McRaker may have been doing a bit of stirring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 i can they are both con men,a marriage it seems made in heaven. There was me thinking that you were a DH lover lol It will be an interesting season at BP or whatever it will be called this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm sure you would appreciate another point of view Hamish. What teams declare the content of sponsorship deals? Maybe main Sponsors have been coming forward with bigger deals each season that the original ones couldn't compete with or didn't want to? There were considerably more names on the board if you see the photo's from the Friday presentation. Fair point Teemy, but it makes them sound a wee bit like my grandaughter and her boyfriends - you cannae keep up with who she's with from one year to the next, and I'd not want the lass to get a "reputation" if you know what I mean (small round things made from pastry with jam on)! Anyways I hope that Leicester's latest is going to be good at coughing up the wonga, and that Mr Hemsley doesn't forget to keeep the local sponsors happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Just looked, It's top of the Elite League news section not the PL section? Really? Still PL this morning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 How long are we going to wait for the Jason Doyle situation to be resolved. We are now in February with the season just around the corner and still no news. All teams, with the exception of Birmingham 1 rider and Swindon 1 rider needed, have completed their line ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Really? Still PL this morning!! EL on my computer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrossifan Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Really? Still PL this morning!!No it's not, just looked again on both mobile and PC and it's quite clearly the top story on EL news on BSPA site with headline "Lions sponsor boost"http://www.speedwaygb.co/elnews.html Top story on PL is "Louis takes charge" 😳 Edited February 3, 2014 by hurricanes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 EL on my computer Just looked, It's top of the Elite League news section not the PL section?😜 Maybe it's on both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 can't say i'm convinced but maybe i'm wrong. Putting 2 and 2 together to make 5 there did appear to be a what you might guess was a last minute invite and call to arms for all supporters club staff posted on facebook but that most probably is just my cynical nature reaing into something that isn't really there. There was a similar meeting last year when all season ticket holders and volunteers were invited. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 No it's not, just looked again on both mobile and PC and it's quite clearly the top story on EL news on BSPA site with headline "Lions sponsor boost" http://www.speedwaygb.co/elnews.html Top story on PL is "Louis takes charge" Are we bovvered?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) EL on my computer Must be me then.....!? PREMIER LEAGUE - Club Press Releases 03 Feb 2014 - RYE HOUSE SPEEDWAY ROUND-UP 31 Jan 2014 - LEICESTER: NEW SPONSOR DEAL FOR LIONS 31 Jan 2014 - IPSWICH: NEW TEAM BOSS ANNOUNCED 31 Jan 2014 - RYE HOUSE: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Edited. ...........and now its changed!! Edited February 3, 2014 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Lions team suits been revealed but haven't got all black legs like previous years. Has this been scrapped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason.C Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Pretty much is a black leg! Pirates decorated the black bottoms a few seasons ago too. Lions gear looks smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Fair point Teemy, but it makes them sound a wee bit like my grandaughter and her boyfriends - you cannae keep up with who she's with from one year to the next Yes I guess we could all use a bit more commitment !!! It's all so easy come easy go nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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