Steve Shovlar Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Could be he other way around for all we know. Have they paid their bill? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Could be he other way around for all we know. Have they paid their bill? I take it it's that cleaning company..? If I remember there was a few on here mentioned at the time that they had no money when they looked into company house, and the people behind the firm had a bit of history. But then I read it was a new crew running things, so who knows. With Poole top of the league I would of thought firms would want to be associated with the club. Either way not good for Poole, be it the club or sponsor pulling the plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: I take it it's that cleaning company..? If I remember there was a few on here mentioned at the time that they had no money when they looked into company house, and the people behind the firm had a bit of history. But then I read it was a new crew running things, so who knows. With Poole top of the league I would of thought firms would want to be associated with the club. Either way not good for Poole, be it the club or sponsor pulling the plug Trouble is you can't be picky nowadays with sponsors, makes it difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 8 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Could be he other way around for all we know. Have they paid their bill? You can dress it up which ever way you like but, not paying your sponsorship bill is the same as withdrawing support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Not at all. Could be a company after free advertising. I am not saying they are, but a carpet cleaning company is not a big sponsor in the scheme of things and perhaps overstepped their advertising budget. A company could make an initial payment, but when the next payment is due, try to spin it out until the club ‘pull the rug’, so to speak! I am not saying this is the case. Only other time I can recall an issue with main sponsor is when Coastal Aluminium went bust. The Poole promotion had obviously been paid so kept them as main team sponsors even after the company had folded, so that no litigation could come their way. With Poole top of the league, it cannot be a performance issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 44 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Not at all. Could be a company after free advertising. I am not saying they are, but a carpet cleaning company is not a big sponsor in the scheme of things and perhaps overstepped their advertising budget. A company could make an initial payment, but when the next payment is due, try to spin it out until the club ‘pull the rug’, so to speak! I am not saying this is the case. Only other time I can recall an issue with main sponsor is when Coastal Aluminium went bust. The Poole promotion had obviously been paid so kept them as main team sponsors even after the company had folded, so that no litigation could come their way. With Poole top of the league, it cannot be a performance issue. I don’t think I was inferring that there were any issues with the teams performance and, nor would I with the way they have performed to date. However, there is clearly something adrift in the “commercial department”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 I have it on very good authority that the Cleaning Company have been very good at getting all the initial hype and publicity but have a track record (sic) of not sticking to agreements! Not sure what the reasons may have been for that but with MF not being around so much to do all the usual 'glad-handing' that may have something to do with it?! Doubtless will find out tonight - if MF is there?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 38 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: I have it on very good authority that the Cleaning Company have been very good at getting all the initial hype and publicity but have a track record (sic) of not sticking to agreements! Not sure what the reasons may have been for that but with MF not being around so much to do all the usual 'glad-handing' that may have something to do with it?! Doubtless will find out tonight - if MF is there?! well he was in the stadium yesterday I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz9100 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Matt has been at every home race so far this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 11 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Not at all. Could be a company after free advertising. I am not saying they are, but a carpet cleaning company is not a big sponsor in the scheme of things and perhaps overstepped their advertising budget. A company could make an initial payment, but when the next payment is due, try to spin it out until the club ‘pull the rug’, so to speak! I am not saying this is the case. Only other time I can recall an issue with main sponsor is when Coastal Aluminium went bust. The Poole promotion had obviously been paid so kept them as main team sponsors even after the company had folded, so that no litigation could come their way. With Poole top of the league, it cannot be a performance issue. I’m sure Meridian Lifts pulled out half way through the season a few years ago too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 8 hours ago, daz9100 said: Matt has been at every home race so far this season. Well he's not gonna be there next week!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Well he's not gonna be there next week!! So what’s the deal with the main sponsor. No mention of them anywhere in the programme but, Nigel kept referring to the Poole Number 1 Carpet Cleaning Pirates!! Any comment MMX??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Their sponsorship boards were still out on the centre green too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poole keith Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, Aviator said: So what’s the deal with the main sponsor. No mention of them anywhere in the programme but, Nigel kept referring to the Poole Number 1 Carpet Cleaning Pirates!! Any comment MMX??? apparently it was just playing safe in case of any contractual problems arising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 From what I can gather, they have not paid their next instalment. Legal action could well be coming, so the club are obligated to continue treating them as Main sponsors so as not to be in breach of their contract should it go legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbs Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Sponsors r leaving Poole .who can blame them. Last season for sure . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: From what I can gather, they have not paid their next instalment. Legal action could well be coming, so the club are obligated to continue treating them as Main sponsors so as not to be in breach of their contract should it go legal. I still don't understand why their stuff had been taken off the Poole website though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Oh No! With the track seemingly sorted and close racing returning to Wimborne Rd, the value of the club should have soared to something over four figures. What's going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator Posted August 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: From what I can gather, they have not paid their next instalment. Legal action could well be coming, so the club are obligated to continue treating them as Main sponsors so as not to be in breach of their contract should it go legal. The main thing is, we now have a good track back at Wimborne Road and, a really good team who can clearly ride it well. Some first class racing last night and long may it continue. The legal wizards can sort out the rubbish whilst we watch the racing, I just wish the promotion would be a little more open with those that pay their salaries.. Edited August 2, 2019 by Aviator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Things are going so well down on the South Coast now, it looks like Poole will 'Hoover up' another title... Unless of course, something pulls the rug from under them.. I'll get me coat.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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