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Post by phillistine on May 13, 2015 14:42:38 GMT
Surely they must of knew months ago there would be a good chance we would be in the play offs! shambles!! Hindsight is a wonderful thing -but had we managed to last an extra minute against Dover then we would not be playing at Wembley and the club would have been left with loads of replica shirts showing this seasons sponsers . The call would then have been - " b****y" idiots - why didn't they have more confidence in our boys - we are now left with hundreds of yellow shirts that you cant give away. Sack the Board".
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 14:43:49 GMT
Surely they must of knew months ago there would be a good chance we would be in the play offs! shambles!! Hindsight is a wonderful thing -but had we managed to last an extra minute against Dover then we would not be playing at Wembley and the club would have been left with loads of replica shirts showing this seasons sponsers . The call would then have been - " b****y" idiots - why didn't they have more confidence in our boys - we are now left with hundreds of yellow shirts that you cant give away. Sack the Board". Very much this, dammed if they do, dammed if they don't.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 14:50:06 GMT
Hindsight is a wonderful thing -but had we managed to last an extra minute against Dover then we would not be playing at Wembley and the club would have been left with loads of replica shirts showing this seasons sponsers . The call would then have been - " b****y" idiots - why didn't they have more confidence in our boys - we are now left with hundreds of yellow shirts that you cant give away. Sack the Board". Very much this, dammed if they do, dammed if they don't. No, it's not that at all. The day we qualified for the play-off's, they should have talked to the suppliers and issued a 'heads-up' about a possible rush order. This would have allowed the supplier to get prepared. To not have a single replica quartered shirt for sale is basically gross mismanagement on an epic scale !
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Post by roverstillidie on May 13, 2015 14:51:05 GMT
Hindsight is a wonderful thing -but had we managed to last an extra minute against Dover then we would not be playing at Wembley and the club would have been left with loads of replica shirts showing this seasons sponsers . The call would then have been - " b****y" idiots - why didn't they have more confidence in our boys - we are now left with hundreds of yellow shirts that you cant give away. Sack the Board". Very much this, dammed if they do, dammed if they don't. Or in this case, damned if they don't, damned if they don't..!!!
I tried to buy a home shirt months ago and they were sold out.
Hindsight has nothing to do with it...this is basic strategic marketing and any business would/should have capitalised on big scale event such as a Wembley Final
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 14:57:54 GMT
Very much this, dammed if they do, dammed if they don't. Or in this case, damned if they don't, damned if they don't..!!!
I tried to buy a home shirt months ago and they were sold out.
Hindsight has nothing to do with it...this is basic strategic marketing and any business would/should have capitalised on big scale event such as a Wembley Final
Thanks to the combined efforts of kit manufacturer Errea and local sports and leisurewear company Monsoon Marketing, we are delighted to announce that we have taken delivery of the yellow shirts we told you about last week. Our kit supplier, Errea, flew in the shirts at the end of last week and Monsoon, whose Marketing Director is former Bristol and England rugby union flanker Mike Rafter, have been working round the clock to enable us to have the shirts on sale from today. Bristol Rovers Director Barry Bradshaw, pictured here with Mike, said; “It really has been a team effort to make sure we had these shirts available for our supporters to wear at Wembley. “Everyone, from Errea to Monsoon and our own staff have pulled out all the stops to ensure we received them on time. “My only regret is that there were insufficient time for us to obtain a stock of our blue and white quartered shirts for our fans to purchase for the Promotion Final. “However we have a wide range of other merchandise for supporters to purchase, including T shirts and polo shirts, before we travel up to Wembley and I would urge them to call into Pirate Leisure or check our online shop to see exactly what is available.” Monsoon Marketing, a local supplier and specialist in embroidered and printed clothing are proud to handle the embellishments for this limited edition yellow shirt for Bristol Rovers’ trip to Wembley. The shirts have been a great addition to the Rovers playing kit and a great opportunity for Monsoon to rekindle the relationship with Bristol Rovers. Mike, who made a solitary Rovers appearance, against Nottingham Forest in a charity match back in the early 1980’s, said: “The road to Wembley is never an easy one but Rovers have done the City of Bristol, and the region, proud. “Monsoon are proud to support the club and helping to make sure that Rovers supporters look the part as well as the team playing the part and we hope that those who purchase these shirts will keep them as a memento of a great day at Wembley. “It’s been a pleasure to be involved, albeit in a small way, in the club’s build up to their appearance in the Promotion Final and I wish them every success as they bid to regain their Football League status. “Come on Rovers!” Just to remind you that the limited edition replica yellow shirts will bear the Bristol Rovers logo, the Vanarama Conference logo on one sleeve, the name of our away sponsor Office Beverages and, underneath the distinctive Pirate logo the words ‘Wembley Finalists v Grimsby Town 2015’. QUOTE!!!!!!!! "“My only regret is that there were insufficient time for us to obtain a stock of our blue and white quartered shirts for our fans to purchase for the Promotion Final."
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Post by roverstillidie on May 13, 2015 14:59:49 GMT
FFS...Should have got Marlene to run a few off on the Singer.!!
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Post by gaseous on May 13, 2015 19:36:40 GMT
I do believe they've missed a golden opportunity, I'm sure a lot of people would've parted with their hard earned. I have just been to the mem and purchased a limited edition yellow shirt for the price of £39, bought a large in size and it fits well. Would've preferred a quartered one tho.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 20:19:15 GMT
I do believe they've missed a golden opportunity, I'm sure a lot of people would've parted with their hard earned. I have just been to the mem and purchased a limited edition yellow shirt for the price of £39, bought a large in size and it fits well. Would've preferred a quartered one tho. Whats the quality of it like? Seen a picture of one and it looks like the Rovers badge is just a transfer that's done by Boycie's mate rather than properly stitched on? Gave the impression it was all done in a rush. Especially when you see this for £9.80 without the cheap transfers stuck on. Imagine what the trade price was! mjm-sports.co.uk/errea-vega-adult-ss-football-shirt
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 20:28:52 GMT
The picture for those that havent seen it.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 21:22:00 GMT
Thats a absolute scandal selling that for £39, what a cheap piece of sh!te
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Post by gaseous on May 13, 2015 21:31:44 GMT
Yes the rovers badge is a transfer ironed on but it is the same quality as the usual footy shirt at the same price really but I like it
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2015 6:30:04 GMT
If you like that then fair enough, not my cup of tea personally but £39 for a shirt the colour were not even playing in and will never play in again is a joke. Its just old stock there trying get rid of by writing the wembley date under the badge.
Make blue and white quarters you can p!ss off with this sh!te Bradshaw.
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Post by Tilly's heroes on May 14, 2015 7:02:29 GMT
well said, absolute shambles that fans can't get their hands on the quarters for Sunday. No wonder we're known as tin pot rovers, fans deserve so much more
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Post by RD on May 14, 2015 7:11:37 GMT
Have to say, it's shocking that we don't have any blue & white quartered shirts for sale. As far as I can see, it's inexcusable.
From around March, you could have rang a number of different suppliers and asked for quotes, provided them with designs and have given them a heads up. Then, the minute the final whistle went versus Alfreton, they should have rang up their supplier of choice (based on the quotes) and confirmed the order.
That would have given plenty of time for any manufacturer worth their salt to have produced the design and send it back to us.
The club would have sold several hundred shirts (maybe thousands) had they have been decent quality, blue & white quarters with a "Wembley 2015" (or similar) badge somewhere on it. Guaranteed profit for the club (in times of severe need for additional funds) and many happy Gasheads.
IMO, it has been a failure by the club/our marketing staff and they should be held accountable. Not good enough.
In isolation, it is maybe forgiveable (for the most forgiving of Gasheads). But the problem is, it's the same old story with Rovers. Missed opportunity after missed opportunity. The board say how we're skint etc, but the fact is, they really don't help themselves.
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Post by peterparker on May 14, 2015 7:13:43 GMT
Very much this, dammed if they do, dammed if they don't. No, it's not that at all. The day we qualified for the play-off's, they should have talked to the suppliers and issued a 'heads-up' about a possible rush order. This would have allowed the supplier to get prepared. To not have a single replica quartered shirt for sale is basically gross mismanagement on an epic scale ! Indeed.
and not being funny Rovers running out of home shirts months ago was shocking. We have been having a successful season so surely it would have made sense to have ordered some in and create some offers
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Post by tumshie on May 14, 2015 7:15:33 GMT
I truly can't believe the unprepared nature of this last few weeks, in fact if we'd have bloody sold just balloons by mail order or in the sodding shop we would have earnt a small booty alone. Ummm, (rubs chin briskly) i'm considering sending the sodding apprentice teams Logic and Sterling out for this simple challenge to show how its done and how sodding easy it is. Your task will be to research who this bleedin Gashead lot are and then choose and source some bleedin merchandise that you can easily sell prior to their forthcoming Wembley "Big Day Out". Remember teams, your average football fan will buy just about any cheap old cr@p they just wanna support their boys, it's not got to be quality cause its only gotta last a sodding day, so don't go wasting yer bleedin time looking for things that are unique or anything bespoke, just get your fat asses out there and get plenty of gear thats cheap and cheerful. Your research for this should take a maximum of 30 mins on yer sodding smart phone. Now then, i don't wanna hear any bullsh1t stories of how it couldn't be made quick enough, let me tell you if you've got a monkey or two to spend on some cheap tack the traders will supply you on time and with a few goodies chucked in. Don't let anyone tell you these things need weeks of sodding planning, you can organise this sort of stuff overnight believe me. Now then,This task aint bleedin rocket science so don't mess about. While yer at it get a few thousand "Feck Off Back Where you Came From Nicola" Union flags too, i can see these flying out I'm sending Karen to keep an eye on progress due to her football knowledge and when i get you all back in the boardroom to see how you've got on i'd like to think the only couple of tits i'll be staring at are hers ok! Well don't just sit there, go on, pi$$ off and get on with it....Runaround starts........NOW!
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Post by RD on May 14, 2015 7:28:56 GMT
I truly can't believe the unprepared nature of this last few weeks, in fact if we'd have bloody sold just balloons by mail order or in the sodding shop we would have earnt a small booty alone. Ummm, (rubs chin briskly) i'm considering sending the sodding apprentice teams Logic and Sterling out for this simple challenge to show how its done and how sodding easy it is. Your task will be to research who this bleedin Gashead lot are and then choose and source some bleedin merchandise that you can easily sell prior to their forthcoming Wembley "Big Day Out". Remember teams, your average football fan will buy just about any cheap old cr@p they just wanna support their boys, it's not got to be quality cause its only gotta last a sodding day, so don't go wasting yer bleedin time looking for things that are unique or anything bespoke, just get your fat asses out there and get plenty of gear thats cheap and cheerful. Your research for this should take a maximum of 30 mins on yer sodding smart phone. Now then, i don't wanna hear any bullsh1t stories of how it couldn't be made quick enough, let me tell you if you've got a monkey or two to spend on some cheap tack the traders will supply you on time and with a few goodies chucked in. Don't let anyone tell you these things need weeks of sodding planning, you can organise this sort of stuff overnight believe me. Now then,This task aint bleedin rocket science so don't mess about. While yer at it get a few thousand "Feck Off Back Where you Came From Nicola" Union flags too, i can see these flying out I'm sending Karen to keep an eye on progress due to her football knowledge and when i get you all back in the boardroom to see how you've got on i'd like to think the only couple of tits i'll be staring at are hers ok! Well don't just sit there, go on, pi$$ off and get on with it....Runaround starts........NOW! Without question, one of my favourite posters on this forum. Legend.
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Post by Rod1883 on May 14, 2015 8:09:58 GMT
The kit sponsor draw for next seasons kit was on April 17th - that was 4 weeks ago tomorrow. On April 17th we were second, one point behind Barnet with two games to play. The most likely scenario was that we would end up in the play offs - of course if we had held on to that lead at Dover on the 18th April, then we wouldn't have been.
Surely surley surley, the Commercial Director should have had the new season shirts on order with production slots reserved, even already made perhaps, just waiting for the confirmation of the logo to be added. Then we could have had blue and white quartered shirts for Wembley. Yes they would be next seasons, and yes of course the team would quite rightly be wearing this seasons shirt - but the shirts available for us would be our proper colours, not the yellow third strip! If we had held on at Dover then the risk would have been minimal as the shirts would just be in the shop ready for people wanting next seasons shirts anyway! Here we are wanting to spend money on Rovers merchandise, and they can't even supply our home shirt! Our Board is a shambles.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2015 8:21:22 GMT
They are not going to shift many of those yellow things.
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Post by tumshie on May 14, 2015 8:30:51 GMT
The kit sponsor draw for next seasons kit was on April 17th - that was 4 weeks ago tomorrow. On April 17th we were second, one point behind Barnet with two games to play. The most likely scenario was that we would end up in the play offs - of course if we had held on to that lead at Dover on the 18th April, then we wouldn't have been. Surely surley surley, the Commercial Director should have had the new season shirts on order with production slots reserved, even already made perhaps, just waiting for the confirmation of the logo to be added. Then we could have had blue and white quartered shirts for Wembley. Yes they would be next seasons, and yes of course the team would quite rightly be wearing this seasons shirt - but the shirts available for us would be our proper colours, not the yellow third strip! If we had held on at Dover then the risk would have been minimal as the shirts would just be in the shop ready for people wanting next seasons shirts anyway! Here we are wanting to spend money on Rovers merchandise, and they can't even supply our home shirt! Our Board is a shambles. I share your view on this. Will there be a review after Wembley? In all seriousness, many fans get pulled up for criticising the board on these things, but we just want to see things run better. Whatever way you put it this has been a massive missed opportunity for our club, possibly to the tune of another players wages for next season whatever division we are in.
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