St.Patrik Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 From OS http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1952533,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint boggy Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 wow.......it feels great to be a Saints fan at the moment , doesn't it!!!!......what a fantastic decision by the club ,i.e Cortese.... i haven't bought a shirt for about 5 years, but i will definately buy one of these,no matter what it looks like. Well done SFC in recognising the desires of the fanbase..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 I'm not sure I can cope with all this in one season - need to lie down for a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Now lets hope it's like the sponsor less shirt from Keegans time. THE best saints shirt ever IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmonkey1979 Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Southampton/Southampton.htm Any of these would be fine with me. Without sponsors though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StD Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Excellent news... I'll be buying a current Saints shirt for once as long as the quality's decent. Never liked the thought of walking around like an advertising board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Neil Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Now lets hope it's like the sponsor less shirt from Keegans time. THE best saints shirt ever IMO. This is where the only problem will be - not everyone will agree that the design chosen will be the best. Where you have stated that your favourite shirt is the early 80's, I much prefered the draper tools sponsored red 'n' white stripes with the black collar from the 90's. Whatever the design though, isn't it great that we won't have that awful plastic flybe logo anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 (edited) Just change the collar of the '81 kit and give it a modern update and job done me thinks. Although if we are celebrating 125years perhaps something like our first ever kit instead? Edited 2 February, 2010 by EBS1980 removed links to pics cos it didn't work boo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Blmey,this is great news and a excellent gesture to the fans,i will certainy be adding this one to the collection. Nice that we are in a financial position to be able to do this. Somebody pinch me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 As its the 125th anniversary, would anyone have a problem with the original 1885 kit with the diagonal red line? http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Sout...outhampton.htm Makes logical sense, though its very different from the standard red and white... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjamsandwich28 Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Southampton/Southampton.htm Any of these would be fine with me. Without sponsors though. For me the 89 Hummel or the 1980 Patrick would be incredible. I'll be buying this shirt no matter what. Well done ML & NC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopintsnilnil Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Southampton/Southampton.htm Any of these would be fine with me. Without sponsors though. And perhaps without the Sunderland socks from 06-08. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Wonder if it'll be reduced in price too? Perhaps to 1885 prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Nice idea. Well done, happy to buy one when next back. The cynic in me will then open a sweepstake to see who is the first to say... "Clearly the recession is hitting football hard as Southampton struggle to find headline shirt sponsor for next season." Or "Clever way of covering up another snafu in the commercial department" :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 From OS http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1952533,00.html I am very pleased at this news, and will be getting one. I have to ask though, was this the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back as far as Flybe were concerned ? Nice to know we dont actually need a shirt sponsor anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Seriously, I cannot believe how happy I am with the club now. It's just unbelievable what is happening to it. Scary as well, because I'm ready for it all to **** up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 It's a nice idea to commemorate 125 years although I'd have been equally happy with sponsorship of a charity like Villa does. Saints may sell more shirts to offset the loss of sponsorship. I note in the historical shirts link above that Pompey started out in a nice shade of salmon pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 2 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 2 February, 2010 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4884757.Flybe_ends_Saints_sponsorship_deal/?ref=rss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 As its the 125th anniversary, would anyone have a problem with the original 1885 kit with the diagonal red line? http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Sout...outhampton.htm Makes logical sense, though its very different from the standard red and white... Personally, I wouldnt mind a change from red-and-white balanced stripes - the Patrick kit or the red-white quarters would be just the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Whatever happened to Gecko? Didn't he used to have something to do with shirt designs. May be wrong here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Good news and a nice gesture from Liebherr and Cortese. I'll certainly be getting one as I've also detested being a walking advertisement for the sponsor. By the by, I also detested flying Air Asia because they are proud sponsors of Manchester United and tell everybody about it in their in flight magazine where they sell ManUre merchandise. I suspect that most others from other clubs hated it too. And I also detest seeing referees with the Air Asia sponsorship on their sleeve too. Football is a prostitute to this sponsorship money, but having the referees wear these endorsements is going too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Life as a Saints fan cannot get any better. Thank you Nicola and Markus. Freedom of Southampton anyone?? ;-) WE'VE GOT OUR CLUB BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Bloody hell thats one to throw at the skates - we are that rich we dont need your sponsorship. This has to be a first in football surely Mr Branson - i will offer you 10million for your shirt sponsorship Mr Cortese - You can stick your ****ing money up your arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrimd Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 The report specifically says that the replica shirt will be without a headline sponsor. Does that mean that the actual team shirt will also be sponsorshipless or will our replica shirts not be a replica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 This is great news for football kit fans such as myself. From what I know it appears that umbro are likely to give the "tailored by umbro" look to all their teams in 2010-11. So think of a red & White version of the England or mancity home & I bet you won't be far wrong. Thanks to nc & ml, this shirt will be classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrimd Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Good news and a nice gesture from Liebherr and Cortese. I'll certainly be getting one as I've also detested being a walking advertisement for the sponsor. Will also stop us looking like Exeter and god knows how many other FlyBe Clones out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 The report specifically says that the replica shirt will be without a headline sponsor. Does that mean that the actual team shirt will also be sponsorshipless or will our replica shirts not be a replica? Sounds to me like the actual shirt will be without sponsor as it says they will not be renewing the Flybe deal. This is an incredible gesture once again showing us how much Markus and NC value our support. I will be buying a shirt for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrimd Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Sounds to me like the actual shirt will be without sponsor as it says they will not be renewing the Flybe deal. This is an incredible gesture once again showing us how much Markus and NC value our support. I will be buying a shirt for sure. Does that make us the Barcelona of league one now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 The Echo says that Flybe is ending the sponsorship deal. Is that correct, or is it Saints who are ending the sponsorship deal with Flybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 This is fantastic news. It is indicative of NC's future plans regarding sponsorship, and where he sees Saints' aspirations for the future. At Saturday's game I noticed that all the stewards had black tape on the back of their jackets covering up an old sponsor's logo (was it Floors-2-go?). I also noticed that the majority of advertising hoardings around the pitch no longer carried adverts for businesses (there were a few exceptions) and now just carry the Saints logo. Clearly NC is renegotiating the existing sponsorship deals with an eye to our future position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmonkey1979 Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 The Echo says that Flybe is ending the sponsorship deal. Is that correct, or is it Saints who are ending the sponsorship deal with Flybe? The deal runs out at the end of the season. No-one is ending it. BOO to the Echo. More cheap shots. Poor form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Fantastic idea, I'll definitely buy a shirt for gym/running use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 The Echo says that Flybe is ending the sponsorship deal. Is that correct, or is it Saints who are ending the sponsorship deal with Flybe? I am sure I heard on the radio this morning that we will no longer be sponsored by Flybe not sure of dates as I only heard the tail end of the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Just playing devils advocate here, but could it be a case of we can't find a new sponsor in the current climate? It sounds like a fantastic gesture, and I really hope it is just that, but why would a business throw away money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Nice idea. Well done, happy to buy one when next back. The cynic in me will then open a sweepstake to see who is the first to say... "Clearly the recession is hitting football hard as Southampton struggle to find headline shirt sponsor for next season." Or "Clever way of covering up another snafu in the commercial department" :-) Just playing devils advocate here, but could it be a case of we can't find a new sponsor in the current climate? It sounds like a fantastic gesture, and I really hope it is just that, but why would a business throw away money? Mu money is on Huffton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 The Echo says that Flybe is ending the sponsorship deal. Is that correct, or is it Saints who are ending the sponsorship deal with Flybe? Either way, it doesnt matter - if the club was desperate about sponsorship, im sure it could find another sponsor. the fact is that its choosing not to -thats the bigger point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Shows how Cortesse is thinking about the club and how he wants it to go forward. More positive news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Could be sponsored by Liebherr Cranes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Count me in for one each for my Son and I. We don't have shares, we don't own own the club but it certainly feels like the club belongs to us and we belong to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draino76 Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Mr 10,000 here. (Many thanks FF, Hammy; apologies DP.) I would go for the 1889 shirt with the diagonal stripe; with the England home kit collars. Hell I could make one right now for myself! Wheres my nearest B&Q? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Mu money is on Huffton... What do I win?\\:D/ Of course it could also be a bloody good bit of marketing by NC. I don't know what a shirt sponsorship deal is worth to a L1 team, but he has basically just guaranteed about 20k shirts will be sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Shows what a clever team we have in charge of this football club, very good news.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 What do I win?\\:D/ Of course it could also be a bloody good bit of marketing by NC. I don't know what a shirt sponsorship deal is worth to a L1 team, but he has basically just guaranteed about 20k shirts will be sold. Worth £250,000 a year in the Championship, the sponsorship’s value fell along with relegation to League One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivepete Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 So the plan is find a new deal when we are back in the Championship the season after next! Up there for thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madsent Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Does that make us the Barcelona of league one now? Don't Barcelona have UNICEF on their shirts these days ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 Very nice gesture. They'll probably revert back to a shirt sponsor after this 'one-off' shirt, with a lucrative deal as we climb the leagues and should be expected, so hopefully those praising now don't start slagging if this happens. Nice while it lasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntingdon Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 If we are celebrating 125 years of Saints, I think the kits will be from 1976 Most fans seem to love the traditional thick red & white stripes, and most fans definitely seem to love us playing in yellow with blue trimmings when away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettuce Posted 2 February, 2010 Share Posted 2 February, 2010 I wonder if FlyBe will rename that "Matt Le Tissier" plane once they've severed their ties with Southampton? Hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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