Turkish Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 It's been a fantastic week to be a Saint and I was delighted with this announcement. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/14082014-announcement-garmin-partnership-1827220.aspx Its great to see us associated with these huge global brands. We really are making tremendous strides off the pitch as well as on it. Gareth seems to be doing a great job. Well done Gareth, Ralph and Kat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 This shows the club is going in the right direction. Well done everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratio_decidendi Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Isn't it great to have such commercially savvy navigators at our helm? Without them, we would be lost and cast away on stormy seas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Not sure if sarcastic but I've told the missus she is having my polar and I will now get a garmin instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Garmin is guaranteed to improve under Koeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Garmin is guaranteed to improve under Koeman Is it young and hungry then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 "Official Navigation Partner" made me sick in my mouth, this **** has gone too far yo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Just gotta love these Garmin peeps Dawn Ramsay, UK General Manager at Garmin, added: “Garmin is proud to be sponsoring the south coast’s premier football club – Southampton FC. Read more at http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/14082014-announcement-garmin-partnership-1827220.aspx#M8dZItYoojj3O7WF.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Not sure if sarcastic but I've told the missus she is having my polar and I will now get a garmin instead. Sales of garmin are up already!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 This shows the club is going in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Who is our unofficial Fitness Device Partner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 I am looking forward to all our new signings with an Eterna on one wrist, a Garmin on the other, a William Hill betting slip in hand listening to music via a Veho system whilst relaxing in the stylish Saints own brand training wear. Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 I am looking forward to all our new signings with an Eterna on one wrist, a Garmin on the other, a William Hill betting slip in hand listening to music via a Veho system whilst relaxing in the stylish Saints own brand training wear. All whilst sat on the deck of one of these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmidlandsaint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Who is our unofficial Fitness Device Partner? Neil Ruddock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Where do we park the Mercedes van? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 It's been a fantastic week to be a Saint and I was delighted with this announcement. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/14082014-announcement-garmin-partnership-1827220.aspx Its great to see us associated with these huge global brands. We really are making tremendous strides off the pitch as well as on it. Gareth seems to be doing a great job. Well done Gareth, Ralph and Kat. I suppose this means I cant tell the club to get lost anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbob40 Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Who said we don't have a clue where we are going. No more Les Reed in the passenger seat shrouded by crumpled map, rotating in his hands saying to Weighty Katey (driving) " of course I know where I am going and NO! am not asking anyone..... For ****s sake Katey" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 "Official Navigation Partner" made me sick in my mouth, this **** has gone too far yo! No one thinks of how all the unofficial navigation partners must feel. Poor old Tom Tom got us to Hull and back last year and now just completely ignored like a golfing Phil golf story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Who said we don't have a clue where we are going. No more Les Reed in the passenger seat shrouded by crumpled map, rotating in his hands saying to Weighty Katey (driving) " of course I know where I am going and NO! am not asking anyone..... For ****s sake Katey" They are our fitness partner too, so I expect to see bikini shots of kats beach ready summer body modelling next years own brand swimwear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Cue the jokes of...."going in the direction of the championship" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 I'm hearing there is a limited edition SFC Garmin sat nav set to be launched. This one features unique split - screen technology. The right hand screen shows your exact physical location, while the left screen shows where your head is at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc1976 Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Shane Long for £12m - 'recalculating, recalculating'. 'Where possible perform a u turn'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 When I saw the OP I was really hoping that this would be about an upgrade to the PA system or improved catering....until these things happen I refuse to be positive about the Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 I'm hearing there is a limited edition SFC Garmin sat nav set to be launched. This one features unique split - screen technology. The right hand screen shows your exact physical location, while the left screen shows where your head is at. I heard the saints edition only had one programmable direction Liverpool ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killers Knee Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Nice touch from the Totton based firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 I'm hearing there is a limited edition SFC Garmin sat nav set to be launched. This one features unique split - screen technology. The right hand screen shows your exact physical location, while the left screen shows where your head is at. Will it have a pre-programmed default destination as Liverpool? EDIT - oops, see I am a bit slow off the mark - must have been trying to acquire satellite coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 If I am honest, and following on from the commercial ineptitude thread, this is the sort of main sponsor that I would far rather have. Just a very quick look on line shows that their revenuefor FY2011 was USD 2.76 billion. For them, I am sure that they could tie in the marine aspect of the area with their products. So win all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 I'm hearing there is a limited edition SFC Garmin sat nav set to be launched. This one features unique split - screen technology. The right hand screen shows your exact physical location, while the left screen shows where your head is at. In all seriousness, that's not a bad idea... not the split screen malarkey... but a branded sat nav with all 92 Football League clubs pre-programmed in to the memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 doubtless an effort to help our strikers find the goal ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Basically, we've got a free sat nav for the coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Basically, we've got a free sat nav for the coach. Another one of those global brands signed up that Cortese claimed was queuing up to associate themselves with Saints, but never actually did, hey diggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Another one of those global brands signed up that Cortese claimed was queuing up to associate themselves with Saints, but never actually did, hey diggers. I have no idea, we've had that fitness tracking technology for ages and we've been navigating fine as far as I can tell, but I guess this is a step forward in our quest surpass Watford on the commercial front. Big well done to Gareth, he's a big draw for the Global Brands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 That explains why Garmin have failed to come back to me with an answer to a technical question I asked them within the stated 48hrs they said they would, about being able to recharge one of their products with my recently acquired Veho Pebble, they have obviously been too busy dotting the i's and crossing the t's on this deal. Veho by comparison when they were asked the same question came back with an answer in 3 hrs, obviously because their feet are already under the table with Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 15 August, 2014 I have no idea, we've had that fitness tracking technology for ages and we've been navigating fine as far as I can tell, but I guess this is a step forward in our quest surpass Watford on the commercial front. Big well done to Gareth, he's a big draw for the Global Brands He certainly is taking us to the next level as far as commercial revenue goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaroid Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Bit concerned about the age of this technology. Uninspired by this signing I guess. Sure, Garmin are proven in the navigation field, with several years experience of navigating at the top level, but it's not that exciting is it? I am sure Garmin will get us where we need to be going, but I would preferred the club to show ambition and either go for an even bigger name (would TomTom come here?), or preferably invest in new emerging talent; Google Maps is worth a punt IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 All whilst sat on the deck of one of these... Going on Ronald's attire on Saturday evening, I think he already has a company one of these parked up in Ocean Village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Bit concerned about the age of this technology. Uninspired by this signing I guess. Sure, Garmin are proven in the navigation field, with several years experience of navigating at the top level, but it's not that exciting is it? I am sure Garmin will get us where we need to be going, but I would preferred the club to show ambition and either go for an even bigger name (would TomTom come here?), or preferably invest in new emerging talent; Google Maps is worth a punt IMO. Garmin are a bigger brand than TomTom globally and they are now neck and neck in terms of market share in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaroid Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Garmin are a bigger brand than TomTom globally and they are now neck and neck in terms of market share in the UK. Yeah, not sure if I rate TomTom either though! Great company and all that and I didn't realise Garmin were bigger now (it's these stats you don't always see that are so important to football sponsorship deals these days). However, I would still rather take a punt on a fresh exciting navigation technology like Google Maps. Sure it has issues, but it is young and guaranteed to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Mouse Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Well, if this summer has taught me anything it's that it's all swings and roundabouts at Southampton. So with this in mind I fully expect us to announce that we've scrapped our shirt sponsor deal with Veho and have signed a 5 year deal with Tampax instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Yeah, not sure if I rate TomTom either though! Great company and all that and I didn't realise Garmin were bigger now (it's these stats you don't always see that are so important to football sponsorship deals these days). However, I would still rather take a punt on a fresh exciting navigation technology like Google Maps. Sure it has issues, but it is young and guaranteed to improve. whats the difference? its just a partnership with a global brand....who cares which one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaroid Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 whats the difference? its just a partnership with a global brand....who cares which one I am shocked Bats! You don't care about the Official Navigation Partner? Come on man, call yourself a fan!? ;-) (Tip: swap the words Garmin and Google Maps in my post with Long and Ings... ...crowbarred in, I know, maybe too subtle and a bit sh!t, sorry.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Bit concerned about the age of this technology. Uninspired by this signing I guess. Sure, Garmin are proven in the navigation field, with several years experience of navigating at the top level, but it's not that exciting is it? I am sure Garmin will get us where we need to be going, but I would preferred the club to show ambition and either go for an even bigger name (would TomTom come here?), or preferably invest in new emerging talent; Google Maps is worth a punt IMO. Are you suggesting they are the shane long of sat navs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 I am shocked Bats! You don't care about the Official Navigation Partner? Come on man, call yourself a fan!? ;-) (Tip: swap the words Garmin and Google Maps in my post with Long and Ings... ...crowbarred in, I know, maybe too subtle and a bit sh!t, sorry.) It wasn't, don't think Brett has woken up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 15 August, 2014 It wasn't, don't think Brett has woken up yet. Brett will be more excited when we announce Tefal as our official saucepan partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Brett will be more excited when we announce Tefal as our official saucepan partner. He will be a tad dissapointed to find out that Gareth could only get in Raymond Blanc. Tefal only deals with the top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 No one thinks of how all the unofficial navigation partners must feel. Poor old Tom Tom got us to Hull and back last year and now just completely ignored like a golfing Phil golf story. You do know that Sat Navs are very helpful on the golf course don't you? All our Golf buggies down here have GPS tracking in them. I will certainly be demanding that they now retro-fit Garmin on all them. Oh, and don't worry, there will be some stupendous golf stories & articles coming along very soon. Once I've sorted out a major war with Paypal. Oh and thanks to above posters for the quips. I have nicked them for the Dubai Saints FB page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 More of this kind of pointless sh01te required under FFP if we want to finish 7th. All hail the forthcoming Official Broccoli Partner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettIvo Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 If I am honest, and following on from the commercial ineptitude thread, this is the sort of main sponsor that I would far rather have. Just a very quick look on line shows that their revenuefor FY2011 was USD 2.76 billion. For them, I am sure that they could tie in the marine aspect of the area with their products. So win all round. Maybe this is the first step towards that eventual outcome. Who knows. In any event I reckon it's a positive outcome to have a brand like this willing to jump on the bus with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berudenot2 Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 More of this kind of pointless sh01te required under FFP if we want to finish 7th. All hail the forthcoming Official Broccoli Partner... Well if we don't go purple sprouting then I'm handing my season back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Well, would be nice to know some sort of figure what they expect this could bring to the club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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