Comments for Where can I place a bet on the new sponsor for next season? at http://www.avfcblog.com , comment 1 to 35 out of 20 comments http://www.avfcblog.com Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:06:43 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19537 Acorns is a brilliant thing for AVFC and we will have the dosh comming in from Euro anyway. It's the right manager, chairman and they are putting a people's vision together with a good mix of hard business planning - wot a difference a couple of years have made - onwards and upwards!! - monsoon Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:28:30 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19445 I never bought the new villa tshirt cuz i dont approve of bettting, im definately gona buy the new jersey if its got acorns on it!! - Hadi Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:28:32 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19438 Lots and lots of things are being done right in Villa nowadays. And boy, this could possibly be one of the rightest things among them. As most followers have noticed, Villa is obviously going places. Lots of buzz around the team, fans rediscover their love for and faith in Villa and Villa Park reaches attendance numbers previously unheard of. This is not only because of the actual and promised improvements on the pitch, this is also because Villa makes it's mark as an positive club and a positive force, one that people naturally want to support. The acorn deal will speak volumes about what kind of club Villa wants to be, and is. People will notice it, and Villa can be able to reap this goodwill for a long time ahead. In the world today, the goodwill of your (potential) customers is an invaluable asset. Lerner & co obviously know their ABC of local and global branding. The club will only fare better because of it. Of course, an added bonus for Lerner is that this deal answers the question about the club's finances and ability to spend big on players. Oh, and it's good for Acorns as well. ;) - Gompedyret Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:13:34 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19423 its great to see football does have a heart.yes we know villa screwed up not getting a major sponsor set up,but isnt it great to be able to carry on supporting the community the way that villa do?everyone goes on about greed in football,players ,agents,and the clubs themselves so we should back villa and trust randy and the others to keep improving the club and the glory days will come. - jerseyvillan Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:33:31 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19404 lets just accept what is... I was with Lovedon at said meeting with Acorns rep!! It is true... end of. Atleast it is a local charity and they are putting money back into Birmingham!! Dont worry...Be happy!!! (as the song went) :) - Danboi Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:15:53 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19403 i agree with damian, if we had multiple euro clauses in place then its a poor decision to go with acorns but if no one was willing to offer extra cash for us being in europe then acorns is perfect business sense worst case scenario would be a new 4 year deal with no extra cash for us doing so well, acorns isnt worst case scenario - brett Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:11:39 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19402 people moan about how much footballers earn, yet now a good gesture is being done by aston villa and people are complaining!! id prefer a charity on our shirt than a shit sponsour like 32 red or every othr sponsour in the premier league, theres only 2 decent kit sponsours in the premiership, and thats carslberg of liverpool as its football related (lager) and the other is derbyshire for derby as it has relevance to the team and local area. - mickey86 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:12:19 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19399 Acorns sponser deal is a joke why take on someone with no money when you can have a number of high profile companys with big money Hell id rather have sainsburys sponser at least they got some cash - Villa_Rules Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:54:00 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19398 Heres some pics of what the shirt will look like?? These have been doing the round for a few days now.....Could be a great talking point to get some bounce off sponsors. If we get some newsworthy coverage out of this will other sponsors jump on board? Only a thought....UTV http://www.football-shirts.co.uk/fans/villa-shirt-acorns-charity_818 - andyarkitekt Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:32:31 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19396 jfourplusone, Good point, What i would like to know why didnt the board wait until Ueffa cup places are finalised..? I'm sure things will change if we are in europe. Spurs didnt sign there deal until June.! - jaf Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:59:06 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19395 jfourplusone i think everyone knows it's a cock up by not getting a sponsor sorted but it's a double edged sword. when spurs signed that deal they were in europe and there is probably clauses in place that reduce the amount Mansion have to pay if they don't get into europe. the key point above is europe and brand. there is an argument for doing a deal with someone and give it to them cheap year one if we're not in europe or pay proper $ if we are (because i still quite fancy that we will be) and yes, they cocked up because they never did the deal or couldn't find the right company - but rest assured, they'll get it for the following season, because they're probably going to have to - Damian Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:39:37 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19394 Am I the only one who thinks that this is not a good idea ? Sure, I agree with the sentiment and as AVFC's charity will undoubtedly benefit as a result which is a good thing. But this is football, not charity, not a £5M donation to the National Portrait Gallery. Lerner - show me the money! Just to put this into perspective.. AIG - Man Utd - £56M - 4 years Tamoil - Juventus £15M a year BenQ - Real MAdrid £14M a year Mansion - Spurs £34M - 4 years And before anyone replies with its just a 1 year stop gap comment- I dont buy it - Can you see other clubs stuck between deals - Its bad business. - jfourplusone Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:32:00 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19393 It's quite bizarre that the 'big bad money boys' on this occasion can see that sometimes decisions aren't about money. Yet,some of the 'normal folk' are still talking about how much, bigger deals etc. Just maybe Acorns stays on our shirts for ever, and we suffer without getting the crappy midfield signing we could have bought with the money. Instead some kids get a happy few weeks/months in otherwise shitty circumstances. Randy and co. I salute you. This alone means you're good enough for me. - nan was a fan Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:27:11 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19392 makes good sense IMO, if we scrape into europe this year then cement a place a next season we would get more money for a sponsor next year if we sign a rubbish 3 year deal this year we could shoot ourselves in the foot - brett Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:03:10 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19391 damian, if you do manage to get a bet on make sure you bet on "acorns" as the shirt does not say children's hospice ;) - chefdoc2000 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:23:45 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19387 Cool i never knew how to update this page, sometimes it only shows a couple of comments and when you add a comment it shows up then disapears when you go back to have a look later, so using that method will solve it? - LoveDon Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:53:08 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19385 this a great idea from the club. allow acorns to sponsor us, and get some positive media coverage. then next year when we will hopefully be in the UEFA Cup or champions league get a shirt sponsor-when are in a much stronger position to attract a big name and negotiate a good deal - AVFC_Pete Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:47:32 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19384 paddypower will take almost any bet - Kieran McGrath Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:47:21 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19383 I think acorns as out sponsor is a great idea, about the money thing, i dont think out deal with 32red was that good finantialy as it was a last minute thing and we only get a % of their profits if i remember correctly. Its nice to have a local sponsor aswell, when will our sponsor be confirmed by the club and when do you think we'll get to see the new shirts? after the season has ended or before? Loli think im getting ahead of myself, UTV - fiffyfu Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:37:42 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2303/70/#comment-19382 no idea what you're talking about PaulE ;) - Damian Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:20:40 +0100