Would you buy the new Boro shirt if it had no sponsor name and logo?

Would you buy a Boro shirt without a sponsor name and logo?

  • Yes

    Votes: 159 81.5%

  • No

    Votes: 36 18.5%
  • Total voters
    195
  • Poll closed .
Cant we just write off the gambling sponsorship - they wont be paying us up front for more than a season at a time?
Lets ask how much we get from people who gamble using gambling outfits [sponsors]?
Why cant we have a more creative approach to attracting sponsorship?
Do we have to prostitute ourselves to gambling?
No.
Hows about Boro being the first big club to revert back to playing without sponsors names on our shirts?

Gambling can cause real issues for peoples mental health - so why not go back to advertising John Players and Black Cat?
Both ruin peoples health and their lives.

Should be banned FULL STOP!
 
I got bought an 888.com shirt as a present but didn't wear it.
I didn't agree with Ramsdens either tbh & looking back I've not bought a shirt for around 11 years as after Ramsdens there was 32Red.

I like that the club have a non-gambling sponsor for kids shirts, they should just offer that for the adults as well.
 
r00fie1 said:
Cant we just write off the gambling sponsorship - they wont be paying us up front for more than a season at a time?
Lets ask how much we get from people who gamble using gambling outfits [sponsors]?
Why cant we have a more creative approach to attracting sponsorship?
Do we have to prostitute ourselves to gambling?
No.
Hows about Boro being the first big club to revert back to playing without sponsors names on our shirts?

Gambling can cause real issues for peoples mental health - so why not go back to advertising John Players and Black Cat?
Both ruin peoples health and their lives.

Should be banned FULL STOP!
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I’m sure there will be some company out there that would want to put their name on our shirts. We seemed to be quick to make the statement writing off the ticket sales for the Chelsea game and donating the money to charity. Not so quick to bat away the money from the gambling firms.

It is a genuine problem right now and I know loads of lads who really struggled through lockdown with gambling addiction. It’s everywhere!
 
newyddion said:
I’m sure there will be some company out there that would want to put their name on our shirts. We seemed to be quick to make the statement writing off the ticket sales for the Chelsea game and donating the money to charity. Not so quick to bat away the money from the gambling firms.

It is a genuine problem right now and I know loads of lads who really struggled through lockdown with gambling addiction. It’s everywhere!
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Agree totally (y)
Pizz em off - Boro taking money on the back of others addiction and misery.
No thanks.
Wonder if Red Faction could design a good quality T-Shirt or polo shirt as an ethical alternative? [TeeSte?]
Better still - a sweatshirt for winter.
Any decent clothing designers and manufacturers on T-side?

What about a good quality FMTTM sweatshirt Rob?
 
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You have totally taken this thread off course.
Please, can we get back on track and answer the question.
 
I really don't have a problem with the sponsor, but I just think looks terrible, and without it, the kit looks good .That's why I would buy it blank.
 
fmttmadmin said:
Oh well. I tried.
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What did you try?

You tried to ask a question that has been answered many times over and for many years and not just with our own fans but can be evidenced with other clubs offerering sponsorless shirts and the rise of popularity in retro shirts, black out shirts and pre match/fan shirts.
 
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I wouldn't buy the current shirt as it stands. I'd definitely consider it without the sponsor.

The sponsor doesn't always ruin the shirt though. You could argue in the modern era it's part and parcel of what makes it a football shirt. But it shouldn't be the focal point, shouldn't ruin the shirt and shouldn't be a dubious firm ethically.

The Dickens, Cellnet and Evening Gazette shirt sponsors (off the top off my head) all worked well and I don't think those shirts would've looked as good without them. Those Hansa shirts too.

A choice would be good.
 
newyddion said:
What did you try?

You tried to ask a question that has been answered many times over and for many years and not just with our own fans but can be evidenced with other clubs offerering sponsorless shirts and the rise of popularity in retro shirts, black out shirts and pre match/fan shirts.
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Rob is asking would you ACTUALLY BUY it without a sponsor.

Most people are talking about how they would PREFER it to have no sponsor, or wouldn't buy it whilst it's an adult themed sponsor - but not actually stating that they WOULD BUY it if they removed the sponsor.

I think that's what Rob is getting at
 
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