Pinhead Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Are we to assume that moving from a longer term deal to a one year deal that Just Employment have again stepped into the void because nobody else wanted to sponsor us? Also no mention of the value of the deal or trumpeting of how good it is for the club like last time. Doesn't sound too promising... https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/just-employment-law-becomes-jags-main-sponsor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) Have to say I reluctantly agree. If correct then the recent publicity we've had over being in top 6 hasn't helped us much. Lucky we got top 6 then as the money made for that will offset the loss of sponsorship cash. Disappointing: we obviously can't attract sponsorship of the level of Aberdeen, Hearts, etc. (Celtic are on a different planet) but you'd think with all the publicity over Kingsley (still gets a mention now and then) and being in top 6 would allow us to get improved deals though commensurate with our size of club but it would seem we've gone backwards. Edited June 20, 2017 by Mr Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McD Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Agree with everything you have said Pinhead.Dread to think what our new mascot is going to be??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Agree with everything you have said Pinhead.Dread to think what our new mascot is going to be??????? the mascot will be staying as Kingsley as it's the club that owns the copyright for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Glass half full. Kingsland Capital was a freak occurence. Investment firm from California sponsoring football club in Scotland. Made no sense or logic. Just Employment Law are a decent size company, long term supporters of the club and logically the correct size for a club who average 3500 fans. We still have Kingsley. A fantastic mascot that is instantly recognisable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Kinda agree with Pinhead. I doubt any on going business keen to sponsor would prefer such a short deal. I still feel tho' we'd be viewed as a more attractive venture now than we were a few years back. Again point out that bringing in a more sustainable sponsor would likely be the remit of the commercial manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Never ceases to amaze why the first reaction is to look at the negative side of any news. The terms may be just as good as the last sponsorship per season however only termed for one season as this suits the sponsor. Sure the club would obviously want a longer deal and may have had longer offers at lesser value for all we know. Given the choice in their position I would have went for a shorter deal but maintaining the seasonal value. Another successful season next year and possibly a cup run would increase the profile and I'm sure the marketability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Am I right in saying that this is the last season of the Joma deal? If so, at least come the end of the 17/18 season, we have a clean slate with a potential long term sponsor and new/better kit supplier to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithgaejag Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Am I right in saying that this is the last season of the Joma deal? If so, at least come the end of the 17/18 season, we have a clean slate with a potential long term sponsor and new/better kit supplier to work with. If so that explains why it is taking so long for the new kit to come out but I am not complaining because I was never a big fan of Joma anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 If so that explains why it is taking so long for the new kit to come out but I am not complaining because I was never a big fan of Joma anyway We are still stuck with Joma for the upcoming season at least. I think the delay was due to waiting for JEL to be confirmed as the sponsor so it could be printed on the shirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithgaejag Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Sorry misread your post and yes we were probably waiting on the sponsor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherwell Jag Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Wonder too if we are being selective about a shirt sponsor? Many others are in bed with either betting companies or drink companies. Wonder if as a family friendly club or as a condition of input from The Weirs we have to be selective about a sponsor? I am good with avoiding betting and drink companies but wonder how much it would take to buy my approval? Would probably be ok with someone coming in with enough cash to do a RB Leipsig for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashman Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 RB Leipzig?! Change the name of the club, the strip and make us the most hated club in the country? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) RB Leipzig?! Change the name of the club, the strip and make us the most hated club in the country? We could slay children at the start of all our games and I don't think we'd hit top 3 most hated clubs in Scotland... If someone changed the name and the strip then I'd have a total meltdown and support one of the smaller Edinburgh teams instead though. Edited June 20, 2017 by oneteaminglasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 We could slay children at the start of all our games and I don't think we'd hit top 3 most hated clubs in Scotland... Personally I believe that would be retrograde step but on the plus side at least the kids wouldn't have had to fork out for admission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) Agree with everything you have said Pinhead.Dread to think what our new mascot is going to be??????? Kingsley in lawyer's robes and wig...... Edited June 20, 2017 by Jaggernaut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Lacking a commercial manager can't have helped with this stop gap sponsor. I guess the Kingsford thing kinda fell into our laps with the Shrigley connection. Off the pitch we still have so much work to do. A but shambolic tbqh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiThistle Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Kingsley in lawyer's robes and wig...... Will be amazing in a future skit where he's representing Broxi Bear in winding up proceedings. Those illegal honey transfers.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin energy Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 What about kingsley with a whip as in slave labour l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyjag Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Lacking a commercial manager can't have helped with this stop gap sponsor. I guess the Kingsford thing kinda fell into our laps with the Shrigley connection. Off the pitch we still have so much work to do. A but shambolic tbqh. A bit shambolic off the pitch, can't believe anyone thinks that. If this is based on us only securing a 1 year sponsorship deal on what may be as good or if not better than the last deal, it's a pretty pathetic description of PTFC at the moment. We are probably in the best position we have ever been off the pitch, No or very little debt A youth academy growing in stature An investor (Weirs) who support the club under the radar A new state of the art Training Academy Aye symbolic right enough??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 We are not shambolic. We are one of the best run clubs in the country punching above our weight. Stable, professional with integrity. A small staff to keep costs down as we are a small club. All this drama makes me think we are a political party more than a football club. One little thing is jumped on and blown out of proportion with soundbites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 RB Leipzig?! Change the name of the club, the strip and make us the most hated club in the country? We should change to Patrick Thistle, then everyone would get our name right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsoul Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Am I right in saying that this is the last season of the Joma deal? If so, at least come the end of the 17/18 season, we have a clean slate with a potential long term sponsor and new/better kit supplier to work with. Last season was the last year of the four year Joma deal we signed in 2013. The Joma deal has been extended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Lacking a commercial manager can't have helped with this stop gap sponsor. I guess the Kingsford thing kinda fell into our laps with the Shrigley connection. Off the pitch we still have so much work to do. A but shambolic tbqh. did we previously have a commercial manager? Agree so much still seems shambolic off the pitch and this is our 5th season in the premier league as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Personally I believe that would be retrograde step but on the plus side at least the kids wouldn't have had to fork out for admission. They don't anyway .... wait, you don't think the next move is ...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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