Greenridge Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 PEH is this years sponsor. Just need a logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 3 hours ago, benjii said: I doubt the break clause would have allowed them to leave this late in the summer. Agreed. You'd think any renewal or cancelation would need to take place 3 months before in order for the club to have time to find a replacement, but if the contract is with yourself perhaps you didn't bother with a contract. The whole thing is bizarre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, saint1977 said: Don’t worry, we will. The only time we nearly didn’t have a sponsor was at the height of the Branfoot protests when Dimplex stepped up late on. Different situation now with respected manager and improving team. Gao is a problem but I think most of the Chinese ‘owners’ will be told to sell clubs and he’s been looking to for a while anyway. Having a bone fide sponsor, which we will get, is better for the brand than a questionable one/nonentity. We didn’t have a sponsor in league one with the the sash shirt either. That was due to Cortese f*cking up but was spun as us having the choice of loads but we decided not to have one that year. Edited 16 August, 2020 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 Our communicative and trustworthy owner must have known from the beginning LD Sports was a smokescreen company, noone outside of China has a bloody clue who they were or what they did... Hope gao finds a buyer and leaves the club the hell alone, he makes kat look good but any buyer he agrees to will also no doubt be questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djharvey Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 Just now, Mr X said: Our communicative and trustworthy owner must have known from the beginning LD Sports was a smokescreen company, noone outside of China has a bloody clue who they were or what they did... Hope gao finds a buyer and leaves the club the hell alone, he makes kat look good but any buyer he agrees to will also no doubt be questionable. Any new buyer will face a much tougher test to get approval, so i'm not really worried on that side of things! Recently lots of whispers about new Yank owners 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 13 minutes ago, djharvey said: Any new buyer will face a much tougher test to get approval, so i'm not really worried on that side of things! Recently lots of whispers about new Yank owners 👍 Oh that's looking more positive..... without being deemed "racist" anyone but the Chinese right now, Wonder if LD Sports will be investigated for potential money laundering via Our sponsorship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 Top 12 team in one of the most high profile leagues in the world shouldn't have too much issue finding a decent sponsor surely...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, skintsaint said: Top 11 team in one of the most high profile leagues in the world shouldn't have too much issue finding a decent sponsor surely...? It shouldn't, but the global pandemic may make things trickier than normal finding a company willing to spend millions on advertising. Edited 16 August, 2020 by Matthew Le God 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 1 hour ago, Mowgli said: I think a few of you need to read the article in more detail. It is not about LD Sport being a dodgy company, Two Premier League clubs with Chinese sponsors are affected and one Championship club. It is entirely political / economic. The club are already looking at ways to support fans who have already purchased shirts. Ownership is unaffected. LD sports are a dodgy company and have been from day.dot. Some sort of vehicle, linked with Lander Sports, which is linked with Gao. Money movement etc. This article isn't saying they're dodgy, no, but I think everyone can see they are dodgy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Bates Statue Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 Is this Gao's way of putting pressure on Kat Liebherr to buy the club back? American interest rumoured but seems some way off from materialising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Dusic said: Was very suprised there wasn't more made of LD Sports in the local media at the time - but I guess they are afraid to rock the boat. I've always wondered why no local journos have ever expressed any concern or doubts about LD Sports (to my knowledge). Indeed, I seem to remember at least one local journalist/reporter (Adam Blackmore rings a bell) coming out and declaring that there was nothing fishy about LD Sports. As you say, wouldn't be surprised if there was an element of not wanting to burn bridges with the club. Edited 16 August, 2020 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/news/52745/ The article is suggesting that it is linked to a potential takeover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon3737 Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 I’ve got a solution. Let’s cancel Wesley Hoedt’s contract, but don’t pay him anything. Instead, agree to use his copyrighted logo as our new sponsor so he can build-up his celebrity brand worldwide. Simple! 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 11 hours ago, saint1977 said: Don’t worry, we will. The only time we nearly didn’t have a sponsor was at the height of the Branfoot protests when Dimplex stepped up late on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Keef Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 3 hours ago, Mowgli said: I think a few of you need to read the article in more detail. It is not about LD Sport being a dodgy company, Two Premier League clubs with Chinese sponsors are affected and one Championship club. It is entirely political / economic. The club are already looking at ways to support fans who have already purchased shirts. Ownership is unaffected. Only my view, but I think they will say ownership is unaffected, because if they say anything other, and even hint that Gao needs to get out quickly, his asking price for the club will plummet and other will come around sniffing a bargain. Again, only my view but I think if Gao got offered the right price he'd be off in a flash....hopefully. From what I've seen he has zero interest in the club and any plans he may have had for developing areas around Southampton will have probably gone up in smoke in the current China v Rest of The Western World political situation. As regards new sponsorship; the way we finished the season (post Lock Down) will surely benefit us. Much better than if we'd scraped home with a Pellegrino/Hughes character at the helm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 Apologies if this has been answered before but what about us who have bought a shirt !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 16 August, 2020 Share Posted 16 August, 2020 19 minutes ago, bender said: Apologies if this has been answered before but what about us who have bought a shirt !!!! We have a 'special edition.' Clearly. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 17 August, 2020 Share Posted 17 August, 2020 Just peel the sponsor off. Looks better anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 17 August, 2020 Share Posted 17 August, 2020 Not seen anything official yet, are the club still selling shirts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 17 August, 2020 Share Posted 17 August, 2020 All very bizarre and dodgy. I'm trying to work out if this is now a very valuable collector's item or not! https://www.southamptonfc.com/store/saints-memorabilia/20-21-framed-signed-shirt/c-1/c-261/p-3192 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 17 August, 2020 Share Posted 17 August, 2020 32 minutes ago, SaintBobby said: All very bizarre and dodgy. I'm trying to work out if this is now a very valuable collector's item or not! https://www.southamptonfc.com/store/saints-memorabilia/20-21-framed-signed-shirt/c-1/c-261/p-3192 400 notes!......... Blimey I might have to set my alarm now to be first in the queue for next years concourse sale when that'll be down to 20 quid. However win the league and that £400 will be mere bobbins compared to what you could sell it on for. ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marching Halos Posted 17 August, 2020 Share Posted 17 August, 2020 (edited) Alot of tesla's coming into docks and a big US company. Good sponsor for saints? Edited 17 August, 2020 by Marching Halos Irrelevant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 17 August, 2020 Share Posted 17 August, 2020 4 minutes ago, Marching Halos said: Alot of tesla's coming into docks and a big US company. Good sponsor for saints? Also... https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/17768553.electric-car-giant-tesla-plans-open-service-centre-southampton/ Bit of a tenuous link but sure! Just bought a Model 3 myself, it's awesome 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 17 August, 2020 Share Posted 17 August, 2020 (edited) I so hopethat Gao and LD go soon. Anything to get their hideous logo off our shirts. Edited 17 August, 2020 by eelpie typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 17 August, 2020 Share Posted 17 August, 2020 34 minutes ago, Marching Halos said: Alot of tesla's coming into docks and a big US company. Good sponsor for saints? Also... https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/17768553.electric-car-giant-tesla-plans-open-service-centre-southampton/ Thanks for the update - I have a customer with one on order due to arrive soon - she will be pleased with the update! Did you know that Tesla anoraks actually track shipments of the cars - she knew hers was in the Panama canal the other day thanks to someones work on t'internet!! Right Intermission over .................... back to Squirrel Spo..........sorry LD Sports and Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 18 August, 2020 Share Posted 18 August, 2020 Is this a sign they're clearing out the old to bring in my dream sponsor?! 😉 Half time will never be the same again..... 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 18 August, 2020 Share Posted 18 August, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbendy Posted 19 August, 2020 Share Posted 19 August, 2020 Sorry - I haven't been through the whole thread, so this may be well known. I just noticed that LD Sports are the main shirt sponsor of Espanyol too. I guess I missed this news. https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/17851448.ld-sports-now-sponsor-southampton-espanyol/ The shirts on sale on their website don't have a logo on the front: https://shop.rcdespanyol.com/en/1478-equipaciones-2020-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 19 August, 2020 Share Posted 19 August, 2020 Liu Zhiqiang certainly doesn't lack funds. He is a billionaire listed in the Forbes China Rich List. The issue is the cold war that Trump and his junior partner Boris have started with China. Boris obeying Trump's order to scrap the Huawei deal was the final straw for the Chinese government so they have withdrawn their backing for Chinese investment in the UK and that includes LD Sports. I guess the investment will be diverted elsewhere in Europe. It will be interesting to see what happens at Espanyol, as they have just been relegated so they wouldn't be particularly attractive to any sponsor. https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1090141/table-tennis-ld-sports-ittf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 August, 2020 Share Posted 19 August, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, mcbendy said: The shirts on sale on their website don't have a logo on the front: https://shop.rcdespanyol.com/en/1478-equipaciones-2020-21 Yep... their whole kit launch was with no sponsor... all a tad curious....https://www.rcdespanyol.com/es/actualidad/las-nuevas-equipaciones-20-21-presentadas/_n:11426/ Edited 19 August, 2020 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 19 August, 2020 Share Posted 19 August, 2020 23 minutes ago, Nordic Saint said: Liu Zhiqiang certainly doesn't lack funds. He is a billionaire listed in the Forbes China Rich List. The issue is the cold war that Trump and his junior partner Boris have started with China. Boris obeying Trump's order to scrap the Huawei deal was the final straw for the Chinese government so they have withdrawn their backing for Chinese investment in the UK and that includes LD Sports. I guess the investment will be diverted elsewhere in Europe. It will be interesting to see what happens at Espanyol, as they have just been relegated so they wouldn't be particularly attractive to any sponsor. https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1090141/table-tennis-ld-sports-ittf Yeah lets forget the Uigher muslims, and the ripping up of the Sino - British agreement for Hong Kong. but back to the Hooters kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsLoyal Posted 19 August, 2020 Share Posted 19 August, 2020 (edited) LD Sports might have had a relegation clause for Espanyol, but i suspect its over for them too. In town yesterday and west quay shop selling gear with sponsor. Edited 19 August, 2020 by SaintsLoyal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 19 August, 2020 Share Posted 19 August, 2020 (edited) Blimey this is a real sh*tshow. The club are owed a hell of a lot of cash from this and they've scarpered. We should hear more about it on Friday. West Quay shop isn't going to be around any more. Edited 19 August, 2020 by hypochondriac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 19 August, 2020 Share Posted 19 August, 2020 11 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Blimey this is a real sh*tshow. The club are owed a hell of a lot of cash from this and they've scarpered. We should hear more about it on Friday. West Quay shop isn't going to be around any more. Thats terrible. I hope the staff of the West Quay store are redeployed somewhere. West Quay's rents are very high so a fair few pounds will be saved by not being open there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2020 Share Posted 19 August, 2020 17 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Blimey this is a real sh*tshow. The club are owed a hell of a lot of cash from this and they've scarpered. We should hear more about it on Friday. West Quay shop isn't going to be around any more. Not surprised at all. The club obviously need to cut costs somewhere, so with less footfall through places like West Quay, it makes sense to shelve that place. It's a shame, but it's all kind of inevitable really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 (edited) A clear lack of photos of our players from the front. Ominous? Edited 20 August, 2020 by niceandfriendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 not sure that Training Top was ever meant to have a Logo https://www.southamptonfc.com/store/replica-kit/training-kit/2020-21-saints-training-shirt-beta-red/c-1/c-374/p-3102 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 So doing business with a manifestly disingenuous company with no prior history from a country with no respect for anyone else is a bad idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 10 hours ago, hypochondriac said: Blimey this is a real sh*tshow. The club are owed a hell of a lot of cash from this and they've scarpered. So LD Sports aren't a Gao shell company, they're a completely separate entity...? Or is it Gao that has scarpered...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 14 minutes ago, trousers said: So LD Sports aren't a Gao shell company, they're a completely separate entity...? Or is it Gao that has scarpered...? Genuinely not sure about the company but we are owed tens of millions and seemingly we aren't getting it. Pretty terrible news in the middle of a pandemic and not the sort of figure a club the size of saints can just swallow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 3 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Genuinely not sure about the company but we are owed tens of millions and seemingly we aren't getting it. Pretty terrible news in the middle of a pandemic and not the sort of figure a club the size of saints can just swallow. It was a £7.5m a year deal. have they not paid us anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 4 minutes ago, Nolan said: It was a £7.5m a year deal. have they not paid us anything? Wouldn’t that show up in the End of year accounts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 6 minutes ago, Nolan said: It was a £7.5m a year deal. have they not paid us anything? I was told 22.5 million so if it's a three year deal that would be accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 (edited) If LD Sports is completely unconnected to Gao then surely no-one in the higher echelons of the club can be surprised they've turned out to be bogus given the obvious fabrication and amateurism that their website purveyed at the time (and still does to a certain degree)...? #squirrel Edited 20 August, 2020 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 1 minute ago, trousers said: If LD Sports is completely unconnected to Gao then surely no-one in the higher echelons of the club can be surprised they've turned out to be bogus given the obvious fabrication and amateurism that their website purveyed at the time (and still does to a certain degree)...? #squirrel I don't actually know but maybe Gao insisted they go ahead with it? It's not like you'd voluntarily dump a legit sponsor like virgin and dive feet first into something with these shady characters. The extent to which Gao is involved I have no idea but if the rumours I've heard about a takeover moving forward are true, maybe Gao just wants to end his association with the club with no more financial outlay? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 16 minutes ago, Nolan said: It was a £7.5m a year deal. have they not paid us anything? You would have hoped they paid the first year upfront and withdrawn before paying the 2nd year...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 Interesting no club photos of the training tops so far. Maybe they don’t want to publicises LD anymore or we have something already in place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 I was told we would hear something on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: I was told we would hear something on Friday. Cheers 👍 I'm wondering if Virgin Media will slip seamlessly into main shirt sponsor again given they still sponsor us anyway...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 20 August, 2020 Share Posted 20 August, 2020 27 minutes ago, skintsaint said: You would have hoped they paid the first year upfront and withdrawn before paying the 2nd year...... I don't think that's the case sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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