Sponsorship (Finally) - THE BIG ONE

I am pleased to announce that ATD will be sponsoring Robbie Williams for the forthcoming season (providing us Mods don't use the donation money for a piss up). For a site that only started just over a year ago it's a tremendous effort. Maybe if we continue with donations through the season we can advertise on a board/ hoarding next season/later in the season. I'm also hoping to stalk David Norris so that Nikkk* can help us with sponsorship next season

For transparency, I will transfer £660 from the ATD paypal account into my personal account and BACS the money to Argyle (when I receive the invoice). I will keep copies of relevant paperwork. Knecht and Charlie both have access to the paypal account so can check any anomalies.

I'm guessing we will receive the same privileges as pasoti-

Signed and framed shirt
Two tickets at the Sponsors Day at Home Park

Now another decision on how to distribute the above- draw, competition , vote etc.- can suggestions be made?

Also how do we want the site advertised in the programme- the name (Argyle Talk Democratic), or the web address (I think we'd need a shortened version than the forumotion.co.uk one) or something else?


* I know that Nikkk isn't Norris

Well done Mike...always liked Robbie Williams...honest. I'll send you a PM about the domain name.

I'm thinking a raffle the same as pasoti do for the shirts and tickets?

Take That, pasoti.

This'll further cement Cobi as an ATDer over a Pasotite...

Smiffy on Robbie Williams re-signing:

Quote :

"Disappointed. We all have our favorites and those less so. His shirt will get my support when it's on the pitch the man will have to earn it. My only hope is in Carl Fletcher.

I trust that in order to gain this contract Williams has agreed to Fletch's on record message about 100% commitment AND the rumoured consequent imposition of regular weight and fitness checks.

I've explained already my feelings about the professional discourtesy of overweight althletes. His commitment will be under review by me too, he sheds the pounds and gives 100%, then I'll support the shirt AND the man.

Until then, I remain distinctly underwhelmed."

Particular Lulz at the "His commitment with be under review by me too".

PMSL

Mock Cuncher wrote:

This'll further cement Cobi as an ATDer over a Pasotite...

Well...on second thoughts....

Delighted, great effort by everybody And we are sponsoring a real nice Gent who loves playing the game and has a terrific free kick on him.

No attacks on pasoti from me, just a good effort from a site that has only been around a short period.

onwards

(can we have a raffle/draw for the signed shirt? that way I might get it ha)

Was hoping for a war hero statue in honour of the supreme leadership that saved the club, but i suppose sponsering a useless fat bloke is the next best thing.

As long as it's his shirt I might have a chance of squeezing into it! Come on Robbie!!!

Block3Green wrote:

No attacks on pasoti from me,

I never expected one from you. You might not know it yet, but you're the perfect footie establishment seedling. How's that new website going by the way ? You should be on here promoting yourself it.

I was disappointed ATD chose to go down the 'player sponsorship' route, so no money from me, although I do really like the advert in the program thing ... good for ATD and supporters who need to know there is a public forum out there that isn't under a three line club whip. I think the hoarding would have done a better job of that.

The club doesn't need £600 quid to add to it's coffers, as of course we're owned and farmed by a very wealthy owner, but supporters do need to feel connected to the club itself before it is too late, and more jump ship at the ongoing demise all too apparent with what looks likely to be a fourth consequitive pre-season slow start way off the pace. Perhaps Jamesboy doesn't see the need to pay folk in the Summer. Who am I to argue with such a football genius.
I'm a bit concerned certain things are indeed becoming just a little like Pasoti baggo' 2, and if it does, it will disappear. It's the job of local business to be sponsoring players etc, not a bunch of fans on the internet.

A QR code in the advert would appeal to iphone and smart phone contingent.

Mock Cuncher wrote:

Smiffy on Robbie Williams re-signing:

Quote :

"Disappointed. We all have our favorites and those less so. His shirt will get my support when it's on the pitch the man will have to earn it. My only hope is in Carl Fletcher.

I trust that in order to gain this contract Williams has agreed to Fletch's on record message about 100% commitment AND the rumoured consequent imposition of regular weight and fitness checks.

I've explained already my feelings about the professional discourtesy of overweight althletes. His commitment will be under review by me too, he sheds the pounds and gives 100%, then I'll support the shirt AND the man.

Until then, I remain distinctly underwhelmed."

Particular Lulz at the "His commitment with be under review by me too".

PMSL

Yep, that's classic Smiffy all right.

Kinda makes you wanna get hold of him and just keep on slapping, and slapping, and slapping...

Well done everyone. I've sponsored players on both sites and only too pleased to do so but as Penz alludes to local businesses, I'm disappointed that there isn't more from them.

I feel the same way as penz on a lot of his post, but would have to say that although I would prefer an advertising board over player sponsorship, it does show how much ATD has grown in the last year to be able to raise the money in such a short space of time and without any aggressive bucket rattling as it were.

This site has many new members, with differing opinions now, and quite a few who use ATD and Pasoti still.

I know some people are worried about this place turning into a Pasoti clone, but it isn't at the moment. It's got its own personality and identity and certainly more characters than Pasoti. It could be more radical I guess, and when the chips are down it does get more so. Right now it's pre season and traffic is lighter, news more scarce and only the lack of signings to moan about, unless Robbie Williams diet counts, and even that is a talking point over the road as well.

Once the season starts and no new faces have arrived, we're rooted at the foot of the table and playing in mushy pea green, then that's when this site comes into it's own more.

Right now I find it interesting and fun, but will put my twopenneth worth in when I feel the need to speak out. I'm not bothered about this place losing it's edge at the moment, because there are enough members to start laying the boot in when there is bad news concerning the club, and of course there will be soon enough.

Am I doing cartwheels because we've sponsored Robbie Williams? Not at all, but if he reads ATD he's probably not either, in fact I can pretty much guarantee he isn't whether he reads this site or not, but am I proud to be sponsoring a player? Yeah I think I am actually.

Fuckin Avivas eh?

For me, there's no real deep and meaningful story to ATD's path concerning this sponsorship.

And there's certainly no imminent danger of this place becoming 'Pasotified'. Not with the Moderation team, Keyholders, and cantankerous bunch of freaks and wierdo's that infest this site.

I do find the whole scenario of us sponsoring him rather amusing, mind.

We could always use Robbie's shirt as our own flag to rival pasta verde's!

Czarcasm wrote:

For me, there's no real deep and meaningful story to ATD's path concerning this sponsorship.

And there's certainly no imminent danger of this place becoming 'Pasotified'. Not with the Moderation team, Keyholders, and cantankerous bunch of freaks and wierdo's that infest this site.

I do find the whole scenario of us sponsoring him rather amusing, mind.

What is even more puzzling to me is why I donated

Tringreen wrote:

What is even more puzzling to me is why I donated

Because at heart...



You're an 'Aviva'!

the truth will out!

seadog wrote:

the truth will out!

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The Avivas thought this was good publicity, when Naaaaaaaarich, who are actually sponsored by Aviva, clearly must have declined the offer

And then............when we've pi$$ed off the best manager we've had for decades............ the comments following the 'f8ck off Holloway' Avivafest, are further proof that Aviva got it spot on.
We appear to have a monopoly on morons and now they've been given silly hats and are running the club.

As they used to say on the farm to anyone who questioned Stapleton's leadership, 'Trust in Stapes..................and....You couldn't make it up' !

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Keepitgreen wrote:

Well done everyone. I've sponsored players on both sites and only too pleased to do so but as Penz alludes to local businesses, I'm disappointed that there isn't more from them.

once bitten..

seriously, well done on the prog advert, it should increase interest, players however...

i havent donated yet, so i shouldnt really comment, but i will, once finances* dictate






*read, the missus

Tringreen wrote:

seadog wrote:

the truth will out!

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The Avivas thought this was good publicity, when Naaaaaaaarich, who are actually sponsored by Aviva, clearly must have declined the offer

And then............when we've pi$$ed off the best manager we've had for decades............ the comments following the 'f8ck off Holloway' Avivafest, are further proof that Aviva got it spot on.
We appear to have a monopoly on morons and now they've been given silly hats and are running the club.

As they used to say on the farm to anyone who questioned Stapleton's leadership, 'Trust in Stapes..................and....You couldn't make it up' !

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Fantastic. A visionary. All hail Tring.

Rickler wrote:

Tringreen wrote:

What is even more puzzling to me is why I donated

Because at heart...



You're an 'Aviva'!

Hahaha

Deep down that feeling of insecurity about your innermost feelings will naturally out. I can see Tringy in Block 3 amongst all the kids of Forza verde, singing his heart out .......... We are black we are green we are mental and obscene......................

Still, back to reality, Ive been happy also to help sponsor players on both sites. The ATD there are a number of rreal benefits besides feeling pride that you can mobilise when you require it. Namely, the advertising in each and every programme will bring ATD to a wider audience; RW is available for personal appearance with the site, I think once a year, you could use that wisely, Ali could find out from Elaine what ALL the benefits are; The sponsors lunch places would be much sought after and appreciated by contributing members as its a good day out and some lucky people will have really good momentoes of their day/season.

Im not sure why by sponsoring you inevitably become like Pasoti, only the act itself could be deemed similar, what you do with it will make you unique. Mind, Ive been telling people since January 14th that the PASB is not in competition with the Trust and see where thats got me

Now it's official, ATD is Aviva