Sponsor Boycott?

[eamonn]

Didn't Chris Harte boycott all products advertised during the breaks on SkySportsNews (the time when Eastie posts on here)?

[villadelph]

I just genuinely don't like Genting on our shirts. Couldn't give a rats ass about the business end of things.

[mattjpa]

To be brutally honest, I have never given the slightest thought to what team a company sponsor, I just go by how good the product/service is on it's own merit. It makes literally zero difference, aside from the occasional tiny satisfaction when I purchase something from a company related to Villa.

Point, nail and head to the 1980's packet of crisps...

[UK Redsox]

Until reading this thread, I couldn't have told you for definite what business "Genting" was involved it.

I kind of assumed that it was to do with gambling but I'd never bothered to find out for sure.

[ChrissyPrice]

I must admit I don't think gambling or booze should be allowed on football shirts, and I do both. The growth of bookmakers on the high street (allowed on the grounds no change in land use is needed as it is a "financial service") is really something that needs to be tackled.

[nigel]

I reckon we should get an advertising discount.
Why should we be a free advertising 'Billboard'?
Buy a plain shirt £45
Buy a shirt carrying the sponsor and you get a 15% discount, £38.25

[Salsa Party Animal]

I would like option to buy Villa shirt without sponsor logo if possible which I did last season. Acorns is ok. But I don't like big logos in middle of shirt especially with coloured background ie Mueller.

[philthebar]

Avoiding a company because you don't like the company ethos or their products is one thing, because they sponsor a team you don't like, petty.

Having said that I don't recall ever being influenced by an advert.

[Witton Warrior]

The important part for me is being aware of what I am doing - as in thinking about my purchases and the impact they may have.

I have never bought a replica shirt probably 'cause I am from a generation that only saw them being worn by players - it still strikes me as odd to see my fellow supporters wearing them. Back in the day it was considered slightly odd.

[E I Adio]

Avoiding a company because you don't like the company ethos or their products is one thing, bacause they sposor a team you don't like, petty.

Having said that I don't recall ever being influenced by an advert.

Agree with your first statement, but the billions spent on advertising are completely wasted on you?

Many of us would like to think so, but in reality they can be a very sophisticated, powerful and often subliminal, persuader.

[Dante Lavelli]

To be honest I reckon I’d struggle to say what more that 5 shirt sponsors are in the whole premier league, I just do not pay attention to it.  But at the same time I haven’t bought a villa shirt since Yorke was playing.

My personal boycott is for clearly branded clothing.  Celebrities get paid a fortune to wear i.e. advertise clothes with a swoosh or diesel written on them whereas as us - joe public - have to pay over the odds for the privilege.  Admittedly it’s almost impossible to buy own label clothes but I try and avoid anything with a brand clearly showing unless they’ve done something notable (Howies for example).

[UK Redsox]

I don't understand why Geoffrey needs to be sponsored.

Doesn't he make enough money from commentating ?

[Risso]

Until reading this thread, I couldn't have told you for definite what business "Genting" was involved it.

I kind of assumed that it was to do with gambling but I'd never bothered to find out for sure.

The word 'Casinos' on the shirt didn't give you even a teensy hint?!

[Percy McCarthy]

Maybe he thought they were a Northern Soul promoter.

[philthebar]

Avoiding a company because you don't like the company ethos or their products is one thing, because they sponsor a team you don't like, petty.

Having said that I don't recall ever being influenced by an advert.

Agree with your first statement, but the billions spent on advertising are completely wasted on you?

Many of us would like to think so, but in reality they can be a very sophisticated, powerful and often subliminal, persuader.

Understand the bit about subliminal advertising, but it doesn't work on me.

When I go shopping, I but what I want/need not what others tell me, be that for a bag of sweets or a car..

It probably helps that I don't have a television.