maydrakin Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 If this sort of thing actually happened, then someone at Man Utd needs to take a long hard look at themselves... http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/manchester-united-almost-refused-to-play-against-a-league-all-stars-over-sponsorship-conflict/story-e6frf4gl-1226690844993#.Uf4UK2Q-sdhweb MANCHESTER United's recent visit to Sydney almost became one of the biggest embarrassments in Australia's sporting history. Just an hour before kick-off, the game was in danger of being abandoned over a sponsorship row involving soft drink giants Pepsi and Coca-Cola. ANZ Stadium officials have confirmed Manchester United refused to take the field until Coke signs were removed from the giant screens. Not an easy task considering Coke is one of the stadium's major backers and have poured in millions of dollars in recent years. Arch-rivals Pepsi recently signed a multi-million dollar deal with the Red Devils which created the problem. The issue wasn't solved until 7.40pm - just 20 minutes before kick-off when Manchester United agreed to accept Mount Franklin water, another Coca-Cola Amatil product, on the big screens. "Man U's commercial department threatened that the team would not run out if the Cola-Cola sign stayed on the big screen," an ANZ Stadium spokesman confirmed. "It wasn't discovered until the team arrived at the ground." All this was happening behind the scenes as 80,000 fans and corporates began arriving at the venue. An FFA insider confirmed: "There was a fairly heated discussion which involved FFA as well. "The odd part is that there were lots of Man U people at the stadium three nights earlier for State of Origin and nothing was said about the signs. "They could hardly say they were caught by surprise." This isn't the first corporate clash at Sydney's Olympic venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 So if Man Utd turn up at say Stamford Bridge and they have Coca Cola advertising up they will refuse to play again? Coke Zero over Pepsi anyway, stupid club....sorry Boycie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 So if we get United in the League Cup we won't have to kick a ball to beat them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 What did you do in the cola wars, daddy? Acted like a complete ****, son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Thank god, the holidays are comin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_dcfc Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Coca-Cola is so over rated. Please, I dare anyone to buy a can of Coke and a can of Pepsi, and take a sip from each, and come on here and tell me that Pepsi doesn't taste better than Coca Cola! I DARE THEE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I can't tell the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_dcfc Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I can't tell the difference. I must admit I used to think the same, until I was told that there is actually a difference. After that you can't miss it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Coca-Cola is so over rated. Please, I dare anyone to buy a can of Coke and a can of Pepsi, and take a sip from each, and come on here and tell me that Pepsi doesn't taste better than Coca Cola! I DARE THEE! They are both crap drinks - ribena for the win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Coca-Cola is so over rated. Please, I dare anyone to buy a can of Coke and a can of Pepsi, and take a sip from each, and come on here and tell me that Pepsi doesn't taste better than Coca Cola! I DARE THEE! They both taste like piss. No malt, no hops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Lilt is the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIMBAUD Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 i'll have a quatro. incident shames both the club and the game - but none of us is suprised anymore are we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSheep Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Its not even their stadium! At least have a mascot fight to decide and make it more interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I love Pepsi Cola. Diet Pepsi, Max etc. I can't stand any type of Coca Cola. It's like comparing Manyoo to the Rams. Coke and Manyoo get all the publicity and waste billions. Up the Rams and Pepsi, say I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockholmRam Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I went to see the Manchester United Tour in Stockholm on Tuesday night. They played V AIK Solna from Sweden Allsvenskan league in the Friends Arena which is AIK home stadium. Firstly the tickets for this event ( i decided for event as opposed to match due to the consistant barrage of marketing) went on sale a month ago and were priced at 995 sek to 750 sek ( about 70 - 90 pounds). The AIK fans were quite vocal in their opposition to this and set up a boycott which caught the attention of natoonal media and was backed further by numeroys other supporters groups. In the days running up to Tuesday it was apparant that very few tickets had been sold and the sellers were panicked into a huge price drop. I brough mine on Tuesday morning just before midday for 20 quid. Secondly..and strangely the scoreboard had Man U as the home team.. Presume they had the home dressing room then! And the stadium was just a Man Utd advertising tool. Couldnt move for United this..United that. No other adverts what so ever. Third.. United struggled to play ( or care) V AIK 2nd string mixed with youth players. They were abject! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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