G STAR RAM Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 can't we create a company called "the Baseball ground" and then buy the rights.. We could but not sure many would want to. There was a reason why our old ground was called The Baseball Ground which would not apply to our new ground so don't really see the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 In this day and age you wouldn't get a hoarding. You'd get ten seconds of flashing on one of the electronic pitch-side boards and if you're lucky you'd get to sponsor added time. But mobiles have got advertising on the pitch next to both goals haven't they? 'd/13/08/29/atajevuq' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maydrakin Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 It's Pride Park Stadium, because it is the stadium on Pride Park. Whilst I loved, and preferred, the Baseball Ground, I would have never have been happy about it being renamed. Same goes for Pride Park. Why mortgage our future history for a quick buck? It just shows the lack of integrity in the sport at the minute. Why not call it the Red Bull Stadium and change our name to the Derby Red Bulls whilst we're at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodleyRam Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Initially i didn't think i cared about selling off the naming rights but i'm coming round to being against it. Especially if it's a direct sponsorship - McCocaPower Stadium or whatever. However, i wouldnt necessarily be against a company long-term sponsoring a name change to something good and representative of our history though, in the same light as the gordon guthrie stand... But i think that would be tough to pull off tastefully so it might as well stay what it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mafiabob Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Wonder if everyone had the same debate over a pint or at work thirty odd years ago when sponsors started appearing on kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnram Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Wonder if everyone had the same debate over a pint or at work thirty odd years ago when sponsors started appearing on kit? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maydrakin Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 However, times have changed - I always remember as a kid being excited about Derby vs Leicester being billed as the main game, however when it started Gary Newbon informed us they were unable to show that match due to Derby's keeper (Roger Jones?) having worn a shirt with a sponsor on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelScum Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 However, times have changed - I always remember as a kid being excited about Derby vs Leicester being billed as the main game, however when it started Gary Newbon informed us they were unable to show that match due to Derby's keeper (Roger Jones?) having worn a shirt with a sponsor on. SAAB I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyRam! Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'd rather have a meaning to our ground, but, erm - Pride Park has always embarrassed me. I can't stand it. Really? I couldnt think of even changing the name pride park, went to my first game not long after it was built it's all i know! , they shouldnt be able to change the name of long established things i just hope we dont even get into a situation like hull, can see us being known at the Derby County Tigers or some random **** like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyRam! Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 It's Pride Park Stadium, because it is the stadium on Pride Park. Whilst I loved, and preferred, the Baseball Ground, I would have never have been happy about it being renamed. Same goes for Pride Park. Why mortgage our future history for a quick buck? It just shows the lack of integrity in the sport at the minute. Why not call it the Red Bull Stadium and change our name to the Derby Red Bulls whilst we're at it? Thing is money talks...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 ...and shouts and screams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddesdenRam Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If the stadium rights being sold gets us a better transfer budget, Do it I think we need a CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 We should get the stadium sponsored by this lot http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/mental-health-a-z/S/self-harm/ Might be able to offer counselling to our defence to eradicate their constant need for self destruction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If the stadium rights being sold gets us a better transfer budget, Do it I think we need a CB So you're willing to sell it to fund one player that won't be anywhere near premiership standard? This is worse than I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddesdenRam Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 So you're willing to sell it to fund one player that won't be anywhere near premiership standard? This is worse than I thought. The stadium name has no meaning its named after a business retail area. As I have said though I would be bothered if we had some dodgy name like the Wonga stadium. Surely the most important thing is having the best 11 players realistically possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 It has got meaning mate, mostly to those under 25 but it's got plenty of meaning. I just find it disappointing that people are willing to sell a name of a building ffs, so some tosser can say look at me... If we need to sell the Pride Park name to fund a player then we really are f*cked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssendonRam Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Good ground name.. Good sponsorship deal name with big money average name (like Derby stadium) average sponsor name with average money Poor sponsorship deal.. Pride Park. The Forest Fakes stadium - slightly worse than pride park. that would be my preference. Naming rights to an Australian football stadium were bought once by a mobile phone company called Crazy John's. They're still around, I can give them a call if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssendonRam Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 How about these guys? http://www.rams.com.au/ And the Ram talks in the ads too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssendonRam Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Would be brilliant if it got named after a famous Derbian, obviously sponsors name would be knocking around in there, Joseph Wright? Or Margaret Thatcher? Just kidding, don't hurt me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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