rynny Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Name being reverted back in January http://mobile.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/derby-countys-home-to-revert-back-to-pride-park-stadium-3421938.aspx Rams’ home to revert back to being called Pride Park Stadium from January 2017. Derby County Football Club’s iconic home will revert to being called Pride Park Stadium after the club decided to exercise its option and terminate its stadium naming rights agreement with the sports drink manufacturer iPro. The club reached the decision to end the partnership following recent changes in the ownership structure of iPro’s business. From January 1, 2017, the stadium will return to it's original name, Pride Park Stadium. Derby County’s President & Chief Executive Sam Rush said: “Both the club and iPro have changed ownership structures in recent times and a thorough business review was instigated by our owner Mel Morris after he completed his takeover of the club last year. “During this strategic review, it became clear that the most appropriate solution which best suits Derby County’s long-term ambitions is to exercise our right to end the partnership. “We enjoyed working with iPro and will now take the next few months to consider all our options regarding our home here at Pride Park.” A phased programme of removing relevant branding from the stadium will begin shortly. All other associated club imagery, products, online branding and printed materials will also be amended over the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t'oldu Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Boring......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddy Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Let us the put pride back into Pride Park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 18 minutes ago, t'oldu said: Boring......................... My posts aren't that bad are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdave85 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Until the rights are sold again in January... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I had got used to the iPro, it wasnt too bad really. Has mel still got shares in candy crush? The candy crush stadium maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninos Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Good. Im into healthy drinks but that one is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Wonder who's going to sponsor us. The Just Eat Stadium. Candy Crush Saga Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Derby Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Good. Should never have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 It's my fault, I've never ever bought an ipro drink, sorry. However if we can get it called the Kronenbourg Stadium I'm up for a slurp or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Good, company was always gonna struggle against lucozade, seemed a ludicrous decision to have a 10 year sponsorship. Wonder whether we'll now leave it alone or have someone bigger sponsor it for more money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, philmycock said: It's my fault, I've never ever bought an ipro drink, sorry. However if we can get it called the Kronenbourg Stadium I'm up for a slurp or two I might actually want the free giveaways then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 12 minutes ago, Ninos said: Good. Im into healthy drinks but that one is awful. Mate, that drink is not healthy for a normal person. You need to have pushed yourself somewhere towards your physical limits for it to have any impact or any sort of healthy implications. It's full of calories and carbs. Anybody who buys this or Lucozade and isn't a professional athlete is a sucker. What happened to drinking water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 1 minute ago, Norman said: Mate, that drink is not healthy for a normal person. You need to have pushed yourself somewhere towards your physical limits for it to have any impact or any sort of healthy implications. It's full of calories and carbs. Anybody who buys this or Lucozade and isn't a professional athlete is a sucker. What happened to drinking water. you mean gone to watch forest play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 22 minutes ago, mrdave85 said: Until the rights are sold again in January... Will be very surprised if a bigger and better deal hasn't already been struck or is at least in the pipeline. Please Mel/Sam don't let it be embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I expect to see news of iPro going bust fairly soon. Seems like we are jumping out before it goes tits up for them. I never called it theiPro anyway to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckram Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I'd heard this was happening a few months back. They wanted us gone because I think Coca Cola are buying them and wanted a bigger footballing name to have their sponsorship rights. So expect to see them sponsoring a top 10 prem side next! We got the full money from the contract though so no brainer for us, get them out and get some more money in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuitYourJibbaJivin Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, Mckram said: I'd heard this was happening a few months back. They wanted us gone because I think Coca Cola are buying them and wanted a bigger footballing name to have their sponsorship rights. So expect to see them sponsoring a top 10 prem side next! We got the full money from the contract though so no brainer for us, get them out and get some more money in! If true, then a fantastic piece of business really. Just hope the name is too cringeworthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 32 minutes ago, Paul71 said: I had got used to the iPro, it wasnt too bad really. Has mel still got shares in candy crush? The candy crush stadium maybe? For the training complex, Moor Farm Heroes would be appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihangel Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 17 minutes ago, Mckram said: I'd heard this was happening a few months back. They wanted us gone because I think Coca Cola are buying them and wanted a bigger footballing name to have their sponsorship rights. So expect to see them sponsoring a top 10 prem side next! We got the full money from the contract though so no brainer for us, get them out and get some more money in! I don't doubt the money was paid up front, that would make sense but I can't believe for a second that the club can unilaterally cancel the deal without paying some of it back. Unless, as you imply, it was a mutual decision, in which case, quids in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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