CumbrianRam Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 The Scottish Football Association is expected to block moves to sell the naming rights for football teams. The plan has been put forward by Stirling Albion supporters who say they have been in discussions with Compare the Market.com. It could see the second division team playing as the Stirling Albion Meerkats. The club is said to be about £1.5m in debt and has survived two winding-up orders in recent months. The supporters trust wants to buy the club and sell its naming rights for £50,000 a year. It says discussions with Compare the Market.com have already taken place. However, the SFA is likely to throw out the plan. A spokesman said: "Any proposed change of name would require to be submitted to the board for consideration and approval. "Given that a name change for commercial purposes would have huge implications, the integrity of the game would be paramount in any decision-making process." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/8471740.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 We love you meerkats we do, we love you meerkats we do! You'd have Rolf Harris at your door for animal cruelty if you started singing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 How embarrassing for them. What if we were all named after our sponsors like New York Red Bulls? Nottingham Capital Ones Derby Bombardiers Leicester Crisps Newcastle Sports Directs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 i like derby's lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nottingham Victor Chandlers actually Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nottingham Poofters actually Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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