? City sign new six-year deal with hummel

[Unan]

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-sign-new-six-year-deal-with-hummel/

 

Edited March 29, 2022 by Marcus Aurelius

[Davefevs]

[And Its Smith]

Jon Lansdown calls it a ‘great journey so far’ with Hummel.    I find it hard to believe that many fans give a damn about who makes our kit.  Is anyone excited about this ‘news’?

[Davefevs]

2 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

Jon Lansdown calls it a ‘great journey so far’ with Hummel.    I find it hard to believe that many fans give a damn about who makes our kit.  Is anyone excited about this ‘news’?

Yes…because they make nice kits.

Plus I suspect it is commercially beneficial to us also.  Not millions admittedly, but it all helps.

[winsaw]

3 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

Jon Lansdown calls it a ‘great journey so far’ with Hummel.    I find it hard to believe that many fans give a damn about who makes our kit.  Is anyone excited about this ‘news’?

I guess it depends if you where club gear out and about on a regular basis, I do and think that Hummel casual wear has been a massive important on anything the club has offered in a long time, hopefully see an expanded range this coming season, 

[Lrrr]

2 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Yes…because they make nice kits.

Plus I suspect it is commercially beneficial to us also.  Not millions admittedly, but it all helps.

Larger payments in the first couple of seasons to help us with our FFP issues and smaller amounts once we've balanced ourselves out I'd imagine, over a 6 year contract its possible rather than more common 2/3 year ones

[Davefevs]

43 minutes ago, Lrrr said:

Larger payments in the first couple of seasons to help us with our FFP issues and smaller amounts once we've balanced ourselves out I'd imagine, over a 6 year contract its possible rather than more common 2/3 year ones

Yep, would make sense.

[1960maaan]

1 hour ago, And Its Smith said:

Jon Lansdown calls it a ‘great journey so far’ with Hummel.    I find it hard to believe that many fans give a damn about who makes our kit.  Is anyone excited about this ‘news’?

I don't agree. I think people do care, even if only subconsciously or in passing.
Many of the "Big" names make smaller teams choose generic kits from template. We have had personal and individual designs to our preferences. That is important. I think overall they have done a good job,  the love on social media for the keepers kit was way bigger than I had imagined it could be. 

Excited is probably the wrong word, but pleased, yeah. 

I have to say even I have been tempted to buy recent shirts, I love the black one, and I never wear shirts.

[spudski]

I've always loved Hummel kits...them and Admiral by far the most aesthetically pleasing.

Would love to see a kit replicated from our first division days, with the Hummel 'Vs' as trim.

My favourite kits they ever did were for SC Bayer 05 Uerdingen from the mid 70s. 

[xmarktx]

Hopefully get rid of centre badge and do more tgan just the home kit in toddler sizes. They have missed out on sales from me since hummel dont do the toddler kits as the smallest boys are too big.

[And Its Smith]

17 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

I don't agree. I think people do care, even if only subconsciously or in passing.
Many of the "Big" names make smaller teams choose generic kits from template. We have had personal and individual designs to our preferences. That is important. I think overall they have done a good job,  the love on social media for the keepers kit was way bigger than I had imagined it could be. 

Excited is probably the wrong word, but pleased, yeah. 

I have to say even I have been tempted to buy recent shirts, I love the black one, and I never wear shirts.

I think, for me, it seems a bit insane to be lauding a kit maker renewal when things are so bad on the pitch. The style of announcement seems way too much 

Edited March 29, 2022 by And Its Smith

[Engvall’s Splinter]

Decent sports clobber the Hummel stuff. Fair play. 
 

Always get a few who will moan. 

[Shuffle]

36 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

I don't agree. I think people do care, even if only subconsciously or in passing.
Many of the "Big" names make smaller teams choose generic kits from template. We have had personal and individual designs to our preferences. That is important. I think overall they have done a good job,  the love on social media for the keepers kit was way bigger than I had imagined it could be. 

Excited is probably the wrong word, but pleased, yeah. 

I have to say even I have been tempted to buy recent shirts, I love the black one, and I never wear shirts.

Don’t buy shirts so agree about not being fused about who makes them although Hummel is a good brand. However, what I do worry about is getting the best financial deal possible for the club especially in current situation.  Like others have said if it’s loaded to first couple of years to get us over the bump then fantastic .    

[1960maaan]

23 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

I think, for me, it seems a bit insane to be lauding a kit maker renewal when things are so bad on the pitch. The style of announcement seems way too much 

It's news, news is food and drink for the media department, the media department exists to get the club in the public domain, and around we go.
It's a new deal, and would be financially beneficial , why not big it up. The rest of the World does not stop , just because the team are a hard watch. 

Interested to know. Would you expect complete silence from the Club until we have a good team ?

[And Its Smith]

44 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

It's news, news is food and drink for the media department, the media department exists to get the club in the public domain, and around we go.
It's a new deal, and would be financially beneficial , why not big it up. The rest of the World does not stop , just because the team are a hard watch. 

Interested to know. Would you expect complete silence from the Club until we have a good team ?

No of course not and nowhere have I implied I would expect complete silence.  Would you expect an open top bus parade for a new sleeve sponsor?!

Just announce it and move on. No need for all the images and Lansdown saying what an amazing journey we are on with Hummel. 

[TBW]

2 hours ago, And Its Smith said:

Jon Lansdown calls it a ‘great journey so far’ with Hummel.    I find it hard to believe that many fans give a damn about who makes our kit.  Is anyone excited about this ‘news’?

Bring back TFG

[alexukhc]

2 minutes ago, TBW said:

Bring back TFG

Nibor mate

[Red Army 75]

Yep happy with Hummel Kits. Would love the next design to go old school like the Bukta great kits . 

[1960maaan]

9 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

No of course not and nowhere have I implied I would expect complete silence.  Would you expect an open top bus parade for a new sleeve sponsor?!

Just announce it and move on. No need for all the images and Lansdown saying what an amazing journey we are on with Hummel. 

The Club would probably be keener on making a big issue of it now, specially because we have been poor. They want to have some feel good factor around the place, in the current climate it's good news and TBF it's a two way street. Hummel would want an announcement, it's part of what they get from the deal. 
Times have gone when you would only get announcements of the bigger things. The fact we have a Media Dept means everything will be bigged up and shouted about, it's the social media World.

[Taz]

14 minutes ago, TBW said:

Bring back TFG

Tatty Frayed Garments? 

[SydneyCity]

Hummel have done a great job so far. I’ve bought and proudly worn some of the casual gear and my kid loves his kits. For me Hummel have given me a tangible connection with home (I’m too old for kits and I’ve not liked other recent manufacturer’s casual gear enough to buy or wear) and the black away kit my kid wears to daycare has led to a number of his friends - with backgrounds from all over the world - asking their parents for Bristol City tops. I don’t think that would have happened with more generic template.

[B1ackbird]

I can still paint all my Airfix Foke-wulfs, thank fu** for that ...

Edited March 29, 2022 by B1ackbird

[Banjo Island]

15 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

The Club would probably be keener on making a big issue of it now, specially because we have been poor. They want to have some feel good factor around the place, in the current climate it's good news and TBF it's a two way street. Hummel would want an announcement, it's part of what they get from the deal. 
Times have gone when you would only get announcements of the bigger things. The fact we have a Media Dept means everything will be bigged up and shouted about, it's the social media World.

Spot on mike 

[Lrrr]

How long before Derby fans accuse us of fixing our way out of FFP issues? 

[TBW]

1 hour ago, alexukhc said:

Nibor mate

What a day it was when I realised Nibor was Robin backwards.

[And Its Smith]

56 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

The Club would probably be keener on making a big issue of it now, specially because we have been poor. They want to have some feel good factor around the place, in the current climate it's good news and TBF it's a two way street. Hummel would want an announcement, it's part of what they get from the deal. 
Times have gone when you would only get announcements of the bigger things. The fact we have a Media Dept means everything will be bigged up and shouted about, it's the social media World.

I will try to get excited about the ‘Hummel Journey’

[myol'man]

4 minutes ago, TBW said:

What a day it was when I realised Nibor was Robin backwards.

How about Evian water? 

[City Rocker]

Not sure whether I'm more disinterested and non-plussed about City's kit manufacturer announcement or the England game I just watched, or just the whole world of Modern Football.

It's all just a bit...

[CyderInACan]

2 hours ago, spudski said:

I've always loved Hummel kits...them and Admiral by far the most aesthetically pleasing.

Would love to see a kit replicated from our first division days, with the Hummel 'Vs' as trim.

My favourite kits they ever did were for SC Bayer 05 Uerdingen from the mid 70s. 

My favourite ever boots were Hummel and I’ve always had a soft spot for their stuff since. The badge in the middle of the shirt needs to go, though. 
I’m sure this is a good deal for the club, though, so they can realistically put the bloody badge where they want! 
 

[1960maaan]

5 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

I will try to get excited about the ‘Hummel Journey’

You may not get excited. But I doubt you will be able to ignore it  

[spudski]

4 minutes ago, CyderInACan said:

My favourite ever boots were Hummel and I’ve always had a soft spot for their stuff since. The badge in the middle of the shirt needs to go, though. 
I’m sure this is a good deal for the club, though, so they can realistically put the bloody badge where they want! 
 

Never owned Hummel boots. Tbh...I can't remember seeing them. Loved a Puma King back in the day. Most memorable for all the wrong reasons...black and gold Patrick's made from Kangaroo leather. 

Agree with the badge placement. 

 

[CyderInACan]

3 minutes ago, spudski said:

Never owned Hummel boots. Tbh...I can't remember seeing them. Loved a Puma King back in the day. Most memorable for all the wrong reasons...black and gold Patrick's made from Kangaroo leather. 

Agree with the badge placement. 

 

This was early-mid 90s mind. My glory days!

[Davefevs]

3 minutes ago, spudski said:

Never owned Hummel boots. Tbh...I can't remember seeing them. Loved a Puma King back in the day. Most memorable for all the wrong reasons...black and gold Patrick's made from Kangaroo leather. 

Agree with the badge placement. 

 

Loved my Puma Kings too….but by Mizuno moulds were probably the comfiest pair of boots I ever wore.

[downendcity]

5 hours ago, Davefevs said:

[alexukhc]

1 hour ago, TBW said:

What a day it was when I realised Nibor was Robin backwards.

Innit though

[Davefevs]

Very good point.

 

[1960maaan]

7 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Very good point.

 

Like when Tobacco & Alcohol were banned from shirts, sponsorship is harder to get the good deals. Smaller pond but just as many clubs searching. I think it will be harder to get near the money of previous Sponsors. 

[Bristol Rob]

1 hour ago, 1960maaan said:

Like when Tobacco & Alcohol were banned from shirts, sponsorship is harder to get the good deals. Smaller pond but just as many clubs searching. I think it will be harder to get near the money of previous Sponsors. 

You say that, but with all kids getting a free shirt with a season ticket, and gambling sponsors not being on the children's shirts, the new sponsor will have their logo and name displayed on potentially 1000s of new shirts going forward.

[glynriley]

Hopefully a long term contract will mean there is a better range of leisure wear. You look at other clubs in the Hummel stable and they have a much better selection of t-shirts, polo's, shorts etc...

Our offerings on this has been woeful for years.

[TBW]

4 minutes ago, glynriley said:

Hopefully a long term contract will mean there is a better range of leisure wear. You look at other clubs in the Hummel stable and they have a much better selection of t-shirts, polo's, shorts etc...

Our offerings on this has been woeful for years.

For me, the stuff I'd potentially buy wouldn't even be Hummel anyway. I'd be interested in subtle regular everyday t-shirts which Hummel are likely not going to be responsible for as they cover sportswear. The deal, I'm sure is great but fills me with zero optimism about a wide range that'd suit my preferences.

Only things I've bought in recent years are the grey Tokyo Time cap and the black embossed suitcase. Both look smart and not over-designed like the majority of stuff tends to be.

[PHILINFRANCE]

15 hours ago, TBW said:

What a day it was when I realised Nibor was Robin backwards.

We have a poster on here, who goes by the name of:

Sir Colby Tit.

Have you realised what his name is?

[TBW]

17 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

We have a poster on here, who goes by the name of:

Sir Colby Tit.

Have you realised what his name is?

Tity Bloc Ris, obviously.

[SecretSam]

Six year deal signed - I think it's good news, we get decent kits and they're unique to us, no copy and paste templates (remember the Star Trek kit??)

New Hummel deal

[1960maaan]

Have you been away ? 

 

 

[Gazred]

Gotta check page 2 sometimes 

Does anyone ever browse page 3 or beyond? Must be a barren place.

[Curr Avon]

15 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

Have you been away ? 

 

 

[TBW]

I hear we just signed a kid from Monaco too.

[1960maaan]

15 minutes ago, Curr Avon said:

Again ???

[Bristol Rob]

37 minutes ago, TBW said:

I hear we just signed a kid from Monaco too.

Yeah, but it's not what it seems.

Owing to our great relationship with Chelsea, we signed him on behalf of Frank Lampard who is under a transfer embargo at the moment owing to Chelsea doing whatever it was they did.

[Sir Geoff]

1 hour ago, Gazred said:

Gotta check page 2 sometimes 

Does anyone ever browse page 3 or beyond? Must be a barren place.

Used to be the first page to check out before turning to the footie on the back page.

[Nicki's soulmate]

1 hour ago, TBW said:

I hear we just signed a kid from Monaco too.

That skinny youngster Billy Wedlock is gonna be some player for us

[Lanterne Rouge]

58 minutes ago, Nicki's soulmate said:

That skinny youngster Billy Wedlock is gonna be some player for us

He`ll be OK once he bulks up a bit.

[sadlybrokered]

New Hummel kit for next year

[Davefevs]

I like that

[SecretSam]

19 hours ago, 1960maaan said:

Have you been away ? 

 

 

oops

 

Yes, actually

[SecretSam]

On 29/03/2022 at 17:47, And Its Smith said:

Jon Lansdown calls it a ‘great journey so far’ with Hummel.    I find it hard to believe that many fans give a damn about who makes our kit.  Is anyone excited about this ‘news’?

Me - we get bespoke kits. No more Star Trek horror shows.

[SecretSam]

On 29/03/2022 at 17:47, And Its Smith said:

Jon Lansdown calls it a ‘great journey so far’ with Hummel.    I find it hard to believe that many fans give a damn about who makes our kit.  Is anyone excited about this ‘news’?

Plus - it's what people see of us, it represents who we are. It is a literal visual representation of our team, so yes, it really matters.

[Olé]

On 29/03/2022 at 21:42, TBW said:

What a day it was when I realised Nibor was Robin backwards.

Wait until you discover Ryanair.

[The Journalist]

12 minutes ago, Olé said:

Wait until you discover Ryanair.

This has made my day if nothing else.

[alexukhc]

33 minutes ago, Olé said:

Wait until you discover Ryanair.

Don’t play black sabbath backwards my friend 

[Sleepy1968]

38 minutes ago, Olé said:

Wait until you discover Ryanair.

Mind blown. Goggle says this is a phonetic palindrome. I only ever remember one written one: "A man, a plan, a canal, Panama."

[Norn Iron]

Wait till you find out the name of Derry/Londonderry's  Airport. No wonder the French don't use it.

[PHILINFRANCE]

40 minutes ago, Norn Iron said:

Wait till you find out the name of Derry/Londonderry's  Airport. No wonder the French don't use it.

Eglinton.

But you have completely lost me with the French reference.

[Norn Iron]

42 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

Eglinton.

But you have completely lost me with the French reference.

Very good Phil, it is just outside of Eglinton and a former WW2 aerodrome. However, it is called the City Of Derry Airport.

[Davefevs]

1 hour ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

Eglinton.

But you have completely lost me with the French reference.

Derry Air.

[PHILINFRANCE]

2 hours ago, Norn Iron said:

Very good Phil, it is just outside of Eglinton and a former WW2 aerodrome. However, it is called the City Of Derry Airport.

 

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

Derry Air.

Wow, that is awful .

I had to look up the name of the airport, but I just couldn’t figure out any connection with France.

I was concentrating on Eglinton, rather than Derry.

Very Clever.