Shops to avoid [Archive]

sligoman

09/08/2007, 12:27 PM

Redzer

09/08/2007, 12:44 PM

Whatever about a boycott, that's up to the individual. But by all means NAME and SHAME.

sligoman

09/08/2007, 12:52 PM

Look i don't think we should be going on a public forum, looking for Rovers fans to boycot any shops but that is just my opinion.You're not the supervisor there by any chance?;)

**** it, if they dont put a poster up then I think Rovers fans should know. As Redzer said though, let the individual boycott it if they want.

John83

09/08/2007, 1:40 PM

Look i don't think we should be going on a public forum, looking for Rovers fans to boycot any shops but that is just my opinion.
Why not? A boycott is a perfectly normal, reasonable and legal response to a slight.

Da Real Rover

09/08/2007, 8:20 PM

Good idea, will note for again.

Shiba

09/08/2007, 8:42 PM

Why not? A boycott is a perfectly normal, reasonable and legal response to a slight.

Dont think club would be too happy with this approach incase they have to go looking for sponsership in the future.

Redzer

10/08/2007, 9:37 AM

Dont think club would be too happy with this approach incase they have to go looking for sponsership in the future.

If they wont put up a poster, they will hardly give sponsorship.

Shiba

10/08/2007, 8:53 PM

If they wont put up a poster, they will hardly give sponsorship.

If they wont put up a poster, they will hardly give sponsorship.

Sponsorship is different to putting up advertising posters,sponsorship is tax deductable and provide publicity for the business.As for put up posters some businesses have guidelines as to putting up posters for advertising events.Where do they draw the line?Wanted posters!

The club are trying to gain positive publicity out of this not create bad publicity.

Time to grow up lads!

sligoman

10/08/2007, 8:59 PM

A bookies not wanting a football match poster up on it's premises:rolleyes:.

No other bookies had problems with it.

Shiba

10/08/2007, 9:12 PM

A bookies not wanting a football match poster up on it's premises:rolleyes:.

No other bookies had problems with it.

Different Business have different policies,a poster is a poster no matter what its advertising as I said where do you draw the line on putting them up?

As for having a Celtic poster up its in the name ain't it.Their business is gaining from it in the long run thats what matters.

Club does'nt need negative publicity!

sligoman

10/08/2007, 9:15 PM

Club does'nt need negative publicity!I know it doesn't and it isn't getting it either. You're the one being negative. If you wanna use that bookies then that's your own decision.

Shiba

10/08/2007, 11:37 PM

I know it doesn't and it isn't getting it either. You're the one being negative. If you wanna use that bookies then that's your own decision.

How am I been negative?I have stated that it will be the club who may suffer if fans start Boycotting businesses over not putting up a advertising poster.Just answer this If this business is approached in the future about sponsership what chance do you think we will have of getting any,if any of management team gets wind of this Idea of yours.If a set of fans case trouble outside the ground it reflects on the club likewise if fans decide to boycot something of course it will reflect on the club.I know it be my decision to use bookies but dont even know what one looks like.I maybe mistaken but I think this business has signs around the ground and in the match program.So they are doing there bit.

This is not meant as an insult but Sligoman you have a weird way of loooking at things between the GAA Shligo remarks and this Idea can't figure out where your coming from.

Shiba

10/08/2007, 11:56 PM

Clue is in the name

Dont think so!Only in name I'd say

red bellied

11/08/2007, 11:37 AM

sligobhoy67

11/08/2007, 7:46 PM

Stupid decision by Celtic bookmakers anyway, what ever their policy is. Doubt they will be refusing any bets on Rover-Bray tonight. Just as a matter of interest did any bookies refuse to put up the posters?

fans have power because we shop in the town - its our money that keeps those shops going. If shops have policies that are contrary to the wishes and beliefs of us as fans of Sligo Rovers then we have the right to boycott those shop in a way to teach thoses shops a lesson and also to send a warning out that "if you dont support us we wont support you".

If the manager or owner of the said bookies saw all the negative publicity that they were getting from their decision not to allow this simple request then I am sure they would make a different decision next time - other shop/business owners would also have a similer view, but thankfully most of them seem to have rightly supported our club.

I for one will not be giving my business to that bookies again, and not only that I will also be causally disuading my friends and family from using it either.

sligoman

12/03/2008, 8:16 PM

This time of year again...I'd like to add Four Star Pizza to the list:).

deecay

12/03/2008, 8:24 PM

Noted

L37Ultra

12/03/2008, 8:58 PM

Thats strange lads to be honest. We went putting up posters all around Limerick last week for our home game this Friday and no one place had a problem. Pity that the bookies had that attitude. We actually put one up in a Celtic Bookmakers in Limerick so it was that individual shop that had the problem

Only1Rovers

12/03/2008, 9:32 PM

For those of you putting posters up for the match, if any of ye are refused by certain shops, post them here:

Boycott:

Celtic Bookmakers, High Street Sligo[They see fit to have an SPL poster up with Celtic on it though]

Only done a few so far so their might be more soon.

This is ultimately counter productive and unnecessary. If you have an issue with a premises that is fine, but naming and shaming on a public forum for a trifle issue of not putting up a poster for reasons we don't know, is not good practice.

We're trying to develop community spirit not create barriers. Should a company decide against a putting up a poster that is their decision. They are not obliged to.

Focus on the positive.

sligoman

12/03/2008, 9:46 PM

Well they're obviously not interested in community spirit if they don't put a poster up. As for not naming them on a public forum? It's the best place to name them as more people will see it.

red arrow

12/03/2008, 9:51 PM

if anybody is refused in requesting posters being put up just take it on the chin and make no comment. the majority of shops will take them on board. we do want to generate a positive image of sligo rovers so any refusals although unwelcome will be in the minority. in the end we will win out and these people who refuse will want to jump on the bandwagon later on in the season believe you me . dont forget we are in for a very exciting season. mark my words

Rory H

12/03/2008, 9:54 PM

It's not fair on the shops. Yes they should be doing it but it's not in the law. patterson could be after you too:D

sligoman

12/03/2008, 9:54 PM

patterson could be after you too:DI've already left him a stern comment;)

Rovers1

12/03/2008, 10:10 PM

ditto! ;)

Bravo

13/03/2008, 6:52 PM

Why not design a poster than can both advertise the kick off times and the match odds?

sligoman

13/03/2008, 7:15 PM

Sligo Rovers F.C. wouldn't be encouraging gambling would they?:) Seriously though, not a bad idea. Ladbrokes should put something together now that they've a sponsorship deal with us.

Knappagh Red

13/03/2008, 7:34 PM

Walked through Tesco arcade this morning and all the posters we put up last night were taken down, so there's another place to boycott,( I kmow there are a few Rovers fans who work there , maybe they could sort it out for the next time)

sligoman

13/03/2008, 7:43 PM

Thought we might have had to have permission alright. I presume the one on Rovers lotto stand still there?

Rovers1

13/03/2008, 9:57 PM

most of the ones in the IT have been taken down, think you have to go to the head of the SU to stamp them before they go up...*******!

deecay

13/03/2008, 10:01 PM

Someone head over to GAA HQ and tape some to the gates,Sligoman you live near

Rovers1

13/03/2008, 10:04 PM

Someone head over to GAA HQ and tape some to the gates,Sligoman you live near

were discussing that right now ;)

rovers77

13/03/2008, 10:32 PM

most of the ones in the IT have been taken down, think you have to go to the head of the SU to stamp them before they go up...*******!

I went to the SU to get them stamped but they couldn't find the stamper! So he just told me to put them up anyway because he looked at them and said they were ok. Unless some of the student population took them down for whatever reason.

Rovers1

14/03/2008, 1:54 PM

I went to the SU to get them stamped but they couldn't find the stamper! So he just told me to put them up anyway because he looked at them and said they were ok. Unless some of the student population took them down for whatever reason.

well the ones in the business section (smaller 0nes) were taken down. saw loads of them up on tuesday and theyre gone. should stick a few in the classrooms too! :D

feo123

14/03/2008, 4:55 PM

the ones in rockwood parade, tesco arcade, o'connell street have all been taken down, thats the f**king problem with this town, if it was bunting or flags for the GAA it'd still be there!

Only1Rovers

15/03/2008, 1:45 PM

most of the ones in the IT have been taken down, think you have to go to the head of the SU to stamp them before they go up...*******!

That's it!!!!!!!!!

No one is to apply to attend the I.T. in Sligo!!!!!

Any of you who are attending will have to drop out of your course.

I know people who work there, who are considering their positions within the college.

feo123

15/03/2008, 10:25 PM

lets just all pack up and leave sligo

SligoBrewer

16/03/2008, 9:40 AM

lets just all pack up and leave sligo

+1.

Lets move to Accrington!

sligoman

16/03/2008, 12:53 PM

I know people who work there, who are considering their positions within the college.Considering isn't good enough, they should have left straight away.

Rovers1

16/03/2008, 3:24 PM

+1.

+1 what ???:confused:

sligoman

16/03/2008, 3:41 PM

+1 what ???:confused:1+1=2 I think.

SligoBrewer

16/03/2008, 8:34 PM

+1 what ???:confused:

I add my support to feo's suggestion.

sligoman

16/03/2008, 8:42 PM

I add my support to feo's suggestion.+1:D.

sligoman

15/04/2008, 9:42 PM

Zavvi[Formerly Virgin Megastore].

sligored

16/04/2008, 8:29 AM

Zavvi[Formerly Virgin Megastore].

i think it would be better if you gave a valid sligo rovers reason to boycott them
i dont like the shop anyway

feo123

16/04/2008, 11:17 AM

what dont you like about it? how dare you >:(

sligored

16/04/2008, 11:55 AM

what dont you like about it? how dare you >:(

i find it very impersonal,sorry. staff like robots and not very helpful when you ask for help in finding something. get the feeling that this is what shop management want.

more importantly what did they do to harm sligo rovers?

Boo_Boy

16/04/2008, 12:14 PM

i find it very impersonal,sorry. staff like robots and not very helpful when you ask for help in finding something. get the feeling that this is what shop management want.

more importantly what did they do to harm sligo rovers?

they didnt do anything..

i think sligoman just hates them because Desperate Housewives Season 3 was sold out when he went in to pick it up:p

feo123

16/04/2008, 3:57 PM

i find it very impersonal,sorry. staff like robots and not very helpful when you ask for help in finding something. get the feeling that this is what shop management want.

more importantly what did they do to harm sligo rovers?

im in the stockroom so am never dealing with customers, so it'd be an unbelievable shop if i was on the floor ;)