LOI sleeve badges.

**Finlay Harp** · 23/03/2009, 10:57 AM

Unusual question but would anyone have or know where I could buy the new LOI sleeve badges? They seem hard to obtain but could be a decent money spinner for the LOI if marketed.

**Sam_Heggy** · 23/03/2009, 1:27 PM

Originally Posted by Finlay Harp

Unusual question but would anyone have or know where I could buy the new LOI sleeve badges? They seem hard to obtain but could be a decent money spinner for the LOI if marketed.

The LOI get them printed on each teams Jerseys.

I must say this seasons badge is much nicer than last few seasons.

**Battery Rover** · 23/03/2009, 1:44 PM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

The LOI get them printed on each teams Jerseys.

They are iron on badges. I am sure people could get some at the fans forum on Saturday

**Iorfa2MaccaJim** · 23/03/2009, 1:59 PM

I have to say I totally disagree with Sam Heggy. I'm wearing my Waterford United jersey as I write this, and of course the League patches are on both sleeves. It is great to have them on, and they're nice, but in my opinion, the logo is not half as nice as last years.

**DmanDmythDledge** · 23/03/2009, 2:10 PM

Originally Posted by Finlay Harp

They seem hard to obtain...

I think you can get them in Rovers' shop in Tallaght. Or at least get jerseys with them already on.

**shaunb** · 23/03/2009, 3:01 PM

I remember asking this question last season about last seasons patch.

What i done was emailed every single club in the premier division and first division asking about them and if they would sell me some.

Some didnt bother replying - most replied saying they were all pre-printed on the shirts by the manufacturer so couldnt help me out but i got 2 or 3 positive replies from clubs who sent me the patches free of charge which was good.

**Rovers1** · 23/03/2009, 3:17 PM

In Jako Sligo you can get them, but they're quite reluctant to give them to you, then when they do, they charge €4 per sleeve!!

**John83** · 23/03/2009, 4:06 PM

This came up last year (http://foot.ie/showthread.php?t=103991), and doesn't seem to have been sorted out. Anyone here attending the fans forum? I think it's worth bringing up again.

**Jicked** · 23/03/2009, 4:24 PM

I wish the league would adopt standardised numbers and lettering of the same font, or even better squad numbering. its the little things that count, and anything to make the league look modern, professional, sleek and on a par with the leagues across europe is a must. Even the blue square premiership in England uses them, its another little thing that adds to the amateur hour feel of a lot of clubs.

**gustavo** · 23/03/2009, 4:33 PM

Originally Posted by Jicked

I wish the league would adopt standardised numbers and lettering of the same font, or even better squad numbering. its the little things that count, and anything to make the league look modern, professional, sleek and on a par with the leagues across europe is a must. Even the blue square premiership in England uses them, its another little thing that adds to the amateur hour feel of a lot of clubs.

Agreed and I wish that squad numbers were either mandatory or done away with altogether as IMO looks ridiculous when one team has them and the other doesn't

**Jicked** · 23/03/2009, 5:20 PM

Originally Posted by gustavo

Agreed and I wish that squad numbers were either mandatory or done away with altogether as IMO looks ridiculous when one team has them and the other doesn't

Exactly, it should be an across the board thing. with the LoI splashing out on that new logo you'd think they'd want to show off the type face they use on it with standardised numbering and lettering across every club. Again, another thing someone might raise at the fans meeting?

**atfconline** · 23/03/2009, 5:23 PM

Would sooner have them force all clubs to have the number on the front of the jersey/shorts to assist all those who work as reporters/photographers.

**Martinho II** · 23/03/2009, 5:27 PM

Originally Posted by Battery Rover

They are iron on badges. I am sure people could get some at the fans forum on Saturday

you mean saturday week surely battery rover??

**Martinho II** · 23/03/2009, 5:28 PM

Originally Posted by John83

This came up last year (http://foot.ie/showthread.php?t=103991), and doesn't seem to have been sorted out. Anyone here attending the fans forum? I think it's worth bringing up again.

yeah im definitely going john 83. what do you want me to say to them?

**Battery Rover** · 23/03/2009, 5:29 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

you mean saturday week surely battery rover??

The 4th April whenever that is

**Ash** · 23/03/2009, 5:39 PM

Originally Posted by atfconline

Would sooner have them force all clubs to have the number on the front of the jersey/shorts to assist all those who work as reporters/photographers.

Once again the ATFC kitman leading the way with this in Division 1

**John83** · 23/03/2009, 6:47 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

yeah im definitely going john 83. what do you want me to say to them?

Cheers Martinho. Just mention that there were people asking about them online again, and that they seem to be inconsistently available among the clubs - Sligo seem to sell them, whereas others seem not to have any for sale. They (Gavin and Mooney) were surprised it was a problem last year and just handed them out like candy; I'm sure they can sort it out fairly handily if they get around to it. It's just a matter of ensuring all clubs have a supply for sale and asking that they be offered with jerseys in the club shops for some reasonable fee.

**John83** · 23/03/2009, 6:50 PM

Originally Posted by atfconline

Would sooner have them force all clubs to have the number on the front of the jersey/shorts to assist all those who work as reporters/photographers.

These people should (and do, for the most part at least) have access to team-sheets at the games.

I've met a few people who are strongly opposed to squad numbers in my time, but I'm fairly ambivalent.

Perhaps a mod would split off the squad numbers discussion?

**Finlay Harp** · 23/03/2009, 7:17 PM

Originally Posted by John83

Cheers Martinho. Just mention that there were people asking about them online again, and that they seem to be inconsistently available among the clubs - Sligo seem to sell them, whereas others seem not to have any for sale. They (Gavin and Mooney) were surprised it was a problem last year and just handed them out like candy; I'm sure they can sort it out fairly handily if they get around to it. It's just a matter of ensuring all clubs have a supply for sale and asking that they be offered with jerseys in the club shops for some reasonable fee.

Its well worth a mention. I think it would bring the clubs in some extra revenue as well as squad numbers. If the league implemented that then club shops could charge for putting names and numbers on replica shirts. Money for old rope really!