Stand up - Speak Out

**Larry 'da' Wyse** · 03/02/2005, 7:14 PM

Anyone know where the 'SUSO' bracelets are for sale? Profits go to
anti-rasicm charadeees.

Nike.com do not list shops in Dublin but do have a link to places in Kerry!

**Karlos** · 03/02/2005, 9:16 PM

mightn't be to everyone's liking but you can buy them from arsenal.com if you want them. They are 1.50 each. P& P is extra

**adamcarr** · 03/02/2005, 9:24 PM

Theres loads on ebay but Id say that defeats the purpose!

**adamcarr** · 03/02/2005, 9:27 PM

Originally Posted by Larry 'da' Wyse

Nike.com do not list shops in Dublin but do have a link to places in Kerry!

Im pretty sure that you cant buy them in any shops in Ireland!

**razor** · 04/02/2005, 8:02 AM

i'll give Gary Neville a shout, he's bound to have a few knocking about.

piratemousey · 04/02/2005, 8:21 AM

Nike selling anti rasict products.
very ironic.
woudnt you agree?

**Karlos** · 04/02/2005, 8:42 AM

Originally Posted by piratemousey

Nike selling anti rasict products.
very ironic.
woudnt you agree?

suppose I would, if they were selling them for profit. But they aren't, given that 75% of the cost of one (£1.50) goes to the charity and the other 25% goes to the production of the two bands.

**Aldini98** · 04/02/2005, 2:50 PM

Originally Posted by KarlosIRL

suppose I would, if they were selling them for profit. But they aren't, given that 75% of the cost of one (£1.50) goes to the charity and the other 25% goes to the production of the two bands.

Well thats bollo*ks because Nike dont do anything for free.

**Karlos** · 05/02/2005, 1:13 PM

Originally Posted by Aldini98

Well thats bollo*ks because Nike dont do anything for free.

they are distributing bands (livestrong & stand up speak up) for two very worthwhile causes with 75% going to the charities. If it's bollo*ks, as you put it, then both charities are lying to us as both of the independent charities (not nike) have said in their respective press releases that 75% of all sales goes to them and their research with 25% going to production.

I for one commend 'nike' for being involved in both these important campaigns at this time. Nike's status as a leading brand has helped highlight globablly the important issues of 'cancer suvivors' and 'victims of racism' and not before time in my opinion.

I don't want a debate on Nike's history, I know all about it and am just happy to see them involved in worthwhile activities at last.

**lopez** · 05/02/2005, 1:28 PM

Originally Posted by Aldini98

Well thats bollo*ks because Nike dont do anything for free.

Man speaks sense for a change!

I read something yesterday that Nike pay Michael Jordan more in a year than they pay their whole workforce in Asia. Bunch of horrible parisites even if their Glorias are the best on the market.

piratemousey · 05/02/2005, 7:02 PM

of course.
nike run sweatshops.they are inhumane.
they are giving off a posative public face of there company.
read.
dont forget there involvment with Suharto in Indonesia.
now thats genocide.

**dahamsta** · 05/02/2005, 8:29 PM

We've all read Naomi Klein, we're only too well aware of what Nike does and doesn't do. However, flaming a charitable effort, even if it is just a marketing ploy, is just plain silly. You've made your point, now either drop it or start another thread on the subject.

adam

piratemousey · 05/02/2005, 10:06 PM

who?-larry da wise?

**Karlos** · 10/02/2005, 10:21 AM

Gary Neville Critises Anti-Racism Campaign

What a moron!

**Macy** · 10/02/2005, 10:30 AM

Neville said: "We don't have a big problem with racism in this country, you can think of probably one or two incidents in the last five or 10 years. We have to make sure that the campaign is conducted in the right manner and not done just for PR like some of the sports companies seem to be doing at the moment. The FA and the England team have always campaigned against racism very well, we have just got to be aware that it is not cheapened slightly by companies like Nike getting a lot of PR out of it for nothing."

Now, I may not necessarily agree with the first sentence, but the rest is a go at Nike - not at the anti-racism message. Seemingly that's too hard to grasp for some people.

**patsh** · 10/02/2005, 10:41 AM

Neville said: "We have to make sure that the campaign is conducted in the right manner and not done just for PR like some of the sports companies seem to be doing at the moment. The FA and the England team have always campaigned against racism very well, we have just got to be aware that it is not cheapened slightly by companies like Nike getting a lot of PR out of it for nothing."

Footballer speaks sense and makes intelligent point......SHOCK!

Thats a headline you won't be seeing in the Sun anytime soon

**Karlos** · 10/02/2005, 10:47 AM

two problems for me

1. not a big problem in England, I disagree

2. Any campaign highlighting racism should be applauded - campaigns are cheapened when people do not support them becuase they either don't like the company involved or perhaps are sponsered by a rival (2 Diadora sponsored players ALLEGEDLY not taking part last week and 1 outspoken this week).

I couldn't care who is involved as long as the message gets across and it certainly is with this campaign. There's thousands of players not involved with Nike supporting this campaign, 1 less won't make a difference thank god.

**Macy** · 10/02/2005, 10:53 AM

Neville is involved with Nike, they're United shirt sponsors ffs. I think he has a valid point, and not because of the United connection. You wouldn't even be arsed if it wasn't vieira's excuse for the tunnel incident. Maybe nike would be happy to remove their logo and name from any of the merchandise/press conferences/press releases for the campaign then?

**Karlos** · 10/02/2005, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Macy

Neville is involved with Nike, they're United shirt sponsors ffs. I think he has a valid point, and not because of the United connection. You wouldn't even be arsed if it wasn't vieira's excuse for the tunnel incident. Maybe nike would be happy to remove their logo and name from any of the merchandise/press conferences/press releases for the campaign then?

Firstly you don't know me so don't come on here proclaiming what what I would or wouldn't say in relation to an anti-racism campaign or my motives for speaking out in any way. Your suggestion that I wouldn't be arsed is way off mark, petty and ignorant. Your entitled to your opinion but don't try to conjure up a reason that suits you about my views. This thread is all yours now

**Macy** · 10/02/2005, 11:51 AM

Okay I take that back. Surely if it is effecting the campaign, Nike should remove all their symbols from the merchandise though? Then this accusation couldn't be levelled at them or the campaign?