So far nothing, unless massive publicity for the club, sold out first run and preorders for more than the club can supply is your idea of 'going wrong' brilliant promotional idea that has delivered on every front for the club - 'equally retarded' to the double contract debacle ? Really ?
Perhaps people in the LOI are so used to bad news that when something good or innovative comes along people immediately look for the (possible) down side.Or maybe the LOI fraternity are just a bunch of whingey old gits
Equating the pre-meditated deception of the Derry dual contracts with the current Bohs jersey marketing initiative is pretty bizarre
Is the word "retarded" appropriate? Many consider it a dated, offensive and pejorative term, particularly because of its negative association with people with intellectual or learning issues
surprised to see oneills back in the league of ireland market again.. when did they last make a jersey? I know we only had them for one season when we got to fai cup final in 2001.
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
Jaysis,you're touchy
If I'm wrong about the demand, then fair enough, and good luck to Bohs if you make a killing on it. Don't see the attraction of the shirt myself, but to each his own.
As for obsessed, tee hee. I don't even mind Bohs that much to be honest. You'll be relieved to know that they come a long way behind Shels (Ollie Byrne, never forgotten) and Rovers for me, and I suspect for most Pats supporters.
Out for a spell, got neglected, lay on the bench unselected.
I dont know why anyone would pour scorn on this, certainly in terms of raising profile for Bohs - it has done as was hoped and some. Of course people were going to ask about image rights simply as across the league as we are not renowned for covering all bases and things not backfiring but once there was explination of things being covered then thats it. Great job Bohs for turning such a tenuous connection to a muic icon in to one of if not the best publicity stunts in modern league history.
I still reckon O'Neills are running in circles wondering how they will cope with the large demand, if they have it in hand orders might be met some time in 2119....
Don't think anyone could have predicted the level of publicity this got. Kit manufacturers usually plan 'runs' (batches) and O'Neills cover a large range of products (including making jerseys for other companies) so it may be difficult to run off more, especially this side of Christmas (obviously the biggest market for all jerseys). I know the club have been in contact with them so hopefully a second 'run' (at least) will be forthcoming.
irrespective of sales, it has been a PR goldmine for the club in the publicity generated.
....wait until they see the Johnny Logan 'Home' shirt
CLUB STATEMENT: 2019 AWAY JERSEY REDESIGN
http://bohemianfc.com/?page_id=13238
Celebrating 130 Years of Athlone Town Football Club - Pride of the Midlands Since 1887
Well there's a shock.
Hopefully the positive publicity received will outweigh any negatives from messing about with refunds.
Why bother still leaving some stupid image stuck on the jersey after this like it's awful looking.
Bloody hell...
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