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05-01-2020, 04:13 PM
bingo70

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Originally Posted by Vault Boy

HTC would make complete sense, although I'm sure many of us wouldn't be pleased if the stadium changed its name.

I think people would soon forget about the name change if it meant we could bring in a better quality of player and saw success on the park because of it.

Doesn’t bother me in the slightest what it’s called.
05-01-2020, 04:28 PM
ancient hibee

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Originally Posted by Cataplana

How realistic can those discussions be though? I have to concede though, you have come up with some good topics.

I am not sure who Archie Paton is, so would be keen to learn how he might use his contacts, as well.
I am definitely keen to hear how we could get into the Europa League, as I have seen this as the way Hibs have had to go for the last 25 years.
I do think debate on Ron Gordon would be a bit silly without any real statement from him, or somebody who actually has any idea about accounting or business to comment on his status. "He must be good because...." is about as much use to me as saying he can steer a submarine around the Baltic.

But, nobody actually mentioned those. Your thoughts on the first two would be welcome though. :aok:

It's fair to say that anyone willing to put the best part of £7million into buying a business 5000 miles away is unusual.Especially in an industry not renowned for anything other than providing grief and pain for owners.It seems he has been a clever business man in spotting a market for televised soccer to Spanish speakers thereby providing a marketing/advertising medium for businesses also wanting into that area.So he has his head screwed on and was able to progress and make a success of community banking.Like everyone else I haven't a scooby as what he wants to do but my guess is that it involves the European League development.
05-01-2020, 04:28 PM
offshorehibby

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Originally Posted by Vault Boy

HTC would make complete sense, although I'm sure many of us wouldn't be pleased if the stadium changed its name.

Naming the ground would not realy bother. To most it will always be Easter Road.
05-01-2020, 04:31 PM
we are hibs

Is archie paton based in edinburgh or does he come over the same time as the owner? (Is he even american?)
05-01-2020, 04:31 PM
Cataplana

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Originally Posted by ancient hibee

It's fair to say that anyone willing to put the best part of £7million into buying a business 5000 miles away is unusual.Especially in an industry not renowned for anything other than providing grief and pain for owners.It seems he has been a clever business man in spotting a market for televised soccer to Spanish speakers thereby providing a marketing/advertising medium for businesses also wanting into that area.So he has his head screwed on and was able to progress and make a success of community banking.Like everyone else I haven't a scooby as what he wants to do but my guess is that it involves the European League development.

Thank you, I was aware he had spoken about TV rights when he arrived, but I wasn't really sure what that meant. I can see a scenario when we are playing Spanish or Portuguese teams, and that may be of interested to South Americans, and latinos in the USA.
05-01-2020, 04:35 PM
offshorehibby

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Originally Posted by ancient hibee

It's fair to say that anyone willing to put the best part of £7million into buying a business 5000 miles away is unusual.Especially in an industry not renowned for anything other than providing grief and pain for owners.It seems he has been a clever business man in spotting a market for televised soccer to Spanish speakers thereby providing a marketing/advertising medium for businesses also wanting into that area.So he has his head screwed on and was able to progress and make a success of community banking.Like everyone else I haven't a scooby as what he wants to do but my guess is that it involves the European League development.

I've always thought the European League development in a couple of seasons was a big factor in his purchase.
05-01-2020, 04:47 PM
Brightside

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Originally Posted by we are hibs

Is archie paton based in edinburgh or does he come over the same time as the owner? (Is he even american?)

He lives in St Andrews
05-01-2020, 04:59 PM
GloryGlory

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

Decent source of income, if so.

I personally wouldn't mind them changing the name of ER if it brought decent money in, as it would still be ER to me.

I hope they can get some shirt sponsorship sorted as well.

This. They can call ER what they like if it generates a few quid extra for the team, but you and me and thousands of others will still call it ER.
05-01-2020, 04:59 PM
Vault Boy

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Originally Posted by bingo70

I think people would soon forget about the name change if it meant we could bring in a better quality of player and saw success on the park because of it.

Doesn’t bother me in the slightest what it’s called.

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Originally Posted by offshorehibby

Naming the ground would not realy bother. To most it will always be Easter Road.

You're right that we would soon forget about it if it led to direct success on the park, no doubt. I just don't want Hibs to sell the naming rights for an amount that doesn't make a real impact.

Personally wouldn't want to hear our home referred to as the Global Energy Stadium or Tony Macaroni Arena for the sake of a couple hundred K.

That's despite Spagettihad being a work of genius.
05-01-2020, 05:01 PM
Cataplana

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Originally Posted by Vault Boy

You're right that we would soon forget about it if it led to direct success on the park, no doubt. I just don't want Hibs to sell the naming rights for an amount that doesn't make a real impact.

Personally wouldn't want to hear our home referred to as the Global Energy Stadium or Tony Macaroni Arena for the sake of a couple hundred K.

That's despite Spagettihad being a work of genius.

:agree:
05-01-2020, 05:10 PM
ancient hibee

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Originally Posted by Cataplana

Thank you, I was aware he had spoken about TV rights when he arrived, but I wasn't really sure what that meant. I can see a scenario when we are playing Spanish or Portuguese teams, and that may be of interested to South Americans, and latinos in the USA.

I think it's 50% of Californian residents have Spanish as their first language-a huge market.So the channel he set up was very popular.

As far as a new stadium name I don't know anyone that calls Murrayfield by its new name of BT Murrayfield but it was worth about £40million to the SRU.
05-01-2020, 05:27 PM
Viva_Palmeiras

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Originally Posted by ancient hibee

I think it's 50% of Californian residents have Spanish as their first language-a huge market.So the channel he set up was very popular.

As far as a new stadium name I don't know anyone that calls Murrayfield by its new name of BT Murrayfield but it was worth about £40million to the SRU.

Either BBC has relaxed its advertising rules and/or broadcasting rights come with the mandate of referencing stadia by Sponsors names. Commentators will refer to stadia in this way.
05-01-2020, 05:32 PM
Ozyhibby

The value of naming rights reflect the fact a lot of fans refuse to use the commercial name.

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05-01-2020, 05:54 PM
Billy Whizz

Could play a we game with various stadium names
Chocolate company’s have 2 peak periods, Xmas and Easter. So for starters
Cadbury’s Easter Rd Stadium😄
05-01-2020, 05:56 PM
Cataplana

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Could play a we game with various stadium names
Chocolate company’s have 2 peak periods, Xmas and Easter. So for starters
Cadbury’s Easter Rd Stadium😄

Or pharmaceuticals.

The Bayer Eastregen Replacement Ground. (BERG)
05-01-2020, 06:10 PM
Keith_M

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Originally Posted by Vault Boy

.........
That's despite Spagettihad being a work of genius.

Whoever came up with that name deserves an award.

As for naming, my preferred option used to be Hibernian Insurance, but they sadly changed their name (to Aviva Ireland, I think).

I think Hibs should consider putting a sponsor's name of the roof of the East Stand, given it's visibility from passing planes.
05-01-2020, 06:12 PM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

Whoever came up with that name deserves an award.

As for naming, my preferred option used to be Hibernian Insurance, but they sadly changed their name (to Aviva Ireland, I think).

I think Hibs should consider putting a sponsor's name of the roof of the East Stand, given it's visibility from passing planes.

That’s a great shout re East stand roof, I’d send that to Hibs if I was you
05-01-2020, 06:27 PM
Hibs4185

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Originally Posted by bingo70

I think people would soon forget about the name change if it meant we could bring in a better quality of player and saw success on the park because of it.

Doesn’t bother me in the slightest what it’s called.

People went crazy when the SRU sold the naming rights to Murrayfield to BT but it made the SRU £20 million and paid off all their debts.

Now you thinking nothing of saying the BT Murray field
05-01-2020, 06:30 PM
The 90+2

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Could play a we game with various stadium names
Chocolate company’s have 2 peak periods, Xmas and Easter. So for starters
Cadbury’s Easter Rd Stadium😄

Only if we get Crunchie as the half time guest 👍
05-01-2020, 06:35 PM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by 90+2

Only if we get Crunchie as the half time guest 👍

Much better than Biscuits
05-01-2020, 06:35 PM
blackpoolhibs

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Originally Posted by bingo70

Why?

Speculating Is all part of the fun of being a supporter.

:agree:

I wonder how big this hotel will actually be?
05-01-2020, 06:46 PM
bingo70

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Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs

:agree:

I wonder how big this hotel will actually be?

Big enough for your helipad I’d assume.
05-01-2020, 07:13 PM
Itsnoteasy

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Could play a we game with various stadium names
Chocolate company’s have 2 peak periods, Xmas and Easter. So for starters
Cadbury’s Easter Rd Stadium😄

Quality Hibs Street
05-01-2020, 07:21 PM
KingPat4

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

Whoever came up with that name deserves an award.

As for naming, my preferred option used to be Hibernian Insurance, but they sadly changed their name (to Aviva Ireland, I think).

I think Hibs should consider putting a sponsor's name of the roof of the East Stand, given it's visibility from passing planes.

Brentford get a few bob for doing that. It's on the flight path into Heathrow.
05-01-2020, 07:25 PM
Alex Trager

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Could play a we game with various stadium names
Chocolate company’s have 2 peak periods, Xmas and Easter. So for starters
Cadbury’s Easter Rd Stadium[emoji1]

A pal once said he would only accept it if apple took over the naming rights for Ibrox. He’s a hun ofc, iBrox was his suggestion. Genius actually.

But anyway it made me think what company would work with us, without having to change the name.
And for some reason I kept coming back to Cadburys. For the reasons you state above.
05-01-2020, 10:24 PM
Viva_Palmeiras

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Originally Posted by Alex Trager

A pal once said he would only accept it if apple took over the naming rights for Ibrox. He’s a hun ofc, iBrox was his suggestion. Genius actually.

But anyway it made me think what company would work with us, without having to change the name.
And for some reason I kept coming back to Cadburys. For the reasons you state above.

Asking is we have nothing to do with Terrys
05-01-2020, 10:53 PM
CraigHibee

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Originally Posted by 90+2

Only if we get Crunchie as the half time guest 👍

There's a wispa that might happen
05-01-2020, 10:58 PM
HoboHarry

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Originally Posted by CraigHibee

There's a wispa that might happen

You are going off Topic.....
06-01-2020, 06:46 AM
BroxburnHibee

If the puns are starting it's usually a sign of the thread has run its course.
06-01-2020, 06:57 AM
Joe6-2

Not sure about chocolate, Rowntrees used to be called Duncan’s! 😬

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