Lordy Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 It's enough to make you weep. We wore the currentHillstones blue for a full season, it's part of the historical record of our kits. Are you afraid people will beat you up for having an out of date shirt or something? Why offer replacement away shirts then ? would people wearing them get beaten up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 There is also a reverse side ... you will own one of only 200 shirts in that colour with the sponsor as Hillstone ... isnt that a collectors item???? Think so Andy? They should be made to pay an extra tenner for a collector's item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 not just the fact i may get beat up, but the fact there are laws that a club must keep a home shirt for at least 2 seasons. This is so loyal fans dont get ripped off, however OAFC seem to have got round this law, or have they ? Even if they have it is morally wrong that they expect us to pay £40 for a new shirt after the previous one lasted 12 months You are embarrasing yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 not just the fact i may get beat up, but the fact there are laws that a club must keep a home shirt for at least 2 seasons. This is so loyal fans dont get ripped off, however OAFC seem to have got round this law, or have they ? Even if they have it is morally wrong that they expect us to pay £40 for a new shirt after the previous one lasted 12 months Who expects you to buy a new one? If you are a collector who likes to have every single shirt, then you might want to get one, if not, don't. I usually get them for my birthday as my old man doesn't know what else to get me, but I'll probably get him to get me something else from the shop this year as I wouldn't be arsed with one just for the new sponsor. It's really not a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny punkster Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 wonder what these "laws" are??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellys_discopants Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 not just the fact i may get beat up, but the fact there are laws that a club must keep a home shirt for at least 2 seasons. This is so loyal fans dont get ripped off, however OAFC seem to have got round this law, or have they ? Even if they have it is morally wrong that they expect us to pay £40 for a new shirt after the previous one lasted 12 months Winde your neck in and stop looking for an argument mate .. its hardly the end of the world is it tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wenks Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Winde your neck in and stop looking for an argument mate .. its hardly the end of the world is it tbh. therefore a swap shouldnt be too inconveniant ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny punkster Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 ask the friggin club! its nowt to do with us!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoasis Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 The previous home shirt. First year carlotti sponsored it , then the next year it was Hillstones ........ did you ask the club to swap then????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliggi Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 IMO Its highly unlikely the club will get new shirts in the club shop with the new sponsor on them. when you think about it, how many people will be all that bothered its got a new sponsor on it or not? its the badge that matters and you should be proud to wear that, not the sponsor. If they are unavailable in the club shop, everybody will be in the same boat, weather you bought it last year or last week. Only the players will be up to date. It wouldnt surprise me if the new sponsors get a cut price deal, due to the fact they arnt getting maximum exposure via shirt sales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_b_100 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 There is no 'LAW' for this .. there are guidelines issued by the FL in order that th efans dont have to shell out every season for a new shirt .... however they do. as this guideline is for home shirts and away shirts so a new one every season is needed... but hey .......its £40 instead of £80. There is no consequence on the club. If truth be known they dont 'have' to replace the fluo ones. This is beyond the control of the club. Ask Hillstones to buy you another out of the redudndancy pay .... or simply dont. The club or the shop its staff manegement or players are resposible legally. I will gladly offer you a good price for it second hand ... say £15 if the size is right. Pm me if you accept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Ronnie Moore Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) not just the fact i may get beat up, but the fact there are laws that a club must keep a home shirt for at least 2 seasons. This is so loyal fans dont get ripped off, however OAFC seem to have got round this law, or have they ? Even if they have it is morally wrong that they expect us to pay £40 for a new shirt after the previous one lasted 12 months And when was this law passed through the house of commons may I ask!? Sorry mate, no such law exists....take Dale's shirt from last season, a one off centenary black and white strip, now they've changed it to black and blue. Then there was Arsenal's maroon type kit for their last season at highbury. Then there was our 100 years at boundary park where Carlotti sponsored us for the season..... If people have proof of purchase for their home shirt and they purchased it recently for THIS season (like Lordy) then I think the club should replace them as a kind gesture even though they are NOT obliged to. For those who purchased it last season then I don't expect a replacement or refund, we bought our shirts, we used them, we had a full season where the team sported the same shirt....we have no grounds to complain as we've had shirts in the past which have only lasted for one season. Lordy - if you have proof of purchase, email Alan as mentioned above. Edited July 25, 2008 by Bring Back Pukka Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASTLEY Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 How amusing is this thread You support the club, you have a shirt that is current with an out of date sponsor on it If this is a problem next time you buy a shirt ask specifically for one without the sponsors name on or don't buy a shirt if you don't want to take the risk? Buy a nice Carlotti polo shirt instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardlelatic Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 How amusing is this thread You support the club, you have a shirt that is current with an out of date sponsor on it If this is a problem next time you buy a shirt ask specifically for one without the sponsors name on or don't buy a shirt if you don't want to take the risk? Buy a nice Carlotti polo shirt instead well said.. I see people at games with shirts on from the Mid 1970's ... If its got the Latic owl on its ball, that good enough for me. Or we could spend a couple of grand giving people refunds for shirts they will still wear and not bother about signing or paying any new players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellys_discopants Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 well said.. I see people at games with shirts on from the Mid 1970's ... If its got the Latic owl on its ball, that good enough for me. Or we could spend a couple of grand giving people refunds for shirts they will still wear and not bother about signing or paying any new players Good point ... i wonder if the club would offer a swap as its not got Hillstones on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardlelatic Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Good point ... i wonder if the club would offer a swap as its not got Hillstones on? Nope But a club shirt is a fans shirt what ever the year and design edit to say if its got TOREX on the front that is the only no no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I'm not sure about laws but most clubs do state that their home shirts will last for 2 seasons and im sure latics were one of these. Last week i bought a home shirt with Hughes 9 on the back and will not be happy if they replace the home shirt. Surely i am entitled to a refund or a swap. What would you do if Hughes left the club before the seasom started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickhenryslovechild Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 What would you do if Hughes left the club before the seasom started? Try to jump off the Bridge at the Mumps station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiral_Carpet Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Try to jump off the Bridge at the Mumps station Make sure Dan's train is due before you climb up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAV Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 There is also a reverse side ... you will own one of only 200 shirts in that colour with the sponsor as Hillstone ... isnt that a collectors item???? My thaughts excactly.200 shirts made,and if 199 get returned for replacement you have a unique /one off/never to be seen again latics shirt £££££££££££££.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardy Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Im really confused by this thread or are all our fans that fickle? In 93' when we had the red and white shirt in the beginning we had no sponsor (one of which i bought) then JD Sports came along and that was all over the place, wasnt such a big deal then? I bought a shirt with Warne on the back, then he left at the end of that season, no problem then! It happens everywhere, what about when teams change manufacturer? You have 2 new kits to buy, and we have had a few changes. Umbro. Pony. Sparta. Carlotti. Get over it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadam Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I agree that in general football shirts are changed to much but what can you do. I get a new shirt every two years but still wear the old ones you have argued your point too long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I think both the club and Hillstones have been quite generous about this (Newcastle are still sponsored by Northern Rock). I haven't bought a new away shirt (don't have the 'new' home one either) but I think the club would be well within their rights not to offer a refund for it. We all laughed at PLC scum fans when because they got battered by the Saints their new away shirt was never worn again, but did PLC scum offer a refund because of a 'design' flaw did they heckers like. If people want to keep their never used shirts then that's up to them but Latics have again showed they have excellent customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 In 93' when we had the red and white shirt in the beginning we had no sponsor (one of which i bought) then JD Sports came along and that was all over the place, wasnt such a big deal then? Yep , I also have that shirt without the JD Sports on it People making "Mountains out of Molehills" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Yep , I also have that shirt without the JD Sports on it People making "Mountains out of Molehills" Quite right Exile. You don't go demanding money back on all your old shirts just because none of them fit you any more, do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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