ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW SPONSOR

[Bitch]

I heard it heralded as that on Radio Kent yesterday morning

[Slartibartfast]

The semantics of whether it is the biggest or one of the biggest are totally unimportant the big news is that we seem to have a deal that guarantees us a reasonable budget for the next three seasons.

Hopefully that can be the springboard to more success on the field, hopefully generating larger gates, and also a platform to push forward the plans for a new stadium.

Congratulations to all who worked on this deal...and not forgetting a big thanks to Austrian Airlines for stepping in last year when we desperately needed them.

 

[DA11]

Originally Posted By: Slartibartfast

The semantics of whether it is the biggest or one of the biggest are totally unimportant the big news is that we seem to have a deal that guarantees us a reasonable budget for the next three seasons.

I agree. Why do we give a stuff about the amount. As long as it builds a long term platform, that is all the matters.

[Santa]

Its great that we have a good strategic sponsor on board for 3 years but without knowing the amounts involved its difficult to see whether this deal will be the enabler to bigger and better things that people are predicting/hoping.

 

I appreciate Jason may have been choosing his words when stating that there will be only a marginal increase in the playing budget. However as it was one of the smaller in the league anyway and if this is one of the biggest deals in non-league history then I dont understand why more money would not be available unless:

 

1) The value of the sponsorship is not as big as people might imagine (and I haven't a clue as to how much it might be or even the value of a typical conference sponsorship deal but someone on here should have an idea)

 

2) The extra money is to cover a shortfall previousley covered from directors pockets.

 

3) The money may be being spent in areas other than players wages.

 

The team as it stands at the moment has lost 2 key players in Ross and Charlie and (not knowing the new Macdonald) and is therefore at the moment a weaker team than last season. The quality and number of additional players Liam brings in may give us an indication as to any improved financial situation.

 

Trains dont kick footballs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kmj]

Originally Posted By: DA11

The semantics of whether it is the biggest or one of the biggest are totally unimportant the big news is that we seem to have a deal that guarantees us a reasonable budget for the next three seasons.

Quote=I agree. Why do we give a stuff about the amount. As long as it builds a long term platform, that is all the matters. [/quote

Actually, I bet the directors do "give a stuff" about the amount!

[DA11]

Exactly my point kmj.

 

thanks

[Alan W (GNFC)]

Will the details not eventually show in the club accounts?

[Andrewc]

I will probably be lumped into the turnover figure.

[Hirsty]

Originally Posted By: Andrewc

I will probably be lumped into the turnover figure.

Surely not Andrew ? I haven't seen you lumped into the accounts before ? Or do you come under "Other Assets" ?

Cheers,

[Slartibartfast]

Thats a pretty big lump.