Hull Cityâs Managing Director Nick Thompson said season ticket sales are âincredibly healthy.â âWeâre in good shape. Weâve already sold more season passes than we had for this season, and weâve still got some postage to clear.â In response to the queues at the ticket office this week, he added: âOne of the things weâve got to look at improving is how we can process ticket applications more swiftly.â On the subject of the team kit, Thompson confirmed that the deal with adidas goes into its final year next season, but there are talks about extending it. Meanwhile the deal with Cash Converters also continues next season, but Thompson seemed to hint at looking for a more lucrative sponsor if promotion is achieved. âThe kit manufacturer for next year is adidas, which is the final year of their contract, so weâre currently talking to adidas about options to renew in the 14-15 season, and we will have the opportunity to go out into the market to look at that. âIn terms of on the front of the shirt, Cash Converters took up their option for a third year. If we go into the Premier League, that has the potential to change everything and we might go back and talk to them again and see if there are any other options. âBut as we stand at the moment itâs adidas on the kit in the final year of their contract, and Cash Converters have taken the option to take their final year as well.â Thompson was also posed the question about any possibility of the clubâs name being altered. Recent email circulations from the club have been sent from âHull Tigersâ with a âHull Tigers AFCâ banner image, with reference to âHull City Tigersâ. He responded by saying that this is purely marketing, but was not dismissive of clubs ever changing their names. âWe tidied up our logo for marketing purposes to make it a little bit sharper and slicker. âThe badge is on the shirt; itâll be on the shirt next season. âI think sometimes people try to make a story out of the flimsiest of pretexts. âWhat we have to bear in mind is actually those traditional names have changed over the course of the years. Hull City AFC changed into being a number of years ago but there was a name before that. âWeâre very proud of our heritage. Weâre very proud of the fact we represent the region. Whatever the situation is, we are Hull City and we are Tigers. The badge on the shirt is entirely different to the way we present ourselves in a marketing context.â Radio Humbersideâs David Burns responded on Twitter to say heâd expect these âsmall incremental stepsâ to lead to a name change in two years. The full interview, along with a shorter comment from Assem Allam, can be heard at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p017024j http://www.hullcityonline.com/news/...ange-question-kit-sponsors-and-season-tickets
That'll explain why I haven't heard back from the club then.....hopefully I seriously hope we get a new sponsor.
I hope they haven't already given available seats to new applicants who don't give a **** about the club. If I can't move they can have my pass back and a huge greeny right in their face after they said I had to wait for renewals to finish. ****ing pissed off with the ****s.
I agree that existing season ticket holders should get priority if they want to move rather then new season ticket buyers getting the first choice of seats left
I really hope someone makes it very, very clear that the Hull Tigers name change idea is ****e. I don't even like it on the emails. It just feels wrong.
I phoned the ticket office this afternoon because I hadn't heard anything yet,and was told they still had thousands to process and they expect it to be Tuesday before they clear the backlog.
Hull City’s Managing Director Nick Thompson said season ticket sales are “incredibly healthy.” “We’re in good shape. We’ve already sold more season passes than we had for this season, and we’ve still got some postage to clear.” He should have said " We are rapidly nearing the sold out mark at the rate we're going. Hurry while stocks last!" to ensure another sales spike. In response to the queues at the ticket office this week, he added: “One of the things we’ve got to look at improving is how we can process ticket applications more swiftly.” The whole ticket office needs a revamp. An exit door and entrance door would help. On the subject of the team kit, Thompson confirmed that the deal with adidas goes into its final year next season, but there are talks about extending it. Meanwhile the deal with Cash Converters also continues next season, but Thompson seemed to hint at looking for a more lucrative sponsor if promotion is achieved. “The kit manufacturer for next year is adidas, which is the final year of their contract, so we’re currently talking to adidas about options to renew in the 14-15 season, and we will have the opportunity to go out into the market to look at that. “In terms of on the front of the shirt, Cash Converters took up their option for a third year. If we go into the Premier League, that has the potential to change everything and we might go back and talk to them again and see if there are any other options. “But as we stand at the moment it’s adidas on the kit in the final year of their contract, and Cash Converters have taken the option to take their final year as well.” Prissy crap about the sponsors name- who really gives a toss? Thompson was also posed the question about any possibility of the club’s name being altered. Recent email circulations from the club have been sent from ‘Hull Tigers’ with a ‘Hull Tigers AFC’ banner image, with reference to ‘Hull City Tigers’. He responded by saying that this is purely marketing, but was not dismissive of clubs ever changing their names. “We tidied up our logo for marketing purposes to make it a little bit sharper and slicker. “The badge is on the shirt; it’ll be on the shirt next season. “I think sometimes people try to make a story out of the flimsiest of pretexts. “What we have to bear in mind is actually those traditional names have changed over the course of the years. Hull City AFC changed into being a number of years ago but there was a name before that. “We’re very proud of our heritage. We’re very proud of the fact we represent the region. Whatever the situation is, we are Hull City and we are Tigers. The badge on the shirt is entirely different to the way we present ourselves in a marketing context.” Radio Humberside’s David Burns responded on Twitter to say he’d expect these ‘small incremental steps’ to lead to a name change in two years. We'll see about that.....
I understand he's well aware of that already and is against Hull Tigers being used on anything. But I'm sure he'll be reminded regardless.
I got my e-Mail this morning to confirm my renewal Hopefully I'll be using my pass to watch Premier League soccerball next year!
I can't see his argument about marketing and the Club being seperate entities. If it's promoting the Club, it should have the Club logo. This fiddling stuff is bollocks and just irritates people and creates doubt. Changing Hull City to Hull Tigers isn't crisping anything up as far as I can see. That's just bollocks.
I emailed my form on tuesday morning and got my confirmation email today. Not sure when I will be able to relocate though as they have to wait until the renewal deadline has passed. Hope that helps.
I got mine in the post today, in fact I got 2. I E mail them why this was, and they were on the phone within minutes saying it was a mistake can I send the other one back.
i know how these "small incremental steps" work. these'll be the changes oct 2013 hull cuty jan 2014 mull cuty may 2014 mull uty nov 2014 mall uty feb 2015 mal uty jun 2015 man uty sep 2015 man utd standard p.r. name change strategy and you'll all buy the amended scarfs and shirts.
Buying tickets - never had a problem. Kit manufacturer - Not arsed, don't buy them. Kit style - STRIPES please and even if it's not amber, call it amber to stamp-out the moanfest that goes on!!! Sponsor - Not arsed, but the more high-profile and high paying, the better. Club Name - Hull City, don't **** about with **** like this please.
