Spirit Of Shankly: Question 3

[SpiritOfShankly]

Carlsberg have done nothing wrong. They have a product in the marketplace very similar to a host of other products and part of how they try to boost their product’s sales the world over is an association with the “brand” of Liverpool FC, the “brand” of The Kop, the “brand” of the 12th man. However, we need to get the message across to them and any future sponsors that we, the very brand they are paying good money to capitalise on, are not happy with the current leadership and that by being associated with Liverpool FC at this time they are associating themselves with a man who threatens everything they want to associate their brand with.

On Merseyside, Carlsberg sell thousands of barrels of ale every week. They monitor their sales on a week by week basis. The Merseyside territory is in the top 5, in terms of sales volume. Therefore any boycott will get the message across quickly that we want Hicks out now. It is definable and most importantly any Carlsberg drinker has lots of alternatives at any given bar.

Therefore, while we don’t want to hurt Carlsberg, we should use this way of getting our message across to Carlsberg, to any other current or future sponsors, that we want Tom Hicks out and that financially backing him or the football club while he remains in charge is not a financially wise move.

Should we call for an LFC supporter boycott on Carlsberg products until Mr Hicks leaves the club?

[knockers]

Yes only because it tastes like p!ss. Then again the export stuff isn't too bad.

[Dessy]

Yes only because it tastes like p!ss. Then again the export stuff isn't too bad.

On a serious note are you for real with this boycott theme?

[Chrono]

Yeah, I vote "yes". We can do this without hurting our club unlike the merchandising question. The only problem is this will not make much of an impact as I believe it is more the brand awareness they are after than our commitment to their produce.

[Parr_Zee]

While we're at it, lets stop buying Adidas products as well ... no trainers, football boots, gym wear ... anything!!

This is getting rediculous.

[vocey]

no lager, thats suicide,
i just couldn't cope

[spud_gun]

No.

What ramifications would action such as this have on any future sponsorship partnerships?

[BFG]

No.

What ramifications would action such as this have on any future sponsorship partnerships?

A daft idea in my view. You don't **** on sponsers that you've had a good relationship with because of in-house problems.

[bobbyfallon]

Yes only because it tastes like p!ss. Then again the export stuff isn't too bad.

[machiavelli]

no lager, thats suicide,
i just couldn't cope

I think he is saying no Carlsberg, which tastes awful anyway so not much of a loss. (dont think i have drunk carlsberg in 3yrs now, so not much of a loss to me)

[Dessy]

A daft idea in my view. You don't **** on sponsers that you've had a good relationship with because of in-house problems.

[Dessy]

no lager, thats suicide,
i just couldn't cope

Dibs is bringing a crate of CHANG on Friday........Ban him NOW!!

[andyinswinton]

While we're at it, lets stop buying Adidas products as well ... no trainers, football boots, gym wear ... anything!!

This is getting rediculous.

Agreed.

[samo]

While we're at it, lets stop buying Adidas products as well ... no trainers, football boots, gym wear ... anything!!

This is getting rediculous.

Parr_Zee. This is a poll to gauge fans view. It would be ridiculous not to ask the question. The Spirit of Shankly wants to be an broad church covering all views of all Liverpool fans. They can only know how the fans feel by running things like this past them and organising the likes of the forthcoming meeting at the Olympia. Try to look at this as a positive thing. SoS wants to know what you think. SoS wants your view to be included in the direction it goes. You might not like the question, but at least you are being asked. Do you have your own ideas? Well if possible try to get to the Olympia on Saturday. If you can't make it, look to join the union and get your voice heard. SoS want to include everybody, but it's going to need all people to be positive for it to be a success.

[Barnyard]

A daft idea in my view. You don't **** on sponsers that you've had a good relationship with because of in-house problems.

Exactly my view.