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Title: Trott moves to New Balance from GM
Post by: pacman75cricket on October 31, 2012, 07:17:31 AM: http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/image/589115.html (http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/image/589115.html)

Maybe will effect Prior?
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on October 31, 2012, 07:30:18 AM: Told u it was quite a surprise who their other signing was!
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Post by: SOULMAN1012 on October 31, 2012, 08:46:07 AM: wounder who is making there bats??
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Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 31, 2012, 08:52:56 AM: Shocker!!!
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Post by: pacman75cricket on October 31, 2012, 08:57:13 AM: anyone have info on new balance cricket gear when will be available etc
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Post by: The_Bird on October 31, 2012, 08:57:43 AM: (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y8l3x3-jABM/T1hiKacCfpI/AAAAAAAAANc/0aAZF4RCB_M/s1600/NB-pads-gloves.jpg)
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Post by: 19reading87 on October 31, 2012, 08:57:56 AM: Very surprised by this!! Any idea on the maker???
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Post by: 12man on October 31, 2012, 09:15:10 AM: The shoes are made in Flimby near Workington West Cumbria

good factory shop there
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Post by: biggsy143 on October 31, 2012, 09:32:44 AM: Bat looks like a re badged G&M
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Post by: Alvaro on October 31, 2012, 09:43:29 AM: Quote from: biggsy143 on October 31, 2012, 09:32:44 AM
Bat looks like a re badged G&M

Nice work Sherlock, what was your first clue? ;)
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Post by: Kieron_BT on October 31, 2012, 09:50:29 AM: Them softs are disgusting, very indian/pakistani looking make. From 'classy' GM to this. Not a good move for me!
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Post by: Alvaro on October 31, 2012, 09:54:20 AM: I bet his accountant's pretty chuffed...
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Post by: Tom on October 31, 2012, 09:54:56 AM: Quote from: pacman75cricket on October 31, 2012, 08:57:13 AM
anyone have info on new balance cricket gear when will be available etc
2013/4 they'll be in Owzat.
Title: Re: Trott moves to New Balance from GM
Post by: pacman75cricket on October 31, 2012, 10:04:29 AM: Quote from: Kieron_BT on October 31, 2012, 09:50:29 AM
Them softs are disgusting, very indian/pakistani looking make. From 'classy' GM to this. Not a good move for me!

Pads not much different?
(http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Jonathan+Trott+England+v+South+Africa+2nd+7UZ_RNVi_ZAl.jpg)
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Post by: 19reading87 on October 31, 2012, 10:07:25 AM: Quote from: Alvaro on October 31, 2012, 09:54:20 AM
I bet his accountant's pretty chuffed...

Yer I can imagine this is purely just for money and nothing else! Bet he's receiving a massive amount
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Post by: Colesy on October 31, 2012, 10:12:56 AM: Big loss to GM. No-one using the Icon for England now
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Post by: pacman75cricket on October 31, 2012, 10:13:55 AM: Any cheap Trott players edition bats? :D
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Post by: The_Bird on October 31, 2012, 10:15:19 AM: Quote from: Colesy on October 31, 2012, 10:12:56 AM
Big loss to GM. No-one using the Icon for England now

Could pave the way for Root or Vince to be GM's new young talisman at the top of the order.
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Post by: 19reading87 on October 31, 2012, 10:21:30 AM: Vince is not even close to being good enough mate! Stupidly over-rated! If Compton doesn't have a great tour don't be surprised to see Varun Chopra get a chance
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Post by: petehosk on October 31, 2012, 10:23:42 AM: If Compton fails it will be Root to try out next!
Would be good to see Root as his bowling is a bonus - he doesn't seem too bad with the ball?
Plus he is young and could build a decent future!
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Post by: 19reading87 on October 31, 2012, 10:25:43 AM: I rate Root massively but feel he may fall into the catorgary of never being international standard ( I hope I'm proved wrong ) I also hope England don't fall into the slump of struggling to find a regular opener over the next couple of years
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Post by: Kieron_BT on October 31, 2012, 10:31:16 AM: Quote from: pacman75cricket on October 31, 2012, 10:04:29 AM
Pads not much different?
([url]http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Jonathan+Trott+England+v+South+Africa+2nd+7UZ_RNVi_ZAl.jpg[/url])

I think they look completely different. The GM are a classic pad style. The NB are like halfway trying to be modern pads that just make them look cheap and nasty. My opinion anyway!
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Post by: pacman75cricket on October 31, 2012, 10:34:26 AM: Will wait & see when product released as this may just be interim till full release ?
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Post by: biggsy143 on October 31, 2012, 10:43:32 AM: Wonder if Prior will now go to GM?
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Post by: cricketbadger on October 31, 2012, 10:46:06 AM: Quote from: biggsy143 on October 31, 2012, 10:43:32 AM
Wonder if Prior will now go to GM?

was about to ask if anyone knows where Prior will now go
cant imagine him in anything but Slazenger
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Post by: Tom on October 31, 2012, 11:25:17 AM: Quote from: pacman75cricket on October 31, 2012, 10:34:26 AM
Will wait & see when product released as this may just be interim till full release ?
Product is released in SA now. Have seen the catalogue, not too impressed.
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Post by: M77 on October 31, 2012, 12:18:30 PM: Not great...
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Post by: Cys1 on October 31, 2012, 01:07:02 PM: I think his move might have something to do with his brother Kenny Jackson's connection with New Balance in SA. Been trying to get the brand going over here for a couple of years now without a lot of success. This will certainly get them the exposure.
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Post by: Cys1 on October 31, 2012, 01:26:28 PM: Found this on their Africa Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151939817766549&set=pb.378907921548.-2207520000.1351689684&type=3&theater

This is what the range in SA will look like, not sure if this will be rolled out worldwide though.
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Post by: Kulli on October 31, 2012, 01:33:50 PM: That is some seriously fugly gear and branding.
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Post by: alba caerulea on October 31, 2012, 02:00:42 PM: Definately got a hint of Pony about it
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Post by: Montys Beard on October 31, 2012, 02:12:24 PM: Quote from: alba caerulea on October 31, 2012, 02:00:42 PM
Definately got a hint of Pony about it

In both the old sports brand and Rhyming slang 'Pony-and-trap' sense of the word.....

Not overly keen on NB's offering.....
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Post by: alba caerulea on October 31, 2012, 02:15:12 PM: I was referring to the brand but :D
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Post by: jw17 on October 31, 2012, 06:36:18 PM: I personally like the stickers! Remind me of the old aero ones.
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Post by: Perkins17 on October 31, 2012, 07:15:53 PM: http://www.gm-cricket.com/community/news/2012/10/31/jonathan-trott-released-by-gm.aspx
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Post by: Red Ink Cricket on October 31, 2012, 07:35:45 PM: Released because he wanted to go not because he wasn't wanted?
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Post by: Cover_Drive on October 31, 2012, 07:53:08 PM: What a shame for such a classy batsman! It was great when he was at GM.
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Post by: pacman75cricket on October 31, 2012, 08:05:09 PM: Shame as been with GM since a schoolboy.
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Post by: RightArmRapid on October 31, 2012, 08:33:50 PM: Quote from: johners77 on October 31, 2012, 07:35:45 PM
Released because he wanted to go not because he wasn't wanted?
"but we understand that players sometimes want to move on for commercial reasons. We wish him all the very best for his future career"
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 01, 2012, 04:36:45 PM: http://www.sports-insight.co.uk/index.php/content/news/jonathan_trott_agrees_sponsorship_deal_with_new_balance/
Title: Re: Trott moves to New Balance from GM
Post by: Cover_Drive on November 01, 2012, 05:56:23 PM: Ugly! Such a classy batsman Trott is, absolutely gutted to see such a great player signing with NB who are extremely ugly!

But ah well, money talks! Would have loved to see Trott going to Gray Nicolls even.
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 01, 2012, 05:57:34 PM: Cut backs in the sponsorship arena are happening across county cricket so no surprise people are chopping and changing brands at the top level too
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Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 01, 2012, 09:00:56 PM: Steyn was their original signing if I remember correctly
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Post by: paulkatich on November 01, 2012, 09:12:47 PM: Their kit looks ugly. 10 yr old would better job in designing their kit.
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 01, 2012, 09:49:35 PM: they were the 3 we were told about but wasn't public knowledge so had to be kept that way
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Post by: SempreSami on November 02, 2012, 03:43:03 PM: Yuck, NB should stick to making really wide running shoes.
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Post by: thecord on November 25, 2012, 01:13:01 AM: Commentators at the moment talking about how Steyn can't get happy with his new boots. Not great news for a manufacturer whose expertise lies in footwear
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Post by: Vulcan Cricket on November 25, 2012, 04:36:13 PM: i think trott has links with new blance i think he has a family working for them so i was told from some one in the trade
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Post by: Tom on November 25, 2012, 04:52:59 PM: Quote from: Cys1 on October 31, 2012, 01:07:02 PM
I think his move might have something to do with his brother Kenny Jackson's connection with New Balance in SA. Been trying to get the brand going over here for a couple of years now without a lot of success. This will certainly get them the exposure.

The Trott family is pretty well connected in the sports industry, Ian - Jonathan's dad used to run Varsity Sports in Cape Town.
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Post by: Vulcan Cricket on November 25, 2012, 04:58:49 PM: something like that tbf i wasnt takeing much notice as they will go were there money is same as any thing eles i i got offered a lot more money for doing the same thing 90 percent of us would go for the extra doe
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Post by: procricket on November 25, 2012, 05:12:33 PM: My mate from Bolton is heavily involved with New Balance the Trott was offered good money he said no more than that