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Title: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on January 14, 2013, 07:50:01 PM
Rather than have lots of different threads, would be good to create one with all this information in.

Just seen Geriant Jones post this on twitter;
'Sad day, it seems my long association with Puma has come to an end. Time to look for a new sponsor for 2013.'

I wonder who will snap him up, good little signing I believe that would be.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: thecord on January 14, 2013, 07:51:23 PM
With Kieswetter and Prior also looking for sponsors though you can see Jones being well down the list
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: fatbats on January 14, 2013, 07:51:50 PM
Quite a few moving sponsors could be fun as puma lost jones and kieswetter
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Alvaro on January 14, 2013, 07:52:47 PM
Get on the phone Matt! H4L?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 14, 2013, 07:53:51 PM
Cut back on outlay due to a woeful last "summer" of sales won't have aided things
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on January 14, 2013, 07:54:32 PM
Quite a few moving sponsors could be fun as puma lost jones and kieswetter

They've probably had to pay big money to get Yuvraj
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: sfa82 on January 14, 2013, 07:56:10 PM
I'm still without a sponsor too ;)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: fatbats on January 14, 2013, 07:58:08 PM
Cut back on outlay due to a woeful last "summer" of sales won't have aided things

I bet players are not asking for less though
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: fatbats on January 14, 2013, 07:58:53 PM
They've probably had to pay big money to get Yuvraj

Maybe as do you go for one big marque signing or a few medium ones
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on January 14, 2013, 08:01:50 PM
forum sponsors could probably tell us more (if they wished of course) but I'd suspect sales were down for most brands last year (which probably means this year won't be great either as people who got stuff last year won't have 'worn it out').. Time to cut back on expensive pro's :)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Tom on January 14, 2013, 08:02:59 PM
Pollard too is looking for a sponsor, but both him and Prior are asking a small fortune. Kieswetter will be snapped up very soon.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on January 14, 2013, 08:04:27 PM
Really can't see Jones being the top of many companies wish list.

Out of curiosity what do you reckon he would be asking for or would expect to receive in terms of £££££'s. He is at the end of the day just a county keeper although he has played for England, i don't imagine many keepers buy equipment just because he has it.

Was my favourite player when he was in England set up though.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: The_Bird on January 14, 2013, 08:06:55 PM
Do you think we will see non cricketing companies sponsoring players that are asking too much from a bat company?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on January 14, 2013, 08:09:28 PM
Pollard too is looking for a sponsor, but both him and Prior are asking a small fortune. Kieswetter will be snapped up very soon.

Prior is worth the money as he's a top quality test batsmen. Pollard is really only worth it to brands who want to crack the IPL IMO. His appeal outside of the IPL is nowhere near the likes of Prior, Warner etc.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on January 14, 2013, 08:10:07 PM
Do you think we will see non cricketing companies sponsoring players that are asking too much from a bat company?

What is in it for them?? Unless you mean companies associated to cricket (touring companies etc) ?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Alvaro on January 14, 2013, 08:12:05 PM
ICC laws mean your main sponsor has to manufacture cricket bats. At least I think that's the case.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: The_Bird on January 14, 2013, 08:15:30 PM
What is in it for them?? Unless you mean companies associated to cricket (touring companies etc) ?

What's in it for a company to have their logo displayed all around the world?

I mean like Hero Honda and MRF do to the Indian batsman.

Could Ferrari or Walmart do the same?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Liam-SCCC on January 14, 2013, 08:31:16 PM
Kieswetter must have popped into M&H before going to India to get a few pairs of gloves. Would have been nice if he had offered to use M&H stickers until he gets a new sponsor.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ajmw89 on January 14, 2013, 08:34:50 PM
Jon Lewis is using Aedos now I believe. Think I saw it on twitter a couple of days ago
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: RightArmRapid on January 14, 2013, 08:46:13 PM
Prior is worth the money as he's a top quality test batsmen. Pollard is really only worth it to brands who want to crack the IPL IMO. His appeal outside of the IPL is nowhere near the likes of Prior, Warner etc.
Not just ipl...T20 in general, besides ipl is biiiig money and if he applies himself could turn into one hell of an odi batsman.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on January 14, 2013, 08:48:02 PM
Not just ipl...T20 in general, besides ipl is biiiig money and if he applies himself could turn into one hell of an odi batsman.

True, IF he did that then yeah.. He's not done it yet so I'm thinking he's pretty much just a T20 player. Yes the IPL is big bucks but only if you want to break the indian market which I'd assume from all the Indian players using SF/SS or Nike or who ever is probably already dominated.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Ciaran on January 14, 2013, 08:50:31 PM
Cut back on outlay due to a woeful last "summer" of sales won't have aided things

Wouldnt be a bad brand ambassador for you would he mate? Keeping in your helmet, opens in the T20's occasionally as well
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Bruce on January 14, 2013, 11:15:13 PM
ICC laws mean your main sponsor has to manufacture cricket bats. At least I think that's the case.

Not sure how that works with MRF ???
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: uknsaunders on January 14, 2013, 11:21:06 PM
how much does a county pro get? Just free kit? Some money? Or does he have to pay for his bats?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 14, 2013, 11:29:31 PM
Depends what they do, batsmen/bowler, potential international player etc in all honesty
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Tom on January 14, 2013, 11:45:41 PM
Would expect Geraint Jones to be on free kit, depending on brand he may get a small retainer or bonuses around £2k. One of the more recent brand sponsors on here may have a better idea.

Puma didn't pay their players much, but they got a casual clothing allowance.

Interesting to see all brands cutting back in both county, jnr and international cricket. Tough times out there.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Alvaro on January 14, 2013, 11:58:45 PM
Not sure how that works with MRF ???

But they do sell bats under their own brand.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: The_Bird on January 15, 2013, 12:00:35 AM
What about Hero Honda or Britannia. To be honest the Indian players do what they like with their bat stickers anyway.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Mortimer on January 15, 2013, 01:19:53 AM
But they do sell bats under their own brand.

MRF started selling bats with their logo on them just so that ST could use them in international matches. It was a way around the restrictions then in force on non bat manufacturers advertising on bats. Currently, a player can have a sports equipment manufacturers' branding on their kit, along with a personal sponsor, eg Andrew Flintoff was sponsored by Barclays Bank
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: iand123 on January 15, 2013, 08:42:50 AM
There was a lot of talk of Jones not playing as much cricket this year but i believe he signed a new contract which probably means he'll still play a fair bit. Towards the end of his career so can see why puma may have gone elsewhere. Quite a few keepers floating about without sponsors at the moment
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on January 16, 2013, 12:40:22 AM
I see a few of the forum sponsors have been chatting to some of these players mentioned in this post. Would be good to see some more of the boutique ranges in the county circuit.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: i12breakfree on January 16, 2013, 03:06:04 AM
Looks like Ravinder Jadeja needs a sponsor
(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/ravinJad_zps0fd0f58f.jpg)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Over Gully on January 16, 2013, 04:28:50 AM
Spartan announced on their Twitter feed that Friday they will be making a major announcement. Obviously a player of some note will be signing with them...
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Batoff on January 16, 2013, 03:01:13 PM
I am in need of a new sponsorship deal...

I am close to 70, but have a lovely barn which Buzz uses. I am sure I could offer the likes of Spartan great value with my after dinner speaking
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Jagminder on January 16, 2013, 03:23:29 PM
What about Hero Honda or Britannia. To be honest the Indian players do what they like with their bat stickers anyway.

 Neither Hero Honda nor Britannia make bats.
Some loop hole these companies exploiting.

Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ajmw89 on January 16, 2013, 03:51:45 PM
If you look at Matt Prior's website, it lists one of his sponsors as Puma...  May only be for shoes though
http://www.mattprior13.com/sponsors/ (http://www.mattprior13.com/sponsors/)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: RightArmRapid on January 16, 2013, 06:40:19 PM
Jadeja used blanks in last years ipl too.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Johnny on January 17, 2013, 07:10:03 AM
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff42/johnnywinter147/0890388C-E38C-4407-AA8B-0CA4747923B6-322-000000D6AFC9FCBE.jpg)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: fatbats on January 17, 2013, 07:27:28 AM
Real talent

There getting some players

How long till and England international ??
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Tail Ender on January 17, 2013, 07:30:46 AM
I love the brazen request for a Spartan with his signature on it, as if he's going to read it and go "for sure!" Nothing ventured nothing gained I guess.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on January 17, 2013, 08:16:49 AM
I like the look of Chris Gayles Spartan he posted on twitter yest. Not sure it's a good move if it goes to market.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: fasteddie on January 20, 2013, 12:43:04 PM
Just thought I'd put a quick shout out to any prospective sponsors....

I'm still available!

Just a thought.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: fatbats on January 22, 2013, 03:25:49 PM
If news is true kieswetter may struggle to get a big pay day if he's been dropped from England side
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on January 22, 2013, 06:27:41 PM
If news is true kieswetter may struggle to get a big pay day if he's been dropped from England side

about time! Dirty slogger
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: hell4leather cricket on January 22, 2013, 10:07:15 PM
G jones gone to gray nics ...
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Kieron_BT on January 24, 2013, 12:35:17 PM
Just seen him post pics on Twitter of him at the GN site collecting his new gear. Can't imagine how great that must be to walk into a warehouse like that and just take whatever you want!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: iand123 on January 24, 2013, 01:00:32 PM
I just saw this on twitter and figured it would already be on here :) Gray nice just posted a pic on FB of him holding an A61 - not sure if that is the bat he'll be using
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 24, 2013, 01:28:23 PM
He has gone with the A61 bat and Legend pads + gloves according to GN
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on January 26, 2013, 04:25:51 AM
NZ have some strange ones;
 
Munro using Tazz
(http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/153700/153783.jpg)

And Grant Elliot using Buzz(?)
(http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/153700/153784.jpg)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Duffers on January 26, 2013, 05:58:08 AM
That buzz looks a nice stick!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: 19reading87 on January 26, 2013, 06:16:17 AM
Buzz is his own brand I believe
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: King pair on January 26, 2013, 08:00:03 AM
Buzz Is a joint company I think, there was a pro in my league a couple of years ago called Luke woodcock (NZ played for Wellington I think) it was his joint company with someone else
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Buzz on January 26, 2013, 08:01:35 AM
quality brand if you ask me!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Simmy on January 26, 2013, 08:09:25 AM
same gloves at vulcan/hammer :)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: calvin1mac on January 26, 2013, 08:43:02 AM
Do you think we will see non cricketing companies sponsoring players that are asking too much from a bat company?

It's possible, look what happened with KP after woodworm went under!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: calvin1mac on January 26, 2013, 08:59:16 AM
I think over the next few years we'll see loads of top players signing deals with the Indian manufacturers. After the summer we had last year I can't imagine many of the English firms have big hordes of cash stored away to pay players as well as give them free gear. You only have to look at the like of Michael Clarke leaving Slazenger for a big payout with spartan. Jonathan Trott going to New Balance who aren't even on sale as yet so its obviously not because they make great bats!
It's a catch 22 in my opinion, cricket doesn't attract the kind of money and sponsorship opportunity as say football so I guess pro's have to do what ever they can to make it crack.
I just hope we don't see any of the big manufacturer fold, especially with the number of non cricket companies folding in the UK. Look at the likes of Comet, Woolworths, HMV, Jessops and the list goes on. Its not unimaginable to see a cricket company added to this list within the next few years.

I don't know if its different in other leagues around the country but I reckon I could count on 1 hand the amount of new bats I saw last year. Must be hurting the big guys!

Lets hope this season is a scorcher for everyone's sake!

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Post by: lukemannionzimbabwe on January 30, 2013, 05:42:05 PM
Id love to walk into a warehouse, suited up, and to go choose my gear for the next season.

Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: justnotcricket86 on February 04, 2013, 03:41:34 PM
Sarah Taylor has been snapped up by SS...

Puma really offloading their keepers!!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Vitas Cricket on February 04, 2013, 03:45:05 PM
Sarah Taylor has been snapped up by SS...

Puma really offloading their keepers!!

I knew about this before Christmas, was sure i mentioned it somewhere, can't find it now though.

The guy who signs the pros for the UK arm of SS was very apprehensive about his chances of signing her, then when i next spoke to him he said it was a doddle.

Puma are obviously doing something wrong!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: justnotcricket86 on February 04, 2013, 03:46:50 PM
Still want to find out where Prior is going
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: RightArmRapid on February 08, 2013, 07:33:54 PM
Tino best used a spartan today, perhaps one of bravo's or gayle's? Kieroin Pollard was using an SS bat too!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on February 08, 2013, 07:42:11 PM
I see Gary Ballance has signed with Jedi cricket according to their twitter account - good signing that is.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: tussy17 on February 08, 2013, 08:08:20 PM
I could see Matty Prior going with Kookaburra. Could do with another key England player.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Alvaro on February 08, 2013, 08:10:04 PM
I see Gary Ballance has signed with Jedi cricket according to their twitter account - good signing that is.

Slaz are really losing players
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on February 08, 2013, 08:22:21 PM
So has anyone bottomed out why all these people are leaving 'big' brands such as Puma, Slaz etc etc.. Is it purely down to smaller brands offering mega bucks or is it due to slowing sales of equipment which means it's not 'worth' them paying such big sums. Maybe these smaller brands will find that out.

Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: sfa82 on February 08, 2013, 08:38:47 PM
Matt Prior must be losing quite a chunk of his income with each series he remains unsponsored. Does no company really want a player of his quality or does he really just want too much money?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: procricket on February 08, 2013, 08:40:53 PM
Matt Prior must be losing quite a chunk of his income with each series he remains unsponsored. Does no company really want a player of his quality or does he really just want too much money?

Maybe ss are giving him a bit you never know
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: essexarsenal on February 08, 2013, 08:44:23 PM
I see Gary Ballance has signed with Jedi cricket according to their twitter account - good signing that is.

Think that was a while ago but could be wrong. Thought I saw him using Slazenger gear for the Eng Lions yesterday .
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on February 08, 2013, 08:50:10 PM
Think that was a while ago but could be wrong. Thought I saw him using Slazenger gear for the Eng Lions yesterday .



    2h JEDi Cricket JEDi Cricket ‏@jedi_cricket

    Delighted to be sponsoring Gary Ballance @Yorkshireccc for this coming season again #gobiggazza #futureinternational #toplad
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: joeljonno on February 08, 2013, 09:00:05 PM


    2h JEDi Cricket JEDi Cricket ‏@jedi_cricket

    Delighted to be sponsoring Gary Ballance @Yorkshireccc for this coming season again #gobiggazza #futureinternational #toplad

Doesn't mean he'll be using their kit though. Yorkshire do a player auction where you sponsor them and your name/company are advertised in the match programmes and on the big screen when he comes into bat.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: The_Bird on February 08, 2013, 09:24:38 PM
http://www.jedisports.co.uk/ (http://www.jedisports.co.uk/)


(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111211042618/starwars/images/a/a6/Yoda-SWE.png)

Better competitive prices you will not find hmmmm
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: essexarsenal on February 09, 2013, 09:02:27 AM
http://www.yorkshireccc.com/news/great-response-to-2012-yccc-player-auction/1093 (http://www.yorkshireccc.com/news/great-response-to-2012-yccc-player-auction/1093)

Gary Ballance will still use Slazenger as his kit sponsor.

Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on February 09, 2013, 09:48:11 AM
Ah there we go, I did think it a little strange how someone like Jedi (not knowing much about them in all honesty), would be able to compete with Slazenger.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: wayward_hayward on February 14, 2013, 01:18:10 PM
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-west-indies-2013/content/image/604762.html?object=8119 (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-west-indies-2013/content/image/604762.html?object=8119)

Anyone know what brand Adam Voges is using?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: cricketbadger on February 14, 2013, 01:22:05 PM
I see Gary Ballance has signed with Jedi cricket according to their twitter account - good signing that is.

No i dont think thats quite right,look at photos of him in Aus with the lions, its still slaz
Jedi are sponsoring him, all Yorkshire players get auctioned off for player sponsorships to local businesses or individuals, i think thats the link he has with Jedi, they got him again after having him last year
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: cricketbadger on February 14, 2013, 01:23:04 PM
ahhh its already been explained
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: joeylough on February 14, 2013, 01:56:56 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/21431578 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/21431578)
well prior still have SS gear in this one. But take a look at the pic and tell me whats wrong?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: alexhilly1492 on February 14, 2013, 02:13:34 PM
well for a start he's missed the ball ;) secondly the ball appears ot have missed both the peak and grille and lodged itself to the keepers face :L
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: wayward_hayward on February 14, 2013, 04:08:16 PM
[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/21431578[/url] ([url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/21431578[/url])
well prior still have SS gear in this one. But take a look at the pic and tell me whats wrong?


That Rob Quiney is keeping wicket  :(
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: FattusCattus on February 14, 2013, 08:11:24 PM
If I was Prior, I'd sign with a small brand for one series whilst he sorts himself out. Maybe for just a couple of grand, or even just free gear.

If he used Laver or MG2 down in NZ it would give fantastic coverage to that brand, perhaps provide a rocket to move a couple of brands into offering him a deal - and therefore everyones a winner!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Buzz on February 14, 2013, 08:30:48 PM
Fattus is it true you have a new sponsor?

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/article-2268998-17314613000005DC-765_634x612_zps6ae22bdf.jpg)


www.tigersportsuk.com/Public/Stock/list.php (http://www.tigersportsuk.com/Public/Stock/list.php)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ajm90 on February 14, 2013, 08:42:15 PM
are those kookaburra pads he's using?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: FattusCattus on February 14, 2013, 09:01:37 PM
Fattus is it true you have a new sponsor?

([url]http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/article-2268998-17314613000005DC-765_634x612_zps6ae22bdf.jpg[/url])


[url=http://www.tigersportsuk.com/Public/Stock/list.php]www.tigersportsuk.com/Public/Stock/list.php[/url] ([url]http://www.tigersportsuk.com/Public/Stock/list.php[/url])



Yes it is - and they're Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on February 19, 2013, 07:04:12 PM
Kieswetter has signed with M+H

'Millichamp and Hall ‏@mandhcricket
We are delighted to announce that Craig Kieswetter @kiesy_22 has joined us as a #M&H sponsored player for 2013. '

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BDfSOB-CIAE6pCi.jpg)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: 19reading87 on February 19, 2013, 07:08:54 PM
Crickey wonder if they are paying him??!???
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: tussy17 on February 19, 2013, 07:49:41 PM
Pretty sure he was already using their bats. I'm sure he'll be back at some stage he's still pretty young.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ppccopener on February 19, 2013, 07:51:47 PM
Hmm that is interesting! M and h dont sponsor many.van jarsvelt was the last one i can think of.
Is it me or have the big player sponsorship deals fallen off a cliff?
And i dont think his international career is over by any means
I would guess england might 'encourage' somerset to get buttler keeping thou!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: tussy17 on February 19, 2013, 07:58:52 PM
 I think its great to see some of the smaller bat makers get bigger named players on board.  I think the bigger brands are realizing that it really isn't such a massive revenue stream getting these big names on board in terms of kit sold. Hopefully Kieswetter will be the first of a few more names joining non mainstream companies. Prior will probably be next...
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: procricket on February 19, 2013, 08:02:15 PM
I think prior will sign for sareen call it a hunch
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ppccopener on February 19, 2013, 08:06:34 PM
It is possible Prior's sponsorship deal depended on getting picked for the ipl...
He did'nt and maybe that's why.
Exposure to the indian market i would say is vital
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: procricket on February 19, 2013, 08:09:23 PM
I would more say Ton exposure to the uk market is vital they have the female keeper I would have though having the top keeper batsman in the game mait be beneficial if there after a push
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on February 19, 2013, 08:41:45 PM
Wonder if he will wear those daft pads?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Vitas Cricket on February 19, 2013, 08:46:25 PM
I dont think the UK arm of SS/TON has the funds to approach someone like Prior. Bopara was their marquee signing who took most of the budget up, he wasn't on a great deal either, and has flopped.

If Prior goes to SS, it will be the Indians who sort it out, and i doubt they will be keen now he's not in the IPL.

I still believe Prior is holding out for the Spartan $$$$
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Vitas Cricket on February 19, 2013, 08:47:05 PM
Wonder if he will wear those daft pads?

The T2 pad is basically the same as the Distinction, i expect he will wear those rather than the space age T1's.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Tom on February 19, 2013, 08:51:07 PM
Very very good signing for M&H
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: FattusCattus on February 19, 2013, 08:59:36 PM
Kieswetter has signed with M+H

'Millichamp and Hall ‏@mandhcricket
We are delighted to announce that Craig Kieswetter @kiesy_22 has joined us as a #M&H sponsored player for 2013. '

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BDfSOB-CIAE6pCi.jpg)

Is the bloke on the left from Jedward?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on February 19, 2013, 09:02:38 PM
So, roughly speaking.. If Adie bats (pretend brand!) thought about signing a couple of the England Women up (say Danni Wyatt and K.Brunt for arguements sake), plus I fancied getting a few county players on board (so guys like carbery, rob key etc)..

What are the realistic costs?? I can't see these types really getting given that much surely?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: hell4leather cricket on February 19, 2013, 09:07:38 PM
Good signing for m and h would be surprised if there was no money involved , prob on a retainer and appearance fees etc .. Don't think the big deals are out there these days unless you kp
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Bruce on February 19, 2013, 09:27:05 PM
Kieswetter's intl career isn't over I'd say, look at that last year he had before he qualified as 'English'. He was in blistering form! Especially in the one day comp.
he'll be back
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Bulldog Cricket on February 19, 2013, 09:29:18 PM
Will have cost a fair bit I think. I was offered another SCCC player and not in Kieswetters league and it would have cost 5 figures over the season !!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: procricket on February 19, 2013, 09:32:13 PM
Is it really worth it.

Unless there top top players with exposure I don't think anybody is worth it especially middle of the road county bowlers
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on February 19, 2013, 09:33:26 PM
Will have cost a fair bit I think. I was offered another SCCC player and not in Kieswetters league and it would have cost 5 figures over the season !!

Ouch. I'm with the other procricket. Unless they are international players there is probably no point, very few will buy a bat/kit because some mediocre county player uses it.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Bulldog Cricket on February 19, 2013, 09:48:33 PM
Well Kieswetter is an International player, young, playing in all forms for Somerset, opens the batting,

Great signing but will need to sell lots of gear to pay for him.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on February 19, 2013, 09:50:37 PM
Well Kieswetter is an International player, young, playing in all forms for Somerset, opens the batting,

Great signing but will need to sell lots of gear to pay for him.
Maybe they will put ther prices up, it's been a couple of months since m&h's last price rise  :D
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ItsJustCricket on February 19, 2013, 11:02:48 PM
I believe CK has been using M&H bats for quite some time. Nice to see them finally getting the exposure for it though...
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 19, 2013, 11:15:31 PM
They have a few Somerset lads on board which is good to see for both parties seeing as they are literally next door to the changing rooms
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: uknsaunders on February 19, 2013, 11:39:10 PM
can I point out I plan to play cricket in at least 6 different counties this season and my exposure will be at least the same as a county pro. I'm alot cheaper as well.

ps. I'll throw in Reds for free
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 19, 2013, 11:41:04 PM
Sounds like ur after a kit only deal.....if only someone would give u some kit!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: thedevil on February 20, 2013, 12:03:01 AM
They have a few Somerset lads on board which is good to see for both parties seeing as they are literally next door to the changing rooms

Seems similar to what newbery used to do at hove with the likes of Goodwin, gatting, Arafat etc using them for gear
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: thecord on February 20, 2013, 09:09:32 AM
Sorry if already mentioned but I see M&H have just put on Twitter they have also signed up Steve Kirby so seem to be making a push in that area
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ItsJustCricket on February 20, 2013, 09:13:11 AM
I wonder if this will be the start of a trend? It would be great if Salix followed suit and snapped up one of the England boys.  Not sure if it's really their "style" but I'd much rather see these types get the exposure than the likes of Puma, Adidas, New Balance etc.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Alvaro on February 20, 2013, 09:49:40 AM
Sorry if already mentioned but I see M&H have just put on Twitter they have also signed up Steve Kirby so seem to be making a push in that area

may have a load of gear to clear from last year...
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Kieron_BT on February 20, 2013, 10:03:43 AM
Am i the only one that is suprised that non bat making companies haven't looked at sponsoring players?

Eg Pepsi etc? Doesn't have to be about selling bats I guess, just the exposure which I would expect would get more than any advertising board around the ground
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on February 20, 2013, 10:06:53 AM
Am i the only one that is suprised that non bat making companies haven't looked at sponsoring players?

Eg Pepsi etc? Doesn't have to be about selling bats I guess, just the exposure which I would expect would get more than any advertising board around the ground

Why bother, you have advertising boards, the fact grounds usually only have either coke OR pepsi. Plus they tend to sponsor things like the caps etc that are on tv all game and not just when someone is batting. I'm not that surprised non bat making companies aren't sponsoring players entire kit, sure they'll give them some cash to have a sticker on there but I doubt you'd pay them and get them shed loads of kit. Just not worth it.

It's interesting to see players having to scratch around for deals though, you wouldn't expect it at the high levels but still. Of course, looking at it from another angle I'm thinking that with the likes of Kookaburra pulling all their local level deals, they may have made a small mistake. Sure selling at a discount means less profit BUT at least your shifting volumes of kit, plus people are always going to be attracted to a 'good deal'. In the current climate I think I'd rather be shifting more stuff and having less left over at the end of a season than pulling the plug and potentially losing their custom as they won't pay full price etc.

Just a different way of thinking about it. If all the local clubs kids see the adults in their clubs playing with Kookaburra I'm thinking that'll have more effect than Jos Butler etc. Maybe I'm wrong but I know I'm more inclined to go with it over some player on TV.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Kulli on February 20, 2013, 10:11:46 AM
Am i the only one that is suprised that non bat making companies haven't looked at sponsoring players?

Eg Pepsi etc? Doesn't have to be about selling bats I guess, just the exposure which I would expect would get more than any advertising board around the ground

I believe there are rules against it.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Kieron_BT on February 20, 2013, 10:19:05 AM
I believe there are rules against it.

Would be very suprised?

Can't see why Pepsi couldn't claim they had made the bats, whats the difference between that and what NB are doing?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Kulli on February 20, 2013, 10:21:38 AM
Would be very suprised?

Can't see why Pepsi couldn't claim they had made the bats, whats the difference between that and what NB are doing?


Prepare to be surprised, I'm sure that's the reason MRF etc had to start selling kit.

http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/143901/new-cricket-bat-sponsorship-rules-exploited (http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/143901/new-cricket-bat-sponsorship-rules-exploited)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on February 20, 2013, 10:25:56 AM
A couple of years ago virtually all our 1st XI were using CA bats, sure a couple of the colts were using Adidas because KP did, but the majority started using CA because they'd see so and so get runs in the 1st XI using one

Exactly, I really don't understand why more people don't use that method. Sure you don't make much initially but given 5 or 6 seasons you'll start to reap the rewards. Short term pain, long term gain. Surprised you HAVE to make bats to sponsor a player but then as MRF did, it's pretty easy at the end of the day. Plus where do you draw the line, does the company have to actually make them or can they just sticker up someone else's bats like a lot of companies do already??

Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: thecord on February 20, 2013, 11:08:37 AM
I'm pretty sure that you can just sticker up thinking of brands like Honda, Reebok, Nike who are represented nowadays
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on February 20, 2013, 11:12:01 AM
isnt it something to do with having the kit available for sale? im sure that was one of the requirements that Hammer went through. as long as your product in that format is available for joe bloggs to buy then thats fine. It stops people just sticking labels to promote a brand when it isnt available for the general public to buy.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: The_Bird on February 20, 2013, 11:58:25 AM
Could you then just open a shop in Tanzania with a few bits of kit in? I'm surprised batsman don't buy stakes in smaller brands, that way they raise the profile of said brand by wearing it and would surely reap the rewards?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Alvaro on February 20, 2013, 12:16:26 PM
Grant Elliott and Buzz (the brand, not the esteemed Admin?)
I'm sure other players have stakes in companies as part of their deals, such as Michael Clarke and Spartan?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: goodarmcindy on February 21, 2013, 10:25:50 AM
Wouldn't it make sense for a player to sponsor a company? Put some investment in for free gear and then use their own profile to boost the brand in return for a cut of profits in the ensuing years? It'd be a nice bit of supplemental income, I'd imagine.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on February 26, 2013, 01:18:51 AM
So Prior has just tweeted that his new sponsor is going to be announced before the 1st test.

Matt Prior ‏@MattPrior13
“@nickwalshnw: @MattPrior13 Found a sponsor yet Matt?” I have! And all will be revealed before the first test. Very excited about it...
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Vitas Cricket on February 26, 2013, 01:33:00 AM
So Prior has just tweeted that his new sponsor is going to be announced before the 1st test.

Matt Prior ‏@MattPrior13
“@nickwalshnw: @MattPrior13 Found a sponsor yet Matt?” I have! And all will be revealed before the first test. Very excited about it...

Based on the amounts he was rumoured to be asking, I'll be surprised if its not Spartan.

SS probably have the cash, in India. I doubt they will see him as a viable option without  IPL involvement. And professionals on the books of SS/TON in the UK are handled by Incredible; the UK distributors, I'm not sure they have that kind of cash spare.

If its new balance I might vom.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on February 26, 2013, 01:47:45 AM
Based on the amounts he was rumoured to be asking, I'll be surprised if its not Spartan.

SS probably have the cash, in India. I doubt they will see him as a viable option without  IPL involvement. And professionals on the books of SS/TON in the UK are handled by Incredible; the UK distributors, I'm not sure they have that kind of cash spare.

If its new balance I might vom.

What was he rumoured to be asking for? I hope it's not NB, that would be disgusting. Would be interesting move by Spartan, considering they are yet to enter the UK market. Cant be far off though.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 26, 2013, 08:31:54 AM
It was 6 figures so not exactly cheap!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mattw on February 26, 2013, 10:01:03 AM
It was 6 figures so not exactly cheap!

low, mid or high 6 figures?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: wayward_hayward on February 26, 2013, 10:06:44 AM
Based on the amounts he was rumoured to be asking, I'll be surprised if its not Spartan.

SS probably have the cash, in India. I doubt they will see him as a viable option without  IPL involvement. And professionals on the books of SS/TON in the UK are handled by Incredible; the UK distributors, I'm not sure they have that kind of cash spare.

If its new balance I might vom.

Either Spartan or NB would be pretty awful in my eyes. What range would he be using if he went to Spartan?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ajmw89 on February 26, 2013, 10:11:45 AM
low, mid or high 6 figures?

Is there such a thing?  Still a lot of money for us mere mortals!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Marc28 on February 26, 2013, 10:14:26 AM
Either Spartan or NB would be pretty awful in my eyes. What range would he be using if he went to Spartan?

Have to say alot of guys at my club are envious of my Spartan Authority and it was worth the expense os shipping it from Australia as its a beast, Just hoping someone in the uk gets to distribute as they are brilliant bats
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Riddy on February 26, 2013, 10:44:01 AM
cant wait to see who it is.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Vitas Cricket on February 26, 2013, 08:55:32 PM
From something I saw on twitter I think it might be Kookaburra.

Think it was Tim Bresnan said something to him about 'big kahunas' (but I could have put 2 + 2 together and got 15)

He was referring to the size of the nads on the boys who did the bungee jump down a canyon. Prior was one of those chaps.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Vitas Cricket on February 26, 2013, 09:04:07 PM
I just thought he might have been dropping a hint with his choice of words, but I probably read something that wasn't there between the lines  :-[

Could be, but I read it as big old balls!

I guess we'll know soon enough :)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Tom on February 27, 2013, 09:25:25 AM
Spartan

http://www.activatemanagement.co.uk/who-we-manage/matt-prior/ (http://www.activatemanagement.co.uk/who-we-manage/matt-prior/)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Binsy on February 27, 2013, 09:29:56 AM
As everyone guessed. Good signing for Spartan IMO.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Riddy on February 27, 2013, 09:33:33 AM
was he using a spartan today?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Manormanic on February 27, 2013, 09:34:41 AM
don't think there is much footage to tell!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: justnotcricket86 on February 27, 2013, 09:38:15 AM
There is loads on Getty Images, he's using a blank SS at the moment, same as he was before
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Riddy on February 27, 2013, 09:45:39 AM
ah saving it for first test then.

wonder if he will get his own range.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Kieron_BT on February 27, 2013, 09:47:06 AM
Good signing, hope he can get back into the ODI's and T20 squads now

PS - Was the first to have a guess at Spartan when he left originally! :)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: cheese on February 27, 2013, 09:32:39 PM
Seen a picture on the Sky Sports app of prior using the blue Spartan gloves like Clarke uses  :)
I bet the deal was set up when he played in the Big Bash League  8)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on February 27, 2013, 10:31:55 PM
Be interested to see what range he will use?? Can't see him using a bat with Clarke name etc on it, imagine the stick when he plays the ashes

Hopefully this will open the door to spartan being available in the Uk for next season.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: alexhilly1492 on February 28, 2013, 02:41:38 PM
Didnt he say on twitter a while ago that he had sorted his own range out somewhere??

spartan seem to have a different range for every player they have signed anyway, johnson, clarke, gayle i think its only darren bravo who hasnt got his own!!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: goodarmcindy on February 28, 2013, 03:00:39 PM
Does that mean Spartan will be producing keeping gear now as well, or does Prior have an alternative deal for this?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: justnotcricket86 on February 28, 2013, 03:11:26 PM
I would imagine they have developed a keeping range for him, or were planning in doing so and needed a signing to boost the range.

He will sell a lot of gloves
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: iand123 on March 01, 2013, 08:17:39 AM
Prior used a blank bat but spartan gloves in the tour match this morning

http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/image/623009.html?CMP=NLC-DLY (http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/image/623009.html?CMP=NLC-DLY)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Binsy on March 01, 2013, 08:41:49 AM
All that build up yesterday for the big announcement and nothing! What an anti-climax,
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mr_wickets on March 01, 2013, 08:49:35 AM
Prior used a blank bat but spartan gloves in the tour match this morning

[url]http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/image/623009.html?CMP=NLC-DLY[/url] ([url]http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-england-2013/content/image/623009.html?CMP=NLC-DLY[/url])


A blank bat (with TON on the edge) Spartan gloves and look at those boots....
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 01, 2013, 09:10:22 AM
Don't mind those boots...

ooh 3000 posts...what do I win?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: joeylough on March 01, 2013, 09:23:08 AM
A blank bat (with TON on the edge) Spartan gloves and look at those boots....

SS pads still...could be a fight between SS and Spartan. Sorry I mean TON
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 01, 2013, 09:25:56 AM
Nah I reckon it's Spartan, his management say so, and he has been using SS for 2 months. They would have announced him sooner
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: goodarmcindy on March 01, 2013, 09:28:30 AM
Those Spartan gloves look good, though.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mr_wickets on March 01, 2013, 10:09:32 AM
Don't mind those boots...

ooh 3000 posts...what do I win?

Boots look good in my eyes, but look who he is a embassador for and then check his boots again
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 01, 2013, 10:16:06 AM
Yeah, they are Adidas boots. That's rather obvious I would have thought mate? Players don't tend to stick to their sponsor when it comes to footwear (other than some GN players like Cook/Strauss)

Have I missed something?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: mickyp on March 01, 2013, 10:18:51 AM
Wonder what labels his Spartan bat will have - as far as I know they only have two models, so will he be in the Michael Clarke or the Chris Gayle camp? Or, will Spartan see him as a big enough fish to create a new 'MP' line, with keeping gear too?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: joeylough on March 01, 2013, 10:25:19 AM
Yeah, they are Adidas boots. That's rather obvious I would have thought mate? Players don't tend to stick to their sponsor when it comes to footwear (other than some GN players like Cook/Strauss)

Have I missed something?

thought he was sponsored by Puma for footwear?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 01, 2013, 10:29:41 AM
Yeah he has been wearing them for a while hasn't he?

Who knows mate, we are all guessing haha. Least we know he is going with Spartan...looking forward to seeing his keeping gear
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: procricket on March 01, 2013, 04:05:06 PM
On another note I see he is wearing the new Varient of the ss embossed pads

There different to the ones he has been using


Is it conceivable ss make spartan bats
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: joeylough on March 01, 2013, 04:19:54 PM
ANyone know who the new GN signing is yet?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: procricket on March 01, 2013, 04:21:07 PM
Thought it was reported as Luke wright
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 06, 2013, 08:39:26 AM
Prior's new gear

https://twitter.com/MattPrior13/status/309212218610831361/photo/1

Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Binsy on March 06, 2013, 08:54:26 AM
Lovely looking bats, interested to see how many club cricketers rock up this season with a Spartan bat. Or at least, a Spartan stickered bat!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ajmw89 on March 06, 2013, 08:57:29 AM
The batting gloves are hideous!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Alvaro on March 06, 2013, 09:11:06 AM
Prior has a sponsor now, and here's the thread:
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=22754.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=22754.0)

Let's leave here to those poor county trundlers who can't get a deal :)
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on March 06, 2013, 12:35:40 PM
Prior has a sponsor now, and here's the thread:
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=22754.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=22754.0[/url])

Let's leave here to those poor county trundlers who can't get a deal :)


Are there many left ? Surely even the worst county players will at least get free kit?
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: 19reading87 on March 06, 2013, 01:57:22 PM
I cam confirm I am currently without a deal for the forthcoming season....
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Alvaro on March 06, 2013, 04:02:11 PM
So was Ryan Sidebottom - here are his new sticks...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BErqgviCIAAqB4w.jpg:large)

http://www.redwoodcricket.co.uk/ (http://www.redwoodcricket.co.uk/)

Make SCS look like Salix!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on March 06, 2013, 04:05:53 PM
stickers look awful IMO. website looks good.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: joeylough on March 06, 2013, 04:29:21 PM
I agree the website is very good.

Im not to sure about the stickers. Simple embossed design. hurm I think it is a grower.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: Marc28 on March 06, 2013, 04:37:28 PM
Prior's new gear

https://twitter.com/MattPrior13/status/309212218610831361/photo/1

I'm not a massive fan of the gloves but the Bats look very nice indeed but the edges look abit thin compared to the ones on my CG Authority, i knew players would start using more traditional bats sooner rather then later.

hope to see Spartan in the UK soon
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: goodarmcindy on March 06, 2013, 05:15:51 PM
So was Ryan Sidebottom - here are his new sticks...

([url]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BErqgviCIAAqB4w.jpg:large[/url])

[url]http://www.redwoodcricket.co.uk/[/url] ([url]http://www.redwoodcricket.co.uk/[/url])

Make SCS look like Salix!


I love those stickers. No idea why, but I think they look great.
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: justnotcricket86 on April 10, 2013, 12:19:21 PM
Don't know if it's been mentioned but Tim Ambrose has moved to Woodstock. He has been with Kook for years as well!
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: 19reading87 on April 10, 2013, 02:21:32 PM
Neil pinner of Worcestershire is sponsored by B3
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: procricket on April 10, 2013, 02:26:43 PM
aye and andy carter
Title: Re: Players without a sponsor / New sponsors / Rumours
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on April 10, 2013, 07:41:52 PM
Don't know if it's been mentioned but Tim Ambrose has moved to Woodstock. He has been with Kook for years as well!

Kookaburra i dont imagine are that bothered, I would have thought i would command a bit of £££ as an ex England test player, maybe Woodstock sell more stickered TK bats than i thought!!!