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New Kit/ Sponsors
« on: May 04, 2016, 04:28:44 PM »


WEST Bromwich Albion have announced UK-K8.com (凯发娱乐) as the Club's new shirt sponsor from 2016/17 - as the Baggies prepare to take the wraps off next season's new kit.
The agreement with the online casino operator will be for an initial two-year period in a record commercial deal for the Club.
The partnership enables K8 Group to launch their European brand UK-K8.com in the United Kingdom, working with the Baggies to reach and engage with new customers of their product.
Albion will also work with the K8 group in the Asian market, where their K8.com brand is particularly strong.
The partnership provides a strategic opportunity for Albion to increase their following and engage with fans in new markets overseas.
UK-K8.com will also work with the Club in developing video content - a partnership which promises to engage sponsors and supporters.
On the new partnership, Vincent Huang, COO of K8 Group, said: “K8 Group has had a long standing interest in working with a Premier League club and finally we are here with one of the most respected clubs in the Premier League."
The Premier League's standing in Chinese football and its media has grown as a result of the new broadcasting deal signed with CCTV, the most viewed free to air television station in that region.
Vincent added: "This partnership is delivered as a true partnership for both parties. We are working on a joint marketing plan that will focus on raising awareness of UK-K8.com in the UK whilst also ensuring the development of the West Bromwich Albion brand in Asia.
"We will be working with the Club on several key projects to create a platform for the Club to grow awareness and engagement in this region.
"In keeping with various government strategies in the Asian region, we will also be working with the Club on coaching exchanges and other football related initiatives, hopefully replicating some elements of the highly successful Pass It Forward project in India.
"And, of course, Albion fans across the world can look forward to some exciting opportunities to better connect with the Baggies through UK-K8.com.”
Speaking of the record agreement, Adrian Wright, Sales and Marketing Director for the Albion added: “We welcome K8 Group to our well established partnership programme.
“Once again we have selected to work alongside a challenger brand that will align with the club’s on-going aspirations for global brand recognition.
"It was clear from our talks that the joint promotional approach in Asia will add immense amount of value to the Club and will enable us to continue to grow our supporter bases in emerging parts of the world."
For more information on UK-K8 you can visit www.uk-k8.com. The website is currently in development ahead of their full UK launch in the coming months.
ead more at http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/albion-announce-uk-k8.com-as-new-shirt-sponsor-3095675.aspx#ujKf87ikfbax4HVW.99

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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2016, 04:29:21 PM »
Well that came out the blue.

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« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2016, 04:32:43 PM »
Notice that, although there's been no announcement on a kit supplier deal, Adidas training gear for 16/17 is on the club shop.

Could this and an early announcement on shirt sponsorship mean there'll be an Albion shirt released before July? Surely not...

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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2016, 04:51:20 PM »
Well it said on the official Facebook page that this was announced as Albion prepare to "take the wraps off next season's kit" so it must be coming soon...
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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2016, 04:54:33 PM »
It would be great if we could go back to that tradition of wearing our new kit on the last game of the season.

Not sure if we would need some sort of special dispensation from the Premier League though.

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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2016, 04:57:22 PM »
It would certainly make a nice change to have the new strip sorted early.

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« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2016, 05:06:03 PM »
What's it worth in hard cash?

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« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2016, 05:13:54 PM »
Express and Star have an article on it.

"The shirt itself will be revealed either later this week or early next week and the Express & Star understands that the record deal for the club is worth in excess of £5million over the next two years."

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2016/05/04/west-brom-announce-new-record-shirt-sponsor-deal/#FhqdrCBWb746pBY8.99

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« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2016, 05:14:55 PM »
Just had a look on Google and it looks like they will also be Sheffield United's sponsor also next season

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« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2016, 05:25:00 PM »
Great news thanks 5million over 2 years!
This sponsorship lark is creeping up for us can't wait for new kit,wouldn't it be great if it only cost £25 per shirt as a thank you for our continuing support!
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« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2016, 05:37:17 PM »

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« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2016, 06:16:01 PM »
I was enjoying the article until I came to the 'one of the most respected clubs in the Premier league'.......
Is this a wind up?
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« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2016, 06:37:23 PM »
3mill a year for us,no millions for villa next year?
Who would want to sponsor a failure?

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« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2016, 06:41:59 PM »
So we get roughly £2.5-£3 million a year from this new deal.

Does anyone know how much the current sponsorship deal is worth in comparison?

I bet Quitbooks are fuming  ;D

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« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2016, 07:16:32 PM »
Regarding the new kit do people want to see the badge on it or the retro "WBA" instead? Personally I'm hoping for the retro WBA
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« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2016, 07:37:51 PM »
So we get roughly £2.5-£3 million a year from this new deal.

Does anyone know how much the current sponsorship deal is worth in comparison?

I bet Quitbooks are fuming  ;D

It was £2m if memory serves me correct.

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« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2016, 08:31:08 PM »
Regarding the new kit do people want to see the badge on it or the retro "WBA" instead? Personally I'm hoping for the retro WBA

Yes that would be nice for a change. Replicate the 78 for me......
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« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2016, 08:49:16 PM »
Blimey at this rate we'll start bringing players in before 1st September
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« Reply #18 on: May 04, 2016, 08:58:16 PM »
Yes that would be nice for a change. Replicate the 78 for me......

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« Reply #19 on: May 05, 2016, 08:44:55 AM »
think the best we can hope for is the retro badge on away or third kit.

club will want the official badge / crest on the home shirt.

a nice touch like on the last home kit we had in championship with the retro badge at top of the collar

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« Reply #20 on: May 05, 2016, 09:01:16 AM »
I'd like the WBA script but as JRP says the club will want the crest on the home shirt. I'd like the opportunity to buy the home shirt without sponsorship on it but that's never going to happen. Was good last season to be able to get the away without it.
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« Reply #21 on: May 05, 2016, 09:08:24 AM »
Just bring yellow & green back is all i ask
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« Reply #22 on: May 05, 2016, 09:47:49 AM »
Just bring yellow & green back is all i ask

The would be most popular and most commercially viable decision? You have to be joking

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« Reply #23 on: May 05, 2016, 09:51:10 AM »
The would be most popular and most commercially viable decision? You have to be joking


not at all, just because the odd few dont like it. have a poll and lets see. always wins

not going to hurt anyone being our third strip maybe, i would buy a top then.Havent purchased one for over ten years
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« Reply #24 on: May 05, 2016, 10:25:37 AM »
I think the yellow and green top is hideous but appreciate lots like it, if people really want it they sell a retro one in the club shop. I liked the black one but as a traditionalist it has to be red or all white.
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