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MarkGreen · Post by **MarkGreen** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:23 am

Promoting gambling...

Paddypower's announcement video is just a big troll too - https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/1 ... 5263607814" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's got to be a joke, surely?

Crewe claret · Post by **Crewe claret** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:25 am

And people moan about our sponsors ,that is horrendous

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:27 am

Wow! That’s more of a Paddy Power kit with a little bit of Huddersfield advertising. Truly horrendous!

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:27 am

Oooh! That’s bad!

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:27 am

They have also just signed Max and Alan Power.

That paddy power bit is surely a sash and comes off doesn't it ?

Mattster · Post by **Mattster** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:28 am

Got to be a wind up

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:30 am

Yikes. I'm guessing that's a joke from their social media team? Otherwise, it's setting the bar in selling out.

More of a Paddy Power FC with a hint to Huddersfield's past.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:36 am

It’s got to be a joke hasn’t it. Surely the sash will be removed later on today and they’ll unveil a different kit with smaller sponsor? Clever marketing if so - unless the actual kit also looks sh!te.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:36 am

Give it half an hour and the replies on twitter to this announcement could be internet gold

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:38 am

Imagine having to go out of your house wearing that.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:56 am

Yeah, this'll be a wind up

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:57 am

Isn’t there a rule on the size of sponsor logos that this would surely break? If so then it’s obviously not the real kit.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:02 am

claptrappers_union wrote:Yeah, this'll be is a wind up

It's not a wind up. There's an article on their official website.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:03 am

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:07 am

ClaretTony wrote:It's not a wind up. There's an article on their official website.

Nah, they'll do the whole 'fan backlash' thing, something a bit more traditional (probably with a different sponsor) will be released within a week

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:08 am

TheFamilyCat wrote:Isn’t there a rule on the size of sponsor logos that this would surely break? If so then it’s obviously not the real kit.

Was just about to say the same - there certainly used to be

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:10 am

TheFamilyCat wrote:Isn’t there a rule on the size of sponsor logos that this would surely break? If so then it’s obviously not the real kit.

There was and it was certainly a lot smaller than the one we have on ours so it has clearly changed.

This shirt is absolutely ridiculous.

MarkGreen · Post by **MarkGreen** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:11 am

ClaretTony wrote:It's not a wind up. There's an article on their official website.

Even the article screams 'joke' to me though.

The instantly recognisable green logo of the main sponsor is proudly emblazoned across the chest of the shirts in a new twist for the kit; a diagonal strip ranging from the shoulder down to the hip.

A few points on this baord being made about the specifications of a sponsor size, which is also being dug up on twitter with people looking into official FA regulations.

Not to mention that PaddyPower are known for being wind up merchants.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:11 am

Miss World comes to mind

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:11 am

Also, how are the junior kits going to work? Just a blank white sash? Maybe they'll advertise a charity I suppose

arise_sir_charge · Post by **arise_sir_charge** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:14 am

Definitely a wind up. As CTU says, it will be a play on the fan denial marketing they use.

Somethingfishy · Post by **Somethingfishy** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:16 am

This is just very very clever marketing by PaddyPower. Gets people talking. Gets people spreading the image..and their name all over social media. At some point they will show the proper kit. At least that is what Huddersfield fans will be hoping

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:18 am

Look at Huddersfields horrific kit, with the worlds biggest gambling sponsor right across it!

Looks terrible IMO, looks more like PaddyPower FC sponsored by Huddersfield FC.

It completely takes over and spoils the shirt.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:21 am

Looks like a sash from a Miss World competition.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:22 am

I always thought that there was a maximum size of lettering.

Seemingly not. That is hideous and no mistake - it looks like a sash !!

Snap Electro

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:22 am

OaddyOower.

Fretters · Post by **Fretters** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:23 am

Umbro haven't retweeted it (yet), which they usually do - something Huddersfield fans can cling to

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:24 am

They could however just be the new walk on boys for the darts, which huddersfield has also sponsored....

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:24 am

The advert's too big to be real. They're only allowed 250 square centimetres (40 square inches), so if the sash is 2 foot long then it can only be an inch and a half wide.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:27 am

This is the club's announcement

https://www.htafc.com/news/2019/july/to ... -revealed/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

BertiesBeehole · Post by **BertiesBeehole** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:28 am

The full stop annoys me almost as much as the kit

Paulclaret · Post by **Paulclaret** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:31 am

Even their local paper think it's a joke.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/fo ... t-16597836

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:34 am

ClaretTony wrote:This is the club's announcement

https://www.htafc.com/news/2019/july/to ... -revealed/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That screams joke.

“Wearable uniform for the fan”

“The elasticated waistband gives support and security for the whole 90 minutes”

“the new ‘sash’ style logo is really eye-catching and helps maintain our reputation as being innovators too”

“famous Paddy Power logo”

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:35 am

As much as it may be a gag - there are currently 1000s of HT fans' responses on Twitter on HT official account voicing their (increasingly angry!) negative opinions. I like a wind-up as much as the next person but it may be that some people don't find the funny side even if they do reveal a more palatable version

The price of advertising......?

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:37 am

Paulclaret wrote:Even their local paper think it's a joke.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/fo ... t-16597836

Written by Wayne Ankers. You don’t think they’re in on it do you?

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:37 am

It’s now 90 mins since it was released and the neutrals have taken more interest in Huddersfield than the entirety of last season already.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:38 am

Clever marketing for sure but it’s going to get a lot of fan’s backs up. Not sure it’s worth the storm of negativity that will spew because of this.

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:41 am

I like it..... classy, modern, cutting edge sponsorship.

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:41 am

TheFamilyCat wrote:Written by Wayne Ankers. You don’t think they’re in on it do you?

He's a real fella apparently!!!

https://twitter.com/wayneankers?lang=en" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:41 am

Absolutely dreadful and it's pushing at the boundaries re sponsorship on shirts which means if it IS actually real (could be a clever wind up) then in the coming seasons other clubs will be following as the ££££ become too lucrative to turn down. I can only hope not.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:42 am

If it helps stop overweight middle aged blokes wearing replica football kits it gets my vote

arise_sir_charge · Post by **arise_sir_charge** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:45 am

If anybody has ever seen their fan denial videos (if you haven't, google them as some of them are comedy gold).......the social media storm is exactly what they are hoping for!

It's genius marketing and provides content for their regular campaigns.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:45 am

Selby Claret wrote:He's a real fella apparently!!!

https://twitter.com/wayneankers?lang=en" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Well that is unfortunate for him!

claret2018 · Post by **claret2018** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:46 am

Tedious marketing campaign by 'bantz' loving gambling company.

"Oh it was a joke all along, aren't they funny". No, they're a despicable gambling company who do this sort of thing to make themselves look fun and quirky.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:50 am

claret2018 wrote:Tedious marketing campaign by 'bantz' loving gambling company.

"Oh it was a joke all along, aren't they funny". No, they're a despicable gambling company who do this sort of thing to make themselves look fun and quirky.

They do it purely for brand awareness. It bloody works too

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:52 am

ZizkovClaret wrote:They do it purely for brand awareness. It bloody works too

I’d never heard of Huddersfield Town before this thread.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:54 am

TheFamilyCat wrote:I’d never heard of Huddersfield Town before this thread.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:54 am

There needs to be a rule introduced by the F.A. that limits the size of these logos on shirts, ours is bad enough but this beggars belief. I really can't see them selling many but stranger things do happen.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:59 am

beddie wrote:There needs to be a rule introduced by the F.A. that limits the size of these logos on shirts, ours is bad enough but this beggars belief. I really can't see them selling many but stranger things do happen.

There is, or there was anyway

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:07 am

Oozes class.

Puts them way ahead of the game.