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Sockatyes; Offical site with Blues
Topic Started: Aug 2 2005, 09:19 AM (1,405 Views)
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Peter Enckelman
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Birmingham City Football Club is delighted to today announce their official partnership with Sockatyes.

The Club has signed a six figure, two-year agreement that will see the Birmingham City squad wear the unique and innovative Sockatye; the only football accessory to be introduced in over 100 years, developed by the company of the same name

Sockatyes Ltd has been working with the Club for the last few months on the release and launch of this exciting introduction into football.

The Sockatye; a sock tie bearing the players name and squad number will be worn for the first time when Birmingham City play away at Fulham, Saturday 13th August 2005.

Karren Brady, Managing Director said: "As a Club that continually strives to be progressive and innovative in its business I am thrilled that Birmingham City will be the first in the Premiership to be wearing the Sockatyes.

"I am sure there will be many more Premier League teams adopting this new accessory"

Blues Manager, Steve Bruce said: "I think the Sockatyes look great and will prove to be popular with players and fans.

"I have been told that they help with the circulation of blood and can prevent injuries, so anything that can give the edge in the Premiership is a very good thing "

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Davejh
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Keep Right On !!!!
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sam jordan
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see i told u u had all over hyped stuff yesterday ! what a shocker!
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sam jordan
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wow! lol, is anyone interested in these?

but if they are paying blues £100k lets go with it
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alfboy
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No BCFC Butt-plugs?!

Most upsetting. :(
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Bluenose4life
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Personally I can't believe we let sam hype this up and get us all excited... ;)
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Bluenose4life
Aug 2 2005, 09:31 AM
Personally I can't believe we let sam hype this up and get us all excited... ;)

arghhhh! trust u are being sarcastic!

told u all u would laugh! maybe better then BCFC butt plugs i feel!
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Ok so now we know for sure what the announcement was, what are peoples opinions on this?

A great idea which will see Blues recognised as the market leader?

Or another clever marketing poly to get more money out of supporters than we already give?

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DANY
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Is the tye actually part of the sock then or does it just tie on???

Can you buy the blues socks without the tye's or do the tye's just come with it??

Does this mean the socks will be twice the price to buy this season??
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I think it is a great idea and is good for the club as we will be known as the team to have introducedc something else into the sport.

If they can help prevent injuries then thats good enough for me
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sideweaver
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well it is nice to be able to be part of a new era
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DANY
Aug 2 2005, 10:37 AM
Is the tye actually part of the sock then or does it just tie on???

Can you buy the blues socks without the tye's or do the tye's just come with it??

Does this mean the socks will be twice the price to buy this season??

It states on the announcement that they will be £7.99 - is that for the sock and the tie or just the tie??? :lol:
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its just a way of getting some cash in, which is great, product a bit dodgy, but who knows, may make these guys a few million! doubt it, but they are taking the risk, and paying blues £100k in process.. will i buy some for my kids, no!
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sam jordan
Aug 2 2005, 09:26 AM
see i told u u had all over hyped stuff yesterday ! what a shocker!

Yeah, I think I prefer my 3D glasses Idea.... :D
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oh well its only money.

I just think as long as they do the team good, thats all that matters. If people want to buy something that they wont use, well then its notworht it.
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I suppose there ok to collect if u can afford it, having all the players names and numbers on, would look ok mounted.
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what a con!
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alfboy
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Not sure how the deal works and if we take any money from the sale of each individual tie, but if we do fair play.
Nothing wrong with this kind of marketing ploy, if people want them then they can buy them and I'm sure a lot of kids will want these for the novelty value.
Plus you can't turn 100k down for not doing any work can you?!

If they help injuries too, then bonus, although this might just be a byline to try and sell them to more premiership clubs.


I'd have bought a BCFC butt-plug (not sure my girlfriend would appreciate it but there you go..!!) and combined with my BCFC 3D glasses, I'd have had a great time!!!! ;)
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Bluenosecal
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Davejh
Aug 2 2005, 09:43 AM
sam jordan
Aug 2 2005, 09:26 AM
see i told u u had all over hyped stuff yesterday ! what a shocker!

Yeah, I think I prefer my 3D glasses Idea.... :D

... and I prefer my flashing Blue & White deeley-boppers idea :blink:.
Mind you - I'll probably buy a pair, put them away in a drawer for about 20yrs then flog 'em on some TV antiques prog for a major profit... and then again maybe not :unsure:!
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tommii
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I personally think they look good. It won't be long before all clubs do them, give it a couple of weeks into the season.

Whats wrong with birmingham making more money? We fans what better things all of the time and that costs my money!!

Well done BCFC. :D
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:lol:

Is it me or do they look like peices of cut out cardboard?

Don't think they'll last through sliding tackles. They'll be all over the pitch! :unsure:
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So you can only buy them with current players names on then??

If you dont share a surname with any of the blues squad will they be available personalised??
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I dont think they are too bad, quite like them in fact and its nice to be the first Prem club to have them ! anyway they will look nice in 2006/07 when we are playing in europe !
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THese just might take off big time as momento's as well as whatthey're supposed to do. Good idea.
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Awwwww... is that what it's all about. I was expecting...
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