Graham 1,647 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 I remember when the BBC wouldn't tolerate adverts on jerseys (above a certain size?). I seem to recall them going to Odsal to televise a Bradford game and they wouldn't show the game because the sponsor's name was just a little bit too big. Am I right or is that a false memory? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scubby 10,856 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 2 hours ago, Futtocks said: What year did the first sponsorship name/logo appear on a British RL club's shirt? Around 81/2 at a guess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,323 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Graham said: I remember when the BBC wouldn't tolerate adverts on jerseys (above a certain size?). I seem to recall them going to Odsal to televise a Bradford game and they wouldn't show the game because the sponsor's name was just a little bit too big. Am I right or is that a false memory? I recall the BBC giving "too much sponsorship" as a reason for not showing the Bathurst 1000 any more, after broadcasting extended highlights for a couple of years. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuutaisrambo 593 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 Quite a few nice retro cotton rugby league jerseys here http://ellisrugby.com/product-category/great-britain-rugby-league-vintage-hoodies-jersey-tshirt-polo/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pahars 69 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 39 minutes ago, tuutaisrambo said: Quite a few nice retro cotton rugby league jerseys here http://ellisrugby.com/product-category/great-britain-rugby-league-vintage-hoodies-jersey-tshirt-polo/ Sigh Such a beautiful jersey that is so obviously rugby league. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastLondonMike 1,473 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 Ellis Rugby, that's the one I was thinking of. Nice. Quote Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,323 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 The only RL club gear they do (so far) is Huddersfield, with a 1933-inspired polo shirt. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerrumonside ref 2,011 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 4 hours ago, tuutaisrambo said: Quite a few nice retro cotton rugby league jerseys here http://ellisrugby.com/product-category/great-britain-rugby-league-vintage-hoodies-jersey-tshirt-polo/ Brilliant jersey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deluded pom? 6,598 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 7 hours ago, Scubby said: Around 81/2 at a guess Fev had the first UK sponsor in Linpac. Hull's first sponsor was Shopacheck in Peter Sterling's second stint in 1984/85. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy 130 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 8 hours ago, tuutaisrambo said: Quite a few nice retro cotton rugby league jerseys here http://ellisrugby.com/product-category/great-britain-rugby-league-vintage-hoodies-jersey-tshirt-polo/ £60 for a hoodie? What are they made of? Rarest Peruvian alpaca wool with a hood lining of guinea pigs fed only on a rare Andean flower? 1 Quote Do not fear; only BELIEVE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle Warrior 33 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 The comment regarding Fev having the first sponsor got me wondering when this happened so I looked up the 83 cup final and Hull and Fev were unsponsored but the following year Wigan had JJB Sports and Widnes Stanley Leisure. So perhaps the followers of other clubs can remember their first sponsors and if they still exist. Wigan had JJB Sports followed by Norweb and neither exists these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stirlin 345 Report post Posted October 7, 2017 York sponsor around 81/82 were Camerons Brewery IIRC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wellsy4HullFC 3,910 Report post Posted October 7, 2017 http://wiganwarriors.com/club/history1/kit-archive This is a good idea for club websites. Well done Wigan on this one. Bit of a look through history there. You see the change from baggier shirts to skin tight ones around about 2005-2006! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spidey 2,755 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 What's going on with Castleford's jerseys next year? They are practically identical. Are they ever going back to their proper colours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West Leeds Riviera 309 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Spidey said: What's going on with Castleford's jerseys next year? They are practically identical. Are they ever going back to their proper colours? Xblades don't make great kits, they think their Wests Tigers? ISC make the best kits Edited October 8, 2017 by West Leeds Riviera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Frightful 5,794 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 A leaked photo of the new Hull FC kit : (Allegedly...) Quote RADFORD OUT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spidey 2,755 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, Old Frightful said: A leaked photo of the new Hull FC kit : (Allegedly...) Smart F.C. shirt. I’m always puzzled as to why sometimes sponsor logos aren’t integrated better. The one above the badge would look much better an inch higher so not going across the line of the design. Same with the one on the left. Move it up or down and it’s in the design I know I’m being picky. ? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ullman 1,762 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 59 minutes ago, Spidey said: Smart F.C. shirt. I’m always puzzled as to why sometimes sponsor logos aren’t integrated better. The one above the badge would look much better an inch higher so not going across the line of the design. Same with the one on the left. Move it up or down and it’s in the design I know I’m being picky. ? It's an excellent shirt, instantly recognisable, but if we're picking faults I tend to agree with you. Quote Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spidey 2,755 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, Ullman said: It's an excellent shirt, instantly recognisable, but if we're picking faults I tend to agree with you. Oh. I’m not saying it detracts from the shirt. Just minor irritations for me that could be easily avoided Proper RL shirt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deluded pom? 6,598 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 A proper Hull shirt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Frightful 5,794 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 The officially released version... 3 Quote RADFORD OUT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deluded pom? 6,598 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 Bin the black shorts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odsal Outlaw 1,009 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 34 minutes ago, deluded pom? said: Bin the black shorts. I think there is some sort of RFL requirement for them to have the alternate shorts available. Quote Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League Harry Jepson Winners 2008 RLC Midlands Premier Champions 2006 & 2008 East Midlands Challenge Cup Winners 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 Rotterdam International 9's Cup Winners 2005 RLC North Midlands Champions 2003 & 2004 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tongs ya bas 1,397 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 On 10/7/2017 at 12:01 AM, Eagle Warrior said: The comment regarding Fev having the first sponsor got me wondering when this happened so I looked up the 83 cup final and Hull and Fev were unsponsored but the following year Wigan had JJB Sports and Widnes Stanley Leisure. So perhaps the followers of other clubs can remember their first sponsors and if they still exist. Wigan had JJB Sports followed by Norweb and neither exists these days. I think they were sponsored by then, but wore an sponsored kit for the final. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marklaspalmas 1,464 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 On 7/10/2017 at 12:01 AM, Eagle Warrior said: The comment regarding Fev having the first sponsor got me wondering when this happened so I looked up the 83 cup final and Hull and Fev were unsponsored but the following year Wigan had JJB Sports and Widnes Stanley Leisure. So perhaps the followers of other clubs can remember their first sponsors and if they still exist. Wigan had JJB Sports followed by Norweb and neither exists these days. Rovers sponsorship by Linpac started in 1980. Not sure if it was the same year as Liverpool FC started football shirt sponsorship in UK with Hitachi or not. After two years it stopped (1982/83 our Wembley year) then started again the following season right through the rest of the 1980s. Two or three years ago they came back as shirt sponsor after a 20 odd year gap. 1 Quote A Featherstone Rovers Blog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
