I'm happy that we have secured a new kit deal with Standard Chartered Bank but I must admit I will miss the Carlsberg kits. I know, I know, who cares what's on the shirts, right. I guess I'm just a traditionalist at heart. I'm not even a bloody lager drinker. Had we been sponsored by Magners I'd be in tears now.
I was annoyed with Christian Purslow, Liverpool's managing director, recently because of his claims that we'd spent well over the summer when we all know that's not the case. I didn't want him to take a dig at his employers, I was just annoyed at a statement that to me suggested that they think we as supporters are not that bright. Liverpool season ticket holder or not, I was mad.
However I am impressed with how he has managed to help secure this commercial deal along with Ian Ayre the club's commercial director. Maybe I'll cut him some slack for a while.
Say what you want about George Gillett and Tom Hicks but you can't knock the way the new commercial arm is working. Don't get me wrong, I'm not for one moment suggest we bow and thank them because I'm sure Rafa won't see any of this new money but at least there's some positive news for once.
I wonder how long it would take for them to pay off the debts? I don't have time to speculate about things like that or research figures. The only figures I research are those in tight little dresses on Saturday nights. Seriously, stats relating to finances do my head in but it makes you wonder how they'd run the club if there was no debt?
