So, we're looking for a new kit manufacturer and looking to distribute as much as we can ourselves.
Seems sensible, however there's one small :
We signed a deal with SDi for them to have matching rights in perpetuity i.e. FOREVER...yes that's correct, forever.
So here's how I see it working:
We find a new partner who, just say, puts £5m up front for a 5 yr deal + addons. SDI match this with no intention of ever manufacturing our kits, they feck us about, we take them to court losing that seasons retail sales and the £3m+ court fees. Rinse and repeat...
Unless we can have a Liverpool style break via the Courts, we are absolutely f.uked for as long as fat man wants us to be. Logic says will come a point where the Courts will say enough is enough but how long will that be?
Whoever signed that matching clause in perpetuity, to favour SDI, need shooting*!
Not a suggestion or a threat just a turn of phrase...