Strange marketing choice by JD Sports supporting celtc.

[Weetoonblue]

Won’t impact on me as I’m too fat and too old to shop for sports stuff.

But why would any business want to alienate potential customers seems really short sighted, but especially when we are in recession that will sadly be with us for years.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1317818766231732224

 

[Bluesea81]

Fcuk them.

 

[Coza]

I saw that and just assumed they done one for both clubs.

They didn’t??

If so agree with OP. Very curious marketing if not aligned officially to the club as a main retailer.

 

[WinkieWATP]

The model looks as if he must have already knew the score

 

[Macky]

Used to be my favourite sports shop. Now wont go near it as they are packing your gear into Celtic branded bags, Im not gonna be walking about with that!

 

[Rangersnumberfour]

Was there not some sort of commercial tie up with them in the summer?

 

[Eighteen Seventy Two]

Shame, good clobber, hope they enjoyed the match. Get it up them.

 

[Macky]

Was there not some sort of commercial tie up with them in the summer?

Yes. A stupid move from them IMO.

 

[Jaws2]

Surprising they picked a side. I presume they don't stock the Castore stuff then?

Very dumb move from a business point of view.

 

[BomberBrownFan]

They are their retail partner iirc.

 

[mrsjr1872]

Was there not some sort of commercial tie up with them in the summer?

No sure but they get exclusive adidas trainers so I'd imagine its a tie in with that somehow as that's thier shirt manufacturer! Just a guess but duck them anyways I won't give them another penny

 

[Blue Willie]

I used to buy from JD sports until the partnership with Nonce FC. I closed my account and unsubscribed from their email list I did send them a email with the reasons why I will never buy from them again.

 

[Sam English]

The model looks as if he must have already knew the score

He looks gutted that he's been asked to model that shit

 

[bluereason]

If only went out supporting tge paedo harbourers then they obviously don't think the blue pound matters to their survival during COVID. Colours nailed to the mast, even if it is a marketing agreement its a big gamble taking sides with either of the old firm

 

[Peter_OHanrahahanrahan]

Publicly aligning yourself with an organisation that condones terrorism and child abuse?

 

[Family bam]

My mate's old Da (78) was down at JDs Silverburn the other week giving them abuse with his Rangers face mask on.

A strange financial decision to noise up more than half of a possible customer base.
Fu.ck them!!

 

[estrella]

Normally buy my trainers from there, will go elsewhere now.

 

[Davester]

Any bear in the city centre, who was a customer of JD, simply walk a couple of minutes to Greaves Sports, and spent yer cash in a quality sports shop, who have been a respected partner to the fans. Let JD take the bheast pound

 

[DavidSmith]

Was there not some sort of commercial tie up with them in the summer?

Yes

https://twitter.com/x/status/1278050182018609152

 

[temperance]

The model looks as if he must have already knew the score

Who is it

 

[Papasmurf]

Is that one of their players? And why is the photo in front of a rusty container?

 

[Bordersbear]

I went past their shop at Newcraighall and if it was not for the sign saying JD Sports you would have thought it was an official Celtic Shop from the outside.

 

[Leo_Ger]

The model looks as happy to be in a Seperate Entity shirt as Ntcham.

 

[DavieM]

I went past their shop at Newcraighall and if it was not for the sign saying JD Sports you would have thought it was an official Celtic Shop from the outside.

Same with the one in Kilmarnock. Not sure how they make any money as it's always empty with the staff twiddling their thumbs.

 

[Vallance]

Won’t impact on me as I’m too fat and too old to shop for sports stuff.

But why would any business want to alienate potential customers seems really short sighted, but especially when we are in recession that will sadly be with us for years.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1317818766231732224

Did they do that shoot under one of their stands ?

 

[kenikinif]

Is that one of their players? And why is the photo in front of a rusty container?

I almost mistook rusty containers for the piggery,same condition

 

[hms]

Such a bheast thing to do, alienating half of your potential customer base.

 

[BillStruthsBudgie]

I went past their shop at Newcraighall and if it was not for the sign saying JD Sports you would have thought it was an official Celtic Shop from the outside.

That's atrocious. It's still meant to be a feckin sports shop, not an unofficial Bheggars store. Just another example of how the Scottish MSM's complete silence on the elephant in the room ie their 40-year paedo-ring allows previously respected companies to continue to form business partnerships with them. Might be worth a few timely emails to remind them of who they jumped into bed with, if you'll excuse the entirely inappropriate pun.

 

[kMac1]

I used to buy from JD sports until the partnership with Nonce FC. I closed my account and unsubscribed from their email list I did send them a email with the reasons why I will never buy from them again.

Actually laughed out loud, the lengths of staunchness of people on here is brilliant!

 

[PunkScott]

Jermaine Defoe should know better

 

[Walter2]

Confirmed what I already wondered!
Another who will NOT spend a penny in any of their shops!
I have done in the past!-no more.

 

[RangersEasyOK]

Jermaine Defoe should know better

Eh ?

 

[Modfella]

Good to know where we stand, not a shop that I have used that often but I have bought some stuff but won't now.

 

[stevie149]

They are their retail partner iirc.

They are indeed, but you dont tweet com on celtic. i wont set foot in their shop ever again. stupid kunts.

 

[Number8]

I went past their shop at Newcraighall and if it was not for the sign saying JD Sports you would have thought it was an official Celtic Shop from the outside.

Thought the exact same was going in for trainers and turned back.

 

[PunkScott]

Eh ?

Don't over think it. It was a shit attempt at humour on a daft thread.

 

[remembertheepoch]

Radio Clyde are fully cash upfront sponsors to Celtic and bears still listen to them.

 

[bluereason]

So that's two Celtc shops in Braehead now. Going to need to go in there with a blind fold on along with a mask.

 

[BlueBuzz]

Actually laughed out loud, the lengths of staunchness of people on here is brilliant!

If you want to help fund the enemy then that’s your choice.
No wonder high street shops are struggling if they choose to alienate probably more than half their potential customers.

 

[Weetoonblue]

Yes

https://twitter.com/x/status/1278050182018609152

That makes sense why they tweeted it but still seems strange to do that as they must know they are liable to lose a lot of other football fans.

 

[Cooper22]

I'm pretty sure that the official link is between JD and adidas (not directly with Celtic), similar to the set up JD and adidas have with the Scottish national team kit.

 

[Johnny Yen]

The JD link is with adidas not Celtic, similar to the set up JD and adidas have with the Scottish national team kit....

Eh?

JD Sports are the official retail partner of Celtic?

 

[Arkanoid]

Will window shop trainers for fit and price, then buy online from now on. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[bluewonder]

Back in the 80's CR Smith sponsored both of us which was good business sense for a company who are based in the West of Scotland. They probably got good trade out of the mentally challengeds with the amount of windows they had to replace after a defeat.

As for JD they are all over the UK and see the tie in with the mentally challengeds as good business and probably dont give a shit about who they upset with a tweet. In saying that in a place like Scotland if they want to do this, they need not complain if business takes a dive.

 

[Cooper22]

Eh?

JD Sports are the official retail partner of Celtic?

I think you'll find that they're just selling the official adidas merchandise not all of the other licensed stuff (pyjamas, wallets, etc)

 

[Il Ciocco]

Wasn’t aware of this. Giving out Celtc bags! Fuxsake. They always had a good supply of our kits previously and were bitter rivals with Ashley. Will be going elsewhere. Don’t understand anyone who gives it the staunch pish, why would you engage with any retailer or brand that openly support them?

 

[Sticky Fingers]

The short sightedness from companies like this are helping the downfall of these rats.
The tramps think they are bigger than they are, when really they are just a bang average football club built on lies and deceit. Hated universally, their own ego will end up eating them up eventually, and the eating has already begun.
The timplosion will be a glorious sight.
Fuck JD, they don’t get a coin from me, and I like spending money on my trainers so that’s one less customer and I’m sure there will be many many more.

 

[GallowgateBlue]

That makes sense why they tweeted it but still seems strange to do that as they must know they are liable to lose a lot of other football fans.

Even stranger marketing strategy in that tweet. Wee Christie modelling their gear! Be as well dressing a potato with matchsticks for arms and legs.

 

[BlueFlagHigh]

Such a bheast thing to do, alienating half of your potential customer base.

Was just thinking this . They’ve zero professionalism, it’s a noticeable trait they can’t separate their cult from their professional lives . Embarrassing but you see it every day

 

[Porto Loyal]

Back in the 80's CR Smith sponsored both of us which was good business sense for a company who are based in the West of Scotland.

Dunfermline is in the West?

CR Smith’s boss (Gerard Eddie) is one of them but saw the sense in sponsoring both clubs. Although he did go back and sponsor them later.

I doubt we will see the same firm sponsoring both clubs these days but you never know.