Yesterday Newcastle United announced that controversial pay-day loans company, Wonga would adorn the front of the player’s shirts. MPs have condemned the move, suggesting the club, and the North East, can ill afford association with such a business.
Forget the club for a moment; would you buy a shirt with Wonga on it?
They made a good PR move giving them the St James Park name back, but it’s not like anyone called it the Sports Direct Arena anyway.
Would i buy a shirt with Wonga on it? No I wouldn’t, too much negativity associated with the name.
Westray Recruitment have written a great article about the Wonga issue, they state that several other Premier League clubs have betting companies and alcohol brands as their sponsors. Read more at http://www.westrayrecruitment.co.uk/news/newcastle-uniteds-new-sponsorship-deal-right-or-wong-a#.UHV74qTyZc8 Blackpool and Hearts are already sponsored by Wonga, yet no similar outcry was associated with these deals.
