Provident Sponsorship.. : Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:03 pm  

I seem to remember at the time of the announcement regarding Provident becoming our main sponsor there was a lot of criticism from other clubs and even some of our own fans.

I see they have been heavily involved in the launch and funding of the new women's team and also the re-furb of the beer tent. I am struggling to remember a more active or supportive main sponsor in recent times? Looks like the club have forged a really strong partnership there, long may it continue!

Re: Provident Sponsorship.. : Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:09 pm  

Yeah, they seem to have gotten more involved as the deal has gone on, mostly since Green and Co took charge. Considering we have been in freefall since they joined as main sponsor that is quite a testament to them and the club. Bodes well for next season hopefully - isn't this the final season of the original 5 season deal?

Re: Provident Sponsorship.. : Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:19 pm  

amberavenger wrote:

Yeah, they seem to have gotten more involved as the deal has gone on, mostly since Green and Co took charge. Considering we have been in freefall since they joined as main sponsor that is quite a testament to them and the club. Bodes well for next season hopefully - isn't this the final season of the original 5 season deal?

They renegotiated it when we got relegated. not sure if it was extended at same time. Been best sponsor I can remember us having in terms of involvement over and above just giving us money.

Re: Provident Sponsorship.. : Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:44 pm  

When they signed up they thought they'd be paying this much. And now they're paying THIS much.

Re: Provident Sponsorship.. : Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:50 pm  

Best sponsor we've ever had. Involved in tons of community projects, they have a good relationship with the fans over Facebook and regularly give away prizes and tickets. Fantastic and long may it continue

[Bullseye]

Re: Provident Sponsorship.. : Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:11 am  

While as a supporter I’m very happy to see Provident do all this for the club I’m not comfortable with what they do as a business.

I’ve not bought a jersey as I don’t like the thought of advertising payday loans companies.

…just saying.

Re: Provident Sponsorship.. : Wed Mar 02, 2016 2:36 pm  

Putting the 'us' in usury since 1839.

Re: Provident Sponsorship.. : Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:33 pm  

They gave me free tickets to Summer Bash in a Facebook competition - so I'm happy to lap that up. I have had this debate with my misses though and I'm not comfortable with the "service" they provide, though I like their interaction with the fans. If it was between them or Skylark, I know who I would pick!

Re: Provident Sponsorship.. : Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:36 pm  

DrFeelgood wrote:

If it was between them or Skylark, I know who I would pick!

Not a patch on WANG Computers though