rickmiles85 Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 2005 being the last year of the Embassy Sponsorship. What direction will be taken from snookers point of view towards the World Final. Can anyone see it remaining in Sheffield or as this report suggests moving overseas where the money is. I can think of one being UAE. United Arab Emirates. Here Comments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimsid2000 Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Snooker should look around for other more reputable sponsors. Surley people involved in the game must be becomeing increasingly embarrased at their assosiation with the tobacoo industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmiles85 Posted May 4, 2004 Author Share Posted May 4, 2004 just thinking about a couple of well known brands like BMW, IBM, Microsoft, Mercedes. You only need to look around at other tournaments and events. like the Martell Grand National, Fosters Britist Grand Prix. Mercedes sponser some tennis event? It is possible to sponsor a sport without the need for tobacco advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleheed Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 The players dont want to leave sheffield,and neither do the snooker bigwigs.But as we all know,money talks. Surely there is someone out there who will sponser the world championships.With the coverage it gets on the TV and newspapers,someone must be willing to shell out few quid to get their brand noticed. Please,please Mr global conglomerate,keep this fantastic sporting event in the city that it belongs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hj dary Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Why dosn't the forum sponser it. Im sure we could rustle up a few bob between us all. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lickszz Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Certain people have been pressing to snatch it away from the crucible to bigger venues etc. It may happen. The bottom line is that the history is at the crucible and all the players and high profile names involved with the game want it to remain there. It is world snookers home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmiles85 Posted May 4, 2004 Author Share Posted May 4, 2004 Listen mate. It doesnt matter it todays climate. Money Talks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lickszz Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Originally posted by rickmiles85 just thinking about a couple of well known brands like BMW, IBM, Microsoft, Mercedes. You only need to look around at other tournaments and events. like the Martell Grand National, Fosters Britist Grand Prix. Mercedes sponser some tennis event? It is possible to sponsor a sport without the need for tobacco advertising. How about Hallam FM world snooker championship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Originally posted by Lickszz How about Hallam FM world snooker championship? At the Hallam FM arena? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidla Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 I doubt anyone would want to take the world championships away from the Crucible. I'd imagine a suitable sponsor could be found for a good sum of money, especially given the amount of coverage it gets from the BBC and locally. P.S. Moved this to sport as I feel it's more appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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