Marinators V4 Launch!

[Jeff (LouMacari)]

Of course you know Sunday 27th is our first home game of the season vs Syd FC in the pre season cup and I'm sure you're all going to be there!

Something else that's very exciting is the introduction of some new Marinators Merchandise and a new look Marinators Logo which I'm sure you will all love! With the Kendall bar out of action for this game, most will be in the sports bar and so we're going to set up the new merchandise and 'launch' the new logo in the front part of the family area just near the front foyer so all will be able to see and try on the gear!

Along with the usual marinators scarves, there will be some really smart polo shirts (priced at only $25 for members, $30 for non members!) caps and stubby holders so make sure you call into the Leagues Club on the day (from about 1pm) and be one of the first to take advantage!

 

[Aden]

sounds Great Jeff  cant wait for this day i think we are all eager to get back into the action

 

[LFCMariners]

Not meaning to be picky but I'd like to see a name change. Sure 'Marinators' was a fun play on words in our inagural season, but it's the 4th season now about about time we changed it to something more fearsome, something that opposition fans will take a bit more seriously. Claiming yourself as someone who marinates meat doesn't exactly strike fear into the heart...

 

[priorpeter]

it does for me...

 

[skilbeck]

looking forward to the launch. The best way to end my holidays

 

[northernspirit]

looking forward to it

 

[serious14]

Not meaning to be picky but I'd like to see a name change. Sure 'Marinators' was a fun play on words in our inagural season, but it's the 4th season now about about time we changed it to something more fearsome, something that opposition fans will take a bit more seriously. Claiming yourself as someone who marinates meat doesn't exactly strike fear into the heart...

*shakes head in shame*

And someone who "Coves" or "Squadrons" or "Sheds" strikes fear into you??

It's a stupid-funny play on words, and it's functional.  I don't think too many people have a problem with it......

P.S.  Looking forward to it Jeff, keep up the good work.  ;D

P.P.S.  A thousand and one kudos to that gorgeous secretary of yours - word is she does all the actual work. 

 

[Marinerchick]

bj if you hate the marinators name that much just go join the dock  !
i have no problem wit the name
and good job with the v4 launch jeff

 

[Bear]

P.P.S.   A thousand and one kudos to that gorgeous secretary of yours - word is she does all the actual work. 

Lies

 

[Jeff (LouMacari)]

Not meaning to be picky but I'd like to see a name change. Sure 'Marinators' was a fun play on words in our inagural season, but it's the 4th season now about about time we changed it to something more fearsome, something that opposition fans will take a bit more seriously. Claiming yourself as someone who marinates meat doesn't exactly strike fear into the heart...

*shakes head in shame*

And someone who "Coves" or "Squadrons" or "Sheds" strikes fear into you??

It's a stupid-funny play on words, and it's functional.  I don't think too many people have a problem with it......

P.S.  Looking forward to it Jeff, keep up the good work.  ;D

P.P.S.  A thousand and one kudos to that gorgeous secretary of yours - word is she does all the actual work. 

"word is...." straight from her mouth no doubt!  LOL

In all seriousness though, I just typed the post, the work has been done by all of us...with love!

 

[LFCMariners]

The Glory Shed is pretty homoerotic, I agree. I have to admit though, The Squadron and The Cove sound half-decent. Personally I reckon 'The Bay' or even 'The Crew' has a nice ring to it.

 

[Mariner Girl]

Personally I reckon 'The Bay' or even 'The Crew' has a nice ring to it.

Image what the opposition will turn "The Bay" into. Leaves us too open.
No - keep it as the Marinators, identifies us as an extention of the team.
But that is just my opinion.

 

[Bex]

Don't f**k with the name; its tradition now. Its ironic that someone named "BJ" thinks the Marinators' name conjures up images that aren't appropriate which, for the record, I do not agree. Sure, its marinated meat, but its an alchohol based marinade 

 

[Aden]

Not meaning to be picky but I'd like to see a name change. Sure 'Marinators' was a fun play on words in our inagural season, but it's the 4th season now about about time we changed it to something more fearsome, something that opposition fans will take a bit more seriously. Claiming yourself as someone who marinates meat doesn't exactly strike fear into the heart...

team supporters names all over the world have stupid names 

Tottenham = Yids  ( dont ask me what it means  probably  w******..  but still stupid )
Arsenal =  Gooners . .  people  who drink goon  =  stupid .
Bradford -  The Ointment  (wtf)
Chelsea =  Headhunters
Nottingham forrest  = Red Dogs
Millwall = Bushwackers



Now compared to some of them im sure marinators is not that bad ..  ESPECIALLY compared to THE OINTMENT  hahahhaaha  and thats  only a handfull in one country ...  i say as ridiculous as it is . if we change it we lose some of our history

 

[soccersensei]

Hey, it says we add flavour and enrich overall experiences... perfect surely 
It also says we don't take ourselves toooooooooo seriously enough not to still be able to have a laugh at ourselves when warranted, and I at least think thats a pretty important aspect, and that its a name that will work well with the big the picture future of the club. As - A) It stands out from everyone else's which is perfect, and B) as Mariner Girl stated it identifies and links our brand so to speak and C)  it's also more user/media friendly than anyone else's name... so I think it will continue to be a real boon in the years to come.

Let the "Squadron" be filthy mad heaps hard... and the Marinators be content with all things being richer by simply soaking in our presence 

 

[T]

Bugger, am playing at 2.15 that day

 

[serious14]

Tottenham = Yids  ( dont ask me what it means  probably  w******..  but still stupid)

Arsenal =  Gooners . .  people  who drink goon  =  stupid .

Yids = Yiddish.  Tottenham is located in and represents a large part of London's Jewish community.

Gooners = Gunners.  A common nickname for Arsenal, considering a giant cannon is their logo.  Now say the word 'gunners' with a North London accent.

*shakes head*

 

[kevrenor]

It was a play on words:  Mariners  linked to ...... the Terminator (Arnie and all that!)  The Marinate .... dosing up on alcohol ...  was a second linkup.

Is that hard edged enough for you?

It was a provisional name .... but was picked up by Lawrie, the club, and the media ... so it stuck!

Go back and read the threads on the original Proboards forum .. they're still there.

Hey, it says we add flavour and enrich overall experiences... perfect surely 
It also says we don't take ourselves toooooooooo seriously enough not to still be able to have a laugh at ourselves when warranted, and I at least think thats a pretty important aspect, and that its a name that will work well with the big the picture future of the club. As - A) It stands out from everyone else's which is perfect, and B) as Mariner Girl stated it identifies and links our brand so to speak and C)  it's also more user/media friendly than anyone else's name... so I think it will continue to be a real boon in the years to come.

Let the "Squadron" be filthy mad heaps hard... and the Marinators be content with all things being richer by simply soaking in our presence 

Looking forward to this return to the real life of a Mariners fan!!!!

New logo? Haven't seen any discussion on one ... would have been a better topic for discussion that a lot of the off-season crap! I am sure it will be fine ... I'm not a big fan of logos anyway.

New Polos sound good.  See you all then.

 

[Paolo]

Teaser: The new logo contains a picture of Andy Capp.....but shhhhh i didn't tell you

 

[~Floss~]

I'm sure "marinating one's liver" was a common expression back in the days when cricket grounds still had hills, and not only did they sell full strength beer, but you could bring your own esky. 

You must have heard of people referring to a liver being "pickled" after years of absorbing hard liquor; well, standing in the sun, just marinating, was what Aussie blokes used to do in the hot summer months at the cricket.

When I first heard of the name Marinators, my first reaction was "perfect"; sounds like my idea of fun. Standing in the sun (with no roof) on a hot sunday in January, belting out songs, ...Marinating. And, with one word it ties that in with our other main interest, the Mariners.

Best of all the media and Mariners latched straight onto it. Change it now and Andy Harper will still be saying things like "plenty of noise being generated from the Marinators" no matter what  we're called.