Albion in partnership with Texaco

[Thunder Bolt]

Pity we didn't have this deal in place when we were trying to sort out that player's contract with the offer of a free tank of petrol. Can't remember who, and to be perfectly honest, I don't really want to know.

But someone will tell me no doubt. Was it the Coca Cola kid? No, don't tell me.

Ok I won't tell you it was Bas Savage.

 

[8ace]

Great news!

 

[Lincoln Imp]

Ever since Obama had an attack of the xenophobic vapours after the Gulf of Mexico oil spill I have bought NOTHING but BP Ultimate diesel.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

In answer to my own query... Oh dear.

An ongoing lawsuit between Ecuador and Texaco/Chevron. Ecuador is a country I hold close to my heart.

ChevronToxico | The Campaign for Justice in Ecuador

While drilling in the Ecuadorian Amazon from 1964 to 1990, Texaco – which merged with Chevron in 2001 – deliberately dumped more than 18 billion gallons of toxic wastewater, spilled roughly 17 million gallons of crude oil, and left hazardous waste in hundreds of open pits dug out of the forest floor. To save money, Texaco chose to use environmental practices that were obsolete, did not meet industry standards, and were illegal in Ecuador and the United States.


Can't we use obsolete cooking oil for our coaches?

 

[Beach Hut]

What is the benefit to supporters - nil

 

[magoo]

Albion fans encouraged to use Texaco.

HAHAHA f*ck off! Probably one of the most expensive in the country!

http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~2478677,00.html

Thanks for the sponsorship though

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

Maybe if they allowed generous discounts on production of a BHA season ticket.....

 

[clippedgull]

Maybe if they allowed generous discounts on production of a BHA season ticket.....

Indeed. Nothing in it for us as supporters to 'encourage' us to use them.

 

[adrian29uk]

But at least its not as bad as this Official Club Partner Football Club 2011-2012

 

[Brovion]

How are we being 'encouraged' to use Texaco? Unless I've missed it there's no financial incentive for us to do so, and is somebody really sad enough to say to their mates: "Hey guess what petrol I've just put in my car? That's right, Texaco! Exactly the same brand as the diesel they use in the Albion coach!"

 

[Barrel of Fun]

But at least its not as bad as this Official Club Partner Football Club 2011-2012

Er did you not read what they stand accused of in Ecuador?

 

[Richard Hebberd's Syrup]

How are we being 'encouraged' to use Texaco? Unless I've missed it there's no financial incentive for us to do so, and is somebody really sad enough to say to their mates: "Hey guess what petrol I've just put in my car? That's right, Texaco! Exactly the same brand as the diesel they use in the Albion coach!"

Just a sneaky suspicion, but the line on that press release of "If any Seagulls fans want to follow Albion home and away they are encouraged to fill up their vehicles at a Texaco forecourt"

Which, if truth be known, is probably the wankest attempt to encourage somebody to use a certain product in the history of mankind

 

[Notters]

But at least its not as bad as this Official Club Partner Football Club 2011-2012

Ah, but they do/did have the coolest sponsor going in Marshall Amps.

 

[Brovion]

Just a sneaky suspicion, but the line on that press release of "If any Seagulls fans want to follow Albion home and away they are encouraged to fill up their vehicles at a Texaco forecourt"

Which, if truth be known, is probably the wankest attempt to encourage somebody to use a certain product in the history of mankind

Just saying it doesn't 'encourage' us though does it? 'Urged', 'begged', or 'implored' might have been better.

But yeah, as an ad campaign to try and get us to buy a particular product it is an epic fail.

 

[Martinf]

Just had a phone call from a nice man from Texaco who said he'll be popping round this afternoon with my free gallon of petrol. He said every season ticket holder will be getting a free gallon so expect a call soon. 1901ers get two free gallons btw.