Wigan Shirt Sponsor Ends Agreement Over Malky Appointment

Just the start in my opinion and shows how badly MM reputation has been damaged by these text messages.




Wigan have lost their back of shirt sponsor Premier Range after the appointment of Malky Mackay

Thursday 20/11/14

Wigan Athletic have lost their back of shirt sponsor Premier Range following the controversial appointment of manager Malky Mackay.
The local kitchen firm, which carries a logo on the back of the Championship club side's kit, said that it had been left in an 'untenable position'.
Despite an ongoing FA investigation into a series of racist, sexist and homophobic texts exposed by Sportsmail, Mackay has been handed another chance in management 11 months after leaving Cardiff City.

Wigan have lost their back of shirt sponsor Premier Range after the appointment of Malky Mackay

The Scotsman took charge of his first training session on Thursday morning

'I would ask people to judge me when they see me. I've apologised for my mistakes I've studied diversity and that's something that's ongoing.
'It has been a difficult period and I have made mistakes. I hope that in my time at Wigan, the people of Wigan and the supporters see who I am and see that I'm someone that desperately wants the club to do well.'
Premier Range only started their sponsorship deal with the Latics in July, after formerly being associated with Burnley.
The partnership was the first time that Wigan have carried a back of shirt sponsor in their history - with the Lancashire based firm's website appearing above players' names.
At the time, Martin Mensforth, Director at Premier Range said: 'We think it’s very important for local businesses to support local teams as it can only add to the fabulous sense of community already surrounding a great side.'
Mackay, who was confirmed as the new manager of Wigan on Wednesday, will be hoping his side can bounce back from two consecutive defeats on Saturday.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan revealed Mackay’s rolling contract includes a clause that protects the club in case the FA end up punishing their new manager.

The FA investigation is still two or three weeks away from completion and while disciplinary officials have to decide whether to differentiate between public and private communication, the most senior officials at Wembley want to see action taken.

At the same time, a Cardiff investigation into eight transfers completed during Mackay’s tenure is also ongoing.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30137728

Whelan is being targeted now over anti-semitic comments.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30137728

Whelan is being targeted now over anti-semitic comments.

Countrys gone PC f*cking mad

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30137728

Whelan is being targeted now over anti-semitic comments.

Countrys gone PC f*cking mad

Being PC has never been high on Dave Whelans priority list but this is another example of his questionable judgement.

Just like when he sold his last interests in JJB Sports to a consortium of an Icelandic Finance Firm and Chris Ronnie saying at the time it was a difficult decision to sell his stake but "It was made easier by his confidence in the Management Team"

Chris Ronnie was today found guilty of a £1m fraud whilst a board member of JJB Sports and will be on his way to the big house after sentancing in December.

I wonder what his views are on Mr Ronnie and his £1m rip off.

Only persons happy with his appt is mm and weelan! Lots of dissenting voice's over appt!

Were Wigan sponsored by the local c*i@ky? Or is that not allowed anymore? Is that word against the law?

Is calling a white man racist, when his skin is clearly peach

f*cking stupid country. Thanks Labour

Were Wigan sponsored by the local c*i@ky? Or is that not allowed anymore? Is that word against the law?

Is calling a white man racist, when his skin is clearly peach

f*cking stupid country. Thanks Labour

Agree!, My little one brought a book home the other day with nursery rhymes in and it said baa baa wooly sheep!, wtf?.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30137728

Whelan is being targeted now over anti-semitic comments.

I think Premier Range were probably looking for a way out anyway. They thought Wigan would be in the top 3 not the bottom 3. This is a business decision not a moral one.

Were Wigan sponsored by the local c*i@ky? Or is that not allowed anymore? Is that word against the law?

Is calling a white man racist, when his skin is clearly peach

f*cking stupid country. Thanks Labour

Agree!, My little one brought a book home the other day with nursery rhymes in and it said baa baa wooly sheep!, wtf?.

Yeah PC in this country has gone way overboard.
I hear their changing your town to Whitewood next!

Were Wigan sponsored by the local c*i@ky? Or is that not allowed anymore? Is that word against the law?

Is calling a white man racist, when his skin is clearly peach

f*cking stupid country. Thanks Labour

Agree!, My little one brought a book home the other day with nursery rhymes in and it said baa baa wooly sheep!, wtf?.

Yeah PC in this country has gone way overboard.
I hear their changing your town to Whitewood next!

Is malky still linked it the trust?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30137728

Whelan is being targeted now over anti-semitic comments.

I think Premier Range were probably looking for a way out anyway. They thought Wigan would be in the top 3 not the bottom 3. This is a business decision not a moral one.

I was thinking exactly same thing. Wtf is wrong with people how many times are we called white? Im white but a dark white so what colour am i to be known as beige perhaps? ??

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30137728

Whelan is being targeted now over anti-semitic comments.

I think Premier Range were probably looking for a way out anyway. They thought Wigan would be in the top 3 not the bottom 3. This is a business decision not a moral one.

I was thinking exactly same thing. Wtf is wrong with people how many times are we called white? Im white but a dark white so what colour am i to be known as beige perhaps? ??

What's your point, how many 'black' people are actually black? How many Chinese are yellow? It's not calling them black yellow or white but adding derogatory comments to the name calling as MM did in his texts

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30137728

Whelan is being targeted now over anti-semitic comments.

I think Premier Range were probably looking for a way out anyway. They thought Wigan would be in the top 3 not the bottom 3. This is a business decision not a moral one.

You may be right but when you consider that iPro Sports have also cancelled thier sponsorship agreement over MM appointment then, in my opinion, this is absolutely based on a moral rather than business standpoint.

Just the start in my opinion and shows how badly MM reputation has been damaged by these text messages.




Wigan have lost their back of shirt sponsor Premier Range after the appointment of Malky Mackay

Thursday 20/11/14

Wigan Athletic have lost their back of shirt sponsor Premier Range following the controversial appointment of manager Malky Mackay.
The local kitchen firm, which carries a logo on the back of the Championship club side's kit, said that it had been left in an 'untenable position'.
Despite an ongoing FA investigation into a series of racist, sexist and homophobic texts exposed by Sportsmail, Mackay has been handed another chance in management 11 months after leaving Cardiff City.

Wigan have lost their back of shirt sponsor Premier Range after the appointment of Malky Mackay

The Scotsman took charge of his first training session on Thursday morning

'I would ask people to judge me when they see me. I've apologised for my mistakes I've studied diversity and that's something that's ongoing.
'It has been a difficult period and I have made mistakes. I hope that in my time at Wigan, the people of Wigan and the supporters see who I am and see that I'm someone that desperately wants the club to do well.'
Premier Range only started their sponsorship deal with the Latics in July, after formerly being associated with Burnley.
The partnership was the first time that Wigan have carried a back of shirt sponsor in their history - with the Lancashire based firm's website appearing above players' names.
At the time, Martin Mensforth, Director at Premier Range said: 'We think it’s very important for local businesses to support local teams as it can only add to the fabulous sense of community already surrounding a great side.'
Mackay, who was confirmed as the new manager of Wigan on Wednesday, will be hoping his side can bounce back from two consecutive defeats on Saturday.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan revealed Mackay’s rolling contract includes a clause that protects the club in case the FA end up punishing their new manager.

The FA investigation is still two or three weeks away from completion and while disciplinary officials have to decide whether to differentiate between public and private communication, the most senior officials at Wembley want to see action taken.

At the same time, a Cardiff investigation into eight transfers completed during Mackay’s tenure is also ongoing.

I don't the media will give up on Malky, Whelan or Wigan they will keep digging, the majority don't want him to have a second chance by the look of yesterday's press.....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30137728

Whelan is being targeted now over anti-semitic comments.

I think Premier Range were probably looking for a way out anyway. They thought Wigan would be in the top 3 not the bottom 3. This is a business decision not a moral one.

You may be right but when you consider that iPro Sports have also cancelled thier sponsorship agreement over MM appointment then, in my opinion, this is absolutely based on a moral rather than business standpoint.

I think it all comes down to business, especially if these countries are trading with Jewish or Israeli enterprises. Being interesting to see whether MM resigns to take the heat off Whelan....now that would show what kind of man he is!

Were Wigan sponsored by the local c*i@ky? Or is that not allowed anymore? Is that word against the law?

Is calling a white man racist, when his skin is clearly peach

f*cking stupid country. Thanks Labour

Agree!, My little one brought a book home the other day with nursery rhymes in and it said baa baa wooly sheep!, wtf?.

Its also a chalkboard in school not a blackboard............ Ridiculous

Were Wigan sponsored by the local c*i@ky? Or is that not allowed anymore? Is that word against the law?

Is calling a white man racist, when his skin is clearly peach

f*cking stupid country. Thanks Labour

Agree!, My little one brought a book home the other day with nursery rhymes in and it said baa baa wooly sheep!, wtf?.

Its also a chalkboard in school not a blackboard............ Ridiculous

Can't recall the last classroom I was in with chalk of any description; all state schools in England and Wales have had access to modern whiteboards, interactive or projector friendly, for many years, thanks to the massive investment in state education of the previous government.

And yes, the industry standard description is 'whiteboard'.

btw I'm no PC do-gooder chief, you only have to listen to the fella stood up and shouting dog's abuse in 112 every match to realise that

CTID

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30137728

Whelan is being targeted now over anti-semitic comments.

I think Premier Range were probably looking for a way out anyway. They thought Wigan would be in the top 3 not the bottom 3. This is a business decision not a moral one.

I was thinking exactly same thing. Wtf is wrong with people how many times are we called white? Im white but a dark white so what colour am i to be known as beige perhaps? ??

What's your point, how many 'black' people are actually black? How many Chinese are yellow? It's not calling them black yellow or white but adding derogatory comments to the name calling as MM did in his texts

my point is hes apologised and doing a diversity course. So let him have his chance. Or shall we abandon him let him drink his self to death from being left in the gutter annd slated every time he appears. Or do we say ok u done wrong lost ur job once DW willing to give you a chance so get on and prove lesson learned.

The Country has gone pathetic.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30137728

Whelan is being targeted now over anti-semitic comments.

I think Premier Range were probably looking for a way out anyway. They thought Wigan would be in the top 3 not the bottom 3. This is a business decision not a moral one.

I was thinking exactly same thing. Wtf is wrong with people how many times are we called white? Im white but a dark white so what colour am i to be known as beige perhaps? ??

What's your point, how many 'black' people are actually black? How many Chinese are yellow? It's not calling them black yellow or white but adding derogatory comments to the name calling as MM did in his texts

my point is hes apologised and doing a diversity course. So let him have his chance. Or shall we abandon him let him drink his self to death from being left in the gutter annd slated every time he appears. Or do we say ok u done wrong lost ur job once DW willing to give you a chance so get on and prove lesson learned.

Well said. The saints on here that have never done or said wrong had better watch their halo's don't slip.