pagan696 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1193121182...=googlenews_wsj Carolina Dreamin' ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ When a robotic Nixon is on the loose, we have a duty to take action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sguse1 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Your sig is my thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brian in Boston Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I once had a summer job working for UMBRO's United States division. Sad to see the Humphrey Brothers' venerable British firm acquired by a multi-billion dollar global business behemoth. Sad, but - alas - the way of the world in modern international trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sguse1 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 QUADRUPLE POSTMODERATOR'S NOTE: Show a little patience. Your message will eventually post.Sorry my computer froze and i didnt know what exactly was going on. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakwood Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Poor umbro. They were my prefered soccer equipment company. Much better and cheaper than Nike and Adidas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyandlux Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDubK414 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Before I go OT, I will say that the UMBRO's were some of the best looking soccer shorts ever, sad to see the soosh trump the diamond. OT: What's up with all these mergers and corporate takeovers the last few years? Aren't we moving dangerously close to the antitrust issues that forced corp's to split, downsize, and the like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 People are complaining because?If anything, this means that Nike will help Umbro put out better kits. Anybody who's followed soccer knows that Nike has put out the best soccer kits in the world.If they could translate that to some of the college football schools that ALLOW THEM to do what they do to them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 People are complaining because?If anything, this means that Nike will help Umbro put out better kits. Anybody who's followed soccer knows that Nike has put out the best soccer kits in the world.If they could translate that to some of the college football schools that ALLOW THEM to do what they do to them...Exactly. What the link does not tell you is that Umbro will still be its own brand, like Nike already does with Converse for the athletic shoe market, and Cole Haan for casual and dress shoes.The companies said Umbro, which has recommended the offer to its shareholders, is to fully retain its brand, and its headquarters will remain in the UK. Nike said the move would "significantly expand" its British presence. Nike has also told The F.A. that their kits will remain branded as Umbro.An aside, takeovers and mergers are just a sign that the marketplace is becoming more global. Isn't it better to have a merger which cuts 4,000 jobs than a company go under and put 20,000 out of work? Look at the layoffs in the banking industry this week because of the sub-prime lending and you get an idea on competitive markets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I don't particularly care about the topic at hand, but as an aside, I completely forgot about Umbro. Back in grammar school, kids wore Umbro shorts like they wear Hollister shirts now. I don't know why, really. Was this just in my area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I don't particularly care about the topic at hand, but as an aside, I completely forgot about Umbro. Back in grammar school, kids wore Umbro shorts like they wear Hollister shirts now. I don't know why, really. Was this just in my area?No, Umbro shorts were certainly popular in Upstate New York as well. My favorite pair of shorts were black with electric blue trim. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Meningocele Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I don't particularly care about the topic at hand, but as an aside, I completely forgot about Umbro. Back in grammar school, kids wore Umbro shorts like they wear Hollister shirts now. I don't know why, really. Was this just in my area?No, Umbro shorts were certainly popular in Upstate New York as well. My favorite pair of shorts were black with electric blue trim.Yep, I had a pair too--with a matching t-shirt. I didn't play soccer or generally give a rat's ass about it (and still don't), but I think my sisters gave them to me for my birthday in an effort to make me more stylish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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