This is a thread to discuss the merchandising benefits of a commercial feeder club. Please post your results and any experience you have had.
So I'm Cardiff City in the October of my 4th season. I have asked my board to form a link with another club for merchandising purposes. The options given were:
Club Country Reputation Fee
Portland. USA. Continental 2.5mil
Sakai FC Japan Continental 2.36mil
Funabashi Japan Continental 2mil
Sting Chiba Japan National 996k
Niigata Japan National 665k
So I decided to take a punt on the MLS and chose Portland. (probably more expensive than rewarding right now but we'll see) Now my Cardiff team are still an improving team and Im sure as my reputation increases and the more reputable players I have the more money I will make. But as things stand Im your average side pushing for Europe, first season in the prem I finished 6th, second season suffered from fixture pile up and small squad in europe and finished 8th.
My current monthly income from merchandising stands at about 160k. Last season taking in 1.8mil in total.
I will keep updating this thread as each month ends and let you know how it goes.
So I'm Cardiff City in the October of my 4th season. I have asked my board to form a link with another club for merchandising purposes. The options given were:
Club Country Reputation Fee
Portland. USA. Continental 2.5mil
Sakai FC Japan Continental 2.36mil
Funabashi Japan Continental 2mil
Sting Chiba Japan National 996k
Niigata Japan National 665k
So I decided to take a punt on the MLS and chose Portland. (probably more expensive than rewarding right now but we'll see) Now my Cardiff team are still an improving team and Im sure as my reputation increases and the more reputable players I have the more money I will make. But as things stand Im your average side pushing for Europe, first season in the prem I finished 6th, second season suffered from fixture pile up and small squad in europe and finished 8th.
My current monthly income from merchandising stands at about 160k. Last season taking in 1.8mil in total.
I will keep updating this thread as each month ends and let you know how it goes.