I just got a canned voicemail from Mike Petke. "We're BACK!", etc, telling about the game, how the team needs the 12th man, order your tickets now, etc. That, the newspaper adds, what's next, TV? Naaaa...
What's next? "Hello, my name is Creeeeeesto Stoichkov. You'd better turn up Saturday, because I know where you live...."
The marketing folks at United are going all out for this match, which is great! I've had several people at work stop me and ask me about the match and the team. I hope we have a packed house on Saturday. Playoff fever is spreading.
Good one. Actually, whether or not you think he is a madman, Stoichkov may be good to market the team to Eurosnobs. A Turkish guy at work asked me what was the closest MLS team. I told him DC. He said, "Oh". Then I said that they had Stoichkov, and his eyes lit up and he said "really!?! we have to go see them sometime!"
Hristo: "No Rules, Just Right! If you dont come to the game.... you better be eating at Outback Steakhouse and Saloon, The most authentic...."
Maybe they can mention that this could very well be Marco's last home game in his career here? The teams marketing people should be fired if they don't hit that angle.
No.. I think MPF ("Metro Playoff Fever") is like veneral disease. Fun to catch but not something you want to pass on.
That is so weak. I'm ashamed of you. *shakes head sadly* NYR Metros could come up with better while he's asleep! Jamison could come with better while he's out being an international playboy! If this is the best you can do, send over someone who cares. Sachin
Yeah, it was quite nice yesterday to go into the metro and have the advertisement staring at me from the back of the Washington Post Express. And it is 2nd page sports today with the Hudson article on the back. Not thinking too far ahead, but I think the Express would work for advertising next season's schedule..
It Could be Worse... Well who cares if DC United's marketing people are too retarded to realize this may be Etch's last game here in DC. At least we arent doing THIS: Wow... Nice photoshop. I betcha Lucas's Boys at Industrial Light and Magic are $hitting themselves. or better yet... What's with the guy int he red hat doing the Al Jolsen impersonation? Aren't black face minstrel shows a bit un-PC these days!