King Of The Cat Cafe Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I know we are fond of slagging off Mike Ashley, but do many of us still shop in Sports Direct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Can't say I have for a long time but ive bought the odd football top or ball from there in my time. I think I know where this might be going and I don't think it'll hit his pockets at all if we boycott it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartofgold Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Direct Golf. Same wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I've bought a couple of football tops and trackie bottoms out of there but that's when I was about 15, I went in there for the first time in about 6 years a few months ago to buy a cheap set of darts, the place is a dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayside Jambo Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 As an occasional golfer with old uni friends, I tend to use it for the cheap golf stuff. Not paying over the top prices for golf gear. Other than the odd football, or bit of cheap underarmour (forget the cheapo name they stock) not very. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayside Jambo Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I've bought a couple of football tops and trackie bottoms out of there but that's when I was about 15, I went in there for the first time in about 6 years a few months ago to buy a cheap set of darts, the place is a dump. Nothing is organised on the racks, they are too close together. It is good if you are trying out a new sport (golf/darts/pool/table tennis) then its good to get some cheap equipment to see if you are good/like it before you go to a real shop and get proper stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Never been in and actively avoided on line. Not a fan of SD, how they treat their staff or the aggressive marketing and discounting. Most of the stuff they sell I've seen is pretty sh1t quality and would rather spend a few quid more for something a bit better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Nothing is organised on the racks, they are too close together. It is good if you are trying out a new sport (golf/darts/pool/table tennis) then its good to get some cheap equipment to see if you are good/like it before you go to a real shop and get proper stuff. Plus all the staff have got acne and BO haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Cheever Loophole Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I buy my Springer his tennis baws out of SD. Mind you he's 15, deaf and half blind so he probably wouldnae notice if I shopped elsewhere for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Robbo Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Usually get young Robbo's trainers out of there cos they are pretty cheap. And their bags are great for carrying home the shopping from Asda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 As someone who goes through a shedload of trainers for their work, I have to admit that I buy a lot of Karrimors out of there as they're nice and cheap and I need new ones every six weeks or so. Sad to say that I do buy most of my works stuff out of there! SORRY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiepolio Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Get all my running stuff out of there. Cheap and it's not exactly a fashion show when I'm running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Only shop there when there's a sale on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamorgan Jambo Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I can't say I like the stores but when you have two teenage daughters and the choice is between a pair of Ugg boots at whatever price and the knock offs in SD at about ?15 a pair it's a no brainer. Especially since they'll be worn an absolute maximum of 10 times. And also ski gear for school trips. I do have a certain respect for the marketing, from the cheap looking font they use on their signs (trying to hint it was written by someone with a felt tip pen), to the way the stuff is ordered in the stores (it looks like a jumble sale on purpose) however I can't help thinking they're ripping off the poor unfortunates who make the gear, the poor unfortunates who make up the majority of the workforce, and the poor unfortunates who feel they have no choice but to shop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of The Cat Cafe Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Only shop there when there's a sale on. Do they not always have a sale on? I like the Karrimor stuff, and have also got some cheap slazengir bargains from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Cheever Loophole Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 As someone who goes through a shedload of trainers for their work, I have to admit that I buy a lot of Karrimors out of there as they're nice and cheap and I need new ones every six weeks or so. Sad to say that I do buy most of my works stuff out of there! SORRY D'ye pull a Rickshaw cc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 My work place orders safety steel toe cap training shoes regularly from them for some of our staff. We get one of those big mugs every time we order, place is full of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Running gear for me and the occasional pair of trainers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Yes. Golf shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 With 3 kids that do footie and the like its a decent shop for me. Cheap, decent products and its got all the stuff you need like shin pads, pumps, running stuff etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Only shop there when there's a sale on. The Bath store has had a sale on for the past 4 years Ideal for a cheap set of trainers or a pair of cheap jeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clonlara Erin Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 As someone who goes through a shedload of trainers for their work, I have to admit that I buy a lot of Karrimors out of there as they're nice and cheap and I need new ones every six weeks or so. Sad to say that I do buy most of my works stuff out of there! SORRY Just to be clear, you go through around 9 pairs of Karrimors a year? Ever thought about trying something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambosammy Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Kids football boots, shin guards, socks etc but nothing from there for me. Just the kids purely cos it's cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.T.K Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Squash balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Sometimes get some cheapo golf gloves in there. Sometimes I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 D'ye pull a Rickshaw cc? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdriejambo3 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 yep ive bought quite alot of gear out of SD, several pairs of trainers at good prices and i bought a few umbro sweatshirts for ?4.50 each, and to be fair their socks are pretty hard wearing but If there was another alternative i would use it but until that happens ill be adding to MA's coffers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bilel Mohsni Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 How very dare you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Plus all the staff have got acne and BO haha. Also the most unhelpful staff I've ever come across, but they are on zero hour contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Got a nice pair of maroon puma in sports direct a few weeks ago for ?27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arshavin Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 used to be good for getting expensive football boots relatively cheap compared to other places other than that na Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Squash balls. did you sit on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo_23 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 ffs. It's a sports shop that sells brand names at a discount, Hardly the axis of evil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 D'ye pull a Rickshaw cc? ****ing feels like it sometimes. Na im on my feet all day everyday coaching football so my trainers end up stinking after a few weeks and so I change them rather than ****ing up my washing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Just to be clear, you go through around 9 pairs of Karrimors a year? Ever thought about trying something else? I don't burst them or that, its just they start to stink hence why I buy cheap ones. Got plenty of old pairs if you want to ruin your washing machine tho chief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltnSauce Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 As somebody who worked in SD when going through college Id just like to point out I had neither achne or BO. I also liked to help customers and many others I worked with too. Perhaps if customers don't swear at you every 5 seconds they are more likely to get served quicker and with a smile on there face. (Not that I'm saying any of you did) but you'd be surprised if been called this or that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Do they not always have a sale on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Get the lads rugger stuff from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALDOS Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I hate the place, but have to admit work boots and gym/running clothes are purchased from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF11JamTart Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I've got CF11 Junior her swimsuits from there. She's four. Nice and cheap Slazenger. She's happy with them. I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Cheever Loophole Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 As somebody who worked in SD when going through college Id just like to point out I had neither achne or BO. I also liked to help customers and many others I worked with too. Perhaps if customers don't swear at you every 5 seconds they are more likely to get served quicker and with a smile on there face. (Not that I'm saying any of you did) but you'd be surprised if been called this or that Well said mate, I admire folk that take work where work is but keep out of the building game, the language is ****ing shocking and it's full of ****ing wankers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve444 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I do. I buy them Lonsdale socks...they last ages... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Got sports socks from there but not much else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glottis Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I genuinely don't get the point in this thread. I also shop in B & Ms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.T.K Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 did you sit on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I love the signs which say 70% off in large letters with the words "up to " in small lettering beside . When you do a quick calculation it's generally around 10% cheaper than the scored out price . Do use them for works trainers and throw away tops etc . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Surely we should support Mike Ashley naw? Or whatever the ***** name is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERjambo Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 As somebody who worked in SD when going through college Id just like to point out I had neither achne or BO. I also liked to help customers and many others I worked with too. Perhaps if customers don't swear at you every 5 seconds they are more likely to get served quicker and with a smile on there face. (Not that I'm saying any of you did) but you'd be surprised if been called this or that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I coach and if I need anything clothing or boots wise sports direct is my nearest option and the stuff is always cheap. I take the piss out of rangers and Mike Ashley but I am not hypocritical, I have nothing but respect for the mans business sense, he's slid rangers a dry length without them even noticing and is cashing in with minimal commitments to them. He might be an arse but he's minted for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thig Ar Latha Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Nope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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