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Bayern Munich unveil spectacular signing.

  • 26-01-2012 6:30pm
    #1
    Jesus Wept
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,243 ✭✭✭✭


    Bundesliga - Bayern's ‘new striker’ stunt backfires

    Bayern Munich have angered their fans after a media stunt in which they claimed to be unveiling a new striker backfired.

    The German club announced on their website that “a spectacular name” would be signing for the club, with the unveiling to follow in the afternoon.

    The news generated a huge wave of excitement from fans on social networking sites to see which superstar striker had been brought to the Allianz Arena.
    Fans were able to watch the unveiling on the club’s Facebook page, but were disappointed when they tuned in.

    Bayern Munich’s general manager Christian Nerlinger was shown in the video unveiling the new player’s identity, only for users to see their own Facebook profile picture.

    The users then saw their own name appear on the back of a Bayern Munich number 8 shirt.
    “Dear fans, you probably already noticed, that we did not sign a new player,” a statement on Bayern Munich’s Facebook page read. “This app is for our fans to show the importance of you for our club.”

    Within half an hour of the announcement the Bayern Munich explanation had attracted well over 3,000 comments, almost universally negative.
    “Failed PR campaign, very, very weak,” said one commenter, Tim Wiedmann.
    “You stupid idiots! I’ve sacrificed my lunch break for a bad joke,” added Bunyamin Divarci. “Those responsible must feel the consequences.”

    Eurosport

    lol!

    A lot of unhappy fans and amused bystanders on their facebook page.

    Tried to get the 'press conference' on their facebook page working but can't.


Comments

  • #2
    Yakult
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 7,943 Mod ✭✭✭✭Yakult


    They will get over it the poor things!


  • #3
    Dempsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,553 ✭✭✭✭Dempsey


    Someone will be on the dole queue in the morning


  • #4
    Oat23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,468 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    I thought it was funny seeing all the Bayern fans getting very excited on twitter, then that happens.


  • #5
    Diabhal Beag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,238 ✭✭✭✭Diabhal Beag


    I'm glad something so cheesy has backfired


  • #6
    Sir Gallagher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,836 ✭✭✭Sir Gallagher


    Haha that is lame!


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  • #7
    Crazy Horse 6
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,474 ✭✭✭Crazy Horse 6


    Pretty dumb stuff alright.


  • #8
    Iang87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭Iang87


    same thing happened liverpool last January and we unveiled Carroll, fans have been angry ever since


  • #9
    28064212
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,899 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    That's almost as bad as the Guardian and their "major exclusive coming up" last January, that turned out to be them revealing that Inter would possibly be making a bid for Gareth Bale in 6 months time.

    The Guardian's was worse because they were apparently serious, at least this was supposed to be a joke

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  • #10
    Sindri
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,059 ✭✭✭Sindri


    Dempsey wrote: »
    Someone will be on the dole queue in the morning

    Arbeit macht frei.:D

    EDIT

    That should be Dole macht frei.


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