undisputed 1,664 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Forget green.. Larkhall shop ASDA be blue ASDA be blue ... Scottish Sun mock-up of how the Larkhall store could look Locals see red at town 'insult' By LAUREN MIRZAI LARKHALL residents last night gave ASDA the green light to keep their sign in its usual colour. But many claimed the store giant’s decision to consider a change had left locals feeling BLUE. Sales assistant Fiona Leadbetter, 20, said: “It is an embarrassment that ASDA are even thinking about this. “We’d be unhappy if a change is made because of some morons.” Peter Lang, 26, added: “This consultation is an insult to Larkhall. If they change the sign, I’d have to think twice about shopping there.” Jean Robertson, 50, said: “Many people here already shop in nearby ASDAs that have green signs. It’s no bother.” Her husband John 48, added: “We have Celtic buses leaving from here now. Everyone gets on.” But one woman, who didn’t want to be named, said: “Every time Rangers lose, idiots try to smash the green traffic lights. It’s pathetic. “It wouldn’t surprise me if a green ASDA sign was vandalised here.” Bluenose Tom is a very big name DIEHARD Rangers fan is called after EVERY player in one of the club’s greatest squads More More <a class="red-chevron-list-uppercase" href="http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/woman/">More JOE O’BRIEN Last Updated: 06 Nov 2008 Add a comment (7) STORE giant ASDA last night revealed it could DITCH its green-and-white logo — just to please shoppers in a Rangers-daft town. The supermarket chain this week unveiled plans to build a new multi-million-pound outlet in Larkhall, Lanarkshire — famed for its true-blue football fans. But bosses have now sparked a furious row by admitting its traditional livery could be scrapped because the same colours are worn by the Gers’ bitter rivals Celtic. The incredible move comes just a year after the local Subway sandwich franchise ditched its own traditional green-and-yellow branding. Last night an ASDA spokeswoman said: “We are well aware of the situation with Subway, as well as a few other businesses in the town, and we will be taking the public’s feelings very seriously.” The firm’s famous green-and-white sign appears on EVERY one of its stores across the UK — including one just half a mile from Ibrox stadium. Changed ... Moss pharmacy But ASDA is so worried about a backlash from Rangers supporters in Larkhall, it’s set to hold a two-day consultation with locals over the new 31,000sq ft shop. The purge on all things green has already hit everything from the town’s chemist shops to traffic lights. Now, shoppers may have to get used to a new ASDA sign, which could even appear in Rangers blue. The spokeswoman added: “Plans are still at a very early stage but we can confirm there will be a period of community consultation in a bid to get feedback on the new store. Prejudice “Again we are only at the outline planning application stage, so in terms of opening, we are still a long way away. “I don’t think we have ever encountered a problem in regards to the ASDA branding or colour scheme but hopefully by holding these feedback sessions we can iron out any problems that arise.” The planned store and petrol station near the Broomhill Gate area of the town is expected to create 350 jobs. But stunned politicians last night accused ASDA of “pandering to prejudice” over its stance on branding. Larkhall Labour MSP Karen Gillon said: “There is absolutely no need for ASDA to change the colour of its logo. It is absolutely unnecessary. “A change certainly wouldn’t reflect well on the town and people throughout the many communities in Larkhall certainly wouldn’t want a change. Changed ... Subway shop “If they decide to change the colour of the logo I’d be very surprised and very, very disappointed.” Nats MSP Alex Neil added: “ASDA should rise above this kind of thing and just get on with running their business. “They should not pander to prejudice of any kind.” ASDA’s decision to hold public feedback sessions in the town is the latest in a long line of embarrassing colour clashes in Larkhall. Six years ago, Moss Pharmacies swapped its ‘Celtic-style’ green-and-white shop front for a Rangers-themed red, white and blue. The makeover came after a fall in sales was blamed on the colour of the store. And when cable TV boxes in the town were painted green, there was such an outcry that the company changed the colour to grey. Last year, furious residents forced international sandwich chain Subway to axe its traditional green-and-yellow branding in favour of black. <a href='http://ad.uk.doubleclick.net/adj/sunscotland.co.uk/mainhomepage;pos=mpu;sz=300x250;cat=;tile=2;ord=1339182086275;search=;?' class="border-none" alt="Ad Frame"></a> Bosses later claimed the colour change was “just a coincidence”. But South Lanarkshire Council chiefs were also forced to install wire grilles to protect green traffic lights in the town. The blitz followed allegations that Rangers fans had been deliberately smashing them. Up to 205 lights were stolen or damaged in just three years, costing £16,800. Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/1872324/Forget-green-Larkhall-shop-ASDA-be-blue.html#ixzz1xEKuB0y7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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undisputed 1,664 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 seems like a good idea to me Lol I'm sure it appeals to a few of you 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Who gives a shit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobajob 56 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) quality, Edited June 8, 2012 by bobajob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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nothernlite 18,089 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 trolleys to be red white and blue fantastic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catcher 1 639 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 That lot still walk about with there knuckles dragging on the ground. :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Well least were not dragging our feet in putting away beasts! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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scothunter 12,609 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Who gave you that one liner, some 5yr old at the ice cream van. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Who gave you that one liner, some 5yr old at the ice cream van. tut tut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
undisputed 1,664 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Who gave you that one liner, some 5yr old at the ice cream van. See your not dead yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
undisputed 1,664 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Who gives a shit Obviously the good people of Larkhall do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 got as far as its in the sun, then knew it would be a load of shite 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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