Confirmed! The players are warming up on the ground. Opel on their backs!

never heard of them

That is only after I have landed after booking my flights through WEBJET. Sorry, thats pretty bad.

Great new.

The holden Astra is actually a rebadged Opel.

http://www.opel-australia.com.au/vehicles/opel-range/cars/astra-range/index.html

Edited April 22, 201213 yr by MrMoose

The holden Astra is actually a rebadged Opel

Yep, just like the Vectra and Calibra I beleive.

Didn't Opel design the VT Commodore?

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/133761/default.aspx

This is great, but doesn't it clash with our "official category car partner" sponsorship with Altitude Brighton Volvo?

Not complaining, just interested to know.

For that matter, I'd have thought Webjet would clash with our Bronze partner Travel World.

Edited April 22, 201213 yr by José Mourinho

Yew!

This is great, but doesn't it clash with our "official category car partner" sponsorship with Altitude Brighton Volvo?

Not complaining, just interested to know.

For that matter, I'd have thought Webjet would clash with our Bronze partner Travel World.

I think this page outlines the story JM. > http://www.melbourne...41/default.aspx

What happens to Volvo?

What happens to Volvo?

Based on the post above yours it looks like we no longer have them as sponsors.

What happens to Volvo?

Apologies for side-tracking, but have you contemplated changing your forum alias?

Brilliant news, especially since it means we can stop talking about who will sponsor us for at least the next year.

Go Dees!

Yep, just like the Vectra and Calibra I beleive.

Didn't Opel design the VT Commodore?

A little clarification.

The ORIGINAL Holden Commodore (VB) is in fact based upon the Opel Commodore. Germany shipped some out for preliminary study in the mid 70's. The Engineers at Fishermans Bend then proceeded to run them into the ground. The story goes they were reloaded back into the containers they came in and labled Shizen !!!

Aussie Engineers then set abot redesigning the Commodore to suit "Aussie conditions"and the rest as they say is history.

To my knowledge all Aussie Commodores have been designed/engineered in Oz but may use some imput from Deutchland !! (and other GM design studios worldwide)

Now possibly with OPEL and Hertz on board we might play with a bit more drive !!!

Well done to all concerned with this great news....bravo !!

http://www.opel.com/vehicles-and-services/concept-cars/gallery/exterior-views.html

Just like our midfield.

Sleek, smooth and not quite in existence yet.

Decent logo too.

It certainly suits our guernsey, unlike that light blue monstrosity we gave the arse to.

Great result MFC!!!

Off field we are back on track, time to win some games of footy!!

Great news!

It's also good to have an established company where you can't be brought down by, erm...Facebook.

Nice to have some good news today!

Wow. great result.

Obviously looking to launch the brand in Australia. Should be some great marketing opportunities.

Where does that leave Volvo?

Let's hope we schmooze them big time and keep them happy.

I've never seen an Opel car on Australian roads.

There was at least one - about 13 years ago. An Opel Speedster. It had a relatively small engine but the car only weighed about 600kgs so it went like a rocket. I got to sit in it as a passenger - what a car!!!

They gave it a GMH badge and it turned heads everywhere.

Opel are launching in Australia in September with a very very nice car. Will be a winner here I think.

The logo looked great on the jumpers today.

Looks awesome - should shut up those CS baggers now. Well done MFC great job.

Hadn't heard of Opel prior to today but very happy to have them on board.

Feels great to finally have the sponsorship situation dealt with.