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Former Super League boss John Ribot once famously declared he'd put rugby league on the map in Asia.
Fifteen years later, it turns out the Chinese can't even spell the name of the NRL premiers.
In an embarrassing blunder that will cost jersey manufacturer ISC tens of thousands of dollars, Manly-Warringah has been spelt Manly Warringan on jerseys made at a small factory in Beijing.
The flawed stock has already been distributed into Australia's major rugby league outlets, and most jerseys purchased as Christmas presents more than likely have the spelling mistake above the Sea Eagles logo.
The error has been found on both home and away jerseys and wet-weather jackets.
But Manly officials had no idea of the problem, with club owner and chairman Scott Penn saying: "I've got one here in my office - it's perfect."
Penn's jersey is one of a small number still manufactured by ISC in Australia.
"I'll look into it," he said when emailed a photo with the incorrect spelling.
The jersey problem continues a totally forgettable six months for the NRL premiers, who sacked their longest-serving official, Peter Peters; lost their coach, Des Hasler, to Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs; and lost Will Hopoate to Parramatta Eels (via a Mormon mission) along with all the boardroom and ownership squabbles.
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Peter Wynn said he was first alerted to the problem on Monday when a customer who had purchased a jersey over the weekend complained.
"It's highly unusual for a reputable company like ISC," the owner of Peter Wynn's Score at Parramatta said.
"Very uncharacteristic.
"There's such a long checking process - the factory that makes them, the manufacturer, the NRL and then the club.
"All they can do is recall the stock and make sure our customers get the right ones for the start of the season."
ISC has confirmed about 1000 items will have to be recalled. At $169 a jersey, it's a mistake that will cost the company a minimum $100,000.
Manly's commercial director Greg Butterworth confirmed the bad jerseys had been distributed to at least 20 retail outlets, and some had been found in the club's own supporters store.
"It's irritating and it's a nuisance," Butterworth said.
"But it won't cost us anything because ISC have agreed to replace it all straight away.
"It's just like a product recall.
"They also have a factory in Australia that is used for urgent supplies. We couldn't just let it go because it's our brand and we have to protect it.
"There have been a couple of complaints but most people have had a bit of a laugh and come in to replace it."
http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/n...-1226241377350
Former Super League boss John Ribot once famously declared he'd put rugby league on the map in Asia.
Fifteen years later, it turns out the Chinese can't even spell the name of the NRL premiers.
In an embarrassing blunder that will cost jersey manufacturer ISC tens of thousands of dollars, Manly-Warringah has been spelt Manly Warringan on jerseys made at a small factory in Beijing.
The flawed stock has already been distributed into Australia's major rugby league outlets, and most jerseys purchased as Christmas presents more than likely have the spelling mistake above the Sea Eagles logo.
The error has been found on both home and away jerseys and wet-weather jackets.
But Manly officials had no idea of the problem, with club owner and chairman Scott Penn saying: "I've got one here in my office - it's perfect."
Penn's jersey is one of a small number still manufactured by ISC in Australia.
"I'll look into it," he said when emailed a photo with the incorrect spelling.
The jersey problem continues a totally forgettable six months for the NRL premiers, who sacked their longest-serving official, Peter Peters; lost their coach, Des Hasler, to Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs; and lost Will Hopoate to Parramatta Eels (via a Mormon mission) along with all the boardroom and ownership squabbles.
Are Manly cursed? Leave a comment below to join the discussion.
Peter Wynn said he was first alerted to the problem on Monday when a customer who had purchased a jersey over the weekend complained.
"It's highly unusual for a reputable company like ISC," the owner of Peter Wynn's Score at Parramatta said.
"Very uncharacteristic.
"There's such a long checking process - the factory that makes them, the manufacturer, the NRL and then the club.
"All they can do is recall the stock and make sure our customers get the right ones for the start of the season."
ISC has confirmed about 1000 items will have to be recalled. At $169 a jersey, it's a mistake that will cost the company a minimum $100,000.
Manly's commercial director Greg Butterworth confirmed the bad jerseys had been distributed to at least 20 retail outlets, and some had been found in the club's own supporters store.
"It's irritating and it's a nuisance," Butterworth said.
"But it won't cost us anything because ISC have agreed to replace it all straight away.
"It's just like a product recall.
"They also have a factory in Australia that is used for urgent supplies. We couldn't just let it go because it's our brand and we have to protect it.
"There have been a couple of complaints but most people have had a bit of a laugh and come in to replace it."
http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/n...-1226241377350
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