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dreamwaverider London 02 Oct 21 12.06pm | |
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Can anyone tell me why sky are not offering live coverage of all games? OK I got a season ticket, but they could charge say £10 per game and make many people happy. It’s hard to get tickets for away games even though I love them.
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Badger11 Beckenham 02 Oct 21 12.37pm | |
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Originally posted by dreamwaverider
Can anyone tell me why sky are not offering live coverage of all games? OK I got a season ticket, but they could charge say £10 per game and make many people happy. It’s hard to get tickets for away games even though I love them. I believe the football authorities / government restrict access to protect the supporters (if you believe that). However sooner or later I agree every PL game will be televised.
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dreamwaverider London 02 Oct 21 12.39pm | |
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Originally posted by Badger11
I believe the football authorities / government restrict access to protect the supporters (if you believe that). However sooner or later I agree every PL game will be televised. Thanks Badg. Let’s hope so. In the meantime I got to get fuel for tomorrow!
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BlueJay UK 02 Oct 21 12.42pm | |
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I'm surprised it hasn't happened already to be honest. I get the arguments against, but still.
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jeeagles 02 Oct 21 1.06pm | |
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Originally posted by Badger11
I believe the football authorities / government restrict access to protect the supporters (if you believe that). However sooner or later I agree every PL game will be televised. They are all televised in the USA if you fancy an illegal stream. Having said that, it would be nice for a championship game to be shown on terrestrial TV again on a Sunday lunch time. That would help people gain an interest in going to see their local clubs.
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dreamwaverider London 02 Oct 21 1.55pm | |
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In my case that would be Chelsea.
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eagleman13 On The Road To Hell & Alicante 02 Oct 21 2.41pm | |
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Originally posted by dreamwaverider
Can anyone tell me why sky are not offering live coverage of all games? OK I got a season ticket, but they could charge say £10 per game and make many people happy. It’s hard to get tickets for away games even though I love them. Its due to UEFA restrictions on televised games in the UK kicking off between 14.30 - 17.15 due to Media stakeholders. If i can find the (long) official reason i'll post it(if you want).
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Sansbup Norfolk 03 Oct 21 10.10am | |
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I don't get why games aren't available internationally on a legal subscription basis via the web, especially when all games are broadcast by US tv? I would happily pay a sensible amount to watch a legal stream here in France where I now live rather than an unreliable and constantly interrupted dodgy stream. I do understand that locally this would impact attendances but outside of the local area surely this would be a bigger income generator rather than Sky choosing individual games to hype up?
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TheBigToePunt 03 Oct 21 10.18am | |
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Televising every game live is often cited as one of the key reasons the Italian league fell from grace so spectacularly and apparently irreversibly. Half empty stadiums became the norm thereafter, leading to reduced interest in the spectacle from advertisers and then, ironically, TV companies. There were other issues too, but I'd doubt even the Premier league would want to test its luck by giving punters the choice between going to the game for a fortune or watching it on telly for the price of a couple of pints.
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Badger11 Beckenham 03 Oct 21 10.41am | |
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Originally posted by TheBigToePunt
Televising every game live is often cited as one of the key reasons the Italian league fell from grace so spectacularly and apparently irreversibly. Half empty stadiums became the norm thereafter, leading to reduced interest in the spectacle from advertisers and then, ironically, TV companies. There were other issues too, but I'd doubt even the Premier league would want to test its luck by giving punters the choice between going to the game for a fortune or watching it on telly for the price of a couple of pints. I suspect the big six couldn't care less about the fans at the game that is just the cherry on top. I think they are more interested in the global brand than the real fans "Singapore's finest". Edited by Badger11 (03 Oct 2021 10.42am)
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babylonjohn St Leonards-on-Sea 03 Oct 21 12.01pm | |
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Originally posted by Badger11
I believe the football authorities / government restrict access to protect the supporters (if you believe that). However sooner or later I agree every PL game will be televised. Every PL game is televised. Just not shown live in this country. The reason the PL is so lucrative is the TV rights are sold globally and every game is shown live somewhere. Illegal streams can be found but be careful! ... u sometimes have to close pop-up ads and be careful not to click on any notices claiming your computer is infected.
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Tickled pink Cornwall 03 Oct 21 12.04pm | |
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Originally posted by Sansbup
I don't get why games aren't available internationally on a legal subscription basis via the web, especially when all games are broadcast by US tv? I would happily pay a sensible amount to watch a legal stream here in France where I now live rather than an unreliable and constantly interrupted dodgy stream. I do understand that locally this would impact attendances but outside of the local area surely this would be a bigger income generator rather than Sky choosing individual games to hype up? Agree 100%
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