Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35316339)

Exactly the same question I've been asking for 16 months.

I suppose the problem with Premier Sports is whilst it carries plenty of sports, it doesn't really have too many crown jewels. They admit themselves on their website "Premier Sports was formed in 2010 to primarily facilitate the broadcasting of sports events that have been ignored by other broadcasters but have a very strong core following. Currently we focus on Blue Square Conference Football.....".

Blue Square Conference, Swedish Speedway, Cage Warriors, Brisca F1, NRL are sports that fans of those particular competitions will watch but don't have mass appeal. Premier Sports really need something like UFC, NFL or the Europa League to be considered main stream.

Box Nation on the other hand will be showing the best boxing action, featuring the biggest names in the sport, from the UK and world wide. No other channel in the UK, including SKY Sports, will be showing the same amount of live shows as Box Nation. Box Nation will be showcasing the best action and talent each and every week. So unlike Premier Sports, Box Nation will be the clear leader in the content it broadcasts.

I think the problem for Premier Sports and Box Nation is the Virgin model doesn't suit their needs. I would however really like someone from either Virgin or Box Nation to come out and clarify what is happening. If no deal can be done, tell us.

Originally Posted by Rillington (Post 35316518)

I think we also have to factor in that VM seems to have an unwritten policy of NOT adding new TV channels - I'm not counting HD and +1 channels as these are variants of existing channels. If this was the case then VM would have added some new channels at some point over the past twelve months as I think the most recent new channel to launch on VM was Cinemoi.

Given that VM seems not to want to add new channels then eventually VM is going to loose significant subscribers to Sky and other providers who want to watch channels like BoxNation and Premier Sports and they will not be able to explain this away by saying what they said last time when the first evidence of a significant loss in TV subscribers took place. It could be the lack of BoxNation on VM which will finally start to see the company loosing really significant numbers of TV customers and it will be Sky who will benefit.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35316716)

l somehow doubt that Virgin will lose many customers just because they have not got Boxnation or Premier Sports.

Originally Posted by Wire Man (Post 35316732)

They may not loose many, but I think they could gain loads if they could get one/both on TVXL! I hope this is what they are messing around for

Originally Posted by Wire Man (Post 35316732)

They may not loose many, but I think they could gain loads if they could get one/both on TVXL! I hope this is what they are messing around for

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35316789)

That would be great. At the moment I'd just settle for someone telling us the open and honest truth.

I've posted on the Virgin community forum asking for clarity regarding the channel - no answer.

I've e-mailed the Box Nation sales team asking or clarity regarding the channel - no answer.

I joined Twitter and tweeted Box Nation asking for clarity regarding the channel - no answer.

I've submitted feedback to Virgin online asking for clarity regarding the channel - no answer.

I mentioned the channel the other night to Virgin Media retentions - never heard of it.

All I want to know is Virgin Media and Box Nation still in discussions? If not, please let us know. I'd much rather know that a channel isn't coming, instead of being strung along. Box Nation should never have suggested at their press conference that they where in talks with Virgin. Box Nation should never have used Virgins logo on their website. Virgin should never have included Hopkins Vs. Dawson on their website as being one of their sporting televised highlights for October 2011. All parties involved are sending out very mixed signals and it's not fair to the customer.

Originally Posted by pythagoras (Post 35316791)

Chad, if both sides are saying nothing, I would take that as a good sign.

Regards

John

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35316792)

I like your theorem John :D

For information purposes, if anyone would like to contact BoxNation you can here:

customerservices@boxnation.mgtplc.com

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35316793)

Can i get the 190 bars of Fudge :D

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35316796)

That offer is restricted to the Coming Soon thread and is non transferable;)

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35317224)

I used to e-mail Buncey when he was on Setanta. A couple of my e-mails made it to air. Others didn't but Buncey did reply. He's an honest guy who tells it like it is. If he replies to my e-mail I'm going to ask him what's happening between Box Nation and Virgin. If he knows, I'm sure he'll mention.

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35317227)

Let's hope he replies to your email.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35317255)

"We are working really hard and I promise as soon as we get an idea on the date will let you know."