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Doug P 11-02-2014 13:54
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35671075)
Time will tell Den, but I suspect if Sky had done anything wrong, BT would already be up in arms about it.
Yes agreed. BT are very quick to jump up and down normally waving their arms like Dr Magnus Pyke... (showing my middle age!)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35668793)
I disagree, he was stitched up, and i'm pretty sure he'll have learned from that!
That is your opinion. I do not agree. ;)

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Barwick on the Rugby League deal:
"After hearing a comprehensive presentation on all aspects of the new deal, the clubs themselves voted to vote on the proposal.

"Most of the clubs recognised that the best result for the immediate future of the game was in front of them, as indeed the significant majority that voted in favour of the offer from Sky Sports underlined. The other clubs were able to vote against it as they saw fit, which is appropriate.

"What I feel isn't appropriate, though, is the tone and content of the criticism by some of the Super League clubs who have their own reservations about the deal.

"This broadcast contract is the biggest in rugby league history and actually offers Super League clubs an uplift of 63 per cent in annual distributions.

"It is also the latest in a number of upbeat initiatives we have enjoyed in recent months: with such a strong wind in our sails, I will not stand by and allow the sport to be blown off-course."

colin25 11-02-2014 15:53
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I remember when scottish football had an offer from sky, which they rejected for setanta. They then rued that, when setanta folded, and were begging sky to take them.

Better a bird in the hand then looking for a bush (or something like that :D)

denphone 11-02-2014 16:54
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35671378)
I remember when scottish football had an offer from sky, which they rejected for setanta. They then rued that, when setanta folded, and were begging sky to take them.

Better a bird in the hand then looking for a bush (or something like that :D)
There is a big world of difference comparing Setanta with BT Sports though as they will never go bust.

colin25 11-02-2014 19:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35671399)
There is a big world of difference comparing Setanta with BT Sports though as they will never go bust.
The point is "bird in the hand", you just can't see the bush for the trees :D

thenry 13-02-2014 17:22
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Quote:
Andy Gray to return to BT Sport for Arsenal v Liverpool in FA Cup fifth round on Sunday despite sexism video

Exclusive: Controversial former Sky Sports pundit to fill in for Michael Owen for second appearance on new channel

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...ism-video.html
Good! How about they get rid of Owen altogether.

alwaysabear 13-02-2014 20:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35672031)
Good! How about they get rid of Owen altogether.
:clap::clap::clap:

andy_m 14-02-2014 06:03
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I must admit I'm a secret Michael Owen fan. I think he was a genuine World class player who's played at three of the world's most famous clubs and at international level, is almost uniquely placed to offer insight and actually isn't frightened to say what he thinks. But he does sound boring. A lot of people I know don't watch BT Sport because of him. I think he's potentially a bar to future growth and, since they've shown that they're prepared to make tough decisions with the reaction to the failed Halsey experiment, I've come round to the argument that they need to get rid of Owen (Michael and Hargreaves) now.

OLD BOY 14-02-2014 12:20
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rug...lub-rugby.html

'BSkyB and BT, the UK’s two warring media giants, were on Thursday night in advanced negotiations over an extraordinary deal to share the television rights for European club rugby and remove the biggest hurdle to a successor for the Heineken Cup.'

I speculated a few weeks back that BT and Sky would have to get together eventually because the cost of battling it out for football rights would ultimately become prohibitive.

To my mind, this is the first sign that these two bitter rivals are coming to terms with the need to bite the bullet.

A small start, but I think this will pave the way for the future.

Mad Max 14-02-2014 12:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35672238)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rug...lub-rugby.html

'BSkyB and BT, the UK’s two warring media giants, were on Thursday night in advanced negotiations over an extraordinary deal to share the television rights for European club rugby and remove the biggest hurdle to a successor for the Heineken Cup.'

I speculated a few weeks back that BT and Sky would have to get together eventually because the cost of battling it out for football rights would ultimately become prohibitive.

To my mind, this is the first sign that these two bitter rivals are coming to terms with the need to bite the bullet.

A small start, but I think this will pave the way for the future.

So when is Atlantic coming OB?? :devsmoke::bump:

denphone 14-02-2014 12:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35672242)
So when is Atlantic coming OB?? :devsmoke::bump:
When Aliens invade earth.:D

OLD BOY 14-02-2014 12:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35672242)
So when is Atlantic coming OB?? :devsmoke::bump:
Ha, ha! :p:

I've not heard anything new other than the rumour that VM may be looking at a deal with HBO for an on demand service. Whether that means that VM has found another (cheaper) way of giving us the HBO shows and is once again playing hardball with Sky, I don't know.

I did speculate that Sky Atlantic would be with us by now, and it seemed to be a reasonable suggestion at the time with the reports that I had read. However, the best laid plans can go awry and things are moving at such a pace that of course alternative solutions can become available over time.

Personally, I don't care whether I get Sky Atlantic or HBO On Demand, as long as the latter is subscription based and not PPV. One way or another, I am personally convinced that a solution will be available to us soon. But don't tell Justabloke as he will turn this point of view, which is what it is, into a firm prediction...;).

Getting back on topic, I do think that Sky's predominance over our broadcasting industry is now set to wane, and they will be forced into compromises which will ultimately lower prices. The fact that they are even contemplating a deal with BT is quite a transformation in their attitude in a surprisingly short time.

denphone 14-02-2014 13:21
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35672238)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rug...lub-rugby.html

'BSkyB and BT, the UK’s two warring media giants, were on Thursday night in advanced negotiations over an extraordinary deal to share the television rights for European club rugby and remove the biggest hurdle to a successor for the Heineken Cup.'

I speculated a few weeks back that BT and Sky would have to get together eventually because the cost of battling it out for football rights would ultimately become prohibitive.

To my mind, this is the first sign that these two bitter rivals are coming to terms with the need to bite the bullet.

A small start, but I think this will pave the way for the future.
That remains to be seen l think personally as although there are negotiations over the Heineken Cup they will not sit at the same table as they are using a go between and l cannot see this spreading to any type of deal over the Premier League at all.

harry_hitch 14-02-2014 13:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35672238)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rug...lub-rugby.html

'BSkyB and BT, the UK’s two warring media giants, were on Thursday night in advanced negotiations over an extraordinary deal to share the television rights for European club rugby and remove the biggest hurdle to a successor for the Heineken Cup.'

I speculated a few weeks back that BT and Sky would have to get together eventually because the cost of battling it out for football rights would ultimately become prohibitive.

To my mind, this is the first sign that these two bitter rivals are coming to terms with the need to bite the bullet.

A small start, but I think this will pave the way for the future.
I (personally) won't get too excited about any possible future deals. A brief look at the articles states that this is a one-off situation for one tournament. I can not see Sky reaching terms with BT to share any other sports, equally I can not see BT sharing their Premiership Rugby rights.

BTW, I noticed a pop up on TV Anywhere earlier stating BT Sports is free for a day tomorrow (15/2). Forgot to take a picture, sorry.

OLD BOY 14-02-2014 13:27
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Yes, this is just a one-off deal. The point I'm making is that it shows that two bitter rivals can come to an arrangement when it suits them.

As for Premiership sports, I just think there is a financial ceiling beyond which prices cannot go without driving viewers away. That means something has to give. Eventually.

muppetman11 14-02-2014 13:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35672247)
Ha, ha! :p:

I've not heard anything new other than the rumour that VM may be looking at a deal with HBO for an on demand service. Whether that means that VM has found another (cheaper) way of giving us the HBO shows and is once again playing hardball with Sky, I don't know.

I did speculate that Sky Atlantic would be with us by now, and it seemed to be a reasonable suggestion at the time with the reports that I had read. However, the best laid plans can go awry and things are moving at such a pace that of course alternative solutions can become available over time.

Personally, I don't care whether I get Sky Atlantic or HBO On Demand, as long as the latter is subscription based and not PPV. One way or another, I am personally convinced that a solution will be available to us soon. But don't tell Justabloke as he will turn this point of view, which is what it is, into a firm prediction...;).

Getting back on topic, I do think that Sky's predominance over our broadcasting industry is now set to wane, and they will be forced into compromises which will ultimately lower prices. The fact that they are even contemplating a deal with BT is quite a transformation in their attitude in a surprisingly short time.
Why don't you try emailing HBO and asking how you can watch HBO subscription On Demand content in the UK , they'll tell you via Now TV or Sky TV. This is just another pipe dream granted you didn't start it. Sky has paid £275 million for HBO content as opposed to £150 million in 2010 do you really believe they'd pay all that if other broadcasters could also offer the subscription On Demand service ?

Who says Sky are the ones making all the compromises , last time I looked the BT Youview service didn't contain one Sky entertainment channel which according to BARB are some of the best viewed Entertainment pay TV channels nor did it carry any Sky Sports programming.

A wholesale deal and a better working relationship is mutually beneficial to both and will happen at some point in my opinion.

andy_m 14-02-2014 19:07
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Ahem, told you so!

muppetman11 14-02-2014 19:29
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Quote:
UK pay-television broadcaster BSkyB has snatched the rights to cricket’s Indian Premier League, TV Sports Markets understands, beating off competition from rival pay-television operator BT and commercial broadcaster ITV, the UK rights-holder for the last four seasons.
http://www.sportbusiness.com/tv-spor...cricket-rights

1andrew1 14-02-2014 19:34
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Th
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35672238)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rug...lub-rugby.html

'BSkyB and BT, the UK’s two warring media giants, were on Thursday night in advanced negotiations over an extraordinary deal to share the television rights for European club rugby and remove the biggest hurdle to a successor for the Heineken Cup.'

I speculated a few weeks back that BT and Sky would have to get together eventually because the cost of battling it out for football rights would ultimately become prohibitive.

To my mind, this is the first sign that these two bitter rivals are coming to terms with the need to bite the bullet.

A small start, but I think this will pave the way for the future.
This is nothing to do with cost and the two broadcasters have not got together. It's because Sky has a deal to show the Heineken League and BT has a deal to show a new, unnamed alternative European tournament. Because the two opposing tournaments have joined together to become one they are left with two broadcast partners, hence a need to resolve the situation.

thenry 16-02-2014 18:26
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BT need to stop standing outside the grounds.

denphone 16-02-2014 19:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35673179)
BT need to stop standing outside the grounds.
Yes it looks stupid and amateurish.

Arthurgray50@blu 16-02-2014 19:40
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I just wish that BT got rid of that horrible scoreline which is at the bottom of the screen.

Thats why l dont watch BT Sport all the time

colin25 17-02-2014 05:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35673212)
I just wish that BT got rid of that horrible scoreline which is at the bottom of the screen.

Thats why l dont watch BT Sport all the time
I don't watch BT sport all the time, because it only has a few EPL games :)

denphone 17-02-2014 08:03
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BT needs to up its game in the pay-TV market.

http://www.theguardian.com/business/...ma-film-online

Media Boy UK 17-02-2014 12:24
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BSkyB wins UK rights to IPL Twenty20 live cricket coverage

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...enty20-cricket

OLD BOY 17-02-2014 12:39
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[QUOTE=muppetman11;35672258]Why don't you try emailing HBO and asking how you can watch HBO subscription On Demand content in the UK , they'll tell you via Now TV or Sky TV. This is just another pipe dream granted you didn't start it. Sky has paid £275 million for HBO content as opposed to £150 million in 2010 do you really believe they'd pay all that if other broadcasters could also offer the subscription On Demand service ?[QUOTE]

Why would I email HBO? I already know the answer to that question! I was commenting on the 'insider' information from theone and stating that I personally would not use PPV as this is an expensive way of viewing a whole drama series.

Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11:35672258
Who says Sky are the ones making all the compromises , last time I looked the BT Youview service didn't contain one Sky entertainment channel which according to BARB are some of the best viewed Entertainment pay TV channels nor did it carry any Sky Sports programming.

I didn't say they were, I speculated that they would have to eventually if the bidding war continued ever upwards, because there would be viewer resistance. It's Sky that are keeping prices high.

denphone 17-02-2014 13:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35673367)
BSkyB wins UK rights to IPL Twenty20 live cricket coverage

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...enty20-cricket
That means even less free to air sport on TV and that's never a good thing in the long run.

OLD BOY 17-02-2014 13:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35673379)
That means even less free to air sport on TV and that's never a good thing in the long run.
Unfortunately, denphone, this is the future.

trickytree 17-02-2014 13:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35673379)
That means even less free to air sport on TV and that's never a good thing in the long run.
It was a kind of nice to have to flick onto ITV4 occasionally to take a look.
I guess Sky have got to look at new content since losing the Champions League amongst other things.
If the IPL were bothered about viewers they would not have gone to Sky as it's not like they are going to increase the number of viewers where as ITV4 seemed to do ok out of it.

I have Sky but will probably look at it even less now it's not in the low channels numbers where I tend to surf.

denphone 17-02-2014 13:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35673382)
Unfortunately, denphone, this is the future.
Sadly you have hit the nail on the head.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by trickytree (Post 35673385)
It was a kind of nice to have to flick onto ITV4 occasionally to take a look.
I guess Sky have got to look at new content since losing the Champions League amongst other things.
If the IPL were bothered about viewers they would not have gone to Sky as it's not like they are going to increase the number of viewers where as ITV4 seemed to do ok out of it.

I have Sky but will probably look at it even less now it's not in the low channels numbers where I tend to surf.
Indeed trickytree one suspects because of the loss of the Champions League this will be used as padding material to fill up the schedules sadly.

TonyM19 17-02-2014 14:22
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Anybody heard anything about Premier Sports subscriptions on Virgin? The end of February is getting closer and I haven't heard or seen any details of how much it's going to cost or how I subscribe.

Media Boy UK 17-02-2014 14:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyM19 (Post 35673399)
Anybody heard anything about Premier Sports subscriptions on Virgin? The end of February is getting closer and I haven't heard or seen any details of how much it's going to cost or how I subscribe.
Premier Sports will cost £7.99 per month from 6am on March 1st.

http://my.virginmedia.com/customer-n...V-updates.html

Mr Banana 17-02-2014 14:27
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Potentially Interesting news on wholesale pricing of Sky Sports Channels

http://www.lse.co.uk/AllNews.asp?cod...ssue_ReEmerges

http://www.stockmarketwire.com/artic...TV-appeal.html

TonyM19 17-02-2014 15:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35673401)
Premier Sports will cost £7.99 per month from 6am on March 1st.

http://my.virginmedia.com/customer-n...V-updates.html
Thank you.

Do I contact Virgin or Premier Sport to sign up?

Media Boy UK 17-02-2014 15:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyM19 (Post 35673413)
Thank you.

Do I contact Virgin or Premier Sport to sign up?
Virgin Media (But I think you may need to wait until March 1st).

TonyM19 17-02-2014 17:20
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Just called Virgin - they knew nothing about it! Suggested I called back after the 1 March.

denphone 17-02-2014 18:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyM19 (Post 35673423)
Just called Virgin - they knew nothing about it! Suggested I called back after the 1 March.
l find that staggering Tony as surely in my humble opinion they should surely have details of the Premier Sport pricing model once the free period ends.

denphone 18-02-2014 13:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyM19 (Post 35673423)
Just called Virgin - they knew nothing about it! Suggested I called back after the 1 March.
Here we are Tony.

http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-m...fer-801694359/

1andrew1 18-02-2014 21:11
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There's also another ruling to come on the Sky Sports front which should be known soon - whether BT can offer Sky Sports on YouView. I would it expect this to be allowed. If it goes ahead, it should help make the pay-TV sports market more competitive and will be one thing which acts as a deterrent to future price rises on all platforms.
(Currently, BT is only allowed to sell Sky Sports on BT Vision)

denphone 19-02-2014 10:40
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England tours to Sri Lanka to be shown live on Sky Sports.

http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/ne...-on-sky-sports

denphone 19-02-2014 14:02
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BT Sport must stop persisting with disastrous and unpopular on-field presenting.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/...144404222.html

solitaire 19-02-2014 15:26
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[QUOTE=denphone;35673878]BT Sport must stop persisting with disastrous and unpopular on-field presenting.

They most certainly do. Before a recent BT Sports match, James Beattie was demonstrating a move down the pitch with the presenter shouting after him "mind your hamstring". Comical.

denphone 19-02-2014 15:39
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[QUOTE=solitaire;35673895]
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35673878)
BT Sport must stop persisting with disastrous and unpopular on-field presenting.

They most certainly do. Before a recent BT Sports match, James Beattie was demonstrating a move down the pitch with the presenter shouting after him "mind your hamstring". Comical.
Yes l cannot say l am a lover of it as l much prefer things studio based.

TonyM19 19-02-2014 16:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35673613)
I directed them to the link that Media Boy posted (its the same as this one but on the Virgin site). The girl I spoke to had no option on her screen to take a subscription. She put me on hold to ask her supervisor and they didn't know anything about it either. I'll wait until after 1 March and see what happens.

andy_m 20-02-2014 06:35
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If I may offer another perspective. My own club having just recently been promoted to the Premier League had to spend a fair amount of money installing various things for the benefit of the broadcasters. One of these things was a studio for live match day broadcasting. Now, it's a tight little ground and, unfortunately, the only place this could be sited was the disabled fans concourse. Our disabled fans were moved, but where they are now is less good and they are quite fairly unhappy about the situation.

Palace have been live on tv a fair few times this season, and are on again this coming Saturday. The studio hasn't been used once.

If the Premier League are going to insist that clubs, at their own expense and to the detriment of sections of their fans, have to install facilities for broadcasters, why on earth are the broadcasters being allowed to ignore them in favour of gimmicks like BT's pitch side presentation or Sky's live studio audience show?

colin25 20-02-2014 15:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35674098)
If I may offer another perspective. My own club having just recently been promoted to the Premier League had to spend a fair amount of money installing various things for the benefit of the broadcasters. One of these things was a studio for live match day broadcasting. Now, it's a tight little ground and, unfortunately, the only place this could be sited was the disabled fans concourse. Our disabled fans were moved, but where they are now is less good and they are quite fairly unhappy about the situation.

Palace have been live on tv a fair few times this season, and are on again this coming Saturday. The studio hasn't been used once.

If the Premier League are going to insist that clubs, at their own expense and to the detriment of sections of their fans, have to install facilities for broadcasters, why on earth are the broadcasters being allowed to ignore them in favour of gimmicks like BT's pitch side presentation or Sky's live studio audience show?
Because they asked for the dosh? If you cancelled the tv deal, problem solved. Though of course lots of clubs would go to the wall.

Other solution, allow clubs to negotiate their own club's tv deal. Would suit some, rest can whistle.

There you go, two suggestions :)

andy_m 20-02-2014 19:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35674221)
Because they asked for the dosh? If you cancelled the tv deal, problem solved. Though of course lots of clubs would go to the wall.

Other solution, allow clubs to negotiate their own club's tv deal. Would suit some, rest can whistle.

There you go, two suggestions :)
The point was more that, in reply to Den's post, I can't really understand why Sky and BT are presenting their programming in the way that they are when the clubs are contractually obliged to provide an alternative, presumably at the request of those very broadcasters who are ignoring it.

Why are they ignoring it was my question, not why are the clubs being made to do it.

colin25 20-02-2014 19:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35674266)
The point was more that, in reply to Den's post, I can't really understand why Sky and BT are presenting their programming in the way that they are when the clubs are contractually obliged to provide an alternative, presumably at the request of those very broadcasters who are ignoring it.

Why are they ignoring it was my question, not why are the clubs being made to do it.
If it rains, they will need it :)

andy_m 20-02-2014 21:36
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Right, obviously I'm betting too subtle. The broadcasters can do what they like because they are more important than the clubs or the supporters. This is because, as you rightly say, they've paid the dosh. That's my reply to Denphone and the point I was trying to illustrate with my example and the rhetorical questions it contained.

colin25 21-02-2014 05:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35674301)
Right, obviously I'm betting too subtle. The broadcasters can do what they like because they are more important than the clubs or the supporters. This is because, as you rightly say, they've paid the dosh. That's my reply to Denphone and the point I was trying to illustrate with my example and the rhetorical questions it contained.
And I agree.

My view, is if you don't want the money, don't go for it.

Similar to the whinging about owners, there is an easy solution, don't allow them to take over clubs. But equally, be prepared to struggle when funds get tight, or have clubs close.

My view, let the clubs close. There is too much spending without any thought in football. I like the idea of only being able to spend what you can show is in the bank, and it is ring-fenced. The victims of the over spending isn't the football clubs that close, but the businesses that expect payment, but can't because a club over spent and caused an issue.

denphone 21-02-2014 13:31
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BT to show ex-ref Halsey the red card after alleged bow to Premier League pressure

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/art...#ixzz2txm2bebQ

While they are in the process of getting rid of people then lets hope MO is next.

Mad Max 21-02-2014 13:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35674385)
BT to show ex-ref Halsey the red card after alleged bow to Premier League pressure

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/art...#ixzz2txm2bebQ

While they are in the process of getting rid of people then lets hope MO is next.

Couldn't agree more, well said Den......:tu:

solitaire 21-02-2014 15:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35674385)
BT to show ex-ref Halsey the red card after alleged bow to Premier League pressure

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/art...#ixzz2txm2bebQ

While they are in the process of getting rid of people then lets hope MO is next.
Michael Owen as well please!

colin25 21-02-2014 15:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35674385)
BT to show ex-ref Halsey the red card after alleged bow to Premier League pressure

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/art...#ixzz2txm2bebQ

While they are in the process of getting rid of people then lets hope MO is next.
Will he go join Larry and Curly?

andy_m 21-02-2014 20:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35674324)
And I agree.

My view, is if you don't want the money, don't go for it.

Similar to the whinging about owners, there is an easy solution, don't allow them to take over clubs. But equally, be prepared to struggle when funds get tight, or have clubs close.

My view, let the clubs close. There is too much spending without any thought in football. I like the idea of only being able to spend what you can show is in the bank, and it is ring-fenced. The victims of the over spending isn't the football clubs that close, but the businesses that expect payment, but can't because a club over spent and caused an issue.
I think what you're saying is that if a club goes into administration because of overspending then they should be allowed to fold?

In which case, of course, local suppliers would get nothing as opposed to at least a percentage of what they're owed.

Although I agree, it is the local small businesses that suffer in such circumstances. Prevention is far better than cure so perhaps the new financial fair play rules will make a difference.

vincerooney 21-02-2014 21:44
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Anyone getting the wwe network??? i know its usa only but for the 90s and early 00s wrestling fan it seems utterly delightful. Anyone got any detailed instructions to being able to sign up to it in the uk??

feel free to pm me these instructions and receive the following:

1) a handshake
2) a signed vince rooney poster
3) a hug

denphone 22-02-2014 19:50
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Heineken Cup row dependent on BT Sport's possible compromise with Sky.

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/201...sky-rights-row

bubblegun 24-02-2014 00:04
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I might have missed this since I really can't be bothered to re-read the whole thread but is ESPN dropping out of XL tv at end of July a new change?

"TV Channels: Channel line ups are subject to change and from the end of July ESPN channels will no longer be included in TV XL. "

from the small print at the bottom.

or is this last years announcement but they forgot to remove it?

andy_m 24-02-2014 05:19
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Think that's from last year. It also refers to ITV1hd which no longer exists.

bubblegun 24-02-2014 12:29
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35675072)
Think that's from last year. It also refers to ITV1hd which no longer exists.
Looks like they've updated it and removed both references today.

"TV Channels: Channel line ups are subject to change. Channels may be subject to change, including regional variations. TV packs currently exclude some teletext services. ITV HD is subject to regional variation. ITV HD is not available where STV HD or UTV HD is available. "

muppetman11 27-02-2014 18:51
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BT YouView adds HD versions of TLC, Discovery, Animal Planet and British Eurosport

http://recombu.com/digital/news/bt-y...rt_M12873.html

BT Sport extends Bundesliga rights deal until 2017

http://sport.bt.com/sportfootball/fo...id=con_BTcomHP

denphone 28-02-2014 17:10
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Sun and Times subscribers get online and mobile clips.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...e-mobile-clips

Chad 28-02-2014 22:56
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Poland Vs. Scotland next week is live and exclusive on the Daily Record website.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/f...d-free-3193666

The friendly was set to be a pay-per-view event until Vauxhall stepped in and signed up with the Record to bring the game to fans and Vauxhall's head of sponsorship, Chris Hornbuckle, said: "We are delighted to have partnered with the Daily Record to deliver the Poland versus Scotland game to both sets of fans for free."

"The live streaming of the first senior Scotland international fixture is a ground-breaking opportunity and a significant shift from the traditional model."

---------- Post added at 22:56 ---------- Previous post was at 22:46 ----------

UFC live on Channel 5

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/...channel-5.html

Alexander Gustafsson will take on Jimi Manuwa in the inaugural martial arts event, to be broadcast live from 9pm, followed by highlights of the whole event until 11pm.

Garry Cook, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of UFC EMEA, said: "This gives the entire British public the opportunity to watch UFC programming live on free to air TV and we are very excited to be working with Channel 5 to provide this experience.

Channel 5's Simon Raikes added: "UFC is the best of mixed martial arts, ideal to complement our existing fighting stable. We're genuinely excited to welcome such a riveting sport to Channel 5."

denphone 01-03-2014 12:28
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Sky Sports freezes BT Sport out of Premier League title race climax.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...ce-climax.html


Quote:
Sky Sports has completely frozen BT Sport out of the climax of one of the closest Premier League title races ever after the warring media giants revealed their April fixture lists.


Sky fully exploited its control of which matches it picked when in order to deliver a potentially record-breaking month in which 16 of the 17 live games it shows will involve teams in the current top six.

colin25 01-03-2014 12:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35676717)
Sky Sports freezes BT Sport out of Premier League title race climax.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...ce-climax.html
As said in other area this was posted, Sky have first choice, choose the games they want. Non-story, attempt to sell papers.

Next headline, man has money, spends it...becomes..man refuses to give money to help the poor.

Nun walks out of a church, ..becomes..Nun walks away from the church

Sad :D

harry_hitch 01-03-2014 21:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35676717)
Sky Sports freezes BT Sport out of Premier League title race climax.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...ce-climax.html
To my untrained eye, that does seem to show how worried Sky are about BT Sports. Considering how tight the bottom of the league is, there may well be more fans interested in the relegation battle this season. It could (but I doubt it will) be a blessing for BT Sports if they get to show the games the majority of the fans are interested in.

colin25 02-03-2014 07:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35676913)
To my untrained eye, that does seem to show how worried Sky are about BT Sports. Considering how tight the bottom of the league is, there may well be more fans interested in the relegation battle this season. It could (but I doubt it will) be a blessing for BT Sports if they get to show the games the majority of the fans are interested in.
I am puzzled, how does it show sky is afraid?

Sky had first choice, they chose first.

If BT had first choice, and chose (logically) the best games, would that show BT are afraid.

I am amazed at the attitude on here towards sky, to make things up, just because you don't like Sky?

Sad

denphone 02-03-2014 08:06
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Personally Sky have done some excellent things in the last 20 years but they let themselves down sometimes with their untoward monopolistic behaviour where they try to squash all their competitors and also they have a track record of increasingly with-holding content or charging the earth for it.

Colin they would have many more friends if they did not behave in such a nefarious manner sometimes but then you cannot expect a leopard to change its spots can one.

andy_m 02-03-2014 08:21
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The majority of people will be more interested in the top half of the table than the bottom. The bigger clubs have more followers and that's also where the neutral interest lies. Sky got pack D which meant all along that they had the best rights package and, more importantly, could control not only their own output, but also BT's. This was known early on, but BT did an effective pr job of suggesting otherwise, which is the only reason that this is news now. Nobody should be surprised that Sky Sports is the place to be for the best Premier League live coverage, it's testament to BT's marketing strategy that they are.

colin25 02-03-2014 09:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35676987)
Personally Sky have done some excellent things in the last 20 years but they let themselves down sometimes with their untoward monopolistic behaviour where they try to squash all their competitors and also they have a track record of increasingly with-holding content or charging the earth for it.

Colin they would have many more friends if they did not behave in such a nefarious manner sometimes but then you cannot expect a leopard to change its spots can one.
This has nothing to do with friends. This is about people making things up, with no basis.

Mad Max 02-03-2014 13:46
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I think you guys are up far too early on a Sunday morning.......:D

denphone 02-03-2014 14:04
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Colins a very nice man really.:)

colin25 02-03-2014 14:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35677105)
Colins a very nice man really.:)
And Den is too :)

harry_hitch 02-03-2014 15:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35676975)
I am puzzled, how does it show sky is afraid?

Sky had first choice, they chose first.

If BT had first choice, and chose (logically) the best games, would that show BT are afraid.

I am amazed at the attitude on here towards sky, to make things up, just because you don't like Sky?

Sad
My point was simply based on the fact it finally became a newsworthy story. I do not recall Sky ever using their rights to hoard all the important games at the end of the season when Setanta or ESPN (who had considerablly less finances behind them) were involved. I may be wrong, but I can not remember it happening previously.

I do not recall denigrating Sky's use of using their right to show all these games. I am sure BT would do the same - I do not recall stating otherwise. BT got scared about Sky encroaching on their BB customers and reacted.

The trouble Sky have is that the PL rights effectively lets them charge what they want for sports. They, allegedly, generate huge profits from the sports channels and they will miss those alleged profits greatly.

Yup, I had a bad experience with Sky, but that does mean I hate them. As a pure business model, they are to be admired. I had some bad experiences (inbetween many enjoyable ones) whilst working for Iceland for 8 years, does that mean I hate them if I comment on them? I still have bad experiences with VM from to time, does that mean I hate them too?:rolleyes:

People coming on here, simply to defend Sky?

Equally sad:rolleyes:

colin25 02-03-2014 16:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35677153)
My point was simply based on the fact it finally became a newsworthy story. I do not recall Sky ever using their rights to hoard all the important games at the end of the season when Setanta or ESPN (who had considerablly less finances behind them) were involved. I may be wrong, but I can not remember it happening previously.

I do not recall denigrating Sky's use of using their right to show all these games. I am sure BT would do the same - I do not recall stating otherwise. BT got scared about Sky encroaching on their BB customers and reacted.

The trouble Sky have is that the PL rights effectively lets them charge what they want for sports. They, allegedly, generate huge profits from the sports channels and they will miss those alleged profits greatly.

Yup, I had a bad experience with Sky, but that does mean I hate them. As a pure business model, they are to be admired. I had some bad experiences (inbetween many enjoyable ones) whilst working for Iceland for 8 years, does that mean I hate them if I comment on them? I still have bad experiences with VM from to time, does that mean I hate them too?:rolleyes:

People coming on here, simply to defend Sky?

Equally sad:rolleyes:
lol. You said "it shows sky is afraid", because they chose the best games.

What games should they have chosen? the worst?

Mad Max 02-03-2014 16:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35677157)
lol. You said "it shows sky is afraid", because they chose the best games.

What games should they have chosen? the worst?

This.....:tu:

harry_hitch 02-03-2014 16:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35676913)
To my untrained eye, that does seem to show how worried Sky are about BT Sports. Considering how tight the bottom of the league is, there may well be more fans interested in the relegation battle this season. It could (but I doubt it will) be a blessing for BT Sports if they get to show the games the majority of the fans are interested in.
Colin, you seem to be forgetting my the highlighted text, which is a personal thought and in no way suggesting I am basing my opinion on anything than my untrained eye. Shame you did not feel the need quote my statement this time round. I don't recall saying outright "Sky are afraid". In fact I clearly state Sky seemed (in my untrained eye) to be worried about BT. I never claimed to have a basis in fact story about Sky being "scared" or "afraid".

I merely voiced an opinion, which I thought I prefaced clearly enough as being a personal opinion from someone with an untrained eye. I will make it clearer for you in future.

As for which games they should show, I do not (once again) recall denigrating Sky about them using the rights they have paid for. Please tell me where I have.:rolleyes.

I am happy for you to quote my words on where I have said Sky are "scared" or "afraid" of BT sports and that Sky should not use their acquired rights to show which games they want. All you seem to be doing is paraphrasing my quotes to extend this discussion.

I am happy for you to quote me as I have seen how much you dislike "people making things up, with no basis.":rolleyes:

Cheers.

MaverickJesus 02-03-2014 23:25
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Are you really reducing your argument to semantics over very similar words? If that's the best comeback you have, you have already lost. Let it go.

colin25 03-03-2014 05:44
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Sorry for slow reply, but Maverick hits my argument well.

I am not trying to defend sky. I just can not see why Sky is "worried", because they chose the best games. On that basis, any company would be worried, when they make the only correct business decision they can.

harry_hitch 03-03-2014 15:32
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35677334)
Sorry for slow reply, but Maverick hits my argument well.

I am not trying to defend sky. I just can not see why Sky is "worried", because they chose the best games. On that basis, any company would be worried, when they make the only correct business decision they can.
Maverick Jesus statement was not really an argument or a valid point for me though.

In terms of the words I chose and the "semantics" of my argument, I will try and explain why I used the word "worried" in the context I did. I can only use my work place as an example of the differences between worried, scared and afraid. (I am not writing this to cause debate, merely to explain why I chose the wording I did.)

If my analogy does not work for anyone, I apologize in advance.

On Friday night, I was worried about how difficult a day I would have had at work the weekend (because I knew it be would a tough time period and I could foresee many potential problems being thrown my way.) I was not scared of it or afraid about facing a potentially difficult time period.

How did I overcome the difficult day and potential problems? I threw everything I had at my disposal to try and negate and potential problems. I was not scared of going to work, and I certainly was not going to be afraid of facing a difficult period.

IMHO, Sky (who are worried about customers leaving to join the cheaper option of BT) have used their acquired rights to throw all have to try and stop customers dumping Sky Sports for a cheaper option from BT, and have thus tried to negate any potential problems.

I don't think Sky are currently scared of BT or are afraid to face a difficult period as Sky still hold all the cards.

There are massive differences between the words worried, scared and afraid and the context they are used in.

Back to the point in hand. I believe Sky are worried about the future, especially with the loss of CL football and the potential of losing PL football rights. If you do not think they are worried, that is your opinion.

There have been other posts in which other posters have expressed an opinion about the threat of BT Sports to Sky Sports, but it seems the personal thoughts of my untrained eye have offended you.

If you are willing to agree to disagree, that works for me. :)

As for other businesses worrying, I know Waitrose and John Lewis (since the market crashed) have been, and continue to be extremely worried about their competition even though they continue to make sound business decisions for the benefit of the company.

muppetman11 05-03-2014 19:10
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Sky Sports agree new two-year deal with LPGA to show the best women's golf

Quote:
Sky Sports will show the best women's golf for at least another two years, thanks to a new deal with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA).

The agreement offers Sky Sports viewers exclusively live coverage of three women's Majors played in the United States, plus at least four LPGA Tour events each summer.
http://www1.skysports.com/golf/news/...deal-with-lpga

denphone 06-03-2014 10:36
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Sky Sports to show womens' Rugby World Cup this summer.

http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-unio...up-this-summer

Mad Max 06-03-2014 20:02
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Another one for me to miss!

muppetman11 14-03-2014 12:00
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Peace threatens to break out as BSkyB and BT move closer to deal to share television rights for European clubs

Quote:
A historic agreement between BSkyB and BT to share the television rights for European club rugby moved a step closer on Thursday night after senior executives for the warring media giants spoke openly about a “solution” being found.

Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis indicated a willingness to “compromise” and BT Vision chief executive Marc Watson said he was “optimistic” of striking a deal that would remove the biggest hurdle to a successor for the Heineken Cup.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rug...ean-clubs.html

denphone 14-03-2014 12:13
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Don't expect the ceasefire to be a permanent one though.

andy_m 16-03-2014 07:03
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Watching the Grand Prix through my Now TV box. The picture quality is really good, although it sounds a bit muted but I'm not sure if that's the new regulations at this point (tickets booked for Silverstone so I'll know by July!). Just a shame about the Sky team - Ted Kravitz, all pleased with himself because he'd diagnosed a faulty cylinder based on engine noise, then hammers on about there being no spark plugs in the new engines. They then have to return to him so he can correct himself and provide a waffly explanation of what he really meant, only for Martin Brundle to make out that he knew Kravitz was wrong all along but didn't want to correct him! Very amateurish.

Anyway, I'm digressing. Now TV really good.

telegramsam 16-03-2014 11:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35680677)
Watching the Grand Prix through my Now TV box. The picture quality is really good, although it sounds a bit muted but I'm not sure if that's the new regulations at this point (tickets booked for Silverstone so I'll know by July!). Just a shame about the Sky team - Ted Kravitz, all pleased with himself because he'd diagnosed a faulty cylinder based on engine noise, then hammers on about there being no spark plugs in the new engines. They then have to return to him so he can correct himself and provide a waffly explanation of what he really meant, only for Martin Brundle to make out that he knew Kravitz was wrong all along but didn't want to correct him! Very amateurish.

Anyway, I'm digressing. Now TV really good.
Pleased to hear Now TV is decent but I`m still undecided as to whether it`s good value or not. I suppose really it all depends on how much you watch sports and/or sky films `eh.

andy_m 16-03-2014 14:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35680705)
Pleased to hear Now TV is decent but I`m still undecided as to whether it`s good value or not. I suppose really it all depends on how much you watch sports and/or sky films `eh.
Yes. I've said before I work two Sundays out of every three. A Grand Prix and two Premier League matches for less than a tenner (and I got five passes bundled with the box so it's even less than that) when I probably won't see much sport for the rest of the month is well worth it I reckon. If I was home every Sunday I'd be subscribing full time to Sky Sports.

Fwiw the picture's been fluctuating during the United match between very good (better than sd imo) and digitised. No buffering though.

Bananaman_007 16-03-2014 16:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35680705)
Pleased to hear Now TV is decent but I`m still undecided as to whether it`s good value or not. I suppose really it all depends on how much you watch sports and/or sky films `eh.
I don't watch a lot of sport, infact it is limited to Newcastle games really. I Find Now TV to be excellent for catching the match if it is on Sky Sports while not having to shell out for the rest of the month where i am watching nothing. Day passes can be had for about £3 on ebay which i see as a fair price.

I have been so impressed i plan on signing up to the movies and ditching Netflix. I bought a friend a box and 4 months movies for £24.99 and have been impressed with the selection of movies on demand as well as the linear channels. The box is also great for streaming content you have on a PC to your TV through Plex. Worth the £9.99 for the box alone for that 1 feature.

Don't get me wrong i am very happy with my VM services, but why pay more to VM rather than cutting out the middle man getting the same service at half the cost makes a lot of sense to me as i already have the box.

telegramsam 16-03-2014 21:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bananaman_007 (Post 35680773)
I don't watch a lot of sport, infact it is limited to Newcastle games really. I Find Now TV to be excellent for catching the match if it is on Sky Sports while not having to shell out for the rest of the month where i am watching nothing. Day passes can be had for about £3 on ebay which i see as a fair price.

I have been so impressed i plan on signing up to the movies and ditching Netflix. I bought a friend a box and 4 months movies for £24.99 and have been impressed with the selection of movies on demand as well as the linear channels. The box is also great for streaming content you have on a PC to your TV through Plex. Worth the £9.99 for the box alone for that 1 feature.

Don't get me wrong i am very happy with my VM services, but why pay more to VM rather than cutting out the middle man getting the same service at half the cost makes a lot of sense to me as i already have the box.
Fair points you make. For me I watch as much football as possible,work permitting,and I hardly ever watch films although my partner does,so perhaps for me Now TV wouldn`t be good value?

denphone 17-03-2014 14:48
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Agreement over future of rugby union's European Cup finally reached.

http://www.theguardian.com/media

muppetman11 18-03-2014 06:23
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ITV to broadcast new Formula E series

http://asia.eurosport.com/motorsport...04/story.shtml

andy_m 18-03-2014 07:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35681146)
ITV to broadcast new Formula E series

http://asia.eurosport.com/motorsport...04/story.shtml
I saw that. Interesting I think that it's Fox everywhere else. I wonder if this is a short term measure aimed at growing an audience before going behind a pay wall at some point.

Had been quite looking forward to it all but with the new regulations in f1 I'm not sure I any longer see the point fully. The cars look amazing, though.

denphone 19-03-2014 16:20
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TalkTalk raises its broadband and TV package prices.

http://www.theguardian.com/money/201...band-tv-prices

Khenryashley 21-03-2014 19:42
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Just been having a clear out and found my Apple TV 3 which I had misplaced.
Anyway i plugged in it to see what was available when I updated the software.
The question is how long as the NOW sky sports app been on the Apple TV?.
£9.99 a day though. I suppose it's suits some people who watch the occasional day of sports that suit them.
Cheers

OLD BOY 23-03-2014 17:05
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I agree, it's not worth it if you watch a lot of sport.

1andrew1 27-03-2014 18:52
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"Discovery’s first mission with Eurosport will be to make it more of a local service, according to David Zaslav, president and CEO, Discovery Communications."
When asked if Eurosport would be interested in obaining major sports rights eg the Premier League, he said that it may make joint bids or leave the rights to large broadcasters. I strongly suspect the latter!
http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2014/...rosport-plans/

---------- Post added at 18:52 ---------- Previous post was at 18:47 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Khenryashley (Post 35682302)
The question is how long has the NOW sky sports app been on the Apple TV?.
Since last December.
http://www.techradar.com/news/televi...tv-app-1208796

denphone 28-03-2014 09:50
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GAA to announce broadcasting deal with Sky Sports.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gael...orts-1.1740874

alwaysabear 28-03-2014 16:58
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35684129)
GAA to announce broadcasting deal with Sky Sports.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gael...orts-1.1740874
Great news I love a bit of Hurling and Gaelic football.:)

Mad Max 29-03-2014 12:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35684226)
Great news I love a bit of Hurling and Gaelic football.:)
This can often occur after too many bevvies and a dodgy curry.....:D:beer:

denphone 01-04-2014 19:19
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
BT executive: 'count us out' of Channel 5 bid.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...-channel-5-bid


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