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1andrew1 18-03-2017 23:24
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35890596)
Well we shall see as l am yet to be convinced Andrew.
The ECB is saying it so I reckon they will. If they don't do it, cricket will die out eventually and they have to think of the long term.
I think the real question is how they define "some FTA coverage".

OLD BOY 18-03-2017 23:44
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35890671)
The ECB is saying it so I reckon they will. If they don't do it, cricket will die out eventually and they have to think of the long term.
I think the real question is how they define "some FTA coverage".
Cricket won't die out, Andrew, it existed long before TV came along.

The fact is, it's more interesting and absorbing to play than to watch.

1andrew1 19-03-2017 00:00
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35890677)
Cricket won't die out, Andrew, it existed long before TV came along.

The fact is, it's more interesting and absorbing to play than to watch.
True, I wasn't being literal, but by putting it behind a paywall it's become less popular at schools than other sports that have some FTA coverage. This is a potential long-term threat to the profile and importance of the sport if not addressed.

OLD BOY 19-03-2017 01:52
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35890681)
True, I wasn't being literal, but by putting it behind a paywall it's become less popular at schools than other sports that have some FTA coverage. This is a potential long-term threat to the profile and importance of the sport if not addressed.
Yes, it's a pity that sports coverage is so concentrated on so few sports. That was the good thing about 'Grandstand', which was on the BBC every Saturday afternoon. We got to see horse racing, wrestling, tenpin bowling and so on. I am really surprised that none of the terrestrials do this now, concentrating on those sports that do not get saturation coverage on Murdoch's sports channels. I am sure there is an audience for it.

denphone 19-03-2017 06:22
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35890671)
The ECB is saying it so I reckon they will. If they don't do it, cricket will die out eventually and they have to think of the long term.
I think the real question is how they define "some FTA coverage".
Other sports said exactly the same Andrew.

Gavin-D 19-03-2017 09:56
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When does the current deal with VM and BT expire for the free channels in the Full House TV pack?

denphone 19-03-2017 10:00
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Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35890703)
When does the current deal with VM and BT expire for the free channels in the Full House TV pack?
Is it in about 18 months or perhaps a little bit less.

Gavin-D 19-03-2017 11:45
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35890704)
Is it in about 18 months or perhaps a little bit less.
Thanks

So summer 2018 I can see a few moving on if they fail to renew the deal

denphone 19-03-2017 12:01
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Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35890714)
Thanks

So summer 2018 I can see a few moving on if they fail to renew the deal
As the old saying goes its if's , buts and maybes as to whether a new deal is agreed as BT have already forked out a extra £300 million for a continuation of the Champions League TV rights and they will be intent on getting more from any carriage deals they agree with other TV providers for those rights..

OLD BOY 19-03-2017 13:32
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35890718)
As the old saying goes its if's , buts and maybes as to whether a new deal is agreed as BT have already forked out a extra £300 million for a continuation of the Champions League TV rights and they will be intent on getting more from any carriage deals they agree with other TV providers for those rights..
It depends on the economics of it all. If BT judge that they will benefit more from a wholesale deal with VM, rather than rely on the comparatively low numbers of VM subscribers who would pay to watch the BT Sports channels, they will want to continue the arrangement.

If BT hold out for more money, I think VM should demand that AMC be added to the mix!

1andrew1 19-03-2017 13:59
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35890693)
Other sports said exactly the same Andrew.
Do you have evidence or where they more rumours?

denphone 19-03-2017 14:07
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35890736)
Do you have evidence or where they more rumours?
Thing Boxing , F1 , golf and the list goes on and on and l think you know what l mean Andrew.

muppetman11 22-03-2017 09:45
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Sky Q unveils voice search and new features, making it easier to find and watch movies, shows and sports

https://corporate.sky.com/media-cent...ows-and-sports

OLD BOY 22-03-2017 10:51
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35891145)
Sky Q unveils voice search and new features, making it easier to find and watch movies, shows and sports

https://corporate.sky.com/media-cent...ows-and-sports
Some of this is a bit gimmicky, but I particularly like the My Q features.

I would not personally use the Facebook and speak options, but these will be useful for some.

I'm not sure whether VM have similar plans - I guess we will see.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35890739)
Thing Boxing , F1 , golf and the list goes on and on and l think you know what l mean Andrew.
Thing Boxing sounds rather interesting... :D

denphone 22-03-2017 11:04
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35891148)
[/COLOR] Thing Boxing sounds rather interesting... :D
Given my uneducated status l am prone to spelling mistakes unlike your good self OB.:)

---------- Post added at 11:04 ---------- Previous post was at 11:03 ----------

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35891148)
Some of this is a bit gimmicky, but I particularly like the My Q features.

I would not personally use the Facebook and speak options, but these will be useful for some.

I'm not sure whether VM have similar plans - I guess we will see
Nice to see Victor is alive and well this morning.;)


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