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denphone 29-03-2017 13:02
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35892195)
Didn't Den say everything was hunky dory with Sky Sports subs ? How come they're giving so much away then without the need of a Premium Sports sub , answers on a postcard.
Good grief you are quick on the ball this afternoon MM.;)

Richc1977 29-03-2017 13:39
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35892195)
Didn't Den say everything was hunky dory with Sky Sports subs ? How come they're giving so much away then without the need of a Premium Sports sub , answers on a postcard.
Mix has been in the planning for years now. I remember seeing the pages from the surveys posted 3 or 4 years ago with proposals for such a channel that would show between 5 to 10 PL games a season amongst other content. This is not a knee jerk reaction.

I guess the a big driver has been the launch of BT Sport and the fact that if you sign up to their basic starter TV package you all the BT sport channels included at no extra cost.

Not the only driver of course, extra ad revenue and promoting the sports package and to some degree a platform for introducing other competitions/sports all factors I imagine.

muppetman11 29-03-2017 14:57
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I remember the surveys about the channel however I wasn't aware they mentioned so many premier league ties thanks for the info.

I'm struggling to buy into the success of the promotion of its Sports channels though in my opinion it could be having the exact opposite impact. Just look at the views on here.

Sky Sports Mix and the option of day/week passes now probably deter some of those who already receive BT Sport.

Richc1977 29-03-2017 16:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35892219)
I remember the surveys about the channel however I wasn't aware they mentioned so many premier league ties thanks for the info.

I'm struggling to buy into the success of the promotion of its Sports channels though in my opinion it could be having the exact opposite impact. Just look at the views on here.

Sky Sports Mix and the option of day/week passes now probably deter some of those who already receive BT Sport.
I guess that are going to try and assess the impact it has had in the months to come, if it's not working they can always pull it or change what they show on it. I hope they don't.

Here are screen grabs of the survey I mentioned, there was another side somewhere with no PL games as an option


https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2017/03/1.gif

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2017/03/1.gif

Media Boy UK 29-03-2017 18:05
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Free Football on The BBC, S4C, ITV, BT Showcase and Sky Sports Mix: (As of March 29th)

March:
31st - Espanyol v Real Betis - La Liga - KO: 19:45 - Sky Sports Mix HD

April:
1st - Caernarfon Town v Bala Town - Welsh Cup Semi-Final - KO: 17:15 - S4C
2nd - Hearts v Celtic - Scottish Premiership - KO: 12:30 - Sky Sports Mix HD
3rd - Stoke City U18 v Man City U18 - FA Youth Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg - KO: 19:45 - ITV4 HD
4th - Roma v Lazio - Coppa Italia Semi-Final 2nd Leg - KO: 19:45 - Sky Sports Mix HD
5th - Feyenoord v Go Ahead Eagles - Eredivisie - KO: 19:45 - Sky Sports Mix HD
6th - Eibar v Las Palmas - La Liga - KO: 18:30 - Sky Sports Mix HD
6th - Valencia v Celta Vigo - La Liga - KO: 20:30 - Sky Sports Mix HD
9th - Sunderland v Man Utd - Premier League - KO: 13:30 - Sky Sports Mix HD*
9th - PEC Zwolle v Feyenoord - Eredivisie - KO: 13:30 - Sky Sports Mix HD*
9th - Llandudno v Aberystwyth Town - Welsh Premier League - KO: 16:15 - S4C
14th - Athletic Bilbao v Las Palmas - La Liga - KO: 19:45 - Sky Sports Mix HD
15th - Deportivo La Coruna v Malaga - La Liga - KO: 12:00 - Sky Sports Mix HD
15th - Ayr v Dundee United - Scottish Championship - KO: 17:15 - BBC ALBA
16th - Ajax v SC Heerenveen - Eredivisie - KO: 15:45 - Sky Sports Mix HD
17th - Middlesbrough v Arsenal - Premier League - KO: 20:00 - Sky Sports Mix HD
21st - Sevilla v Granada - La Liga - KO: 19:45 - Sky Sports Mix HD
22nd - Aberdeen v Hibernian - Scottish FA Cup Semi-Final - KO: 12:15 - BBC One Scotland (HD in Scotland)
22nd - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - FA Cup Semi-Final - KO: 17:15 - BBC One HD
23rd - PSV Eindhoven v Ajax - Eredivisie - KO: 15:45 - Sky Sports Mix HD
29th - Orlando City v Colorado Rapids - MLS - KO: 21:00 - Sky Sports Mix HD

muppetman11 29-03-2017 18:09
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35892236)
I guess that are going to try and assess the impact it has had in the months to come, if it's not working they can always pull it or change what they show on it. I hope they don't.

Here are screen grabs of the survey I mentioned, there was another side somewhere with no PL games as an option


https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2017/03/1.jpg

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2017/03/2.jpg
I'm pretty sure we'll see some more changes with the Sky Sports channels , I recently completed another survey which hinted at possible changes.

Richc1977 29-03-2017 18:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35892257)
I'm pretty sure we'll see some more changes with the Sky Sports channels , I recently completed another survey which hinted at possible changes.
What were the hints? Did they imply anything?

muppetman11 29-03-2017 18:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35892264)
What were the hints? Did they imply anything?
As I remember a lot was to do with specific channels for specific Sports , options of numbers like now or names (Sky Sports Premier League , Sky Sports Football , Sky Sports Variety) were a few I remember.

If I'm honest I can't think of the rest however I do remember thinking the questions seemed to suggest there could be some changes to the packaging of the channels but as you know surveys don't always lead to changes so watch this space.

Richc1977 29-03-2017 19:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35892271)
As I remember a lot was to do with specific channels for specific Sports , options of numbers like now or names (Sky Sports Premier League , Sky Sports Football , Sky Sports Variety) were a few I remember.

If I'm honest I can't think of the rest however I do remember thinking the questions seemed to suggest there could be some changes to the packaging of the channels but as you know surveys don't always lead to changes so watch this space.
Sounds interesting.

I guess if you separated packages so you can pick and mix based on the sports you are into it would solve the issue where say Cricket fans, F1 fans etc.. (rightly) complain about paying high subscriptions fuelled by rising cost of Premier League rights.

Media Boy UK 29-03-2017 23:55
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You can watch Liverpool v Everton on LFCTV on the following times.

Sunday at 10pm
Monday at 9am and 2pm.

Also Liverpool U23 v Norwich City U23 is LIVE on LFCTV on Monday from 6.30pm.

muppetman11 04-04-2017 11:55
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Twitter targets tie-ups with pay-TV broadcasters in live video push

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...ve-video-push/

muppetman11 05-04-2017 23:50
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Amazon wins rights to live-stream Thursday Night Football (NFL)

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/1...lacing-twitter

denphone 06-04-2017 12:39
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BT Sport to become British Speedway exclusive broadcaster.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/bt-sport-to-...e-broadcaster/

BT to broadcast world’s first ever live Ultra High Definition boxing contest

http://www.seenit.co.uk/bt-to-broadc...oxing-contest/

Chad 06-04-2017 18:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35893547)
BT Sport to become British Speedway exclusive broadcaster.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/bt-sport-to-...e-broadcaster/

BT to broadcast world’s first ever live Ultra High Definition boxing contest

http://www.seenit.co.uk/bt-to-broadc...oxing-contest/
Great for Speedway and Boxing. My cousin was the captain for Edinburgh Monarchs until recently. He got me into the VIP area quite often. VIP was basically a portacabin with all the sandwiches, sausage rolls and warm tins of beer you can handle. Great night those. Always on a sunny Friday night in Armadale.

braysoj1 09-04-2017 18:47
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prem sport has now got a app on app store and u can watch prem sport hd on it 12.99

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prem...r/id1176200008

https://www.premierplayer.tv/

telegramsam 09-04-2017 18:59
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35893904)
prem sport has now got a app on app store and u can watch prem sport hd on it 12.99

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prem...r/id1176200008

https://www.premierplayer.tv/
Not worth the money for me personally.

OLD BOY 09-04-2017 19:09
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The next big battleground for Premier football TV rights in the UK, perhaps?

https://www.rapidtvnews.com/20170409...#axzz4dmEKtS38

denphone 09-04-2017 19:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35893908)
The next big battleground for Premier football TV rights in the UK, perhaps?

https://www.rapidtvnews.com/20170409...#axzz4dmEKtS38
l don't think so OB.

OLD BOY 09-04-2017 20:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35893909)
l don't think so OB.
Well, if this is shown to massively increase subscribers in the US, you can't rule out something happening over here along these lines, Den.

Mad Max 09-04-2017 23:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35893915)
Well, if this is shown to massively increase subscribers in the US, you can't rule out something happening over here along these lines, Den.
Yeah but that's not real football, all these padded up guys , no way will that happen here...:D

alwaysabear 10-04-2017 13:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35893926)
Yeah but that's not real football, all these padded up guys , no way will that happen here...:D
American Football is gaining a significant foothold in this country. Tottenham Hotspur are building a new stadium that will have a retractable pitch, with an American football field underneath and have signed a ten year deal with the NFL to play at least two games a season. Other games will also continue to be played at Wembley with a full stadium.

denphone 10-04-2017 13:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35893975)
American Football is gaining a significant foothold in this country. Tottenham Hotspur are building a new stadium that will have a retractable pitch, with an American football field underneath and have signed a ten year deal with the NFL to play at least two games a season. Other games will also continue to be played at Wembley with a full stadium.
It is certainly becoming more popular in this country but Football our number one game will always dwarf it in terms of scale and popularity.

telegramsam 10-04-2017 13:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35893975)
American Football is gaining a significant foothold in this country. Tottenham Hotspur are building a new stadium that will have a retractable pitch, with an American football field underneath and have signed a ten year deal with the NFL to play at least two games a season. Other games will also continue to be played at Wembley with a full stadium.
I don't understand why it's becoming more popular in this country because it's a dreadfully boring game. Having said that cricket and golf are even more boring and yet they're popular so maybe they''s a lot of boring people in this country!

denphone 10-04-2017 14:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35893982)
I don't understand why it's becoming more popular in this country because it's a dreadfully boring game. Having said that cricket and golf are even more boring and yet they're popular so maybe they''s a lot of boring people in this country!
Well l enjoy cricket so obviously l must be one of those boring old farts we have heard so much of.;):D

alwaysabear 10-04-2017 14:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35893982)
I don't understand why it's becoming more popular in this country because it's a dreadfully boring game. Having said that cricket and golf are even more boring and yet they're popular so maybe they''s a lot of boring people in this country!
The game is very technical and tactical, if you enjoy a game of chess you will get the game. Its all about engineering mismatches and creating openings. I love the game, since I first saw it on "World of Sport" in the 1970's.

telegramsam 10-04-2017 14:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35893983)
Well l enjoy cricket so obviously l must be one of those boring old farts we have heard so much of.;):D
I'm sure you're not a boring old fart,it's just me being mischievous::D

denphone 10-04-2017 14:26
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35893985)
The game is very technical and tactical, if you enjoy a game of chess you will get the game. Its all about engineering mismatches and creating openings. I love the game, since I first saw it on "World of Sport" in the 1970's.
Yes l don't mind it at all as the good thing to start with is there are plenty of breaks during a game which gives one the ability to go for a penny and have a cup of rosey lea that little bit more.;)

telegramsam 10-04-2017 14:29
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35893985)
The game is very technical and tactical, if you enjoy a game of chess you will get the game. Its all about engineering mismatches and creating openings. I love the game, since I first saw it on "World of Sport" in the 1970's.
Sorry I don't like chess either! American football is all 'stop and start' from what I've seen of it but hey each to their own. It wouldn't do for us to all like the same would it?

alwaysabear 10-04-2017 14:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35893989)
Sorry I don't like chess either! American football is all 'stop and start' from what I've seen of it but hey each to their own. It wouldn't do for us to all like the same would it?
Agreed it is stop start, some necessary,some not. Its a lot to do with ad breaks, hopefully the NFL, will cut them down a bit, but I am not counting on it.

muppetman11 10-04-2017 15:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35893982)
I don't understand why it's becoming more popular in this country because it's a dreadfully boring game.
You must be a connoisseur on boring sport being a Middlesbrough fan. Not much excitement there.:D

OLD BOY 10-04-2017 18:29
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I completely get that sport fans generally think that American football is a lesser beast than our big game, but the principle is the same in respect of the likes of Netflix translating their success in the States to the Premier League over here. Yes, it costs to land the rights, but I'd wager that Netflix and Amazon both have bigger pockets than Sky.

I wouldn't be at all surprised to learn that a plan had already been hatched. Sky may get away with the next rights battle if they are lucky, but beyond that I think anything could happen.

telegramsam 10-04-2017 18:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35893999)
You must be a connoisseur on boring sport being a Middlesbrough fan. Not much excitement there.:D
No argument there,boro have been the 'bore team' of the season!

Kabaal 11-04-2017 18:52
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Looks like the Dortmund game will be postponed, there's apparently been some sort of explosion on the team bus and Bartra on the way to hospital.

Only just happened so the reports may not be completely accurate but the police have confirmed that something has happened.

denphone 11-04-2017 19:13
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One player injured.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...osion-team-bus

vincerooney 15-04-2017 19:31
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Got 3 boxes in my house. 1 was a TiVo and 2 others were the basic v box

Just got two further tivos to replace the older boxes and now my sky movies and sky sports have disappeared off the two newer boxes

This isn't right is it? Virgin media haven't brought in a bullsht "only on one box" rule?

denphone 15-04-2017 19:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35894876)
Got 3 boxes in my house. 1 was a TiVo and 2 others were the basic v box

Just got two further tivos to replace the older boxes and now my sky movies and sky sports have disappeared off the two newer boxes

This isn't right is it? Virgin media haven't brought in a bullsht "only on one box" rule?
Phone Virgin up Vince as l suspect there is a fault somewhere.

muppetman11 20-04-2017 18:55
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ATR set to be renamed Sky Sports Racing after share sale

https://www.racingpost.com/news/atr-...e-sale/279655?

denphone 20-04-2017 19:03
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35895666)
ATR set to be renamed Sky Sports Racing after share sale

https://www.racingpost.com/news/atr-...e-sale/279655?
Was that not posted that a couple of weeks ago MM.:)

muppetman11 20-04-2017 19:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35895667)
Was that not posted that a couple of weeks ago MM.:)
Yes I think so , at the time no link to the news was posted. I've just seen the link above posted on DS Forums.

denphone 21-04-2017 05:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35895669)
Yes I think so , at the time no link to the news was posted. I've just seen the link above posted on DS Forums.
The question to some is are they going to package it in with their main sports channels now as that will not go down well IMO as l know several who watch it who don't have the Sky Sports channels.

Richc1977 28-04-2017 16:14
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9th PL match on Sky Sports Mix is now showing on the schedules

Sunday 14th May at 12pm

Crystal Palace v Hull City

Raider999 28-04-2017 19:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35896686)
9th PL match on Sky Sports Mix is now showing on the schedules

Sunday 14th May at 12pm

Crystal Palace v Hull City
b

If the idea is to encourage punters to subscribe to sky sports this may not be the best choice of free game.

Mad Max 28-04-2017 19:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35896705)
b

If the idea is to encourage punters to subscribe to sky sports this may not be the best choice of free game.

Spot on, end of season dross..

telegramsam 28-04-2017 20:04
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35896705)
b

If the idea is to encourage punters to subscribe to sky sports this may not be the best choice of free game.
On the other hand if the game does turn out to be 'a cracker' then it will be seen as a good move by Sky. Admit it's unlikely though!

Richc1977 29-04-2017 21:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35896709)
Spot on, end of season dross..
I don't agree, two sides trying to avoid the drop. A crucial game for both sides. Especially as Palace lost and Hull drew today.

Could be a really good match.

Raider999 01-05-2017 14:23
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35896839)
I don't agree, two sides trying to avoid the drop. A crucial game for both sides. Especially as Palace lost and Hull drew today.

Could be a really good match.
Just as likely to be a defensive no risks taken game as both teams try to avoid defeat.

My point was intended to suggest a game involving one of the top sides would have been a better choice both on a footballing point of view and as a teaser to get more subscribers to sports packages.

Richc1977 02-05-2017 10:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35897030)
Just as likely to be a defensive no risks taken game as both teams try to avoid defeat.

My point was intended to suggest a game involving one of the top sides would have been a better choice both on a footballing point of view and as a teaser to get more subscribers to sports packages.
If Swansea get a point at home to Everton on Saturday and Palace don't away to Man City then both sides will likely need a win, a draw is not going help either, a point or a less will put them both in the mix on the final day and Hull have Spurs at home and Palace are away to Man U.

As I say likely to be a really good match with a lot at stake.

Plus lets face it, the picking first match in a treble of Sunday PL games which are followed by 4 days of fixtures makes sense to me from the point of view of Sky trying to sell subs.

denphone 05-05-2017 13:30
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Channel 5 seals Premiership Rugby deal.

http://www.tvbeurope.com/channel-5-s...ip-rugby-deal/

Chad 13-05-2017 21:38
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This is nothing more than a rumor I've seen on boxing forums backed up by a recent survey put out by Boxnation / BT Sport.

BT are allegedly interested in adding Premier Sports to their sports pack, similar to what recently happened with Boxnation.

BT Sports, Boxnation and Premier Sports all under 1 subscription. Depending on what your sporting preferences are, it's a great alternative to SKY Sports.

muppetman11 14-05-2017 22:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35898744)
This is nothing more than a rumor I've seen on boxing forums backed up by a recent survey put out by Boxnation / BT Sport.

BT are allegedly interested in adding Premier Sports to their sports pack, similar to what recently happened with Boxnation.

BT Sports, Boxnation and Premier Sports all under 1 subscription. Depending on what your sporting preferences are, it's a great alternative to SKY Sports.
Do you have a link to the rumour Chad ?

denphone 15-05-2017 05:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35898855)
Do you have a link to the rumour Chad ?
No disrespect to Chad but l would be surprised if it happened.

muppetman11 15-05-2017 11:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35898866)
No disrespect to Chad but l would be surprised if it happened.
I wasn't doubting Chad had seen it I'm just genuinely interested to see it. For me I'd welcome that I would watch quite a few things off Premier and combined with BT Sport could be a real alternative to Sky Sports in our house.

OLD BOY 15-05-2017 12:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35898895)
I wasn't doubting Chad had seen it I'm just genuinely interested to see it. For me I'd welcome that I would watch quite a few things off Premier and combined with BT Sport could be a real alternative to Sky Sports in our house.
A good deal cheaper, too!

muppetman11 15-05-2017 13:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35898901)
A good deal cheaper, too!
I may be wrong here but didn't BT start to charge when it added Boxnation to it's package ? If there is any truth in Premier Sports joining I wouldn't at all be shocked if it was added at the same time as a price increase.

OLD BOY 15-05-2017 18:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35898909)
I may be wrong here but didn't BT start to charge when it added Boxnation to it's package ? If there is any truth in Premier Sports joining I wouldn't at all be shocked if it was added at the same time as a price increase.
Still cheaper than Sky Sports, though.

muppetman11 16-05-2017 10:32
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To be fair you can receive Sky Sports monthly for £33.99 on Now TV which allows two concurrent streams so if two of you want to watch on separate screens that's around £17 a month each.

Dave42 16-05-2017 13:42
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Jake Humphrey‏
Verified account
@mrjakehumphrey 52m
52 minutes ago

BOTH the #EuropaLeague AND #ChampionsLeague finals available for FREE to EVERYONE from @btsport.

denphone 16-05-2017 13:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35899031)
Jake Humphrey‏
Verified account
@mrjakehumphrey 52m
52 minutes ago

BOTH the #EuropaLeague AND #ChampionsLeague finals available for FREE to EVERYONE from @btsport.
Something free for once...

1andrew1 16-05-2017 14:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35899031)
Jake Humphrey‏
Verified account
@mrjakehumphrey 52m
52 minutes ago

BOTH the #EuropaLeague AND #ChampionsLeague finals available for FREE to EVERYONE from @btsport.
A bit more detail on the Champions League Final - it will be available on YouTube in 4K and also with the ability to choose a viewpoint.
Quote:
BT Sport Absolutely anyone can watch both games online via the acclaimed enhanced video player right here on BTSport.com or the BT Sport app, as well as on YouTube and our BT Sport Showcase HD TV channel.
For the first time ever, the UEFA Champions League final will be available in 360° virtual reality, with a number of streams available on YouTube and the new BT Sport Virtual Reality App.
This unmissable experience will allow fans to choose between a 360° produced programme with commentary and graphics or select their own camera viewpoint*.
Another pair of unprecedented moves will see the biggest game in world club football shown in 4K UHD on YouTube** and in 4K UHD with Dolby Atmos sound on BT TV.
http://sport.bt.com/football/bt-spor...11364180768744

Media Boy UK 16-05-2017 17:34
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Rugby fans can watch highlights of Lions tour of New Zealand for FREE after S4C deal with Sky

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/...ights-12990205

ozsat 22-05-2017 16:54
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Just to confirm the UEFA Europa League match (Man U v Ajax) on Wednesday night is available free on VirginMedia in HD on channel 100 and SD on 548.

ozsat 26-05-2017 18:52
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V6 users with 4K tvs - are being provided with a link in the Discovery Bar to watch the Champions League final in UHD (via BT Sport on Youtube).

RichardCoulter 27-05-2017 00:40
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There was a tribute to the victims of the Manchester bomb attack from the boxing world on Channel 5 earlier.

Every so often they rang the bell during a minutes silence.

I've never known this to be done before.

Mad Max 27-05-2017 00:53
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Maybe it was 22 rings to signify the number of people murdered.

ozsat 28-05-2017 11:57
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It is usually a 10-bell salute and is done in boxing and wrestling.

Often seen if a competitor has died but is seem at times a national issues too.
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35900589)
There was a tribute to the victims of the Manchester bomb attack from the boxing world on Channel 5 earlier.

Every so often they rang the bell during a minutes silence.

I've never known this to be done before.

RichardCoulter 28-05-2017 20:37
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Thanks for explaining, i'd never come across that before.

There was a bit of noise at the beginning, but others must have told them to shut up as it was completely silent by the second bell.

Gavin-D 04-06-2017 17:11
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The UEFA Champions League Final pulled in a peak of 2.84m on BT Sport 2

denphone 04-06-2017 17:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35901665)
The UEFA Champions League Final pulled in a peak of 2.84m on BT Sport 2
l wonder how many Sky had when they had it?.

Mad Max 04-06-2017 19:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35901665)
The UEFA Champions League Final pulled in a peak of 2.84m on BT Sport 2
That figure looks pretty low.

ozsat 04-06-2017 19:15
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About 500,000 it would seem - although it would have been on ITV as well.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/20...ions-league-bt
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35901667)
l wonder how many Sky had when they had it?.

Chad 04-06-2017 20:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35901665)
The UEFA Champions League Final pulled in a peak of 2.84m on BT Sport 2
I was wonder how many households watched the game on BT Showcase, YouTube and the BT Sport app? The total viewing figures across the full BT spectrum of viewing options has got to be around double this figure :confused:

telegramsam 05-06-2017 13:42
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Thanks to BT closing the SD channel on Freeview I didn't get to see it at all!

bubblegun 09-06-2017 07:36
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This is actually happening very soon for customers of Sky Sports.

It's all about giving customers more choice about what they pay for which has been out of touch for many years. I don't think its going to be quite as simple or cheap as the Mail makes out. It will lead to inflation in the costs of the Full Sports package, IMO.

Keep eyes open for this incoming soon.

This might be connected with "mailshots" about "free" HD Sports but I have no info about that.

muppetman11 09-06-2017 15:00
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BT Sport ready to outbid Sky Sports for Football League TV rights with auction expected next month

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...d-sky-10587965

denphone 09-06-2017 15:04
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So much for lower bidding for football rights which one or two thought was likely going into the future.;)

Dave42 09-06-2017 15:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35902512)
So much for lower bidding for football rights which one or two thought was likely going into the future.;)
was never going to happen

denphone 09-06-2017 15:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35902514)
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was never going to happen
According to some revered wise sages on here it was.:)

bubblegun 09-06-2017 15:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bubblegun (Post 35902448)
This might be connected with "mailshots" about "free" HD Sports but I have no info about that.
FYI, it's not.

Got more info on this and it's just a Sky marketing campaign for certain customers with Sports and Boxsets packages to encourage them not to downgrade the Sports in the future.

Chad 11-06-2017 23:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35902511)
BT Sport ready to outbid Sky Sports for Football League TV rights with auction expected next month

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...d-sky-10587965
I can see BT winning the EFL rights plus exclusive SPL when the Scottish football deal is up for renewal. Things could get rough for SKY. Not necessarily good for the customer though. Won't be long until BT Sport is as expensive as SKY Sports at this rate.

muppetman11 12-06-2017 16:24
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Sky's live Premier League viewing figures hit seven year low signalling a changing of the tides for the world's most lucrative league

http://www.thedrum.com/news/2017/06/...g-changing-the

denphone 12-06-2017 16:30
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A changing of the tides remains open to question as lets see what the next couple of years bring before forming strong conclusions.

denphone 13-06-2017 05:55
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Premier League clubs propose Saturday night matches as part of revamp of TV coverage.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...urday-10612631

Richc1977 13-06-2017 12:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35902944)
I can see BT winning the EFL rights plus exclusive SPL when the Scottish football deal is up for renewal. Things could get rough for SKY. Not necessarily good for the customer though. Won't be long until BT Sport is as expensive as SKY Sports at this rate.
It's going to be interesting, looks like BT are going to get all the European rugby (with some FTA on ITV) and they are going in strong for EFL and cricket.

However even all this is probably a fraction of the cost compared to what they pay for the 42 PL games.

They could increase content without a major increase in cost. Drop the midweek PL pack in the next tender to cover the cost and perhaps save more by taking the weakest of the main weekend packs. It would still give them 28/30 PL games which is more than ESPN had in their last couple of seasons.

Media Boy UK 21-06-2017 19:28
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F1 owners say UK paywall TV deal they have inherited is detrimental to sport.

Formula One’s new owners believe the UK television rights deal they have inherited from the previous management, led by Bernie Ecclestone, is detrimental to the sport – with coverage entirely behind a paywall from 2019 to 2024

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...rt-formula-one

denphone 22-06-2017 07:50
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So much for the prediction that sports rights would fall and not rise...;)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cri...n-bonanza.html

Richc1977 22-06-2017 10:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35904303)
So much for the prediction that sports rights would fall and not rise...;)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cri...n-bonanza.html

I think it depends on the sport in question and the current valuation for rights.

European rugby for example is reportedly seen a 25% dip in value in the UK while seeing an increase overseas.

I'd say Cricket and EFL are currently undervalued in terms of the market so bound to see an increase.

The PL rights is going to be the real acid test. I think overall this will increase but in terms of price per match start to level off if just between BT and Sky.

OLD BOY 22-06-2017 16:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35904323)
I think it depends on the sport in question and the current valuation for rights.

European rugby for example is reportedly seen a 25% dip in value in the UK while seeing an increase overseas.

I'd say Cricket and EFL are currently undervalued in terms of the market so bound to see an increase.

The PL rights is going to be the real acid test. I think overall this will increase but in terms of price per match start to level off if just between BT and Sky.
It's only a matter of time now before the global players make a pitch for the PL. The next round of bidding will be very interesting.

denphone 22-06-2017 16:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35904374)
It's only a matter of time now before the global players make a pitch for the PL. The next round of bidding will be very interesting.
Sky and BT as the others can talk but that is about it...

OLD BOY 22-06-2017 23:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35904383)
Sky and BT as the others can talk but that is about it...
Well, the likes of Netflix and Amazon have been reported as becoming more interested in sport in recent times. I don't think you can just ignore that.

denphone 23-06-2017 05:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35904425)
Well, the likes of Netflix and Amazon have been reported as becoming more interested in sport in recent times. I don't think you can just ignore that.
Personally l think their so called rumoured potential influence on the forthcoming Premier league rights has been greatly exaggerated.

carravetta 23-06-2017 09:15
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I would not rule out beIN Sports entering the next bidding process. They are looking at entering the UK market.

muppetman11 23-06-2017 09:52
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Not a cat in hells chance in my opinion and simply not worth it for them.

OLD BOY 23-06-2017 10:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35904438)
Personally l think their so called rumoured potential influence on the forthcoming Premier league rights has been greatly exaggerated.
On what basis do you say that, Den? Seems like a no brainer to me for global players like these, with their nice deep pockets. This would certainly take a fair few subscribers from Sky - a good number of them only subscribe to Sky for the sport.

---------- Post added at 10:06 ---------- Previous post was at 10:03 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35904470)
Not a cat in hells chance in my opinion and simply not worth it for them.
You may be right about BeIN Sports. They have enough problems to contend with at the moment, with their neighbours cutting up rough and banning their channels.

Richc1977 23-06-2017 10:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carravetta (Post 35904454)
I would not rule out beIN Sports entering the next bidding process. They are looking at entering the UK market.
BeIN might not even have a viable business by then.

I think the one to watch is Liberty Global/Discovery.

I think Amazon will wait this one out and wait to see how they get on with their new NFL rights first.

denphone 23-06-2017 10:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35904475)
On what basis do you say that, Den? Seems like a no brainer to me for global players like these, with their nice deep pockets. This would certainly take a fair few subscribers from Sky - a good number of them only subscribe to Sky for the sport.

---------- Post added at 10:06 ---------- Previous post was at 10:03 ----------


You may be right about BeIN Sports. They have enough problems to contend with at the moment, with their neighbours cutting up rough and banning their channels.
Talk is cheap as are unsubstantiated rumours and at the end of the day that is all it is and that is all it will remain..

carravetta 23-06-2017 10:47
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Does anyone know when the rights will be available to tender?

It was February 2015 with the last rights auction

muppetman11 23-06-2017 10:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35904475)
On what basis do you say that, Den? Seems like a no brainer to me for global players like these, with their nice deep pockets. This would certainly take a fair few subscribers from Sky
You seem to talk about Sky like they are some small tin pot operation , if Murdoch completes the takeover of Sky they will have significant buying power.

denphone 23-06-2017 10:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35904498)
You seem to talk about Sky like they are some small tin pot operation , if Murdoch completes the takeover of Sky they will have significant buying power.
Absolutely MM..

OLD BOY 23-06-2017 13:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35904498)
You seem to talk about Sky like they are some small tin pot operation , if Murdoch completes the takeover of Sky they will have significant buying power.
Clearly, Sky is a force to be reckoned with, and I would not seek to belittle their status or achievements.

Although Sky operates in more than one country, you can hardly describe them (at least at this stage) as a global player.

Netflix and Amazon have much deeper pockets than Sky and are capable of bidding higher, if they chose to do so.

muppetman11 23-06-2017 14:00
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But Sporting rights are sold on a region by region basis not globally. If Netflix move into sport it will start by dipping it's toes in the water in it's home country first just as Amazon has done


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