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Originally Posted by jfman
Doesn't really need to get viewers it only has to keep Sky happy. Costs the league next to nothing to broadcast - every game recorded with English commentary for other markets.
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Why pick on Sky - it is Sky and BT who are both doing this.
However, I have to agree - way over the top.
Bearing in mind there are 5 games not originally chosen in most rounds, these extra games have gone from being free to costing £75 per round if you want to watch all games!
Unless you are a supporter of a side on Ppv why would you subscribe - especially as all the better games are already on Sky/BT?
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Originally Posted by jfman
What could be interesting - genuinely - is the ability to assess demand for alternative funding models. Individual match buys, “away season tickets”, etc. and the potential that in future all 380 games are in the main rights auctions.
The down side, for any potential new entrant, is that Sky have all of the data so could value these packages more accurately. The League will be able to work out some metrics from the revenue, and Sky will probably provide them some analysis.
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When EPL was first on Sky (originally a monopoly) there was talk of being able to subscribe to a season ticket for all a selected teams games - this never materialised.
Not sure why they think many people will pay £15 per game.