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Carth · 26-11-2025, 19:30

At the prices I've seen quoted for the 'top established' Premier clubs, I can't understand how there's a 5 year waiting list . .

vincerooney · 30-11-2025, 02:45

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Then: £50 a year for a TV license and football on Saturday evening and occasional mid week cup games. Women complaining there's too much football on TV.

Now: £85 a month for full coverage every night of the week. Women complaining there's not enough coverage of the women's football.

i do think the womens football push is starting to slow down. attendances are stagnating. i think it may have hit its limit in terms of viewership too

telegramsam · 30-11-2025, 11:40

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i do think the womens football push is starting to slow down. attendances are stagnating. i think it may have hit its limit in terms of viewership too

The standard of football isn't good to be honest so can't expect to attract big crowds.

Carth · 30-11-2025, 12:57

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The standard of football isn't good to be honest so can't expect to attract big crowds.

It's still being pushed by coin eyed people hoping it's a big money spinner though.

Look at that 'international friendly' they just played . . . and the hype surrounding the score

telegramsam · 30-11-2025, 14:09

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Originally Posted by Carth

It's still being pushed by coin eyed people hoping it's a big money spinner though.

Look at that 'international friendly' they just played . . . and the hype surrounding the score

Well guess they have to try and sell it to try and attract people to watch and the advertising revenue

1701-e · 02-12-2025, 21:35

Stories about that TNT have lost the rugby autumn internationals to ITV.

TimeLord2018 · 02-12-2025, 22:01

According to The Guardian they had first refusal and declined to bid
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...s-championship

TimeLord2018 · Yesterday, 19:16

Channel 4 to exclusively show the 2025 African Cup of Nations
https://www.channel4.com/press/news/...vely-channel-4

vincerooney · Today, 00:32

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According to The Guardian they had first refusal and declined to bid
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...s-championship

what do we think is going to happen to TNT Sports here? will it be cast away and sold on to claw some money back?

1andrew1 · Today, 01:06

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what do we think is going to happen to TNT Sports here? will it be cast away and sold on to claw some money back?

Its owner WBD is likely being sold so I doubt anything will change until well after that. But it is not having the best start to Winter! From your link:

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It has been a torrid few weeks for TNT, which as revealed by the Guardian lost its UK rights to the Champions League to Paramount+ last month and was outbid by Sky Sports for the Europa League and Uefa Conference League. TNT is broadcasting the Ashes this winter but its coverage from Australia has been widely criticised.