HoylandOwl Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Apparently, the EFL are thinking about scrapping the blackout on games being shown/broadcast at 3pm on a Saturday from 2024/25. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamp Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 No difference to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Wonder how many on the day 'walk ups' clubs get these days? As opposed to i-player downloads? If that means allowing clubs to run their own TV channels then I'm all for it. So long as a game pass costs at least 75% of a match day ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 9 minutes ago, Tylluan said: If that means allowing clubs to run their own TV channels then I'm all for it. So long as a game pass costs at least 75% of a match day ticket. Will I pay more for sitting on my sofa then if I watch at the kitchen table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I think the EFL should tread carefully, because if they do this the EPL certainly will As fans we should be cautious as the risk of 10am Sunday morning kick offs could loom large as a result From a personal perspective more than happy - it would currently cost about £80 for me to attend a home game. Ticket, fuel and some food (yes that is optional but 8 hours away from home) compared to a legitimate option of £10 - £15 of £0 on the illegitimate The conundrum for the EFL is how many of the regular supporters would actually make the same call even if they live nearby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 17 minutes ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said: I think the EFL should tread carefully, because if they do this the EPL certainly will As fans we should be cautious as the risk of 10am Sunday morning kick offs could loom large as a result From a personal perspective more than happy - it would currently cost about £80 for me to attend a home game. Ticket, fuel and some food (yes that is optional but 8 hours away from home) compared to a legitimate option of £10 - £15 of £0 on the illegitimate The conundrum for the EFL is how many of the regular supporters would actually make the same call even if they live nearby Don't they have sandwiches in MK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 24 minutes ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said: I think the EFL should tread carefully, because if they do this the EPL certainly will As fans we should be cautious as the risk of 10am Sunday morning kick offs could loom large as a result From a personal perspective more than happy - it would currently cost about £80 for me to attend a home game. Ticket, fuel and some food (yes that is optional but 8 hours away from home) compared to a legitimate option of £10 - £15 of £0 on the illegitimate The conundrum for the EFL is how many of the regular supporters would actually make the same call even if they live nearby If you're at home the Mrs will find plenty of jobs for you to do instead. Isnlt that worth the £80 alone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 It would potentially kill a lot of lower league clubs IMO if it comes off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Southy_SWFC said: Don't they have sandwiches in MK? Yes so that will save me 5 quid, crikey I had best not say I want a pint as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 3 hours ago, HoylandOwl said: It would potentially kill a lot of lower league clubs IMO if it comes off. Nah. It'll just move the B team agenda a little closer 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 10 hours ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said: I think the EFL should tread carefully, because if they do this the EPL certainly will As fans we should be cautious as the risk of 10am Sunday morning kick offs could loom large as a result From a personal perspective more than happy - it would currently cost about £80 for me to attend a home game. Ticket, fuel and some food (yes that is optional but 8 hours away from home) compared to a legitimate option of £10 - £15 of £0 on the illegitimate The conundrum for the EFL is how many of the regular supporters would actually make the same call even if they live nearby That last paragraph... IMO whenever we have cold, foul Winter weather, loads of locals would pull out of going, even those who've paid. They do now: you can see the gaps where they normally sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 6 hours ago, Owling_Wolf said: That last paragraph... IMO whenever we have cold, foul Winter weather, loads of locals would pull out of going, even those who've paid. They do now: you can see the gaps where they normally sit. Whilst there are other personal factors that influenced my decision, the fact is I made the call to stop my season ticket. The cough erm availability of alternative methods of watching the game helped make that call. Well alongside the quantum of midweek games, re-arranged games, on Sky games, notwithstanding my long term love affair with the M1 roadworks. TV will never replace the thrill of a live game, but let's be honest there is nowt that special about our home games that makes it worth 80 quid to spend. That is the dichotomy for the EFL and the clubs. You can go after the TV or streaming revenues but it will absolutely over time hit the match attendances. Can you really monetise the streaming, because can you protect the IP from alternative providers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 If ticket prices hadn’t kept going up, and the games had always been available on TV like they are in Germany… (Where fans still attend in their tens of thousands even though it’s available to watch on TV) Then maybe we’d have a happy medium? Just playing devils advocate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 2 hours ago, HoylandOwl said: If ticket prices hadn’t kept going up, and the games had always been available on TV like they are in Germany… (Where fans still attend in their tens of thousands even though it’s available to watch on TV) Then maybe we’d have a happy medium? Just playing devils advocate. But our ticket prices came down when we went down, didn't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) Our fans would moan that their TVs at home arent good enough and blame DC Edited October 13, 2022 by Andyben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 53 minutes ago, Owling_Wolf said: But our ticket prices came down when we went down, didn't they? I mean across the board, not just at our place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 Interesting viewpoints put forward here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl4ever1867 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Purely from a selfish point of view I would welcome being able to watch Wednesday at 3pm on Saturday especially since I now live in Wales & not being able to make as many games I would like..... But.... You can't beat that walk to the old girl, whatever direction you come from, especially walking down Herris Road, walking with friends, family Wednesdaysites, smelling the burger fans as you get nearer, getting into the ground, watching players warm up, reading your programme, chatting away about anything & everything, then comes 2:58 & the roar that comes up as the players come out & HI HO Sheffield Wednesday is sung out loud. I've made plenty of memories over the years, from standing on the Kop with my Granddad, Dad, Mum & Brother to sitting in the North with my Wife, nothing beats being there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 44 minutes ago, owl4ever1867 said: Purely from a selfish point of view I would welcome being able to watch Wednesday at 3pm on Saturday especially since I now live in Wales & not being able to make as many games I would like..... But.... You can't beat that walk to the old girl, whatever direction you come from, especially walking down Herris Road, walking with friends, family Wednesdaysites, smelling the burger fans as you get nearer, getting into the ground, watching players warm up, reading your programme, chatting away about anything & everything, then comes 2:58 & the roar that comes up as the players come out & HI HO Sheffield Wednesday is sung out loud. I've made plenty of memories over the years, from standing on the Kop with my Granddad, Dad, Mum & Brother to sitting in the North with my Wife, nothing beats being there. I would miss the apathy the crowd shows for the next 2 hours from 3pm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 49 minutes ago, owl4ever1867 said: Purely from a selfish point of view I would welcome being able to watch Wednesday at 3pm on Saturday especially since I now live in Wales & not being able to make as many games I would like..... But.... You can't beat that walk to the old girl, whatever direction you come from, especially walking down Herris Road, walking with friends, family Wednesdaysites, smelling the burger fans as you get nearer, getting into the ground, watching players warm up, reading your programme, chatting away about anything & everything, then comes 2:58 & the roar that comes up as the players come out & HI HO Sheffield Wednesday is sung out loud. I've made plenty of memories over the years, from standing on the Kop with my Granddad, Dad, Mum & Brother to sitting in the North with my Wife, nothing beats being there. Where to fucking start here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl4ever1867 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 27 minutes ago, Reesh said: Where to fucking start here. Knock yaself out Reesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Burger fans.... are they the fatties? Where is Herris Road? Is Owlsonline a Wednesdaysites? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl4ever1867 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, Reesh said: Burger fans.... are they the fatties? Where is Herris Road? Is Owlsonline a Wednesdaysites? Coupla mistakes - amazing what a concoction of morphine & cocodamol can do to ones mind & spelling. Been waiting nearly 3 years to see somebody about my replacement hip that is slowly degrading, so all I can do is pump myself full of painkillers, as our NHS is in pieces....I can go privately mind, if I can cough up £12k 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ozzie Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 9 hours ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said: Whilst there are other personal factors that influenced my decision, the fact is I made the call to stop my season ticket. The cough erm availability of alternative methods of watching the game helped make that call. Well alongside the quantum of midweek games, re-arranged games, on Sky games, notwithstanding my long term love affair with the M1 roadworks. TV will never replace the thrill of a live game, but let's be honest there is nowt that special about our home games that makes it worth 80 quid to spend. That is the dichotomy for the EFL and the clubs. You can go after the TV or streaming revenues but it will absolutely over time hit the match attendances. Can you really monetise the streaming, because can you protect the IP from alternative providers DM football and tactics are hardly a big draw either. Already got bored of listening to his interviews and press conferences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, owl4ever1867 said: Coupla mistakes - amazing what a concoction of morphine & cocodamol can do to ones mind & spelling. Been waiting nearly 3 years to see somebody about my replacement hip that is slowly degrading, so all I can do is pump myself full of painkillers, as our NHS is in pieces....I can go privately mind, if I can cough up £12k All the best mate, and if you need, my message inbox is always open if you need to get spelling tips 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl4ever1867 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said: All the best mate, and if you need, my message inbox is always open if you need to get spelling tips 😆 Thank you very much Tee, looking at my other posts I may have to take you up on your offer! 🤣🤣 Edited October 13, 2022 by owl4ever1867 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 13 hours ago, Ozzie said: DM football and tactics are hardly a big draw either. Already got bored of listening to his interviews and press conferences Tbf it is better than the last year of Carlos the ****, Unlucky and Monk. That was purgatory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 Monk…. Shudder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl4ever1867 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 5 hours ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said: Tbf it is better than the last year of Carlos the ****, Unlucky and Monk. That was purgatory I've seen better Sunday League football played by pissed up blokes from the night before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Just noticed Morecambe have tweeted the following…. No blackouts on iFollow for 3pm games whilst the World Cup is on. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 There you go then. confirmed, no 3pm iFollow blackout during the World Cup on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Living abroad, I get multi screen PL every week. So every PL fixture is shown live on ViaPlay. As of next week, it looks like all Championship fixtures will also be available live too on ViaPlay. I get every Wednesday game anyway via iFollow, and the League Cup and FA Cup via Eleven Sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, KrolMong said: Living abroad, I get multi screen PL every week. So every PL fixture is shown live on ViaPlay. As of next week, it looks like all Championship fixtures will also be available live too on ViaPlay. I get every Wednesday game anyway via iFollow, and the League Cup and FA Cup via Eleven Sports. Living in S5 I get all that except the FA Cup games not broadcast abroad 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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