goose2010 Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 unfortunately its part of the modern game and nothing can be done. It doesn't matter how many protests there are teams want to be on sky the fans might not want it but the clubs will its global exposure and they are being paid for it.
Fox92 Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 unfortunately its part of the modern game and nothing can be done. It doesn't matter how many protests there are teams want to be on sky the fans might not want it but the clubs will its global exposure and they are being paid for it. Surely if every club came together they could overpower Sky. The odd game doesn't irritate me, it's just the fact they move every game. I mean, every game in April. Wtf!? Games such as Swansea at home and Sunderland away. Why. It ruins it for both sets of fans.
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 That's done our chances no favours at all. Getting ALL the stadium noisy and involved at Sunday lunchtimes is not going to be easy, and we do need that to happen. Top is going to have to get the free beers flowing from 10 am ffs
Larry_LCFC Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 unfortunately its part of the modern game and nothing can be done. It doesn't matter how many protests there are teams want to be on sky the fans might not want it but the clubs will its global exposure and they are being paid for it.Moving 2 or 3 games tops in April/May I can accept. Moving every single ****ing game to a Sunday is taking the piss. Sky are utter cretins.
goose2010 Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Moving a 2 or 3 games top I can accept. Moving every single ****ing game to a Sunday is taking the piss. Sky are utter cretins. yep it is frustrating but they want the top teams on the telly for their ratings, its the one of the only disadvantages of being top of the league! so we best prepare as if we make Europe our Saturday games will be few and far between.
Staffs Fox Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 This is a small price to pay for competing for the top honour in the country, Of course we'll be on TV a lot, Liverpool, United, Chelsea etc have about 4 3pm Saturday kick offs all season every season! It's shite but unfortunately it's the way of the world now
goose2010 Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Surely if every club came together they could overpower Sky. The odd game doesn't irritate me, it's just the fact they move every game. I mean, every game in April. Wtf!? Games such as Swansea at home and Sunderland away. Why. It ruins it for both sets of fans. and give away the TV money in the process? plus the global marketing and exposure to sponsors? Football is a business we basically support a business now, its just how its gone and its got too far out of hand! it will implode at some point but not yet, especially now BT have more and more power it just drives the prices up.
Guest MattP Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Won't be a popular post but I still don't lay the blame on Sky, they are only exercising the power they were given.The Premier League is to blame, the ECB would never allow Sky to dictate Ashes dates, Wimbledon would never allow the BBC to tell them what day the matches are played on. No other sport sold itself to a TV channel like this one.They gave away everything for $$$ - they take all the blame for me
Fox92 Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 and give away the TV money in the process? plus the global marketing and exposure to sponsors? Football is a business we basically support a business now, its just how its gone and its got too far out of hand! it will implode at some point but not yet, especially now BT have more and more power it just drives the prices up. I don't know how the money side of it all works, but surely clubs make enough without TV money anyway? I think it will implode at some point though, said it before myself.
goose2010 Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Won't be a popular post but I still don't lay the blame on Sky, they are only exercising the power they were given. The Premier League is to blame, the ECB would never allow Sky to dictate Ashes dates, Wimbledon would never allow the BBC to tell them what day the matches are played on. No other sport sold itself to a TV channel like this one. They gave away everything for $$$ - they take all the blame for me Exactly this it got out of hand when Sky first brought the rights to the league, and the money has just go up and up. The Premier League bosses are the ones lining their pockets that's the real issue not Sky.
RowlattsFox Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 given the situation and what might happen no-one should be using 'it's a Sunday' as an excuse for a shite atmosphere from now on. Crowd should be up for it regardless, particularly at home.
stripeyfox Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 I don't know how the money side of it all works, but surely clubs make enough without TV money anyway? I think it will implode at some point though, said it before myself. The vast majority of PL clubs income is from TV money. The clubs take the money and having sold their soul to Sky, Sky get to pick whichever matches they want. I'd prefer Saturday games but it's not a massive problem for me personally, although I accept it could be for some.
Manwell Pablo Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Won't be a popular post but I still don't lay the blame on Sky, they are only exercising the power they were given.The Premier League is to blame, the ECB would never allow Sky to dictate Ashes dates, Wimbledon would never allow the BBC to tell them what day the matches are played on. No other sport sold itself to a TV channel like this one.They gave away everything for $$$ - they take all the blame for me Don't mean to pedantic but Wimbledon and the ashes are on all day, the timings are a lot less relevant. Your are right though.
Mark_w Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Fingers crossed they don't move Norwich to Sunday, they've got time.
Brainy Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Haven't seen the changes for our rivals but this is potentially bad in the way that we might be playing after Arsenal/Tottenham/Man City whereas over the next few weeks (certainly the next two matchdays) we're playing before the three of them. Would much prefer to set a marker rather than feel the pressure of having to win because the others have.
Kitchandro Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 I don't know how the money side of it all works, but surely clubs make enough without TV money anyway? I think it will implode at some point though, said it before myself. TV money is why clubs are so rich now. That's where most of it comes from.
Kitchandro Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 Haven't seen the changes for our rivals but this is potentially bad in the way that we might be playing after Arsenal/Tottenham/Man City whereas over the next few weeks (certainly the next two matchdays) we're playing before the three of them. Would much prefer to set a marker rather than feel the pressure of having to win because the others have. On the other hand if they lost before we play it may give us a boost. I just worry about the atmosphere on Sundays. Then again, Man Utd last season was on a Sunday and look how that turned out.
foxfanazer Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 I see the protest at Arsenal had a huge impact
Captain... Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 where is this announcement? What are the new days/times?
Jazzy_Jeff Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 This wont be a popular comment but I'd rather watch us compete for the title every sunday then watch us fight relegation every saturday
Brainy Posted 26 February 2016 Posted 26 February 2016 On the other hand if they lost before we play it may give us a boost. I just worry about the atmosphere on Sundays. Then again, Man Utd last season was on a Sunday and look how that turned out. Sure but given that we're at the top it means we win more than we lose
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