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[renards]

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Don't think I'l be getting a one to one with Rupy somehow

[Guest]

But we all know Sky are probably here for our lifetimes and after. They now have football in the same place as Rugby League, PDC Darts, Speedway and Cricket, totally reliant on their cash for the sport to function properly. While people want it, they will pay for it, and people will continue to pay for it the more and more they hike the prices. Give it 10 years and it'll be £60 per month for the sports package.

We may get pissed off by Sky, but it ain't ever gonna change is it? if ESPN, Virgin, BBC, ITV, Five, any of those got the rights, they'd do the same thing, stick games on a Monday night, Friday night etc. without any consideration for the fans.

The best scenario for the football league is to give the contract back to BBC or ITV, let's go regional again with SOCCER SUNDAY, and let's do it like that, I may only have been in single figures in terms of ages during that era, but Soccer Sunday looked brilliant. When a game was moved to a Sunday lunch, it was local, i'm sure some of you remember going to WBA and Derby in the 95/96 season. Those WERE the days.

For someone so young, your words are wise.

Moving a game from Saturday to Sunday isn't as bad; it's still at the weekend, and moving the local games never seemed to be an issue because it wasn't like we had to trek halfway across the country, and we could still get the train. It's just that now, one televised game a week isn't enough for some people, and there has to be football on TV almost every day. As much as I love football, I can only watch so much, and there is more to my life than football. No, really, there is!

[renards]

Having seen so many people moan about commentary.

Did anyone actually make a complaint?

I went to Newcastle so didn't get to hear the commentary, but have often thought the commentary on games has been extremely biased when i've watched from a neutral point of view, especially Don Goodman.

Dear Mark

Thank you for your email.

I am sorry to learn that you were unhappy with the commentary during the Newcastle United v Leicester City match. At Sky, we do endeavour to ensure that our commentaries provide our viewers with information that will complement and enhance their enjoyment of our programmes. In no way do we intend to show any form of bias for or against any individual team featured.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact Sky and can confirm that your comments have been passed to Sky Sports. Should you have further questions of a programming or scheduling nature, please do not hesitate to email me at the above address or alternatively phone 08442 410265.

Kind regards

Annette Logan

Viewer Relations

[Shrenchel]

You're not, I join you, but almost didn't

I had Sky for a month back in April, but because of a technical problem, which they were absolutely incompetent at solving, I cancelled, and screwed them for every penny I could (getting a £20 apology and then £46 from them because it was credit left in my Sky account, which wasn't at all true but I took it anyway)

But I was so, so thankful that I had that get out clause, because paying £36.50 per month for Sports was totally not worth it in hindsight, glad I got rid. It really wasn't worth it in the end. Granted, I got to see Arsenal-Liverpools 4-4, but there wasn't anything that said 'wow, 36.50 well spent there'

So I don't have Sky, I don't watch it at the pub, and the only thing i'd be sad to see go is Sky Sports News. Sky Sports can die a painful death for all I care. Then maybe some of the big premier league teams can try and cope without all that money, which maybe minescule in comparison to some of their earning, but is still crucial for teams like Man Utd who have a heft debt to pay.

But we all know Sky are probably here for our lifetimes and after. They now have football in the same place as Rugby League, PDC Darts, Speedway and Cricket, totally reliant on their cash for the sport to function properly. While people want it, they will pay for it, and people will continue to pay for it the more and more they hike the prices. Give it 10 years and it'll be £60 per month for the sports package.

We may get pissed off by Sky, but it ain't ever gonna change is it? if ESPN, Virgin, BBC, ITV, Five, any of those got the rights, they'd do the same thing, stick games on a Monday night, Friday night etc. without any consideration for the fans.

The best scenario for the football league is to give the contract back to BBC or ITV, let's go regional again with SOCCER SUNDAY, and let's do it like that, I may only have been in single figures in terms of ages during that era, but Soccer Sunday looked brilliant. When a game was moved to a Sunday lunch, it was local, i'm sure some of you remember going to WBA and Derby in the 95/96 season. Those WERE the days.

I dunno, they need to adapt. Their current business model of charging big money for tv packages whilst making futile attempts to lock off internet streams won't survive forever. Technology will get the better of them if they carry on like that. There's already websites where a 2 quid a month subscription will get you guaranteed streams which aint far off television quality, think what it will be like in 10 or 20 years. As long as there's pubs, Sky will always have a decent chunk of revenue but I honestly don't think there will be anywhere near as many goons with packages at home in 20 years time as there is now.

[Ford Super Sunday]

I dunno, they need to adapt. Their current business model of charging big money for tv packages whilst making futile attempts to lock off internet streams won't survive forever. Technology will get the better of them if they carry on like that. There's already websites where a 2 quid a month subscription will get you guaranteed streams which aint far off television quality, think what it will be like in 10 or 20 years. As long as there's pubs, Sky will always have a decent chunk of revenue but I honestly don't think there will be anywhere near as many goons with packages at home in 20 years time as there is now.

I agree with you largley, but I had to include their figurs which were released at the end of July

LONDON - BSkyB has added 462,000 subscribers over the past year, beating analyst expectations and hitting its highest net subscriber increase in the past five years, fueled by demand for its high definition service as consumers stay at home during the recession.

The results, which cover the 12 months preceding June 30, showed Sky was flourishing amid the trend for recession-hit consumers to stay at home, adding 128,000 new subscribers in the fourth quarter. The number of subscribers leaving the broadcaster was 9.8%.

Sky+HD's customer base grew with a net increase of 534,000 subscribers, taking the total to 1.3m. Full year revenue was up 7% to £5.3bn and operating profit was up by 4% to £780m.

http://www.brandrepublic.com/News/923899/S...-revenue-falls/

People may be wise enough for streams, but there will always be a demand for HD, and when they release it next year, 3DTV. So long as they continue to innovate, offer premium and high quality services such as HD and 3DTV, their subscriber bas will never diminish.

Even the recession doesn't hit them that hard. When times are booming, Sky is a luxury, when its a recession, it's something to have instead of expensive nights out with the family.

[Shrenchel]

This is true. Sometimes I think I just forget how stupid people are.

[suffolk fox]

I have Sky Sports & ESPN.

I like it.

I watched the match on TV and really struggle to reach the level of rage and anger being put into this thread.

Yes, the coverage was skewed but that just made it funny. They get bigger crowds, they have more expensive players, they have turmoil in the boardroom, they have professionals out of the game with a vested interest in the club, they scored an outstanding goal and have a ground which makes ours look like the little identikit stadium it is. The city is more vibrant, the countryside more stimulating and the history of failure more alluring.

It's not bias against Leicester, this slant on the match will be the same for all visiting teams this season apart from Middlesbrough. The coverage was a league above the shite offered up by ITV or the current Football League programme (the wonderful Mark Clemmit aside).

Sorry, but as I say - I like Sky Sports.

Your obviously from up there then???? Best thing about Newcastle and the North is the view you get from it as you drive South on the A1 in your rear view mirror!!!!

It's a sh**hole!!!!! Angel of the North some rusted piece of scrap with it's arms outstretched!! Better countryside all hills and mountains!! Not as beautiful as Rural Leicestershire!

You need to get out more as for NUFC need I say more Shearer, Dowie, Wise Barton that's to name but four delusional fans that think they are a big club.......... Rant Over.

[C-man]

Your obviously from up there then???? Best thing about Newcastle and the North is the view you get from it as you drive South on the A1 in your rear view mirror!!!!

It's a sh**hole!!!!! Angel of the North some rusted piece of scrap with it's arms outstretched!! Better countryside all hills and mountains!! Not as beautiful as Rural Leicestershire!

You need to get out more as for NUFC need I say more Shearer, Dowie, Wise Barton that's to name but four delusional fans that think they are a big club.......... Rant Over.

[Guest]

Dear Mark

Thank you for your email.

I am sorry to learn that you were unhappy with the commentary during the Newcastle United v Leicester City match. At Sky, we do endeavour to ensure that our commentaries provide our viewers with information that will complement and enhance their enjoyment of our programmes. In no way do we intend to show any form of bias for or against any individual team featured.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact Sky and can confirm that your comments have been passed to Sky Sports. Should you have further questions of a programming or scheduling nature, please do not hesitate to email me at the above address or alternatively phone 08442 410265.

Kind regards

Annette Logan

Viewer Relations

Translates roughly as, 'we've got your money, now sod off and tell it to someone who cares'

[Heart-Shaped Fox]

Translates roughly as, 'we've got your money, now sod off and tell it to someone who cares'

My thoughts too.

[AjcW]

Your obviously from up there then???? Best thing about Newcastle and the North is the view you get from it as you drive South on the A1 in your rear view mirror!!!!

It's a sh**hole!!!!! Angel of the North some rusted piece of scrap with it's arms outstretched!! Better countryside all hills and mountains!! Not as beautiful as Rural Leicestershire!

You need to get out more as for NUFC need I say more Shearer, Dowie, Wise Barton that's to name but four delusional fans that think they are a big club.......... Rant Over.

Well your clearly a complete willy puller.

Unless you were being sarcastic, in which case I apologise

[lou]

Your obviously from up there then???? Best thing about Newcastle and the North is the view you get from it as you drive South on the A1 in your rear view mirror!!!!

It's a sh**hole!!!!! Angel of the North some rusted piece of scrap with it's arms outstretched!! Better countryside all hills and mountains!! Not as beautiful as Rural Leicestershire!

You need to get out more as for NUFC need I say more Shearer, Dowie, Wise Barton that's to name but four delusional fans that think they are a big club.......... Rant Over.

I think hes from Birmingham

[Basingstoke Fox]

Looks like I am in the minority then.

Same here, I go to watch Leicester games at the pub or Bowlplex or whatever but thats it.

And with these games I'm still going to go. Even if it wont be as good as it would have been. At least the people who are there will be true LCFC fans. (Thats not saying that people who can't go are not.)

[Stevie1892]

Your obviously from up there then???? Best thing about Newcastle and the North is the view you get from it as you drive South on the A1 in your rear view mirror!!!!

It's a sh**hole!!!!! Angel of the North some rusted piece of scrap with it's arms outstretched!! Better countryside all hills and mountains!! Not as beautiful as Rural Leicestershire!

You need to get out more as for NUFC need I say more Shearer, Dowie, Wise Barton that's to name but four delusional fans that think they are a big club.......... Rant Over.

It's comfortably the best provincial city in the country, you bitter stupidest of stupid cunnnts.

[AjcW]

I dont give a crap about the commentating, at least i got to see us play, so Sky..or Fox..or whoever, i dont care, you can have a drug affected Tasmanian riding a unicycle whilst assaulting a teddy bear commentate for all i care..just put LCFC on telly.

Anyway...dont listen to the commentary, put the TV on, sound down..and spend a couple of hours chatting to the delightful AOWW in live chat, what could be better?

I dont think Mr Murdoch gets involved in the commentary side of things

It's comfortably the best provincial city in the country, you bitter stupidest of stupid cunnnts.

This

[suffolk fox]

It's comfortably the best provincial city in the country, you bitter stupidest of stupid cunnnts.

Not going to get involved in a very childish debate, however, explain y??????

Teenage girls and grandmas in mini-skirts drinking pints, Newcastle Brown Ale? Fog on the Tyne or oh yes that hero Gazza?????

Still a Sh**hole - I have my opinion you have yours............Oh I forgot the reason you like it so much the marvellous stag and hen weekends you can have or is it the battered Mars Bars you like so much??????

[Shrenchel]

Suffolk fox is gully. Where you been hiding mate?

[markbsac]

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[lildave3]

So far i've got round to watching about 40 minutes of the match, and the only thing that's annoyed me so far is the constant jizzing over Fryatt.

[CosbehFox]

It's a sh**hole!!!!! Angel of the North some rusted piece of scrap with it's arms outstretched!! Better countryside all hills and mountains!! Not as beautiful as Rural Leicestershire!

AoN is in Gateshead for starters. As for Newcastle, it's easily one of the best cities in the country. Easily...wide pavements, a metro system, no worship to the shopping centre and some of the biggest buildings outside of London with the sole intention of showcasing culture.

The nightlife is like that in any city across the UK.

[Fosse Boy]

Anyone who wants to know my views on the fine city of Newcastle and its inhabitants should check this thread.

[markbsac]

Anyone who wants to know my views on the fine city of Newcastle and its inhabitants should check this thread.

i lived in whitley bay for about 12 months in 1981..when newcastle was just a struggleing old 2nd div side like us back then...they got poor attendances back then but the fans they had were passionate just like us.....the thing back then is they were not as deluded as they are now thinking there the best club in the world that deserve to win things cos they have a large capacity ground !

I always got on great with the geordies very friendly and welcoming....

its just a shame how there football supporters are now thinking they deserve to win things...THERE NOT MAN UNITED OR LIVERPOOL !

[Stevie1892]

Not going to get involved in a very childish debate, however, explain y??????

Teenage girls and grandmas in mini-skirts drinking pints, Newcastle Brown Ale? Fog on the Tyne or oh yes that hero Gazza?????

Still a Sh**hole - I have my opinion you have yours............Oh I forgot the reason you like it so much the marvellous stag and hen weekends you can have or is it the battered Mars Bars you like so much??????

You don't have an opinion you're a mug, I don't even know what a battered mars bar is. You're nearer to Holland than I am to Scotland you rent boy. See on our forums nobheads like you who type text speak like "y" for "why" get banned. You've mumbled something about Gazza, Joey Barton, Mars Bars, The Angel of The North etc etc 2 are of them are from or in Gateshead, one is from Liverpool and the other is a bar of chocolate. If you've got nothing to say, say nothing are you end up looking like a cunnt like you do now. You are of the talksport generation of illiterate tool, not your fault, but that's what you are, I guarantee you now, you never went to Filbert Street.

[C-man]

You don't have an opinion you're a mug, I don't even know what a battered mars bar is. You're nearer to Holland than I am to Scotland you rent boy. See on our forums nobheads like you who type text speak like "y" for "why" get banned. You've mumbled something about Gazza, Joey Barton, Mars Bars, The Angel of The North etc etc 2 are of them are from or in Gateshead, one is from Liverpool and the other is a bar of chocolate. If you've got nothing to say, say nothing are you end up looking like a cunnt like you do now. You are of the talksport generation of illiterate tool, not your fault, but that's what you are, I guarantee you now, you never went to Filbert Street.

Heroic.

Did you like Filbert Street, Stevie?

[Stevie1892]

Heroic.

Did you like Filbert Street, Stevie?

Yes I did, the first time I went was memorable for me, I'm sure it was for Leicester fans too, we won 1-2 with a last minute Steve Walsh own goal, which we thought had kept us up, but we would've stayed up anyway we weren't to know that at the time. It was probably memorable for Leicester fans as you invaded the pitch, some of ours did too, and it was mayhem for a while, a toon fans had his eye put out with a coin, what a moody atmosphere around the ground after too.

The last time was when Shearer kicked Lennon in the head, although I was so low down I didn't even know what had happened till I got home.

So yeah the away end was shit and the end to the right but overall it was a quality old stadium, with a quality old atmosphere or it certainly was when we played you.