Dick_Turpin Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 (edited) Looks like a load more games not at 3pm on a Saturday. Another reason making a ST problematic. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12873679/sky-sports-agrees-new-five-year-efl-deal-over-1000-matches-per-season?dm_i=7KND,2SRZ,BZ8LS,C3IB,1 Edited April 12 by Dick_Turpin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post matthefish2002 Posted April 12 Popular Post Share Posted April 12 Not happy. Big pet hate of mine kick offs being changed from 3pm on a Saturday. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gtownowl Posted April 12 Popular Post Share Posted April 12 The only way this will change for the better is when they finally lift the 3pm Saturday TV blackout. Understand the reasons in the past but it's completely pointless now. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 (edited) Nobody cares about the fans, especially the away fans and those who travel long distances to home games - 5 out of 12 Championship games moved for TV every weekend, so presumably there'll be a lot more Saturday evening and Sunday games now, maybe Monday as well. Crap. . Edited April 12 by alanharper 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeastowl Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 So in essence over 50% of our matches won't be at 3pm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpowl Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Not sure this is meaning more games being moved ( I've not read the link tbf ) I've just signed a sky business account on the basis that there is going to be a large number of weekly games now shown on the red button so you might get to still watch only one game but have a choice of 5/6 fixtures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owler5 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 1 minute ago, northeastowl said: So in essence over 50% of our matches won't be at 3pm There are 552 games in a championship season (excluding playoffs) and they're broadcasting at least 328 championship games so it's at least 59% assuming equal coverage per team. Realistically, 'bigger' teams competing at the top of the table are likely to have an even higher % of televised games 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 TV deals struck before Football Governance has been sorted. WTF is this poo always a done deal after the event ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 3 minutes ago, fpowl said: Not sure this is meaning more games being moved ( I've not read the link tbf ) I've just signed a sky business account on the basis that there is going to be a large number of weekly games now shown on the red button so you might get to still watch only one game but have a choice of 5/6 fixtures Looks like they're doing away with the red button for midweek games, as well as IFollow - but with so many games being inevitably broadcast simultaneously I guess they'll still use it in some form. Domestic Streaming From the 2024/25 season onward, this agreement makes more matches available to stream and will effectively replace the current Sky Sports EFL red button coverage and the EFL's domestic streaming option provided via iFollow and club streaming services. Domestic streaming audio services will remain alongside existing audio-visual arrangements for international audiences via iFollow and club streaming services. 4 minutes ago, owler5 said: There are 552 games in a championship season (excluding playoffs) and they're broadcasting at least 328 championship games so it's at least 59% assuming equal coverage per team. Realistically, 'bigger' teams competing at the top of the table are likely to have an even higher % of televised games 248 live games shown from both League One and League Two as well, so about 45% of total games in those leagues. And whilst in principle it's good for fans to be able to watch every Carabao and EFL Trophy game live, realistically the attendances for those games are going to be slashed even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeyswfc Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 It’s not so much that they move the dates, it’s how late they move them. It should be set out months prior. Not 2 weeks prior. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 9 minutes ago, lukeyswfc said: It’s not so much that they move the dates, it’s how late they move them. It should be set out months prior. Not 2 weeks prior. They claim that’s improving - Increased notice for fans With the substantial increase in the number of live matches, Sky Sports and the EFL will introduce a new commitment for clubs and fans which will provide longer notice periods on TV selections. The defined notice periods will enable clubs and fans to plan further in advance and this will include the placement of all live matches selected for broadcast for the period to FA Cup third round before the start of the season. Greater parity in the number of times that clubs are selected for TV coverage is also guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Going to stop a lot of IPTV unless they make it available abroad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Blackburn was moved to 12.30pm on a Sunday and Wednesday still sell 7,000 tickets. Can moan all you want but unless it seriously effects attendances loads of kick offs being moved will be the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeastowl Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 34 minutes ago, lukeyswfc said: It’s not so much that they move the dates, it’s how late they move them. It should be set out months prior. Not 2 weeks prior. I believe its a month minimum notice under the new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 17 minutes ago, Mike Hunt said: Going to stop a lot of IPTV unless they make it available abroad Looks like international coverage continues as is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecap Owl Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 27 minutes ago, McRightSide said: Looks like international coverage continues as is hope so.. my fear is the noon starts... that's 4am for me. Hoping that the games will be on demand right away instead of just after midnight.. not holding much hope on that though.. The BRIGHT note is the Carabao Cup will be streamed live... I am giddy with anticipation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onslow Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I'm surprised the greedy so and so's didn't hold out for a Billion pound deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essix Blue Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 1 hour ago, lukeyswfc said: It’s not so much that they move the dates, it’s how late they move them. It should be set out months prior. Not 2 weeks prior. With the substantial increase in the number of live matches, Sky Sports and the EFL will introduce a new commitment for clubs and fans which will provide longer notice periods on TV selections. The defined notice periods will enable clubs and fans to plan further in advance and this will include the placement of all live matches selected for broadcast for the period to FA Cup third round before the start of the season. Greater parity in the number of times that clubs are selected for TV coverage is also guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jack Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I think they should decide their schedule at the beginning of the season Then fans and clubs are already aware but i know that is an absolutely ridiculous idea.!!! Sky are in charge with PL and EFL bending over to their demands Its all wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelphi1867 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Make me smile when Sky advertise their product as being Traditional, Grand dad, Dad and son all going to the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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