man in the middle Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 The EFL have reached a ground-breaking deal with Sky Sports that will enable clubs in all three divisions to stream every match next season live on their websites. Season-ticket holders will get access to their side's home matches free of charge and more casual fans will be able to watch every game — including Saturday 3pm kick-offs for the first time — for a fee of around £10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 35 minutes ago, man in the middle said: The EFL have reached a ground-breaking deal with Sky Sports that will enable clubs in all three divisions to stream every match next season live on their websites. Season-ticket holders will get access to their side's home matches free of charge and more casual fans will be able to watch every game — including Saturday 3pm kick-offs for the first time — for a fee of around £10. I guess we're all 'Armchair Fans', until the Government allow us to attend matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: I guess we're all 'Armchair Fans', until the Government allow us to attend matches. Apologies if I have missed this but will season ticket holders have access to all games including those away and cup matches in the coming season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: Apologies if I have missed this but will season ticket holders have access to all games including those away and cup matches in the coming season? Yes, I noticed the “home” bit in that statement. The only thing that made keeping my season ticket sensible was access to “all” games, if I don’t get that then I might as well get my money back and pay £10 per match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: Apologies if I have missed this but will season ticket holders have access to all games including those away and cup matches in the coming season? Clubs have the permission to stream all games excluding games selected for Sky tv. Nothing said regarding if away games can be watched, but if there covered by Robins tv I can’t see why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Port Said Red said: Yes, I noticed the “home” bit in that statement. The only thing that made keeping my season ticket sensible was access to “all” games, if I don’t get that then I might as well get my money back and pay £10 per match. I think this would be the sensible thing to do, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 It also said it would be continually evaluated and potentially have the plug pulled if capacities reach 50% which sucks for non ST holders who’d want to watch games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 I presume this means we will be able to watch home and away as we did at the end of the season until such time as we are allowed back in should we wish to or have a refund on our STs pro rata on a game by game basis should we prefer that as an option. At least the EFL are being proactive on this and I guess clubs will start to announce the available options for ST holders in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Yes, I noticed the “home” bit in that statement. The only thing that made keeping my season ticket sensible was access to “all” games, if I don’t get that then I might as well get my money back and pay £10 per match. It`s a no brainer if it is only home games even for those of us in the SS which are the cheapest STs. I can`t see it not being away games otherwise the admin would be a nightmare and very costly with refunding STs and then reprocessing individual match payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said: It`s a no brainer if it is only home games even for those of us in the SS which are the cheapest STs. I can`t see it not being away games otherwise the admin would be a nightmare and very costly with refunding STs and then reprocessing individual match payments. I hope it’s just poorly worded, I don’t want to take money out of the club, and to be honest it’s easier to justify watching games every week if I tell my good lady that I have already paid for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I hope it’s just poorly worded, I don’t want to take money out of the club, and to be honest it’s easier to justify watching games every week if I tell my good lady that I have already paid for them. Surely if all Home games are streamed, that means all games are streamed - we just wouldn't be providing the stream for other clubs home games and just tap into their stream, and visa versa. So yes, I'd be amazed if ALL games (League. Cup may be different) we included, for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 If they attempt to charge £10 a game for an entire season they can F right Off. (Obviously no details are out yet.) £460 for Robins TV when an Adult season ticket in the Dolman (wings + renewing) is £440. (Yes 23 games vs 46 though.) Nah, not for me. Would you pay £460? What do you all think is a reasonable amount to pay for the entire season? I'll pay £200 and I'm happy to lose the "value" of the commentators, Downsy and any form of attempted "entertainment" surrounding each match in exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 15 minutes ago, Prinny said: If they attempt to charge £10 a game for an entire season they can F right Off. (Obviously no details are out yet.) £460 for Robins TV when an Adult season ticket in the Dolman (wings + renewing) is £440. (Yes 23 games vs 46 though.) Nah, not for me. Would you pay £460? What do you all think is a reasonable amount to pay for the entire season? I'll pay £200 and I'm happy to lose the "value" of the commentators, Downsy and any form of attempted "entertainment" surrounding each match in exchange. I think that’s a fair amount for a home stream season ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 £10 a game is a lot, I’d rather go watch local non league football I think that said, if there’s a stream there will likely be a free option somewhere. Or VPN and pay overseas prices which are usually £5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, man in the middle said: I think that’s a fair amount for a home stream season ticket If that’s what it is, judging by the way others are reading it, it’s for all the games. Again, if the club starts offering “streaming season tickets”, I will be weighing up the value of those against what I have already paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Gives the clubs vital income. I wonder what the terms of the deal were? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 25 minutes ago, Prinny said: If they attempt to charge £10 a game for an entire season they can F right Off. (Obviously no details are out yet.) £460 for Robins TV when an Adult season ticket in the Dolman (wings + renewing) is £440. (Yes 23 games vs 46 though.) Nah, not for me. Would you pay £460? What do you all think is a reasonable amount to pay for the entire season? I'll pay £200 and I'm happy to lose the "value" of the commentators, Downsy and any form of attempted "entertainment" surrounding each match in exchange. If you are the type of fan that goes to every game, home and away, £460 is surely a bargain? If you factor in travel costs and subsistence, you would be spending around double that most seasons I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 I know this is a novel suggestion, but maybe people should wait to see what the club say before getting menstrual about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Wonder what this means for Sky Championship coverage. If they’re covering all games this season might end up better value than £10 every match just for City for non ST holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 It’s a nightmare for all, club & us fans. What happens in the autumn when limited numbers might be allowed in the stadium. The mooted gate, to allow for distancing, is seat free in front, side, and behind, therefore would be perhaps 6k. So as ST holder you might be able every other game, if you had a mind to attend. Rationale if you can attend, will you still have access to a Robins TV as well ? All ifs and buts, and wait and see, but plans must be in place for gradual return. As a season ticket you weigh all this up considering your own best option. Robins TV was uninspiring , like football in general without crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: If you are the type of fan that goes to every game, home and away, £460 is surely a bargain? If you factor in travel costs and subsistence, you would be spending around double that most seasons I would think. Yes if you get the same out of watching a game on TV as going to the ground it is a bargain. Do you? I happen to, (and suspect others will) value the two things differently from each other. And I'm interested in seeing if so and how much so. 5 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I know this is a novel suggestion, but maybe people should wait to see what the club say before getting menstrual about it? What does "getting menstrual about it" mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreedyHarry Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, DT The Optimist said: It’s a nightmare for all, club & us fans. What happens in the autumn when limited numbers might be allowed in the stadium. The mooted gate, to allow for distancing, is seat free in front, side, and behind, therefore would be perhaps 6k. So as ST holder you might be able every other game, if you had a mind to attend. Rationale if you can attend, will you still have access to a Robins TV as well ? All ifs and buts, and wait and see, but plans must be in place for gradual return. As a season ticket you weigh all this up considering your own best option. Robins TV was uninspiring , like football in general without crowds. I think it will be less than that, otherwise how do you cater for those sat in the middle of rows who are invariably last minute.com, Mr Thirsty, pieman and Captain Slackbladder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Again, if they think they’re keeping my £350 for 23 streamed games they can think again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 56 minutes ago, Prinny said: Yes if you get the same out of watching a game on TV as going to the ground it is a bargain. Do you? I happen to, (and suspect others will) value the two things differently from each other. And I'm interested in seeing if so and how much so. Yes going to games will have a higher value for many (including me), but the reality seems to be that this is not an option for the foreseeable future and nothing to do with the club. They still need to generate some income, and it will be a small percentage of what they get from getting fans in the ground. If you don’t want to pay £460, then buy the cheapest season ticket available, or pick and choose the games you want to watch. Also, it’s worth remembering that it’s £10 for a viewing, there is no limit for how many you gather safely together to watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 I paid £110 for all games Sky games exluded last season and is now supposed to pay £10 per game. A bit steep.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 22, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 19 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I know this is a novel suggestion, but maybe people should wait to see what the club say before getting menstrual about it? Exactly this We had this meltdown before One thing I would point out, we only paid for a season ticket with Bristol City so in reality we should only be getting coverage of home games. Anything else is a bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Prinny said: Yes if you get the same out of watching a game on TV as going to the ground it is a bargain. Do you? I happen to, (and suspect others will) value the two things differently from each other. And I'm interested in seeing if so and how much so. What does "getting menstrual about it" mean? I fall into two camps. being able to watch the full 90 minutes of an away game on a totally reliable feed is fantastic. As someone who probably did one away game a season, it’s so much better than a dodgy stream over Facebook, or Radio (although enjoy Owers) or just getting social media updates (and getting told off by Mrs Fevs for constantly checking my phone). Believe it or not, I commented less on OTIB after an away game because I’d not watched the game. home games via Robinstv is just not the same as being at the ground. But I miss being able to see the whole pitch, the subtle system changes, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: I paid £110 for all games Sky games exluded last season and is now supposed to pay £10 per game. A bit steep.. I’m sure overseas will be different Mr Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreedyHarry Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 minute ago, phantom said: Exactly this We had this meltdown before One thing I would point out, we only paid for a season ticket with Bristol City so in reality we should only be getting coverage of home games. Anything else is a bonus 100% agree and I guess the problem is the pay per game price point allows non season ticket holders to watch the season cheaper. So maybe the pay per game price needs to be higher to give season ticket holders the perceived value they expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I’m sure overseas will be different Mr Sweden. I would be willing to pay £10 per game if Sky games was included though. A'm so tired of dodgy streams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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