JM91 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just a note to exiled fans, Sky announced their next batch of televised fixtures today and we weren't selected for any matches so won't be on TV until at least March 10th. Its basically just Leeds, Hull, QPR, Middlesbrough, Burnley and Brighton and whoever they happen to be playing against (more often than not it's matches between two of these 6 teams). I'm not massively pro-TV but a similar rule to the Premier League TV deal which guarantees clubs a minimum level of exposure is probably necessary, Leeds in particular seem to get an unjustified number of matches. (For the Premier League every team has a minimum of 10 matches shown live each season) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchers Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 That should make the Leeds owner happy. He's threatened to lock the sky cameras out due to over exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommers1965 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 good.... what is the fascination with being on the tv anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 10 minutes ago, fatchers said: That should make the Leeds owner happy. He's threatened to lock the sky cameras out due to over exposure. Sky probably think " YOU can't tell us what to do, we'll actually give you more exposure, **** you !". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezman Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just now, pommers1965 said: good.... what is the fascination with being on the tv anyway? We have a good record when we've been on Sky. Wouldn't trust that BT Sport nonsense though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Gives us exiles a chance to see a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 And if we are away, it gives those who can't / won't travel a chance to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Think there is a minimum championship clubs have to be on but its only 2 or 3 times per season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 The amount of games Leeds have had on is ridiculous. I was starting to think there must be a Sky Sports Leeds channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 hour ago, BRISTOL86 said: The amount of games Leeds have had on is ridiculous. I was starting to think there must be a Sky Sports Leeds channel. There is. It's called Sky Sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 2 hours ago, pommers1965 said: good.... what is the fascination with being on the tv anyway? Why do you think? One guess. Clue: it's to do with fans that don't live anywhere near Bristol and/or are skint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelton’s Love Gravy Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 NTTDS! DO SOMETHING! PLEEEASE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 25 minutes ago, RedDave said: Why do you think? One guess. Clue: it's to do with fans that don't live anywhere near Bristol and/or are skint. You are quite right! The last match we saw was back in 2011, City v Reading (winning 2 - 0 and lost 2 - 3 three goals in 17 minutes) If I remember it cost for my wife and myself around £400 flights, hotel, transport from Stansted, as no direct cheap flights from Tallinn to Bristol. So TV matches are most welcome, we do plan to come over next season, even if we are relegated, to see the completed stadium and a win this time. Until then it's just the RB commentary every Sat and Tues when they play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 hour ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: You are quite right! The last match we saw was back in 2011, City v Reading (winning 2 - 0 and lost 2 - 3 three goals in 17 minutes) If I remember it cost for my wife and myself around £400 flights, hotel, transport from Stansted, as no direct cheap flights from Tallinn to Bristol. So TV matches are most welcome, we do plan to come over next season, even if we are relegated, to see the completed stadium and a win this time. Until then it's just the RB commentary every Sat and Tues when they play. How do you get Radio Bristol commentary in Tallinn? Can't even get it in Oldham ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 42 minutes ago, RedDave said: How do you get Radio Bristol commentary in Tallinn? Can't even get it in Oldham ! Friends in the right places . Thanks to a fellow OTIB poster, it is possible - let me know if you need help and I shall pass your message on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajam1212 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Well that's when we'll announce the new gaffer then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 In the bottom three, no Premiership history, small club, poor facilities as stand under construction, not s big name.., No, I can't think why we are not on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Good. I'd rather not have the risk of getting picked to play away on a Thursday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommers1965 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 11 hours ago, RedDave said: Why do you think? One guess. Clue: it's to do with fans that don't live anywhere near Bristol and/or are skint. i'm off to leeds which isn't near bristol to watch a game of football...not that difficult to travel to really i wll give you the skint comment though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 5 minutes ago, pommers1965 said: i'm off to leeds which isn't near bristol to watch a game of football...not that difficult to travel to really i wll give you the skint comment though Well done. what about the people who live in America, Australia, Tallinn, France? Even if you live in anywhere north of Birmingham it would be difficult to get to home games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommers1965 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 1 minute ago, RedDave said: Well done. what about the people who live in America, Australia, Tallinn, France? Even if you live in anywhere north of Birmingham it would be difficult to get to home games. so we have to more more city games on tv to satisfy american & other fans then do we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 8 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Friends in the right places . Thanks to a fellow OTIB poster, it is possible - let me know if you need help and I shall pass your message on. Thanks. I will message you next time I am having issues! FM cuts out at about Filton, let alone 180 miles north of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 1 minute ago, pommers1965 said: so we have to more more city games on tv to satisfy american & other fans then do we? Don't know what you are on about. You asked why people are fascinated about when we are on TV and I enlightened you by telling you some people are keen to know as it's the only time they get to watch us. Don't know what is so difficult to understand here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Nicky Morgan's Organ I would love to do something about it, I do attend the Sky AGM, in the November time,and ask for City games to be put on. So I am trying to do my best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Northski Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 14 hours ago, Ivorguy said: Gives us exiles a chance to see a game Some of us have to travel in from as far away as Clevedon and places like that, and we don't complain. Think you should attend more matches. + Think you should do a little less typing, and a lot more driving. Harsh but fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR1 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi We are on Sky so much because of one thing and one thing only - ratings. Although the actual stats end in 2014 there's no reason to think that much has changed. SKY Sports needs to get exposure for its sponsors. It's a pain in the arse for us too, and a little bit embarrassing seeing as we are mainly rubbish. The Boro game from a Saturday to a Monday so late was a real ball ache. A group of 90 are coming from Scandinavia for the match. Now they have a weekend in Leeds (thankfully there's always beer) and will be flying back on the day of the game. Anyway, who gives a damn about the fans? http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-lufc-news/leeds-united-whites-the-unwitting-pawns-in-tv-ratings-war-1-7564285 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 16 minutes ago, Lord Northski said: Some of us have to travel in from as far away as Clevedon and places like that, and we don't complain. Think you should attend more matches. + Think you should do a little less typing, and a lot more driving. Harsh but fair Clevedon? That's nothing, I come from Chepstow and that's in another country. I have to deal with travelling from one country to another and because of the EU regs not even allowed cheap goods in duty free. Have you seen the prices in Aust services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Heavan forbid Leeds going to the third tier, they would be on every other week, and no one else would get a look in. As the third and fourth tiers are only allowed 25 live matches per season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 9 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Friends in the right places . Thanks to a fellow OTIB poster, it is possible - let me know if you need help and I shall pass your message on. Thanks Phil! You saved me doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR1 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 We've done the third tier bit, and yes we were on too much, but SKY hadn't quite got their grip into the FL like they have now. Possibly controversial, but on the whole Bristol City fans (and most the rest of the 72) shouldn't mind too much. I know one or two of your games have been moved, but on the whole you've not been too troubled. In return you receive the solidarity payment - the same as we do. As for the £110,000 match fee for live TV that covers around 3,500 home ticket sales. On average we lose 5,000 per live TV game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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