Gifford Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45448523 Only seems to be during international breaks for lower league teams, but maybe a step too far, too soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, Gifford said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45448523 Only seems to be during international breaks for lower league teams, but maybe a step too far, too soon? Quite agree. There will be fans support some of the 'national' teams who might well go to a lower league/local game, especially as the England game doesn't kick off until later, there could well be a few who don't bother, fearing a reduced attendance and lack of atmosphere. Keeping 3pm on a Saturday free from the telly sounds sensible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 It looks like it`s just a loophole which has only been spotted this season due to streaming in the UK becoming available and I`m sure it will be closed. On the plus side, it means that for the outlay of only ten pounds we can all watch the s*gs in their relegation six pointer v Plymouth tomorrow - unless you`d rather spend the time doing something more pleasurable like boiling your genitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Too much too soon as far as I’m concerned, streaming games on a weekend is not for me, it will effect attendances and ultimately club finances especially the smaller clubs in L1 and L2. I’m all for the midweek streams as people who work and people who struggle to afford getting to away fixtures get to see the game. A mate told me earlier in the U.S they stream American football but only in regions, so say City we’re playing at home, the stream wouldn’t be available in Bristol so shouldn’t effect the home attendance, something to look at over here I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: It looks like it`s just a loophole which has only been spotted this season due to streaming in the UK becoming available and I`m sure it will be closed. On the plus side, it means that for the outlay of only ten pounds we can all watch the s*gs in their relegation six pointer v Plymouth tomorrow - unless you`d rather spend the time doing something more pleasurable like boiling your genitals. Haha. I'm looking forward to England v Espana tomorrow evening, but will certainly be keeping an eye on the Argyle game hoping for a big win in favour of the Pilgrims.. They did us over in the League Cup, so that bunch of amateurs across town shouldn't cause them much of a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Strange,its been done AFTER most footy fans have made arrangements to attend. Match day tickets, train travel, car share etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 8 hours ago, BCFC11 said: Too much too soon as far as I’m concerned, streaming games on a weekend is not for me, it will effect attendances and ultimately club finances especially the smaller clubs in L1 and L2. I’m all for the midweek streams as people who work and people who struggle to afford getting to away fixtures get to see the game. A mate told me earlier in the U.S they stream American football but only in regions, so say City we’re playing at home, the stream wouldn’t be available in Bristol so shouldn’t effect the home attendance, something to look at over here I wonder? A decent VPN would get around that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: A decent VPN would get around that It's not always a guarantee though. I use a good VPN (PIA) and thought it would allow me to watch IPlayer abroad. Unfortunately the BBC have something that recognises multiple access with similar IPs and still blocks me. I would imagine that the yank stations might do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 As someone who took a while to realise that the reason the 'Red button' wouldn't work is because there are 2 channels showing the game and I was on the wrong one. Does that mean there are games available today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 12 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: It looks like it`s just a loophole which has only been spotted this season due to streaming in the UK becoming available and I`m sure it will be closed. On the plus side, it means that for the outlay of only ten pounds we can all watch the s*gs in their relegation six pointer v Plymouth tomorrow - unless you`d rather spend the time doing something more pleasurable like de-boiling your genitals. Corrected that for you RRH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 I have put some stats together,make of it what you will The six first division games that took place on Saturday I have put in the official attendance of the games this year and the corresponding fixture last season 2017/18 2018/19 the other lot v plymouth 9879 9006 DOWN saturday in september Blackpool v Bradford City 5337 4393 DOWN saturday in april Gillingham v Wimbledon 6419 5246 DOWN saturday in december Portsnouth v v Shrewsbury 17779 17634 DOWN saturday in january Scunthorpe v rochdale 3789 3898 UP saturday in march southend v peterborough 5789 6551 UP tuesday night in october Never sure how many fans in the first division buy tickets in advance and maybe some who bought tickets in advance and then decided to stay at home and watch the streaming service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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