5 BILLION Really

[Hacker Khan]

I do wonder what will happen if the free to view online feeds from unauthorised sites will reach a level of reliability or quality such that folks will (en-masse) switch from the increasing cost of subscription channels to the free online sites and if this in turn will lead to less live sport being broadcast as the legitimate broadcaster won’t pay for sporting rights they can’t protect

I suspect if they have 5 billion invested in this then they will move heaven and earth to close those sites down. Don't forget that Sky and BT also control how the vast majority of us get our broadband feed in the UK. And I'm sure they could easily block these sites if they really wanted to do.

 

[Foxholer]

Have Sky lost Champions League ?

When did that happen ?

2013...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24879138

Touch and go whether it's likely to be relevant for Liverpool anyway!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I do wonder what will happen if the free to view online feeds from unauthorised sites will reach a level of reliability or quality such that folks will (en-masse) switch from the increasing cost of subscription channels to the free online sites and if this in turn will lead to less live sport being broadcast as the legitimate broadcaster won’t pay for sporting rights they can’t protect

Currently they are planning a very big crackdown on the "free" online streaming including the major isp's , Sky , BBC and BT sport - cyber police also involved

 

[Lord Tyrion]

People keep talking about footballs decline and how people can't afford to go but stadiums have never been more full. I choose to spend my money elsewhere but there are plenty of people out there who are happy to pay still. Until people stop talking about not going and actually do it then the train will keep rolling on.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

People keep talking about footballs decline and how people can't afford to go but stadiums have never been more full. I choose to spend my money elsewhere but there are plenty of people out there who are happy to pay still. Until people stop talking about not going and actually do it then the train will keep rolling on.

The stadiums maybe full but not full of your hardcore fans - lots of day trippers and JCL

 

[Lord Tyrion]

If they are full, consistently full then why does it matter to the club? Clubs have a wider fan base now, no longer just people who live within 5 miles of the stadium, so as long as they are pulling them in from somewhere they wont mind. People hark back to the working class game but it has moved on from there. LP - take your team. Fans come across from Ireland and Norway on a regular basis. Add to that special trips from the Far East and fans from across the country. A good chunk at Anfield now will come from outside of Liverpool.

 

[pbrown7582]

The stadiums maybe full but not full of your hardcore fans - lots of day trippers and JCL

do you really think the clubs care? There ideal customer is Haicinth and family on there once a month family trip to include, matchday magazine, monthly magazine, hot dog,, coke in the ground, trip to the mega store etc

 

[Deleted member 15344]

do you really think the clubs care? There ideal customer is Haicinth and family on there once a month family trip to include, matchday magazine, monthly magazine, hot dog,, coke in the ground, trip to the mega store etc

Clubs don't care at all - it doesn't matter who is sitting in the seat as long as the money rolls in. But it's a shame a lot are getting priced out of going

 

[GB72]

There is a certain irony that financially many have to choose between a sky sports subscription and a season ticket

 

[Piece]

I 'spend' a lot on watching football, not only Sky TV but actually going to games regularly (home and away). Does anybody on here actually go and watch their teams?

 

[pbrown7582]

I 'spend' a lot on watching football, not only Sky TV but actually going to games regularly (home and away). Does anybody on here actually go and watch their teams?

Cut down to every home game now the days of worldwide adventures are pasted since marriage and a young lad came along.

 

[fundy]

I 'spend' a lot on watching football, not only Sky TV but actually going to games regularly (home and away). Does anybody on here actually go and watch their teams?

Not been for over 10 years, got to the point where I thought too much money was coming into the game (haha its 100 time worse now), couldnt relate to the players, didnt like sitting down at games, had other priorities. Before that followed Arsenal home and away and into Europe many times. Used to love it, turn down free tickets time and again nowadays.

Tend to watch more rugby (going the same way sadly), cricket (sold its soul and now not going apart from locally) and golf.

Basically Ive turned into a grumpy old git lol

 

[ColchesterFC]

I 'spend' a lot on watching football, not only Sky TV but actually going to games regularly (home and away). Does anybody on here actually go and watch their teams?

I didn't go for several seasons but have started going back again in the last two years, mainly because my boys are now at an age where they are getting interested in football and want to come along. Difficult to fit it in with work and all the birthday parties and now living a couple of hours away but do try to get to a few games each season.

 

[bluewolf]

I 'spend' a lot on watching football, not only Sky TV but actually going to games regularly (home and away). Does anybody on here actually go and watch their teams?

I spent 30 years going to almost every home game and a decent percentage of away games. I collected cash in the crowd when an ex chairman did a bunk with the cash. I painted fences and walls in my school holidays. I watched reserve games, youth games etc. I'm what would be termed as a "core" supporter. Not anymore though. The money is obscene, and all centred in a small area. Grass roots football is dying on its arse. Kids are drifting away (mine included). Football has eaten itself.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I 'spend' a lot on watching football, not only Sky TV but actually going to games regularly (home and away). Does anybody on here actually go and watch their teams?

Stopped going regulary when i moved down South in 2007 - still pop up a couple times a year but it's hard with shift and travel and cost and golf and life now.

 

[Tongo]

I 'spend' a lot on watching football, not only Sky TV but actually going to games regularly (home and away). Does anybody on here actually go and watch their teams?

Watched Saints on a number of occasions when they were in League One. Tickets were 19 quid and there was more of a sense of the real fans at the stadium. I havent been since they returned to the PL but 13000 odd have mysteriously decided to return! I prefer my live sport elsewhere now.

 

[Adi2Dassler]

Would now be an appropriate time to utter the words goopi and box?....

 

[Tongo]

Would now be an appropriate time to utter the words goopi and box?....

Eh?

 

[blackpuddinmonster]

Eh?

Android, XBMC, Sky alternative..

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Eh?

The equipment that is being used to stream matches etc