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Topic History of: Football Max. showing the last 5 posts - (Last post first)
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Green Man
Barney wrote: Barney wrote: Barney wrote: Seemingly - the EPL will return on Jun 19, or thereabouts
17th June - just announced
Last game was on March 9th
Only 92 games to be played
Behind closed doors - and on TV
All 92 games to be shown live.
Usual broadcasters, including Amazon Prime.
Sky will show 25 games free!
For the first time, the Premiership will be live on terrestrial - BBC.
The FA Cup Final on 1st August.
Yes - God has provided another lockdown¡
When the contracts end, I can see a turnaround on the broadcasting rights. I wouldn't be surprised if a Freeview channel bought a small package on some games. I don't know what the interest is for European leagues such for example Primeira Liga - but Freesports have bought some rights for Primeira Liga.
Barney
Barney wrote: Barney wrote: Seemingly - the EPL will return on Jun 19, or thereabouts
17th June - just announced
Last game was on March 9th
Only 92 games to be played
Behind closed doors - and on TV
All 92 games to be shown live.
Usual broadcasters, including Amazon Prime.
Sky will show 25 games free!
For the first time, the Premiership will be live on terrestrial - BBC.
The FA Cup Final on 1st August.
Yes - God has provided another lockdown¡
Barney
Barney wrote: Seemingly - the EPL will return on Jun 19, or thereabouts
17th June - just announced
Last game was on March 9th
Only 92 games to be played
Behind closed doors - and on TV
Green Man
They were good days.
Just let the customers watch the TV or projector screen whilst we just wait for half time.
Barney
Undoubtedly - a new football era awaits, and planning has begun between elite teams. But there will be casualties:-
1. Fans. Most top EPL teams now have virtually no home match tickets to sell - and will have less!
2. Domestic leagues will be badly affected by their top clubs departing - for the new competition.
3. Because of the travel requirement, European football will almost become a reality TV program.
As you say GM, pubs will benefit - just like they did when Sky introduced the 4pm kick-off, on a Sunday afternoon.