rOsCo2 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 6 hours ago, mccaughey85 said: Do you need to sign up for several months? 15 pounds a month is a rip off for getting to occasionally watch scotland games. I would consider 5/6 pound a month to be reasonable and even then i would expect there to be some other good content that would interest me. It should be on normal telly or if it is on viaplay or sky it should be available to buy on pay per view at a reasonable price like 4 or 5 quid. £15 gets you a month and you can cancel it so in this case £7.50 per Scotland Game. In a world where most premium sport is behind a paywall I don't think that is bad value. NOW TV (Sky) used to have £10 for 24 hours but not sure what that is now. As I said before, I have no real issue when it's these sort of prices. I have much more issue with the pricing of the new shirt (and lack of incentive for Travel Club Members) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 10 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said: Hmm no agreement reached does not sound promising to me. But perhaps I am expecting too much on.a first meeting however you'd think BBC, STV or such-like should be chping at the bit to make offers to get live Scotland games on. It would be something of a coup. I think it’s promising in the sense that talks are happening and all parties have agreed to further discussions so there’s a good chance of something being agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Texas Pete said: I think it’s promising in the sense that talks are happening and all parties have agreed to further discussions so there’s a good chance of something being agreed. Let's hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaundy Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 The viaplay offer getting two games for £15 was as good as it gets. watching our national team under uk rule is never going to be about Scotland. Scotland is a resource for England and Britain. Not a nation . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 The UK government sticking its oar in to say Scotland matches will not be made a special case to be on terrestrial TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/crunch-week-for-viaplay/ Good job uefa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger intae them Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 UEFA? Do you mean by selling rights to Viaplay when they’re in a bit of bother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiScotsman Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, vanderark14 said: https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/crunch-week-for-viaplay/ Good job uefa I wonder if this is another Setanta Sports moment? The guy that owns Viaplay (Micheal O’Rourke) used to own Setanta Sports and we all remember what happened with them. Edited July 16, 2023 by DesiScotsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 7 hours ago, vanderark14 said: https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/crunch-week-for-viaplay/ Good job uefa UEFA will be delighted if they are able to sell the rights to the remaining games to someone else. Hopefully BBC Scotland will be able to pick them up on the cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry89 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 12 hours ago, DesiScotsman said: I wonder if this is another Setanta Sports moment? The guy that owns Viaplay (Micheal O’Rourke) used to own Setanta Sports and we all remember what happened with them. O'Rourke owned Premier Sports which he sold to Viaplay did he not rather than owning Viaplay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scots_Wha_Hae Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 3 hours ago, Barry89 said: O'Rourke owned Premier Sports which he sold to Viaplay did he not rather than owning Viaplay? Viaplay is as big as bskyb was at its peak, O’Rourke couldn’t dream of owning a business of that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiScotsman Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/viaplay-may-withdraw-spfl-broadcaster-27343079 Thinking about this further - I would be surprised if they handed back the rights to Scotland's games though especially given the teams current upsurge and bright prospects going forward. It’s the league cup & Scottish cup that could be in proper bother here for the SPFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 9 hours ago, DesiScotsman said: https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/viaplay-may-withdraw-spfl-broadcaster-27343079 Thinking about this further - I would be surprised if they handed back the rights to Scotland's games though especially given the teams current upsurge and bright prospects going forward. It’s the league cup & Scottish cup that could be in proper bother here for the SPFL. I must admit I like the Viaplay coverage of Scotland games. Good pundits, brilliant commentary from Rory Hamilton (his commentary for our winner against Norway is iconic and will live with me forever) Even Michael Stewart is decent with his emotional reactions. Also the match atmosphere is great without that crowd noise 'dampening' bs that Sky were implementing, just in case some poor soul heard a rude word or offensive song! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwhitelaw Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 9 hours ago, todd said: I must admit I like the Viaplay coverage of Scotland games. Good pundits, brilliant commentary from Rory Hamilton (his commentary for our winner against Norway is iconic and will live with me forever) Even Michael Stewart is decent with his emotional reactions. Also the match atmosphere is great without that crowd noise 'dampening' bs that Sky were implementing, just in case some poor soul heard a rude word or offensive song! Yep it’s coverage is head and shoulders above Sky’s but I can’t help but feel I’ve been duped by the £59 year offer I took last month going by the recent news 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) Confirmed, pulling out of USA and UK markets, and will focus only on Nordic markets. Also laid off 25% of their staff. Does not appear to be a collapse of the company, just pulling out the UK market (imagine failing to get the England games, the majority of their UK sales have been to people in Scotland alone) Edited July 20, 2023 by wanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwhitelaw Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 38 minutes ago, wanderer said: Confirmed, pulling out of USA and UK markets, and will focus only on Nordic markets. Also laid off 25% of their staff. Does not appear to be a collapse of the company, just pulling out the UK market (imagine failing to get the England games, the majority of their UK sales have been to people in Scotland alone) 😂😂 ffs! Ah well, £59 for 2 Scotland games. At least they were decent wins, was anyone else fucked over by this deal? I took it as the missus is a Rangers fan so would have also benefited from the odd few cup games for her on top of the Scotland games for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, kwhitelaw said: 😂😂 ffs! Ah well, £59 for 2 Scotland games. At least they were decent wins, was anyone else fucked over by this deal? I took it as the missus is a Rangers fan so would have also benefited from the odd few cup games for her on top of the Scotland games for me. Glad I took it out on a monthly basis so the March and June ones were about 30 quid all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, kwhitelaw said: 😂😂 ffs! Ah well, £59 for 2 Scotland games. At least they were decent wins, was anyone else fucked over by this deal? I took it as the missus is a Rangers fan so would have also benefited from the odd few cup games for her on top of the Scotland games for me. TNT or DAZN will probably buy the UK arm of Viaplay, and your subscription will most likely roll over on to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, kwhitelaw said: 😂😂 ffs! Ah well, £59 for 2 Scotland games. At least they were decent wins, was anyone else fucked over by this deal? I took it as the missus is a Rangers fan so would have also benefited from the odd few cup games for her on top of the Scotland games for me. I was too, got an email with the offer of £59 for the year so I took it. I am guessing the SFA and SPFL will go cap in hand to sky now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwhitelaw Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, wanderer said: TNT or DAZN will probably buy the UK arm of Viaplay, and your subscription will most likely roll over on to that. That’s what I’m hoping so fingers crossed! 1 minute ago, vanderark14 said: I was too, got an email with the offer of £59 for the year so I took it. I am guessing the SFA and SPFL will go cap in hand to sky now Aye I’m just waiting for that news to break eventually. Just recently renewed Sky but I did away with the sports channels as with the Scotland games gone there was absolutely no point in me having it (told the wife she could pay for Now tv passes if she wanted to watch any Rangers games 😂) Fingers crossed TNT get in there quickly as we get that free through the wife’s work 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Looks like our media have seen this, hit the panic button and made this out to be Setanta 2..... Its all the non-sports stuff they are scrapping (ie tv series, documentaries, movies etc.... stuff I did not even know they screened) but the sports arm of the company is remaining as it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 46 minutes ago, wanderer said: Looks like our media have seen this, hit the panic button and made this out to be Setanta 2..... Its all the non-sports stuff they are scrapping (ie tv series, documentaries, movies etc.... stuff I did not even know they screened) but the sports arm of the company is remaining as it was. Where did you see this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: Where did you see this? Bit in the statement from the CEO that says they are scaling back on "non-sports showing".... while its not their main selling point, Viaplay did have a screen service that showed stuff more in line with what you get on the likes of Prime and Apple tv (Nordic Noir tv series, documentaries, movies etc....) and this is what they are referring to more than anything. Football will still be on Viaplay Select, just need to wait and see if thats still going to be a dedicated tv channel, or a streaming service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 BBC effectively saying in short term nothing much is going to change. Was looking at their non-sports out put, and apart from the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, nothing really stuck out to me unless you are in to your Stellan Skarsgård and Mads Mikkelsen Nordic-Noir movies, and documentaries on A-Ha. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/66256891?at_medium=social&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_origin=BBC_Scotland_News&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_link_type=web_link&at_format=link&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_campaign_type=owned&at_link_id=5C6EE74C-26E5-11EE-BDE2-A1FD5B3BE886&fbclid=IwAR0W84_fklH14vY772ZPyMLl8jhq-eM7b6XVWJzW1DJyimQYXxt73AcyKCw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 3 hours ago, vanderark14 said: I was too, got an email with the offer of £59 for the year so I took it. I am guessing the SFA and SPFL will go cap in hand to sky now There should be hell to pay if BBC Scotland don’t pick up the rights. They won’t of course, but they’ve no excuse now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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