Lord Pityme Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 Tomorrow night 11/3/2020 Man City v Arsenal is live on Sky TV.Whilst over on BT you can watch live Champions league games including Liverpool v Athletico Madrid.I thought European leagues weren't allowed to televise live top league games when champions league games were on?Wasn't our game against Hearts originally scheduled for live tv? Quote
chalky1 Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 That rule got abolished a few seasons ago, There was an uproar when sky broadcast the merseyside derby during champion's league games. Can't remember how they got round it I think it is then up to the broadcaster if they want to show it again live if the game has been postponed Quote
W6er Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 I understand that the broadcaster pays a penalty. Apparently St. Mirren TV is only providing audio coverage of tomorrow's match so as not to contravene the rule. Quote
Cornwall_Saint Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) The English leagues and Sky can afford the fines. Sky must see it as worth it financially, they’ll make more than they’ll pay up on the fines from showing these games. They won’t make the same money showing a Scottish game so we just get ignored. Until the fines increase massively Sky will continue to break the rules for their own benefit. ETA: It also hurts BT’s viewing figures which is why Sky also do it. Edited March 10, 2020 by Cornwall_Saint Quote
St.Ricky Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Cornwall_Saint said: The English leagues and Sky can afford the fines. Sky must see it as worth it financially, they’ll make more than they’ll pay up on the fines from showing these games. They won’t make the same money showing a Scottish game so we just get ignored. Until the fines increase massively Sky will continue to break the rules for their own benefit. ETA: It also hurts BT’s viewing figures which is why Sky also do it. Money talks and the TV viewers rule the roost. Quote
faraway saint Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 6 hours ago, W6er said: I understand that the broadcaster pays a penalty. Apparently St. Mirren TV is only providing audio coverage of tomorrow's match so as not to contravene the rule. That's almost a blessing as I'll not bother listening to the Chuckle Brothers and watch some other football. Quote
St.Ricky Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, faraway saint said: That's almost a blessing as I'll not bother listening to the Chuckle Brothers and watch some other football. If ever proof was needed. Quote
faraway saint Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 37 minutes ago, faraway saint said: That's almost a blessing as I'll not bother listening to the Chuckle Brothers and watch some other football. Maybe it'll not be the Chuckle Brothers, might give it a listen................... Quote
St.Ricky Posted March 10, 2020 Report Posted March 10, 2020 Talks are ongoing with TV partners re screening behind closed doors played at 3pm Quote
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