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Vespula Vulgaris

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Re: Do games behind closed doors loom large?
« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2020, 01:09:10 PM »
I would be very happy to pay for a good stream of the game.  I wonder how tricky it would be to set up a PPV event and whether it would be possible with the current broadcast agreement.
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Re: Do games behind closed doors loom large?
« Reply #16 on: March 12, 2020, 01:12:29 PM »
I would be very happy to pay for a good stream of the game.  I wonder how tricky it would be to set up a PPV event and whether it would be possible with the current broadcast agreement.

Currently BT cover all games with HD cameras so I don't think it would be difficult  even for BT to show / stream all matches. Some are single high level camera but that is better than nothing. Problems come with those with BT subscription and those without.
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Re: Do games behind closed doors loom large?
« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2020, 01:17:30 PM »
I would be very happy to pay for a good stream of the game.  I wonder how tricky it would be to set up a PPV event and whether it would be possible with the current broadcast agreement.

Currently BT cover all games with HD cameras so I don't think it would be difficult  even for BT to show / stream all matches. Some are single high level camera but that is better than nothing. Problems come with those with BT subscription and those without.

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Re: Do games behind closed doors loom large?
« Reply #18 on: March 12, 2020, 01:22:44 PM »
I was discussing what would happen should matches be played behind closed doors with my Father last night. Our view is that we wouldn't accept a refund from the club given this isn't their fault and the financial implications it will have for the club. Yes we'd lose 5/16ths of our season tickets and car park pass (£164) between us, but we'd also save £116 in future petrol costs plus food etc...

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Re: Do games behind closed doors loom large?
« Reply #19 on: March 12, 2020, 01:45:48 PM »
My view is also not to accept a refund from the Club, but I'm sure BT could offer free viewing to Ticket holders - who knows it might even work out a bonus for them in getting more subscribers.