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[fuertes]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12355022

Is this a worry? If pubs can advertise and show all United and City (or other big teams) 3pm Saturday kickoffs legally, could it hurt our attendances?

Even though one or both usually have their games moved for telly, I still think this is a bit of a concern.

[Ballers]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12355022

Is this a worry? If pubs can advertise and show all United and City (or other big teams) 3pm Saturday kickoffs legally, could it hurt our attendances?

Even though one or both usually have their games moved for telly, I still think this is a bit of a concern.

I suspect you haven't been in a pub in the area at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon if you think this is a new phenomenon!

Mind you, the rule was a good one somewhat undermined by the FA moving England games to 3pm on a Saturday afternoon.

[fuertes]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12355022

Is this a worry? If pubs can advertise and show all United and City (or other big teams) 3pm Saturday kickoffs legally, could it hurt our attendances?

Even though one or both usually have their games moved for telly, I still think this is a bit of a concern.

I suspect you haven't been in a pub in the area at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon if you think this is a new phenomenon!

Mind you, the rule was a good one somewhat undermined by the FA moving England games to 3pm on a Saturday afternoon.

Really? That common?

I remember there was a dodgy pub in Sale that used to show United games on Saturdays, but didn't think it was as widespread as you suggest.

Gah. Tv and all the swathes of money have ruined this sport...

[markecky]

As has been said, it already hurts us badly.

Little we can do sadly.

[Jimmy Hill]

However, given that both City and United seem to rarely play at 15:00 on a Saturday these days the chances of a match clashing with one of our home games isn't as big as it might be.

[Number23]

It might have an impact in the short term but I suspect that Sky will find a way to secure their revenue. Who provides the TV feed to these foreign stations? Sky and ESPN have the rights don't they so it must be them providing the feed. I'd have though they could just cut it off or up the price?

BTW, I've drunk in the pub in question (Red, White and Blue in Southsea). Nice little boozer but never been in there when the footy was on.

[markecky]

It might have an impact in the short term but I suspect that Sky will find a way to secure their revenue. Who provides the TV feed to these foreign stations? Sky and ESPN have the rights don't they so it must be them providing the feed. I'd have though they could just cut it off or up the price?

BTW, I've drunk in the pub in question (Red, White and Blue in Southsea). Nice little boozer but never been in there when the footy was on.

The internet makes it impossible to stop mate.

With the right knowledge and equipment you could stream your own sky connection to your family around the world if you wanted, and as broadband gets faster the quality just gets higher.

They can never stop it and they know it.

[taxi Phil]

And inevitably, the loss of revenue at the higher levels of the game will lead to a lot of the mercenaries going home, and maybe we'll see more British players come through. And our league will go back to being a proper part time set up. I hope.

[bumble]

And inevitably, the loss of revenue at the higher levels of the game will lead to a lot of the mercenaries going home, and maybe we'll see more British players come through. And our league will go back to being a proper part time set up. I hope.

You mean the BSP being part time - surely? Not the whole league

Would be nice if more british talent came through

[York Alty]

yet more bad news for grubster murdoch = happy fatty in York.

impact on Alty - almost nothing.

[Ballers]

However, given that both City and United seem to rarely play at 15:00 on a Saturday these days the chances of a match clashing with one of our home games isn't as big as it might be.

IMO games that kick off at 12.45pm or 5.15pm are as bad as games shown at 3pm. I'm sure people have had their fix of footy by 2.40pm and don't go to a game.

Football on telly should be cut down, most of it's wank anyway. If it wasn't for the cricket I'd happily cancel my Sky subscription right away.

[taxi Phil]

And inevitably, the loss of revenue at the higher levels of the game will lead to a lot of the mercenaries going home, and maybe we'll see more British players come through. And our league will go back to being a proper part time set up. I hope.

You mean the BSP being part time - surely? Not the whole league

Would be nice if more british talent came through

By "OUR League" I mean the BSP !

[Toff Apple]

If it does stick this is not as bad as it sounds, all european broadcasters will be forced to charge the same, sky will not be able to afford to pump so much money into football, this will lead to a rebalancing of finance for larger clubs, some of whom would be in big trouble, the overall outcome would be the gap narrowing between full time and part time teams.

[bigcol]

Bet Platini is happy