Originally Posted by Trainer99:
“Unfortunately one would effect the other. Why aren't games shown on UK TV at 3pm on Saturday? Cos they don't want to impact attendances - not just the attendance of a game being shown, but attendances of all clubs especially lower league.”
We'll have to agree to disagree on that one. I don't think the average Man U or Chelsea fan, who can't watch a 3PM game of their team on TV, is going to see Doncaster or Blackburn. In pretty much every country, there are no restrictions on games (of any sport) being broadcast. Germany (imo) the country that's closest to us in terms of quality Stadia has booming attendances (albeit their tickets are relatively low in price.)
Originally Posted by Trainer99:
“It's got nothing to do with AJS being able to bid larger amounts of money (to obtain the rights to show all the games in the UK) - the PL don't offer this as an option in the UK for the reasons stated above. They are very protective of their 3pm KOs. Clubs want to fill stadiums. There is nothing worse than seeing a ground on TV whereby it's only half fall. If people want to see their team play, then a lot of the time they have to pay a premium (eg go to the games).”
I know the PL don't offer that type of package... That's why we're having this conversation, but I believe it will happen one day. It is an archaic way of thinking. No other major sport or country operates in this way.
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Trainer99:
“I think you are way off with you valuation of £150 to watch all games. People are paying approx £78 for PLP (basic) for watching all games - which are non domestic and at un sociable hours. The UK price would be 4 times this. AJS is more but has more games to offer. Even at £500 it's a bargain - even if you only watch your team's game that's £13 a game. But at this price people would still seek alternatives.
The NFL Sunday ticket is $225 - $300 but that is OUT OF MARKET games (http://www.directv.com/sports/nfl)”
I can't see people paying £500 for a full season. That would be too much of a cost for the average household. Just because you're offering more games, it doesn't mean the cost can go up proportionally.