Is there much of a crossover between Leinster and LOI fans though ? I wouldn’t have imagined so, but maybe I’m wrong ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Calcio Jack
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Is there much of a crossover between Leinster and LOI fans though ? I wouldn’t have imagined so, but maybe I’m wrong ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Calcio Jack
Growing up many like myself lived near Milltown , went to one of the local private schools ; so played rugby but at the same time discovered Rovers/Milltown ; so have a mutual likening for both - however to paraphrase the old song … “…. As the years go by their numbers grow fewer ..”Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyD
https://leagueofireland.ie/news/fai-...season/id-4804
Virgin Media to show 5 more games this season,the first 2 announced in that release…..
This must show a growing appetite for the LOI from the general population.Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
VM are on board once they can acquire ‘ready to go’ packages i.e. productions which don’t require outside broadcast set-ups for live match coverage.
If the coverage of League of Ireland clubs in Europe are 'ready to go' packages, hopefully they might come on board showing the qualifying rounds during the summer.
Are they not providing their own facilities for these matches ?Quote:
Originally Posted by legendz
It's effectively enhanced LOITV broadcast.Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyD
Something McBennett said RTE couldn't do because they have such high standards. He didn't get half enough stick for the nonsense he came out with on LOI Central that timeQuote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
For those who don’t want to read the article, the 1st two matches announced on Virgin are:
• Shelbourne v St Patrick’s Athletic - Tolka Park, Friday, 19 May, 2023 at 19:45
• St Patrick’s Athletic v Derry City - Richmond Park, Monday, 5 June, 2023 at 18:45
The cynic in me says its more to do with their current war of words with RTE re sports rights but welcome all the sameQuote:
Originally Posted by Kiki Balboa
Would RTE really give a sh1te? The fact virgin can lift these games without having to do an OB it's pretty much a no brainer. Only concern you'd have is if LOI TV had a really bad night how amateurish would it look on TV if say the stream went down etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by LOI101
RTE just announced Rovers vs Dundalk on the second of June.
I am right in thinking it is unusual to have games on RTE during the summer months?
As much as its good to see LOI games on TV, sponsors will be happy, increases profile for the league and clubs, good for showcasing, but clubs get €0.00.
We are still one of a few leagues in Europe with no tv deal, its a real shame as the product is there, but only 4 clubs will / can make any decent sort of money each year by making europe.
They dont use LOITV. They did a great job on the Dalymount derby so it is definitely costing them.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
They usually show a few of the European games don't they?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiki Balboa
Broadcasters like to build a story. The efforts of LoI clubs to progress is Europe should get more TV coverage. All of Shamrock Rovers Champions League qualifying rounds should be on TV. At least one of the three clubs on a Thursday should also be shown. If LOITV feed is available for the home games, that's ready and available for VM. Away fixtures will be dependent on the hosts.
Maybe now that most clubs are announcing sell outs, and euro qualified clubs can do their own deals, and loi fans can access their own clubs via loitv, this is the time to tell Irish tv to **** off or show us the money?
The fans are flocking to games , traditional small home gates at bohs, pats, shels are up 200%, maybe more. Rovers mythical and much storied huge support have finally got off their arses and gone to tallaght, a fine ground.
Cork are back, Galway ditto, Waterford are flying, he’ll even the students are stirring!!
Time for the tv monarchy to head to the stocks lads, off with their heads, vive la revolution.?
Fairly certain it was tweeted before that game that VM were effectively using the LOI TV stream but were able to add their own sh*t to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesie
It looked better than LOI TV to be fair, at least as I recall.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
It was the loi feed but they added 2 extra cameras
Cheers, still far far cheaper than a full OB.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
No probs, its the way to go to be honest as with an extra couple of cameras it looks very professional and costs are exponentially lower than a full OB.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
Unfortunately given RTE is run by the unions they would never be allowed "outsource" like this and deny the OB lads the Friday evening overtime.
If RTE had any imagination it could be a LOW LOW cost with pics form all grounds at half and full time.
Maybe Virgin will try it out and kick RTE out.
Downside for RTE is its peaktime Friday night but Virgin have a few channels that arent exactly big viewer numbers so it might make sense for them
Pretty sure the OBs are already outsourced by RTE to the likes of Nemeton or whatver they're calledQuote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Broadcasters like to build a story. The top 5 in the league from last year play in 40 league matches over the course of the season, chasing 4 European spots, one through the cup. With good scheduling, it is tailor-made for broadcasters. Broadcasters should follow it through by covering the League of Ireland clubs in the European qualifiers as well.
Have been for donkeys years, there are no ‘OB lads’ in RTÉ. Nemeton, Observe, TVM among the main companies.Quote:
Originally Posted by LOI101
Fair enough didn't know that and felt there had to be some reason that they wouldn't take the cheaper option.
Rte have announced they’ll broadcast Derry Vs Bohs in Brandywell on June 9.
You'd have to assume Rovers v Derry on Monday 26th will be shown - has Bohs v Rovers on Friday 23rd been confirmed yet?
https://twitter.com/LeagueofIreland/...27792530157569Quote:
Originally Posted by JC_GUFC
Bohs/Rovers on RTÉ next Friday .
My first time watching an LOI game on RTE in a long time since I'm not living in Ireland.
Have to say I thought the actual production quality for Bohs and Pat's looked an awful lot better than I remember. 15 minutes of buildup vs 3 minutes I remember from years ago.
The full stadiums are a massive help to the spectacle also. I feel like a lot of the criticisms McBennett had on LOICentral last season are being answered in these Dublin derbies.
Only hope now is that the actual viewership numbers rise alongside the quality of the product.
Virgin Media confirm they will broadcast the following LOI matches:
Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians, Fri, 1st Sep @ 7:45
Derry City v Shamrock Rovers, Fri, 15th Sep @ 7:45
St Patrick’s Athletic v Dundalk, Frid, 22nd Sep @ 7:45
Kind of funny, live league broadcast goes up against four cup quarter final ties..
Changes TO the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division fixtures
Cork City v Shamrock Rovers at Turner’s Cross: Now starting at 19:30 on Monday, October 23rd, instead of the earlier 19:45, with live coverage on RTÉ2.
St Patrick’s Athletic v Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park: Moved to 19:30 from the initial 19:45 on Monday, October 23rd.