I'd say that's the only reason it exists. Wouldn't hold for the national team, but could for the league. Still pie in the sky (no pun intended) given the how much it would cost. However, given some of the crap that's FTA on satellite and manages to survive, and the fact the FAI effectively pay for coverage of the league as it is, it perhaps isn't that nuts (for the league not national team).Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Thought he was going to show his loyalty to Mons by sticking with them for next season:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by desaintsno.12
Nah, he's starting the mind games on Fenlon early.
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Originally Posted by marinobohs
I wish there was an easy way to type sarcasm.....
In all seriousness though, got to thinking...do RTÉ own the rights to the first division? Would love to scrape together some sort of online highlights package for the first divison.
Nobody owns any exlusive rights to the League of Ireland. You can show what you like
I do recall Harps trying to show a live online stream of games last year but were given a slap on the wrist by either FAI or RTÉ.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
At the same time though, I'd love to see a highlights package of First Division. Probably won't happen though.
Some clubs already do show highlights (with or without sarcasm :)) on their own sites (Shels for example) so must be possible outside of RTE. If all first division clubs provided a package of their own home games to a central "host" it would just need an on line site to show them all. Should be "doable" and could be advertised within League, club websites etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Would hardly generate much money initially but could potentially be quite popular
Shamrock Rovers stream games line, don't they?Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
As for First Division highlights, on the basis that beggars can't be choosers, YouTube isn't too bad for that. Though I don't know how many First Division clubs do their own highlights?
He asked, as if he didn't know.:pig:Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Only home games I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
interesting question on reflection im sure they do, they would own everything except the debtsQuote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Well Harps were doing highlights on Youtube for a while, have done it on and off, but getting someone to actually do it is the problem.
Shels TV is a prime example .Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Technically, but RTE has been quick enough to pull rank in the past (eg on Radio Commentary).Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
I think they did have exclusive radio rights at the time. Now look where we are...Quote:
Originally Posted by Macy
There's no problem with RTE getting first choice, but they don't own the rights to League games (just their footage, obviously)
What good are LOI rights to us anyway, when the fcuking FAI arent paying out the Live game fees they get when RTE show a game.
Interesting take of dalyer situation from someone on rovers forum ...
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I don't think it is that simple.
Firstly the land - the site is 5.2 acres. Development land is off approx 90% from its peak. That would leave Dalymount on a valuation of €6.5mio (10% of €65mio, assuming Carroll offer was market peak). Albion have a valid claim to say an acre of that which leaves Bohs owning 4.2 acres at a valuation of €5.25mio (a generous valuation given planning likely to be difficult and the site has restricted access). All this assumes they can realise that value by sellling the site. Banks are no longer lending against development land and anyone with cash has their pick of sites from NAMA, etc. Phibsboro wouldn't be top of your list and the Mountjoy redevelopment is now unlikely to happen as the new prison development in Thornton Hall is now dead. It's hard to believe anyone would buy Dalymount today with a view to sitting on it until the property market rebounded.
BUT - Zurich Bank Ireland pulled out of property lending in 2009 and have marked down the value of their book aggressively, including presumably the Bohs loan. It is possible that, if they feel there is no prospect of getting their money back, they simply write the loan down to zero (it may already be there) and hand back the security (the car park on the Connaught St side). That would be a serious result for Bohs, although they would still have little prospect of selling the site in the current market. If they could persuade Zurich that they are broke, would Zurich walk? Are Bohs that smart?
It would seem bizarre to hand back the security if no attempt is made to repay the loan!
Surely Zurich would be better buying the ground themselves for whatever the loan is and renting it back to Bohs? Would at least see them get something out of the deal.
would seem the most sensible option as theres not a hope in hell that Bohs can afford any sort of repaymentQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu