European matches - TV coverage

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20/07/2006, 9:28 PM
joema

European matches - TV coverage

It has been confirmed that rt� will show both legs of Cork Citys tie with Red Star - http://www.rte.ie/aertel/p224.htm

Do ye think there is a decent chance that they will show either the Drogheda or Derry match? Would probobly be easier for them to show the Drogs match from Dayler.

This year Derry and Drogs have done brilliantly in Europe but the general public dont know this - we need one of these games to be shown on TV to get attention.
Here is RT�s scheduale for Thursday at the time of the Uefa Cup matches:

20:00 TWO WILD: THE CRAB-EATING MACAQUE
21:00 STACKED *

Surely a Uefa cup match would bring in higher viewing figures than THE CRAB-EATING MACAQUE ?? And Stacked - which I pressume hasnt that big a following could be shifted back a half hour or so?

RT� are our apparently national broadcaster so as such have a certain responsibility to promote Irish football - surely they will show one of these matches?

Do ye think there is a decent chance of this, should we email RT� or would we just be wasting our time in doing so??
20/07/2006, 9:30 PM
joema

Forgot about TV3 - would they be able to show it or do RTE own the rights to the qualifiers aswell?
20/07/2006, 9:33 PM
nshoop

Email that exact paragraph to rte i reckon,worth a go!
20/07/2006, 9:41 PM
OneRedArmy

Derry City or Pamela Anderson, its one of those choices that you hate to have to make.

If I hadn't filled my hot blondes quota in Sweden last week I'd be sorely tempted to give it a miss......;)

In all seriousness though one of the games should be shown. I'd suggest Derry
a) because I'm biased
b) its a sellout and has been for a week, thus televising it will enable people not able to get a ticket to the game to see it; and
c) if I have to miss my weekly dose of Pammy then nobody else should get to see her :D
20/07/2006, 9:44 PM
Forever Dreamin

Shouldnt the televising of such games be tied into the rights for our home full internationals!!
20/07/2006, 9:46 PM
nshoop

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Derry City or Pamela Anderson, its one of those choices that you hate to have to make.

If I hadn't filled my hot blondes quota in Sweden last week I'd be sorely tempted to give it a miss......;)

In all seriousness though one of the games should be shown. I'd suggest Derry
a) because I'm biased
b) its a sellout and has been for a week, thus televising it will enable people not able to get a ticket to the game to see it; and
c) if I have to miss my weekly dose of Pammy then nobody else should get to see her :D

I agree,it's a huge game and derry have a very good chance of going through.I think you might be in luck,rte like showing games from derry for some reason:confused:
20/07/2006, 9:48 PM
joema

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Derry City or Pamela Anderson, its one of those choices that you hate to have to make.

If I hadn't filled my hot blondes quota in Sweden last week I'd be sorely tempted to give it a miss......;)

In all seriousness though one of the games should be shown. I'd suggest Derry
a) because I'm biased
b) its a sellout and has been for a week, thus televising it will enable people not able to get a ticket to the game to see it; and
c) if I have to miss my weekly dose of Pammy then nobody else should get to see her :D

As an el fan I dont mind which game it is as long as one is shown, Im sure all non Derry and Drog fans will agree. And as for Pammy this pic will do ya for the minute!

:D Any excuse

Nshoop, yeah good idea I'll email them a link to this thread
20/07/2006, 9:50 PM
joema

Dayler looks better on Tv but there will be a better atmosphere in Derry, agree?

Forever Dreamin, your spot on with there
20/07/2006, 9:52 PM
nshoop

Good stuff,on both fronts!
20/07/2006, 11:36 PM
BohsFans

What about Setanta??

I suppose it all depends on whether a broadcaster from one of the other countries will buy the live feed!

Atmosphere at the Brandywell would be crap, only the stand open.
20/07/2006, 11:43 PM
harpskid

Quote:

Originally Posted by BohsFans

Atmosphere at the Brandywell would be crap.

Have ye ever been :eek:
20/07/2006, 11:45 PM
Dazzy

Quote:

Originally Posted by BohsFans

What about Setanta??

I suppose it all depends on whether a broadcaster from one of the other countries will buy the live feed!

Atmosphere at the Brandywell would be crap, only the stand open.

Where do you think the only atmosphere in the Brandy is created:rolleyes: and as harpskid say have you ever been?
20/07/2006, 11:49 PM
joema

Forgot about Setanta, but not many people have that channel, I think it needs to be shown on RTE or TV3.
I think what he is saying about Brandy is that only the seating area will be open - the terrace will be closed. Is that right?
20/07/2006, 11:51 PM
nshoop

Quote:

Originally Posted by joema

Forgot about Setanta, but not many people have that channel, I think it needs to be shown on RTE or TV3.
I think what he is saying about Brandy is that only the seating area will be open - the terrace will be closed. Is that right?

The atmosphere comes from the corner of the stand so there should be no problems on that front:cool:
20/07/2006, 11:52 PM
BohsFans

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazzy

Where do you think the only atmosphere in the Brandy is created:rolleyes: and as harpskid say have you ever been?

Many a time and I know where the atmosphere is created. :rolleyes:

With only the stand open you have to fit in 10% for away fans, segregated area, sponsors, directors, players families and the old supporters who've been going for years etc who wouldn't be singers.
+ the fact that there won't be anybody over the old jungle side, it makes a huge difference.
20/07/2006, 11:54 PM
BohsFans

Quote:

Originally Posted by joema

Forgot about Setanta

Why?

They show the most live domestic football out of all the channels in this country!
Why are you dismissing them straight off? because you don't have it?
21/07/2006, 12:09 AM
joema

Quote:

Originally Posted by BohsFans

Why?

They show the most live domestic football out of all the channels in this country!
Why are you dismissing them straight off? because you don't have it?

Look at my post. I didnt say forget about setanta, I said forgot about setanta - I simply never thought of it! Btw I have the channel and will send them an email but I hope the match will be shown on free to air tv so more people can see it! I never dismissed setanta!
21/07/2006, 12:11 AM
BohsFans

Quote:

Originally Posted by joema

Look at my post. I didnt say forget about setanta, I said forgot about setanta - I simply never thought of it! Btw I have the channel and will send them an email but I hope the match will be shown on free to air tv so more people can see it! I never dismissed setanta!

Sorry, read it as forget!
21/07/2006, 12:20 AM
dcfcsteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by BohsFans

Many a time and I know where the atmosphere is created. :rolleyes:

With only the stand open you have to fit in 10% for away fans, segregated area, sponsors, directors, players families and the old supporters who've been going for years etc who wouldn't be singers.
+ the fact that there won't be anybody over the old jungle side, it makes a huge difference.

Don't you worry yerself about the atmosphere at the Brandywell - either at this game or any other.

300 Derry fans created an excellent atmosphere in a near-empty 43,000 seater in Sweden last week.

There'll be enough atmosphere at the home Gothenurg game to cover our match and the next few Bohs ones.....
21/07/2006, 12:21 AM
joema

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

Don't you worry yerself about the atmosphere at the Brandywell - either at this game or any other.

300 Derry fans created an excellent atmosphere in a near-empty 43,000 seater in Sweden last week.

There'll be enough atmosphere at the home Gothenurg game to cover our match and the next few Bohs ones.....

Well said. Im sure ye will create a fantastuc atmosphere as usual
21/07/2006, 12:24 AM
nshoop

Quote:

Originally Posted by joema

Well said. Im sure ye will create a fantastuc atmosphere as usual

True,derry fans always create a great atmosphere!
21/07/2006, 2:23 AM
joema

Sent this to info@rte.ie

Firstly I would like to thank you for showing Cork City's Champions League tie against Apollon and also for deciding to show their next matches against Red Star Belgrade.

I was wondering about the possibility of RT� showing either the Derry City or Drogheda United Uefa Cup matches. Both ties are being played in Ireland - Dalymount Park and the Brandywell and as such would be easier to broadcast than an away fixture. Both teams have done fantastically well in the first matches and stand a great chance of progressing to the next round and in the process knocking out two illustrious and well known teams (Gothenburg and Helsinki). What Drogheda and Derry are trying to achieve deserves media attention. Thousands of eircom league fans who will not be attending these matches would love to be able to watch on TV, this would also boost the profile of the eircom league and make non supporters sit up and take notice of how Irish football has progressed in recent years.

Also, as you already know RT� is the national broadcaster and as such has a responsibility to support and promote Irish football. In recent years many eircom league fans have lost confidence in RT� for neglecting Irish football on countless occasions. However confidence has recently been restored (to an extent) for deciding to show Cork City's matches and Shelbournes efforts last year.

Please broadcast one of the Uefa cup matches, it's the least the supporters of the league deserve not to mention the staff and supporters of the two clubs concerned.

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Decent effort I think hopefully they read their emails!
But they are unlikely to do anything becasue of just one email
Email: info@rte.ie - send them an email - nothing to loose

If Eircom league fans work together we can achieve something so just give them an email - ye can even rob mine!

Other addresses: info@tv3.ie and setanta.irl@setanta.com
21/07/2006, 7:37 AM
ifk101

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

300 Derry fans created an excellent atmosphere in a near-empty 43,000 seater in Sweden last week.

I think this is an understatement. Was talking to a Swede over the weekend about the match and he said it was worth the entrance fee to listen and watch the Derry fans - apparently ye never shut-up the whole match.

Questionable if RTE would be willing to drive their van from Cork (they're showing live the match from Turner's on the Wednesday) up to Derry for Thursday.
21/07/2006, 9:08 AM
bigmac

Quote:

Originally Posted by ifk101

Questionable if RTE would be willing to drive their van from Cork (they're showing live the match from Turner's on the Wednesday) up to Derry for Thursday.

THey must have more than one surely!
21/07/2006, 11:33 AM
BohsFans

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmac

THey must have more than one surely!

Setanta have their own, RTE don't have an OB!
21/07/2006, 11:36 AM
joema

Seteanta response

Thanks for your interest in Setanta Sports.
Your comments are very welcome and will be passed to the relevant department.

TV3 response

Hi Joe,

Unfortunately we are not in position to broadcast the games live next week,
however we will be doing previews of both games in the lead up,
as well as previewing the Cork City champions league game next Wednesday.

We will also be featuring the best of the action from the games on our Sports
tonight's programmes next week

Dave Kelly
TV3 Sport

Nothing from RT� yet
21/07/2006, 12:15 PM
BohsFans

Quote:

Originally Posted by joema

Seteanta response

Thanks for your interest in Setanta Sports.
Your comments are very welcome and will be passed to the relevant department.

TV3 response

Hi Joe,

Unfortunately we are not in position to broadcast the games live next week,
however we will be doing previews of both games in the lead up,
as well as previewing the Cork City champions league game next Wednesday.

We will also be featuring the best of the action from the games on our Sports
tonight's programmes next week

Dave Kelly
TV3 Sport

Nothing from RT� yet

At least they've have the goals!! :-/

TV3 don't have the budget for live games anymore.
21/07/2006, 1:46 PM
Rory H

on a domestic front its a damn shame shelbourne vs sligo rovers wont be on tv next friday,,,2 teams playing some of the best football in the country at the moment and its very worthy of one of the 4 game slots our broadcasters deem worthy of transmission
21/07/2006, 3:43 PM
MariborKev

Quote:

Originally Posted by ifk101

Was talking to a Swede over the weekend about the match and he said it was worth the entrance fee to listen and watch the Derry fans - apparently ye never shut-up the whole match. .

Yeah, the Swedish media was particularly taken with the fans

Each of major dailies devoted an article to the Derry fans
21/07/2006, 4:38 PM
Raheny Red

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maribor

Yeah, the Swedish media was particularly taken with the fans

Each of major dailies devoted an article to the Derry fans

Has anyone scanned these to go online??
21/07/2006, 9:41 PM
Dazzy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

Has anyone scanned these to go online??

Can you speak Swedish?? We got the barman to translate it for us:cool:
22/07/2006, 12:03 PM
Raheny Red

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazzy

Can you speak Swedish?? We got the barman to translate it for us:cool:

Nope :o but just wanted to have a gawk ;)
22/07/2006, 9:48 PM
pete

I am a bit surprised that Setanta haven't come in to show some Uefa Cup games this season given their positive progress in live eL game. Lets face it Setanta have almost no live sport on these days...
22/07/2006, 10:30 PM
BohsFans

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete

I am a bit surprised that Setanta haven't come in to show some Uefa Cup games this season given their positive progress in live eL game. Lets face it Setanta have almost no live sport on these days...

The Open has been on it the last few days, a GP every 2nd week (Friday - Sunday and baseball during the week.

Apart from that, not much live sport.;)
22/07/2006, 10:45 PM
pete

Quote:

Originally Posted by BohsFans

The Open has been on it the last few days, a GP every 2nd week (Friday - Sunday and baseball during the week.

Apart from that, not much live sport.;)

Golf - already shown on BBC & anyone who has Setanta already has BBC (no commercials). I don't understand why they show the golf.
Baseball - starts at 12 midnight.
GP - mainly weekend.
24/07/2006, 1:45 PM
joema

Setanta:

Hi Joe,

Many thanks for your recent email and kind words about our coverage. It is very encouraging to get such positive feedback about what we are trying to do.

With regard to your question, I am afraid that there are no plans to cover either of these games on our channel. Much as we in production would like to, the cost of covering these games is not allowed for in our current budget. At our stage of evolution, it is always the difficulty with such one off games, even ones as exciting as these.

The way we plan our coverage sees it based around taking a run of games, or a competition and doing it over a longer period of time. During such time we can build up an awareness and hopefully an audience / subscribers for it. This is why for example we put so much effort and expense into our Setanta Sports Cup and Eircom League coverage, as it gives us a run of 2 to 3 months of games every week. In fact, our Eircom League coverage in 2007 will actually be increased from this year.

I hope this helps explain our thinking, and I am sorry that we are not in a position to do these games at the moment.

Regards,

Tim Tuomey

Football Editor, Setanta Sports Channel
24/07/2006, 1:55 PM
bigmac

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazzy

Can you speak Swedish?? We got the barman to translate it for us:cool:

My Norwegian is very rusty but I could probably give you the gist of the articles if someone puts them up. Swedish isn't a million miles away from Norsk.
24/07/2006, 1:57 PM
bigmac

Quote:

Originally Posted by joema

Setanta:

......

Regards,

Tim Tuomey

Football Editor, Setanta Sports Channel

Hands up who has ever sent a mail to RTE and got a reply? Fair play to him for taking the time to write back.
24/07/2006, 2:03 PM
Dazzy

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmac

My Norwegian is very rusty but I could probably give you the gist of the articles if someone puts them up. Swedish isn't a million miles away from Norsk.

They were posted up on the Derry site somewhere, Will dig it out.
24/07/2006, 2:05 PM
gustavo

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmac

Hands up who has ever sent a mail to RTE and got a reply? Fair play to him for taking the time to write back.

I sent an email to info@rte.ie complaining at the balls up they made of showing the Lost finale over 2 nights rather than over the 1 night that it should have been and I got a stock reply 3 days later

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