Watch football in 3D

**bluemovie** · 29/01/2010, 4:41 PM

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-...15536976?f=rss

With Sky Sports broadcasting Sunday's Arsenal v Manchester United clash in 3D in nine mystery pubs (including one in Dublin), the FAI have responded by announcing that they will present almost 400 live games in 3D at 22 mystery locations throughout 2010.

Sky Sports are offering viewers the amazing opportunity to watch millionaires from Cameroon, Croatia and Korea in this traditional English match. Fans will have the unique experience of virtually being at the ground while the match is taking place. Customers will be able to watch as their heroes calculate the value of their image rights safe in the knowledge that they will never have to meet or associate with their fans.

Sky's head of technology, Dexter Slaboratory, effuses "This is the absolute latest in top-of-the-range gimmicky bulls**t". And Sky's football expert Andy Gray says "Och aye. Since football was invented by Sky in 1992, we have brought you as close to the action as you can possibly be".

As usual, the FAI have maintained their position at the forefront of sports presentation. Launching the League of Ireland's own 3D initiative, an FAI spokesman stated, "It will feel like the players are running right in front of you". The League of Ireland version will incorporate many features missing from Sky's coverage including an interactive facility where the players will actually be able to hear fans cheering. "You might even get a belt of a ball in the face", joked the forward-thinking FAI man, "and you won't have to look like a complete gobsh*te wearing 3D glasses in a pub".

The League of Ireland - watch football in HIGHEST definition.

**Jofspring** · 29/01/2010, 5:43 PM

This is being done for the England vs Wales game in the 6 nations too. Its to be shown on cinema screens around England.

**passerrby** · 29/01/2010, 5:52 PM

ah but is league of ireland from another dimention

**steve** · 29/01/2010, 7:10 PM

what happens to all those who bought HD tv's, now that we're being told to get 3D ones?

**Pauro 76** · 29/01/2010, 8:21 PM

As if Wayne Rooney isn't ugly enough in 2D....

**northwestexile** · 29/01/2010, 8:43 PM

What a load of rubbish. Didnt Brian Kerr say something along the lines of No matter how wide the T.V. or how comfortable the chair nothing beats a live game of football.
This is the best quote for me
Darren Long, Sky Sports director of operations, said: "James is a massive evangelist about 3D and he lives, breathes and eats 3D"
So what have the rest of us been doing?

**jebus** · 29/01/2010, 8:44 PM

I was reading last year that they (who they?) reckon in 15-20 years that 3-d and home entertainment systems will be so good that it will be like being at the match anyway so no-one will go and teams will play in empty stadiums

Can't wait

**eamo1** · 29/01/2010, 9:20 PM

The league of Ireland is already 15-20 years ahead then,teams in our league already play in empty stadiums.

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**SPXcyan** · 30/01/2010, 10:06 PM

all you need for 3D is a 120 hert screen which all HD screens use so all is well ^^

**Boo_Boy** · 30/01/2010, 10:07 PM

Hi lads.

Anyone know where I could buy a 3D telly?

Cheers.

**Doomofman** · 30/01/2010, 10:12 PM

Pretty sure the first 3D tv was only released in the last couple of days...

**Boo_Boy** · 30/01/2010, 10:15 PM

That joke clearly didn't land.

Think I'll retire.

**MeathDrog** · 30/01/2010, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by Boo_Boy

That joke clearly didn't land.

Think I'll retire.

Retire from what?

**De Town** · 30/01/2010, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by Boo_Boy

That joke clearly didn't land.

Think I'll retire.

It gave me a laugh!

**Bluebeard** · 30/01/2010, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by De Town

It gave me a laugh!

Me too!

**Dodge** · 30/01/2010, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Boo_Boy

That joke clearly didn't land.

I think all keen followers of a waterford based follower got it. And enjoyed it

**LeixlipRed** · 31/01/2010, 6:00 PM

Why anyone would want to watch football in 3D is beyond me. I present to you the fourth dimension!

**Doomofman** · 31/01/2010, 6:12 PM

I don't understand peoples problem with this...

**sligofan4ever** · 31/01/2010, 6:25 PM

Originally Posted by Doomofman

I don't understand peoples problem with this...

Well lets look at it this way, it brings you closer than ever to the game from your home. But these people for about 15 Euro could get up off there fat arse and be AT the game, dont mind being closer than ever, why not be AT a game. 3D Football will be like a gift from god in the eyes of barstoolers and probably puts LoI clubs chances of attracting more supporters in doubt yet again

Boo Boy: Don't be surprised if a certain Waterford United supporter does make that thread sooner or later

**Doomofman** · 31/01/2010, 6:39 PM

Originally Posted by sligofan4ever

Well lets look at it this way, it brings you closer than ever to the game from your home. But these people for about 15 Euro could get up off there fat arse and be AT the game, dont mind being closer than ever, why not be AT a game. 3D Football will be like a gift from god in the eyes of barstoolers and probably puts LoI clubs chances of attracting more supporters in doubt yet again

Boo Boy: Don't be surprised if a certain Waterford United supporter does make that thread sooner or later

I can understand that point of view yeah, but I'm looking forward to seeing a game in 3D. It's not going to stop me going to LOI matches but for stuff like the World Cup and Euro Championship and English football it would be great...