MNS / RTE contract

**legendz** · 20/03/2013, 9:44 PM

Originally Posted by Sean South

Games should only be played on the weekend. I'd prefer if no live league games on TV with a very good highlights program (which we don't have now)

There has to be live games. If only half the country has soccer, they might as well at least have live games on tv.

Originally Posted by A face

Nah, not Thursday anyway. Too hard for players to try and get off work, and lets face it, at least half of our league at any one stage have had to allow for that as a factor when sorting the logistics of travel over the season. Plus for travelling fans, having work again on Friday is a huge deterrent.

I think the Saturday night option is probably the only really practical option, with all other games played on the Friday night. That way the viewership (is that a word?) would be up and it could possibly give rise to advertising revenue being generated, that is probably the only thing that would curry favour with RTE bosses when being asked what needs to get the axe. And if viewing figures were anyway consistent then they could be used by clubs to generate revenue through sponsorship as well.

I'd have to agree with DR Doc below. I can't see RTE opting for a prime time Saturday slot. I'd see the only option being Saturday at 3pm or some time on a Sunday.

Originally Posted by DRDoc

Nice idea - but I can not see LOI ever being able to command a prime time slot, especially not on a Saturday night

I dont see any problem with games spread out over Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday myself.

**Sean South** · 21/03/2013, 9:56 AM

Originally Posted by legendz

There has to be live games. If only half the country has soccer, they might as well at least have live games on tv.

The only thing you have to do is die. Some say live games are needed for marketing but with a proper extended highlights show on a Sunday evening will do the same maybe a short lighthearted show mid week too. Clubs get noting for live games, supporters stay at home even when playing at home. Away travel is worse along with stupid kick off times it's doing more harm then good for clubs and that horrible phrase "match day experence" which is vital to get people coming back.

Also on games live on a Thursday. The league needs more young people going through the turnstiles, having games on Thurdays will only be off putting for secondary school kids in junior cert/leaving cert, young lads in collage who study in different towns, and young families. Horrible sky sports mentality thinking more about armchair fans then those who travel to support their club seems to be creeping in with the powers that be in the league of Ireland and some supporters.

**Dodge** · 21/03/2013, 10:06 AM

I presumed the Thursday siggestion was a joke. jaysus...

**Sean South** · 21/03/2013, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

I presumed the Thursday siggestion was a joke. jaysus...

Jaysus your sister... I don't think he was or there would be a smiley face something. The same can be said for Monday games which we had last year. So bore off Dodge.

**Dodge** · 21/03/2013, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Sean South

Jaysus your sister... I don't think he was or there would be a smiley face something. The same can be said for Monday games which we had last year. So bore off Dodge.

Calm down fellah, I'm on your side. Ludicrous suggestion.

EDIT; the 'jaysus' was aimed at him, not you. Can see why you picked that up wrong...

**nigel-harps1954** · 21/03/2013, 11:47 AM

Because it's Sean South, and he don't take no s**t.

**osarusan** · 21/03/2013, 12:03 PM

Limerick man true and true he is, our Sean South.

**Sean South** · 21/03/2013, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

EDIT; the 'jaysus' was aimed at him, not you. Can see why you picked that up wrong...

Alright Dodge.

Someone called you a spambot Nidge here lately, I have to agree.

**marinobohs** · 21/03/2013, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by Sean South

Alright Dodge.

Someone called you a spambot Nidge here lately, I have to agree.

Hate to interrupt your love in Ladies but what the F*** is a 'spambot Nidge' ?

**A face** · 21/03/2013, 1:37 PM

Originally Posted by marinobohs

Hate to interrupt your love in Ladies but what the F*** is a 'spambot Nidge' ?

Dunno .... Nidge = Nigel ????

**SkStu** · 21/03/2013, 2:33 PM

Jesus, this escalated pretty quickly.

(I blame Dodge)

**nigel-harps1954** · 21/03/2013, 4:13 PM

Originally Posted by Sean South

Alright Dodge.

Someone called you a spambot Nidge here lately, I have to agree.

Meh, I don't disagree to be honest. The only use I have for the internet is to spam and advertise.

Otherwise I'd just be like you and annoy everyone and then get annoyed by getting everyone else being annoyed by you.