FAO: RT� Moaners - Derry City v Cork City Friday 19/08

**Krstic** · 05/08/2005, 12:14 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the first ever live televised European game involving an Irish team to be broadcast on RTE was Derry City Versus Benfica back in the 89/90.

**Cosmo** · 05/08/2005, 12:16 PM

I know its probably being mentioned before but why do they show live matches on friday nights? Why cant the match be changed to a day it doesnt clash with most other EL fixtures like they do for the Premiership. Would make more sense to me

**Peadar** · 05/08/2005, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Cosmo

why do they show live matches on friday nights?

What night do you suggest?
I'm sure there'll be a good argument against that night.

**dcfcsteve** · 05/08/2005, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Sheridan

They broadcast the cup semi between Derry and Waterford live last year.

Also, wasn't the first-ever eL fixture broadcast live on TV staged at the Brandywell in 1997? Derry were certainly involved, they beat Shels (?) 1-0 with a stooping header (Hutton?)

The first time a game other than a Cup Final was featured live on Irish TV was Derry v Benfica from the Brandywell in 1989/90. Benfica then managed by a certain Mr S G Ericsson.

RTE have been to the Brandywell a few other times as well. Just not much in recent years.

**Cosmo** · 05/08/2005, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Peadar

What night do you suggest?
I'm sure there'll be a good argument against that night.

Well any other night - saturday or sunday? ie a night where the majority of EL fixtures arent on

**Poor Student** · 05/08/2005, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Cosmo

Well any other night - saturday or sunday? ie a night where the majority of EL fixtures arent on

I completely agree with Saturday night. Though during the EPL season would it not clash with Premiership highlights?

**pineapple stu** · 05/08/2005, 12:28 PM

I think in RT�'s defence, they've never been scared of travelling to the depth of mucker land and are showing Dundalk-Drogheda this month as well. 'Tis just the other two that need sorting out!

**bigmac** · 05/08/2005, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

RTE have been to the Brandywell a few other times as well. Just not much in recent years.

Hasn't been much point up to this year though, has there? I know from the TV crews that certain grounds are preferred due to ease of installation of facilities. For example, the RSC in Waterford is supposedly the easiest ground to film in, now if only we had something there that people would want to watch

**Peadar** · 05/08/2005, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by bigmac

the RSC in Waterford is supposedly the easiest ground to film in...

It looks terrible on TV though!
Bohs and Pats have the right idea with the cameras looking onto fairly decent stands.

**exile** · 05/08/2005, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by bigmac

For example, the RSC in Waterford is supposedly the easiest ground to film in, now if only we had something there that people would want to watch

ye should try and bring in halftime beheadings or public stonings for people caught shagging sheep that would be a big crowd puller imo

**Peadar** · 05/08/2005, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

RTE have been to the Brandywell...

Steve, leave your keys under the mat. We'll be all heading round your gaff to watch the match while you're away. Don't worry, we won't break anything, valuable.

Originally Posted by exile

that would be a big crowd puller imo

On the flip side, it would mean the execution of the majority of their existing fans.

**Jaime** · 05/08/2005, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by wws

......AND TO THINK I pay my licence fee for this!!!

Eh...

**exile** · 05/08/2005, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Peadar

On the flip side, it would mean the execution of the majority of their existing fans.

only for the ones that are actualy caught

**Slash/ED** · 05/08/2005, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by wws

Yet another example of the anti dublin bias from the Red Necked Kerry Socialists that run RTE......AND TO THINK I pay my licence fee for this!!!

disgraceful.....wots their email address???

Sickening, do these c*nts even know there's a league outside of munster/ulster?

**bigmac** · 05/08/2005, 1:11 PM

Originally Posted by Peadar

On the flip side, it would mean the execution of the majority of their existing fans.

Not to worry, sure there's plenty more of them down the cross

**Peadar** · 05/08/2005, 1:29 PM

Originally Posted by bigmac

sure there's plenty more of them down the cross

Yeah but ye usually flee before the final whistle.
Ye'll be gone out of the place by 21.00 tonight.

**superfrank** · 05/08/2005, 1:49 PM

FFS, why does it have to be the same night as the Bray-Harps match???

I wish I could watch it. I might video it.

**Slash/ED** · 05/08/2005, 2:09 PM

We're playing Bohs at home, I'll just tape it and avoid the score.

**pete** · 05/08/2005, 2:11 PM

Originally Posted by WeAreRovers

Edit - Whoops, in my excitement to relay this exciting news I overlooked the fact that RT� are also showing Cork City v Shels on Monday 15. This pro-Cork bias is getting ridiculous.

Thats crazy decision. RTE are clearly trying to derail out title ambitions as we have traditionally been bad on live tv.