PLP must be wondering what they have bought. When the top 6 teams are available via regular medium, who wants to fork out extra for it?
I hear the toilet flushing
Tim Martin addressed this in his speech at the launch party last week. He is actually thankful that Sky have done this, as he was worried that the Premier League would disappear from peoples minds completely as it is no longer on Sky. This way, the delayed coverage will remind people that the Premier League is happening, and that there is only one place to watch live Premier League coverage (legally).
Also, it is my understanding that Coliseum will get some sort of financial gain from these club channels being purchased by other broadcasters, as they are the official rights holders.
I believe that Coliseum knew that other broadcasters would pick up all the delayed coverage, and welcomed it, so they won't be "wondering what they have bought".
Patrick - are you sure that CSM are not some kind of cult, your trip to the launch (which you refer to each time you post) has turned you into a raving Pro CSM flag-waving follower! :)
They must be packing themselves. I belong to a large club here in Ch-Ch and at a recent impromptu poll at a social gathering about 2 of the 40 (ish) people had signed up (and they were supporters of the 'non big 6 clubs'), none of the others intended to, and plenty of them were from the UK. They were happy to watch delayed on SKY.
Of course he's going to say he's pleased SKY picked up the rights, he's hardly going to say he's pissed off about it.
If they can't pick up the rabid Man U, Arsenal etc fan, then they'll battle.
It's the hassle involved with the switch that puts people off. If they had some link into SKY/Freeview etc and told people to pay $150 for the season, then i'd do it in a heartbeat, but that obviously won't happen.
I'm pissed that i cant flick on the TV, and watch my team in HD. I tried the demo again yesterday, picture quality was 'ok', but it buffered from time to time. The problem is those in NZ who live in UFB zones will think this is great (esp if they turn on the 'HD' tap), but for plenty of others the quality is a step down to what we're used to.
Tim Martin yesterday was saying watching a game on the iPad is a fantastic experience - really?
Watching the game in HD in my lounge with my kids when i wanted on my 42" screen, now that's a fantastic experience...
I was impressed with Tim Martin when I first heard him and thought he spoke well, but the more i hear him speak, the more he sounds likes a user car salesman (apologies to any used car salesmen reading)...