Re: Channel 4 To Broadcast Super League in 2022 : Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:25 am  

bonnie wrote:

That's unless your kids aren't playing on saturday morning....just saying.

Every cloud has a black lining!!

Re: Channel 4 To Broadcast Super League in 2022 : Thu Nov 25, 2021 1:48 pm  

Has Ken Davy already managed to do more in a few months than Robert Elstone did in 2 years? Maybe he should be in for the job permanently...

Does anyone know if it comes with a cash injection?

Personally, I can't stand sky's coverage of RL, so will be interesting to see who they have as presenters/pundits etc.

[Frosties.]

Re: Channel 4 To Broadcast Super League in 2022 : Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:18 pm  

This isn’t the end either as I believe they are looking at the same kind of deal with Amazon Prime as well as Our League app.

Re: Channel 4 To Broadcast Super League in 2022 : Thu Nov 25, 2021 4:00 pm  

exiledrhino wrote:

Has Ken Davy already managed to do more in a few months than Robert Elstone did in 2 years? Maybe he should be in for the job permanently...

Does anyone know if it comes with a cash injection?

Personally, I can't stand sky's coverage of RL, so will be interesting to see who they have as presenters/pundits etc.

I pretty sure Clive Tyldesley, one of the chief ITV football commentators, cut his teeth doing the Saturday afternoon matches Granada used to televise in the late eighties. Would be great if we could find another ambitious up and coming talent. Does not have to be steeped in the sport to do the job.

Re: Channel 4 To Broadcast Super League in 2022 : Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:04 pm  

Good not to have all our eggs in the sky basket.
Hopefully it pays hard coin.
Will it add much that the cup games on The grandstand slot don't?
I get why trying to draw big crowds appeals but being honest it's not something the clubs have worked overhard at to complement the poor old Beeb's coverage

Re: Channel 4 To Broadcast Super League in 2022 : Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:15 pm  

Clearwing wrote:

I get why trying to draw big crowds appeals but being honest it's not something the clubs have worked overhard at to complement the poor old Beeb's coverage

I guess the difference here is that the clubs have a lot of notice of this game, unlike cup rounds, and aren't compromised by having to agree ticket prices with the visiting club which is the case with the cup due to the shared gate.

Re: Channel 4 To Broadcast Super League in 2022 : Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:07 pm  

The Ghost of '99 wrote:

I guess the difference here is that the clubs have a lot of notice of this game, unlike cup rounds, and aren't compromised by having to agree ticket prices with the visiting club which is the case with the cup due to the shared gate.

All good points. I'm optimistic that the more progressive clubs will buy in to that. Sadly, there'll likely be a few that'll do the usual minimum

Re: Channel 4 To Broadcast Super League in 2022 : Fri Nov 26, 2021 6:49 am  

Great news for the game. It gives the game a shot in the arm, and a chance to sell itself. Other advantage you have with Saturday games in SL over the cup is season ticket holders. Your crowds will automatically be larger than the cup games

Re: Channel 4 To Broadcast Super League in 2022 : Sat Nov 27, 2021 1:15 pm  

Saturday afternoon might be a clever time. I imagine it will find itself on in most pubs up and down the country. Also makes it easy for families to attend the games and especially away fans. Been people calling for Adam Hills and Tim Lovejoy to present it which I was confused about at first but now think it would be really refreshing.

Re: Channel 4 To Broadcast Super League in 2022 : Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:51 am  

HucknallLoiner wrote:

Saturday afternoon might be a clever time. I imagine it will find itself on in most pubs up and down the country. Also makes it easy for families to attend the games and especially away fans. Been people calling for Adam Hills and Tim Lovejoy to present it which I was confused about at first but now think it would be really refreshing.

It's a great time and well thought out. Good news all round. Lets hope the sport grows now from this.