Roath Raver Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 45 minutes ago, TxRover said: Wondering, in light of the issue around the league, what kind of capacity will RaithTV have to handle the influx of viewers? For instance, what was the previous largest number of logged in viewers. I’m not the website guy, but even if the website doesn’t look that different on the front end, there has been, and will continue to be, significant work behind the curtain to try and prepare as much as possible before the game (during a pandemic no less!). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverarover Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Still waiting on my season ticket. Help anyone.I phoned the office today. The cup game is a ppv for all persons irrespective of season ticket. They stated season books were being sent to the printers today. They are in discussion with raith TV to have something in place to season ticket holders for viewing of league games irrespective of if your season ticket has arrived in the post. They are obviously aware that season cards may be out after the first game and are are pursuing and arrangement for such issues. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Russell Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Announcement re Saturday’s live stream PPV:https://www.raithrovers.net/45035/raith-rovers-v-east-fife-live-on-raithtv.htm 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 There’s a definite lose-lose situation in the pipeline for the club. Do they make the league games £10 and, working on the assumption that no fans get in at all this season, short change their season ticket holders to the tune of £50, or do they make it £15 for a league game and potentially turn ‘PATG’ supporters away by pricing them out of it and lose potential revenue? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 There’s a definite lose-lose situation in the pipeline for the club. Do they make the league games £10 and, working on the assumption that no fans get in at all this season, short change their season ticket holders to the tune of £50, or do they make it £15 for a league game and potentially turn ‘PATG’ supporters away by pricing them out of it and lose potential revenue? I’d go down the charge £15 route myself, not for any reasons of compassion with season ticket holders, I didn’t purchase a season ticket because of its value for money anyway, but because we’ll need to maximise the away support factor. Its a captive audience, and most folk willing to pay £10 to watch their teams on a Saturday won’t be put off by an extra £4.99 but it adds up for us. Live football has proved fairly price inelastic, don’t see why streaming would be much different. There’s a core of people who will steam home and away whether it costs the £10 or £20 a pop. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 27 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said: There’s a definite lose-lose situation in the pipeline for the club. Do they make the league games £10 and, working on the assumption that no fans get in at all this season, short change their season ticket holders to the tune of £50, or do they make it £15 for a league game and potentially turn ‘PATG’ supporters away by pricing them out of it and lose potential revenue? Further complicated by the fact that a fair chunk of Rovers' supporters are OAPs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I suspect some clubs will be having a pretty extreme wake-up call with the Betfred streams. We’ll do well to turn over £5k on Saturday which is a fraction of what we’d make in normal times. £15 or more for me for the stream. Of course it’s far too much but it’s pretty much the only income stream we have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Hank Scorpio said: There’s a definite lose-lose situation in the pipeline for the club. Do they make the league games £10 and, working on the assumption that no fans get in at all this season, short change their season ticket holders to the tune of £50, or do they make it £15 for a league game and potentially turn ‘PATG’ supporters away by pricing them out of it and lose potential revenue? For the cup games the 'gate' money is shared, if a higher tariff is charged for league games it shouldn't be an issue. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT THE CHANNEL Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Sorry if this is a stupid question... If the cup ‘gates’ are split, how does this work for those games picked for TV? Is it just unfortunate that we won’t have a split of all the hearts/rovers fans paying for a club stream? Or do we get money from Premier sports for being on TV? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, HIT THE CHANNEL said: Sorry if this is a stupid question... If the cup ‘gates’ are split, how does this work for those games picked for TV? Is it just unfortunate that we won’t have a split of all the hearts/rovers fans paying for a club stream? Or do we get money from Premier sports for being on TV? You get money for being on tv, although not that much at this stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, HIT THE CHANNEL said: Sorry if this is a stupid question... If the cup ‘gates’ are split, how does this work for those games picked for TV? Is it just unfortunate that we won’t have a split of all the hearts/rovers fans paying for a club stream? Or do we get money from Premier sports for being on TV? League games we’re f’d...cup games, SD answered above. Arbroath already posted their disappointment at the Arbroath v Hearts game being selected by BBC Scotland for broadcast, and the resulting loss of potential income from the stream (which would all go to Arbroath). Since the BBC can only broadcast from each park twice, you can expect that the Hearts boycott won’t matter, as the game at SP will be on TV. 2 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: There’s a definite lose-lose situation in the pipeline for the club. Do they make the league games £10 and, working on the assumption that no fans get in at all this season, short change their season ticket holders to the tune of £50, or do they make it £15 for a league game and potentially turn ‘PATG’ supporters away by pricing them out of it and lose potential revenue? Given the Premiership charges start at £12.50 for at least 25% of the league, £15 seems a bit high. This has been debated no end and their isn’t a “good” answer. I think that most ST holders will understand if the games are streamed at £10 and the club finds a way to add value to ST holders. I don’t know if that would be possibly a discount on the next season renewal, a refund, or perhaps thinking outside the box, but ST holders are still first in line to attend games. If the last few games allow small crowds, the cost of getting the (some) ST holders in for them might cost less than refunds or discounts. They could also give away low cost freebies that are well received (drawings for jerseys, photo ops, etc.) to the ST holders to let them feel better valued. Edited October 8, 2020 by TxRover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandohope Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Beachbum said: Further complicated by the fact that a fair chunk of Rovers' supporters are OAPs. Maybe so but a few like myself pay the full price for the season ticket. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I'm glad we're having a test run at it - fingers crossed. All I've seen the past week is complaints about streams not working. I'm an exception here due to where I live but it's £15 the club wouldn't have got otherwise from me. Looking forward to it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spot on Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Test run went well, picture and sound clear as a bell, just have to see on Saturday how it is following the ball but every faith in the Raith TV guys they do a great job 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 1 minute ago, spot on said: Test run went well, picture and sound clear as a bell, just have to see on Saturday how it is following the ball but every faith in the Raith TV guys they do a great job I'm sure the human behind the camera will manage fine. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brashy's Boots Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I'm glad we're having a test run at it - fingers crossed. All I've seen the past week is complaints about streams not working. I'm an exception here due to where I live but it's £15 the club wouldn't have got otherwise from me. Looking forward to it. £15? It's £9.99. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 12 hours ago, Niall Russell said: Announcement re Saturday’s live stream PPV: https://www.raithrovers.net/45035/raith-rovers-v-east-fife-live-on-raithtv.htm Right you c***s, get your hands in your pockets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Zen Archer Esq. said: Right you c***s, get your hands in your pockets. Already got me hands in me pockets, got to watch Tait practice! I bought the game too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, TxRover said: Already got me hands in me pockets, got to watch Tait practice! I bought the game too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 14 hours ago, Brashy's Boots said: 16 hours ago, Michael W said: I'm glad we're having a test run at it - fingers crossed. All I've seen the past week is complaints about streams not working. I'm an exception here due to where I live but it's £15 the club wouldn't have got otherwise from me. Looking forward to it. £15? It's £9.99. Aye but if you pay extra you can get that feeling of smug superiority that normally comes with sitting in the Main Stand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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