Ron Aldo Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I know its the usual OF borefest, but is there a reason they have chosen a Celtic home game that isn't against Rangers? I assumed they never did thatWouldn't surprise me if it was just to even things out. They're showing 3 Rangers games so they absolutely must show 3 Celtic games as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 27 minutes ago, Ron Aldo said: 1 hour ago, deej said: I know its the usual OF borefest, but is there a reason they have chosen a Celtic home game that isn't against Rangers? I assumed they never did that Wouldn't surprise me if it was just to even things out. They're showing 3 Rangers games so they absolutely must show 3 Celtic games as well. Can you imagine the uproar if they didn't. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Rugster said: They didn't do it much when crowds were allowed, but have been a bit more this season. I don't know if the old rule is still in place that they were only allowed to cover two games per season from each ground which is why they were always covering the OF away games and kept the home ones for the cheeks against each other. The original TV deal was for 48 games with four games from each ground. As part of the negotiations around last season's contract being incomplete and allowing clubs to stream this season, the clubs agreed to allow the SPFL to select more games from any ground (possibly six?) whilst still only showing 48 in total. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMCs Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 3 hours ago, accies1874 said: Can't wait! Celtic away to St Mirren is the only one on there that I'd say wouldn't be a decent watch for a neutral. It's miles away from showing us away to Ross County or Celtic at home to Motherwell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 3 hours ago, accies1874 said: Can't wait! Tough test for us at Pittodrie, though if it's still fanless that should play in our favour. Hibs and Livi usually take points from them. Easter road can be a bit kuntish for us at times, another tricky one. St Mirren can be quite defensive at home, if celtic are still toiling this could be a good result. Cheers for posting something to look forward too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Positive, sometimes. Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, DMCs said: Celtic away to St Mirren is the only one on there that I'd say wouldn't be a decent watch for a neutral. It's miles away from showing us away to Ross County or Celtic at home to Motherwell. If you're someone like me, you tune in after missing the first 20 mins to find its 2-0 Rangers. You just switch it off again. I'd rather watch a tight game between 2 shite sides. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMCs Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Just now, Mr Positive, sometimes. said: If you're someone like me, you tune in after missing the first 20 mins to find its 2-0 Rangers. You just switch it off again. I'd rather watch a tight game between 2 shite sides. Sure but there is no guarantee that we will be in as good form as this the whole season. There will be a wobble at least. Pittodrie and Easter Road games always have eventful moments. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 If you're someone like me, you tune in after missing the first 20 mins to find its 2-0 Rangers. You just switch it off again. I'd rather watch a tight game between 2 shite sides. I don't think I've watched 90 minutes of a Premiership game not involving Accies since October. I just switch it off as soon as Celtic/Rangers go 1-0 up. It's probably a bit unlucky that Sky haven't covered any of Celtic's hilarious games and Rangers are just beating everybody, but when there's absolutely no variety in the games they show, you don't want to give them the benefit of the doubt. Sadly, though, their recent selections probably show how shite the viewing numbers were when they showed other teams earlier in the season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'WellDel Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 You could argue that Aberdeen and Hibs will give Rangers decent games in the fight to be best of the rest, so decent choices but the league is already over, so why the need to pander to the masses and show the meaningless Celtic games.? Surely the fight for European places and the relegation battle deserve some attention too. At least there's another scudding at Fir Park by Rangers for us 'Well fans to' enjoy', so there's always that I suppose . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Another thing is that it's absolutely shite that Celtic fans will have had to fork out next to nothing on PPV, and Rangers fans will have spent around half (maybe less) than fans of every other team. This all excludes season tickets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZX1886 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 If you're someone like me, you tune in after missing the first 20 mins to find its 2-0 Rangers. You just switch it off again. I'd rather watch a tight game between 2 shite sides. Aye I’m the same, don’t like to watch a rangers/Celtic training exercise. I enjoy BBC Scotland’s coverage of championship football more than Sky Sports premiership coverage. If only BT Sport could’ve stumped up the money... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Aye I’m the same, don’t like to watch a rangers/Celtic training exercise. I enjoy BBC Scotland’s coverage of championship football more than Sky Sports premiership coverage. If only BT Sport could’ve stumped up the money...They would've picked the exact same games but dressed it up better. We would've maybe got Friday night games though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZX1886 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 They would've picked the exact same games but dressed it up better. We would've maybe got Friday night games though. No matter who we go with they’re going to show the majority of Rangers and Celtic’s away games unfortunately but I think BT Sport at least tried to throw in a non old firm game every now and then. You could say the same about Sky Sports at the start of the season but that was only because the English leagues hadn’t started yet, since they have I wonder how many non old firm ties have been shown.I remember in the second half of the 14/15 season BT Sport had put on:Motherwell vs Hamilton (4-0)Motherwell vs St Mirren (5-0)Motherwell vs Kilmarnock (3-1)They put on others as well but I can’t remember the ones not involving Motherwell off the top of my head. My point is, would Sky Sports put any of these games on if they were being played this weekend? Of course not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 32 minutes ago, 'WellDel said: You could argue that Aberdeen and Hibs will give Rangers decent games in the fight to be best of the rest, so decent choices but the league is already over, so why the need to pander to the masses and show the meaningless Celtic games.? Surely the fight for European places and the relegation battle deserve some attention too. At least there's another scudding at Fir Park by Rangers for us 'Well fans to' enjoy', so there's always that I suppose . Because they care only about viewing figures. They don't care about any of the things you've mentioned. It's viewing figures only. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 1 hour ago, bennett said: Tough test for us at Pittodrie, though if it's still fanless that should play in our favour. I've heard a few times, and not just from Rangers fans, that having no fans is good for Rangers. I'd have thought the opposite, if only for the effect on ref's decisions. Why is this supposed to help your lot? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 34 minutes ago, accies1874 said: Another thing is that it's absolutely shite that Celtic fans will have had to fork out next to nothing on PPV, and Rangers fans will have spent around half (maybe less) than fans of every other team. This all excludes season tickets. But when it's on your clubs ppv the whole thing is biased towards your own side, which can make it more enjoyable whereas Sky.... Hang on, i haven't thought this though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, accies1874 said: Another thing is that it's absolutely shite that Celtic fans will have had to fork out next to nothing on PPV, and Rangers fans will have spent around half (maybe less) than fans of every other team. This all excludes season tickets. ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 19 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: ... The Motherwell cost was for the Livingston game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbartonBud Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 24 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said: ... The Motherwell and Hamilton costs would have been higher if Saints hadn’t been stupid about implementing COVID protocols. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18May1991 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 2 hours ago, 'WellDel said: You could argue that Aberdeen and Hibs will give Rangers decent games in the fight to be best of the rest, so decent choices but the league is already over, so why the need to pander to the masses and show the meaningless Celtic games.? Surely the fight for European places and the relegation battle deserve some attention too. At least there's another scudding at Fir Park by Rangers for us 'Well fans to' enjoy', so there's always that I suppose . Indeed. Getting excited already. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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