kris1984 1,259 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 An increased TV deal as we're about to return... Quote Scottish football goes global in international TV deal.. with SPFL games to be shown in 102 countries all over the planet 06:00, 17 FEB 2016 BY MICHAEL GANNON OUR game was already being shown in China but now will have coverage in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam as well as North Africa and traditional hotspots such as the US and Canada SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster SCOTTISH football has gone global after a blockbuster new SPFL international rights deal. The Ladbrokes Premiership will now be shown in 102 countries all over the planet - with clubs set to bank more than £10m over the next six years. The SPFL will now be beamed in to homes from South America to Slovakia as well as India and the Middle East. Scottish football was already being shown in China but now will have coverage in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam as well as North Africa and traditional hotspots such as the US and Canada. SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster insisted the deal was proof of the game’s global appeal - and the extended reach will lead to clubs making a mint on the back of marketing and commercial deals. SPFL Chief Executive Neil Doncaster in the stands Doncaster said: “The SPFL is hugely popular across the world, reflected by the significant increase in the number of countries now showing games from our league and cup competitions. “While in Scotland we constantly and rightly scrutinise our national sport and consider ways to further improve it, I think there is an under-appreciation of just how highly respected and liked Scottish football is by fans, other clubs and football authorities in all corners of the globe. “This increased international exposure helps open up all manner of possibilities for our clubs from marketing and developing new commercial partnerships to opportunities to sell into what can often be a lucrative transfer market. “The SPFL and its commercial team will continue to work closely with our broadcast partners to further expand awareness and coverage of our game for the benefit of supporters and clubs alike. The new deals have come on the back with the SPFL’s link with international rights company MP&Silva - who set up the China move in 2014. Chief executive Marco Auletta said: “Bringing the best of football to fans across the world is in the DNA of MP & Silva, and we are extremely proud of the increased visibility for the SPFL internationally. The partnership has gone from strength to strength and we are looking to increase the popularity of Scottish league football even more.” The SPFL’s domestic deals with Sky Sports and BT Sport currently bank clubs around £14m per year and are in place until 2020. Sounds no bad but actually. £10m over 6 years is only £1.7m a year and spread over 12 clubs is only £139k per club a year... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigheadcliff 44 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 premiership: in excess of £5billion. We should be seeking our own media rights and not giving a fuck about anyone else Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 10mill over 6 years Says it all about Scottish Football. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Blockbuster? talk about hyperbole Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,252 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 All the more reason to do everything to mk an Atlantic league a reality Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 The Vietnamese Ross County Supporters Club are said to be delighted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Just wait until we're back in the top flight and the top flight clubs break away again. Guarantee it happens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris1984 1,259 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 £10m from 102 countries mean they're selling this for 98k per country... Laughable Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,450 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 £10m over six years. Scottish football... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,722 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Titanic Captain and deckchairs springs to mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,722 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Jordan Rhodes is now worth more than the next 6 years of Scottish fitba ????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgers 735 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Probably added into the current package for free, 10 million over 6 years is a token payment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 £1,600,000 a year in a landmark international deal Who negotiates this shit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,796 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Wow, how will we spend all that money. Pish poor deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamie 4,842 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 "the spfl is hugely popular across the world" It's not even popular in Scotland ffs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.12 508 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 The SPFL are scared to push for more money because of the fear they'll be told to go fuck themselves. At least that a portion of our lekky bill paid for next year ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I really love that this is some sort of success Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosebrad 452 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 54 minutes ago, kris1984 said: An increased TV deal as we're about to return... Sounds no bad but actually. £10m over 6 years is only £1.7m a year and spread over 12 clubs is only £139k per club a year... and yet we couldnt fuckin show to major cup ties in Scotland last night. Thanks to the lads with iphones last night big thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana 28,894 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 102 countries - probably only 6 will watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishartsAshes 1,137 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I wonder if these 102 countries know that the football authorities in Scotland find it difficult to conduct cup draws, can't organise venues and arrange fixtures for times when they can't sell the broadcast rights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,722 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 8 minutes ago, Brian Fantana said: 102 countries - probably only 6 will watch. That's because the standard of fitba is better in 96 of those countries than it is here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanther22 443 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm in the u.s. no idea what channel the spfl is on, never seen it advertised. Then again I haven't went looking for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
one55 1,510 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 What a fucking joke. That doncaster character is all over it acting like he's doing a good job. It's shite but he'll get kept in the job. The SFA need gutted starting from the top. £140,000 a year per club is ridiculous. I'm sure they'll pull some rule out their arse to make sure we don't even see that lousey amount. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stfu 596 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 The periscope lads could have got a better deal for their Scottish Cup broadcast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.12 508 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Be aswell not having a TV deal and the clubs would probably make their £140k a season fee in extra gate receipts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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