iang2911 423 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I was just in a twitter conversation there about TV rights, something came to mind.Could the TV deal revenue with SKY and the SPL be dependent on league reconstruction this season to the 12-12-18, it would be something new for SKY to cover so would be of interest. No reconstruction then they get less money as Rangers TV rights are held in a separate agreement between SPL/SFL.This may explain the urgency of pushing reconstruction through and the constant talk of Armageddon, now or never etc.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBear 222 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Been asked numerous times mate. We all suspect so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Reconstruction was only ever about appeasing Sky while we are out of the picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I have to say it would explain what seemed like a huge over reaction from milne yesterday Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,633 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I was just in a twitter conversation there about TV rights, something came to mind.Could the TV deal revenue with SKY and the SPL be dependent on league reconstruction this season to the 12-12-18, it would be something new for SKY to cover so would be of interest. No reconstruction then they get less money as Rangers TV rights are held in a separate agreement between SPL/SFL.This may explain the urgency of pushing reconstruction through and the constant talk of Armageddon, now or never etc..That's the only reason as Charles told them given over our TV rights wouldn't happen again, They need our club for half a decent deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang2911 423 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 It seems to tick a lot of the boxes as to why they are going ape shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornabear 6,202 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 As I said in a previous thread 2 or 3 weeks ago, a sky guy (high up) told me "what TV deal".Obviously yesterday's vote was all part of the jigsaw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang2911 423 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 As I said in a previous thread 2 or 3 weeks ago, a sky guy (high up) told me "what TV deal".Obviously yesterday's vote was all part of the jigsaw.In that case they are really fecked up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Oh dear it's all going down the gurgler without the teds Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian 4,281 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Does anyone believe Doncaster would be keeping quiet on the deal if it was any good and didn't involve us ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,633 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 As I said in a previous thread 2 or 3 weeks ago, a sky guy (high up) told me "what TV deal".Obviously yesterday's vote was all part of the jigsaw.There must of been a deal for this season, As I have been saying for the last year am sure that's only for this season. Next they are fucked without us. I wonder if the SFA will find anything to blackmail us with this time, Afterall the have asked Green for answers about his takeover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 There must of been a deal for this season, As I have been saying for the last year am sure that's only for this season. Next they are fucked without us. I wonder if the SFA will find anything to blackmail us with this time, Afterall the have asked Green for answers about his takeover.If you thought they have played dirty up until now you aint seen nothing yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,137 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 But Doncaster said on a radio interview that the the tv deal was uneffected................LIAR Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,096 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 It was always about our TV rights and keeping the Boot on our Throat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,248 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Reconstruction was only ever about appeasing Sky while we are out of the picture.How would that make any difference to SKY? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I think there is certainly something in the TV deal story. If sky dont pull out then they must be slashing the value.I honestly think Greens quote about not signing over the rights is a fan appeasing soundbite though. As far as I can tell, we dont have individual rights. There are SFL rights that you must adhere to if you want to play in the SFL. The SFL signed these over to the SPL for 3 seasons, well according to the press anyway. If the SFL have done this, I dont see how we can retract. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan C 39 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I find it amazing that the SPL has to rely on us so heavily for their TV deal, yet we only recieve a total of £10,000 for 15 live games being shown this season. We are quite clearly subsidising not only the SPL but the SFL and getting nothing in return. Yet of course the media and Doncaster continually reference the sacrifices Celtic were willing to make to push through reconstruction! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1872 3,708 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I don't see how 12-12-18 would interest Sky or anybody else. Only 13% of supporters who voted in a poll said they wanted 12-12-18. Apart from the stupid split mid way thought the season nothing was really changing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan C 39 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I don't see how 12-12-18 would interest Sky or anybody else. Only 13% of supporters who voted in a poll said they wanted 12-12-18.Apart from the stupid split mid way thought the season nothing was really changing.It surprises me too because the nature of the league is that the 'exitement' was meant to take place in the middle group of 8. I don't see Sky rushing to invest in the likes of Morton v Dundee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 How would that make any difference to SKY?imo reconstruction was about the SPL putting together a package that would keep Sky on board while there was no old firm games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Last night on Radio Scotland, Doncaster accepted, ever so reluctantly, that the TV deal "had scope" to increase payments if there were improved viewing figures.He then mentioned that the difference could be a "seven figure" amount. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgers 735 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I think its fair to say the Rangers story has generated a great deal of interest around the world, I wonder if the "what are they doing to Rangers now factor" sells games, its been reported on here and elsewhere that Rangers games were attracting more interest than any other's in Scotland for SKY.I really can't think of any other reason to dump Rangers in an 18 team league, if it generates to many meaningless games in the SPL, whats it going to do in a league made up of meaningless games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsablueworld 42 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 i can't see Sky being interested in the SPL as it stands.A one horse race for another two seasons and no old firm games.So the only thing they could offer Sky for next season was a revamp of the other leagues to create some excitement and interest.Now they've got to say to Sky sorry all we've got is the same one-horse race again.Who wants to watch that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang2911 423 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Last night on Radio Scotland, Doncaster accepted, ever so reluctantly, that the TV deal "had scope" to increase payments if there were improved viewing figures.He then mentioned that the difference could be a "seven figure" amount.didnt know this, Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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