Knowle 51 Posted September 1, 2023 Suprised that no one else has commented on the 3 week gap in Eurosport Premiership coverage. There are 3 meetings next Monday for example. No doubt someone will come up with an explanation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted September 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, Knowle said: Suprised that no one else has commented on the 3 week gap in Eurosport Premiership coverage. There are 3 meetings next Monday for example. No doubt someone will come up with an explanation. With the vastly superior coverage that we get on BSN it is not really missed. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Sidney 292 Posted September 1, 2023 26 minutes ago, Knowle said: Suprised that no one else has commented on the 3 week gap in Eurosport Premiership coverage. There are 3 meetings next Monday for example. No doubt someone will come up with an explanation. People have queried it. I believe the explanation is simply that Eurosport is contracted to show a certain number of matches, plus the playoffs- and they have done so 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted September 4, 2023 On 9/1/2023 at 10:09 PM, Grand Central said: With the vastly superior coverage that we get on BSN it is not really missed. It is if you don’t have BSN (can’t justify the cost) but do have a TV subscription that includes Eurosport. On 9/1/2023 at 10:23 PM, Sir Sidney said: People have queried it. I believe the explanation is simply that Eurosport is contracted to show a certain number of matches, plus the playoffs- and they have done so It’s sadly a quite half-assed approach if so. Not showing any meetings until a couple of months into the season and then reaching the allotted number and clocking off until the play-offs by the sounds of it. In direct conflict to what I said above, if the TV deal was to be cancelled and BSN took all of the meetings (thus also building a comprehensive library of archive footage over the years) it would then be well worth it to subscribe, particularly if they offered a full video on demand service of past meetings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Sidney 292 Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Ben91 said: It is if you don’t have BSN (can’t justify the cost) but do have a TV subscription that includes Eurosport. It’s sadly a quite half-assed approach if so. Not showing any meetings until a couple of months into the season and then reaching the allotted number and clocking off until the play-offs by the sounds of it. In direct conflict to what I said above, if the TV deal was to be cancelled and BSN took all of the meetings (thus also building a comprehensive library of archive footage over the years) it would then be well worth it to subscribe, particularly if they offered a full video on demand service of past meetings. The play offs have, of course been delayed, so there wasn't scheduled to be such a gap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted September 5, 2023 It seems the TV coverage has gone downhill since it stopped showing on Sky Sports. Another positive thing those in charge ballsed up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9 Lion 227 Posted September 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Pinny said: It seems the TV coverage has gone downhill since it stopped showing on Sky Sports. Another positive thing those in charge ballsed up! Sky didnt want to pay for speedway due to the declining viewing figures. The only other broadcaster intereted picked up the rights. The positive those in charge did was keep a broadcast TV deal going. And whatever you think about the quality of their product they are doing their best to promote the sport to other motorcycle sport fans so its not all doom and gloom. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerblade 221 Posted September 5, 2023 On 9/1/2023 at 9:55 PM, Knowle said: Suprised that no one else has commented on the 3 week gap in Eurosport Premiership coverage. There are 3 meetings next Monday for example. No doubt someone will come up with an explanation. They are contracted to cover 18 meetings, which include the British Final, the 4 Play off Semis, and the Play Off Final ie 12 League fixtures. The original deadline for fixtures to be completed was August 31st, however this was extended a few weeks ago (presumably well after Eurosport's League schedule was planned), due to rain offs causing a fixture backlog. This is exactly the same deal that BT Sport had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,055 Posted September 6, 2023 Anybody remember this: If this happened today at 35:40 Rosco would be up on sexual assault charges! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DazS 439 Posted September 6, 2023 look like she was putting her arm around him, thats assault today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,055 Posted September 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, DazS said: look like she was putting her arm around him, thats assault today. It was all a bit friendly wasn't it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted September 7, 2023 (edited) Yet another excellent BSN production tonight from Peterborough. They do really make you feel as if you are trackside rather than the Eurosport coverage which often has all the earthy realism of an episode TOWIE. Justice seems to be served that BSN get such a nail biting Premiership match with the final play off place hanging in the balance until the last heat. Edited September 7, 2023 by Grand Central 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richspeedway 327 Posted September 8, 2023 Well not a massive surprise Suzy Perry she has that many notches on her bed post it looks like it has been attacked by woodworm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grand Central 2,654 Posted September 9, 2023 OMG. Glasgow v Oxford. The best Speedway for years. With matching TV coverage. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longmeadow 24 Posted September 11, 2023 Great footage from brandon. I had forgotten how crap millard and collins were on commentary. Make kelvin look 5 star 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
