SaintRam Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 It might just be based on the fact that we've been told that the RamsTV staff is currently reduced due to Covid restrictions; coupled with the fact that the viewing numbers for pre-season games (which we don't know but they do) just might not be worth the effort. If only a thousand people tune in its just not worth paying the staff - no point adding on extra losses just for the sake of it. It's not a big deal. If you really want to watch it just watch it from Peterboroughs end, I will be, but I've watched enough over the years to know friendly matches aren't usually really worth the watch ? I'll definitely be doing something else while it's on lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: It must be to do with costs, which is very disappointing and quite worrying if so. Last year we were able to pay for a package of pre-season games, this season they can't exactly do that as there will be season ticket holders who are currently paying for their ticket asking the question, why should I pay? I wouldn't be surprised if the position of the club is, if we can't make money out of it, why bother doing it. Not sure how that’s your conclusion unless that’s the answer you wanted to draw to begin with. It’s through their streaming service which is likely iFollow which we don’t use, so there’s probably a litany of contractual reasons why we can’t do it. Furthermore, if you do want to bring cost into it, Peterborough would likely benefit from our fans paying to use their service and would get more out of it than we would if we were to buy it, if that’s even possible, to display ourselves. It’s just a cost benefit with all sorts of contractual pitfalls. Nothing at all about this is “worrying”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, SaintRam said: It's not a big deal. If you really want to watch it just watch it from Peterboroughs end, I will be, but I've watched enough over the years to know friendly matches aren't usually really worth the watch I'm just looking forward to people paying a fiver to Posh and then moaning on here about our team selection and the number of subs used ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Just now, Carnero said: I'm just looking forward to people paying a fiver to Posh and then moaning on here about our team selection and the number of subs used ? I'm going for at least 3 comments from different people explaining how it was pointless to split up our "best XI" across the two 45 minute teams (guessing that'll be how we go again) and that because they were split up we've gained NOTHING from the exercise. I also hope we lose. I adore a good lost-a-friendly meltdown. Get to bask in the insanity without the result having actual consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jram Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Is that actually Owen Bradley?? I’m a little star-struck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jram said: Is that actually Owen Bradley?? I’m a little star-struck yep he's the one not working tonight at 1700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFox1993 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Spanish said: yep he's the one not working tonight at 1700 Part timer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Srg said: Doesn't hold much weight when no one was just turning up to watch the league games. It’s a lot easier to turn up at SGP to watch a match than it is at an enclosed stadium where you can’t see the pitch from outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 hour ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: It must be to do with costs, which is very disappointing and quite worrying if so. Last year we were able to pay for a package of pre-season games, this season they can't exactly do that as there will be season ticket holders who are currently paying for their ticket asking the question, why should I pay? I wouldn't be surprised if the position of the club is, if we can't make money out of it, why bother doing it. We did play some pre-season friendlies last year that weren't announced by the club or broadcast. You have to also remember there is a much shorter period between the last game of last season and the start of this one thus probably a lot less time getting stuff together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 09/08/2020 at 20:41, RoyMac5 said: Woo hoo! Who leaked the return date to him? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I'd put it own to Peterborough hoping we use their service so they take in as much money as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 The weird thing to me is not the fact we are not showing the game, although that is aggravating, its the fact there is absolutely no mention of it on the DCFC website. Very strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 minute ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said: The weird thing to me is not the fact we are not showing the game, although that is aggravating, its the fact there is absolutely no mention of it on the DCFC website. Very strange. I suppose it stops fans asking why it's not on RamsTV when Posh can arrange a set-up with 42Live.co.uk whoever they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 2 hours ago, SaintRam said: It might just be based on the fact that we've been told that the RamsTV staff is currently reduced due to Covid restrictions; coupled with the fact that the viewing numbers for pre-season games (which we don't know but they do) just might not be worth the effort. If only a thousand people tune in its just not worth paying the staff - no point adding on extra losses just for the sake of it. It's not a big deal. If you really want to watch it just watch it from Peterboroughs end, I will be, but I've watched enough over the years to know friendly matches aren't usually really worth the watch ? I'll definitely be doing something else while it's on lol Exactly. I will be watching it more to see who plays how many minutes and where. Almost glad we're not going in person with the weather and that should also put off anyone going down there on the off chance of seeing the game. (St George's Park is very open and has a hotel open to the public in the middle of it so it must be a nightmare to stop people entering.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen87ITK Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 2 hours ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: It must be to do with costs, which is very disappointing and quite worrying if so. Last year we were able to pay for a package of pre-season games, this season they can't exactly do that as there will be season ticket holders who are currently paying for their ticket asking the question, why should I pay? I wouldn't be surprised if the position of the club is, if we can't make money out of it, why bother doing it. It’s nothing to do with cost. I don’t know exactly how/when the decision was made but it’s nothing to do with cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Big game must win hope the players turn up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Topram said: Big game must win hope the players turn up It's a real -12 pointer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Wheres the chap who usually posts "We'll win this. Quote me, screenshot me, boil me alive" Or summat ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 13 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said: Wheres the chap who usually posts "We'll win this. Quote me, screenshot me, boil me alive" Or summat ? Am I right in thinking it's @Sean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 For those who are surprised this one is not shown by RamsTV. It's Peterborough we are talking about. You should be familiar with their owner already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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