Having took the deal last season for the old firm game at this point I am now up for either letting it renew or cancelling the subscription? Still got a few games out of it this season but with the announcements earlier in the season on this company, will there be any games next season worth keeping it on for another year?
Viaplay up for renewal. Yes or no?
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BlueBear95
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Wouldn’t pay for it even if I had money to burn
insanicdrunk
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VPN and a RTV sub is all you need to see all games apart from group games and beyond in Europe (may exclude the last qualifying round as well).
Cambuslang Bear
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Thankfully I don't need to subscribe. But if it was a choice, there is no way I would renewing/subscribing. The coverage is amateur at best. TNT's coverage on non league football is better. That tells you something
karen's day
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i think Viaplay is a poor service
Robert Marshall
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So what football will Viaplay have next season?
Coistysoverheadkick
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Never had viaplay tend to watch the games on their by other means!
Already pay for BT and sky sports can't justify another.
Already pay for BT and sky sports can't justify another.
UlsterScotGer
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I buy it when needed through Amazon Prime as I have Sky Glass, but I won’t be doing it again. Sat down to watch the Romania v Northern Ireland game and it was only being shown ‘online’, which you don’t get access to via Prime (despite it being a streaming service).
rangeral
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None as they are exiting the UK market at some point this year
They expanded too quickly in other countries including the UK putting financial pressures on the business
Robert Marshall
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No doubt whoever takes it on will continue with the rip-off prices
The Predator
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Why what happened there?
rangeral
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They agreed a deal with Premier Sports it is currently going through process of been handed over to them
Viaplay who are a Scandinavian broadcaster had bought rights to the Internationals excluding England starting from next season plus other sports as well before that
In order to broadcast in the UK they need to apply for an operating license however it is far easier to takeover an existing broadcaster license and that what they done with Premier Sports although in the Republic or Ireland they start operate under that name so basically only changed the UK side
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Smkz23
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They showed right up until the pens were to be taken then cut to the build up for the Wales game.
rangeral
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Cut to the start of the Wales game as the other game kick-off at 5pm our time and went the distance of extra-time and penalties
billywizz
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As others have said there, they cut the feed just before the pens. All to watch players coming out and national anthems btw at Wales and Hampden.
Porto Loyal
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If you have Amazon Prime you can sign up on month by month. Just remember to cancel before the end of the month.
Robert Marshall
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Cheers
Clements11
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Hope this helps with your decision.
Thewandofpedro
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Granted the Scottish football coverage was a joke but the rugby and La Liga for less than £5 a month itself isnt that bad.
Gateside11
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Got rid of Viaplay and BT/TNT Sports a while ago.
Manage to watch stuff on those channels by other means and a lot cheaper.
Manage to watch stuff on those channels by other means and a lot cheaper.
James19
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Does not paying for such services improve them in anyway?
I’m no fan of Michael Stewart but I think Viaplay actually do a reasonable job. It’s pretty much the old BT team, is it not?
Hawkhead Ger
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If no one paid for it, it would go under. I would consider this a vast improvement. Absolute charlatans.
Not for me.
Not always, no.
A Magician Named Gob
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I think it comes down to whether or not you're interested in Spanish football. I usually watch a few games a week on it, plus their discussion shows and think it's probably the best coverage on TV.
UpperDeaconsbankLoyal
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For me it’s worth subscribing for La Liga and any of our cup games its with the volume down
Robert Marshall
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The Louden this season has paid over £35K to show live football
Northampton Lodger
I love honking my horn
No from me. My Tv viewing predominantly around watching Rangers is my biggest single bill.
I understand that establishments such as your own have a legal requirement to pay for the live sports etc, but it must be infuriating to be robbed and have to be grateful for the service at the same time!?
A Magician Named Gob
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I feel that way paying £5.50 odd for a pint these days to be fair.
Robert Marshall
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We couldn't possibly not have Rangers games, no sense in complaining about something you have no control over
I'm not suggesting that you don't show the games, just asking if it pisses you off that you are essentially being extorted for the pleasure of showing those games.
That said, your position is not the same as the OPs, you have to pay for a subscription to view these games as it's the main reason people come to your pub.
Robert Marshall
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Like us, you have the choice, give it two years and you will be delighted to find a pint for £5.50I feel that way paying £5.50 odd for a pint these days to be fair.
Shots fired.I feel that way paying £5.50 odd for a pint these days to be fair.
Robert Marshall
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Let's be honest, we are being held to ransom.
Pissed off doesn't come near to describing how I feel about it
Your prices reflect the daylight robbery you face with your £35k a year subscriptions, I guess your hands are tied.
Lowrydrup
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Robert Marshall
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The price of drink has gone ridiculously high in the last 9 months, it's profiteering
There's literally no alternative for you in the position you are in though, hopefully the product improves for your sake, but personally, I'll stick to RTV.
I don't envy your position mate.
Robert Marshall
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Actually I have one of the best jobs in the world and some of the best customers
