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Replying To royaldunne:  "Brilliant response. No one is holding a gun to anyone's head who doesn't want to get sky. Personally I am looking forward to their great games."
You have concluded with you are looking forward "to their great games".

So you have deliveried a judgement on something you have not seen!!!

I rest my case

Bernardo (Monaghan) - Posts: 597 - 26/04/2019 19:21:44    2180470

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Replying To Bernardo:  "I can assume what I want.

Re gender - it seems the gender is important as there is 12 men."
Ok ok calm down princess, whats your point anyway, assuming there is one.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 26/04/2019 19:31:49    2180473

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Replying To Bernardo:  "Rugby is professional"
Don't matter, there paying for rights, free to air or not, maybe GAA should have no tv deal because they are amatuer if that's your thinking , they're cheating the players wether it's RTE or Sky, the stars get none of the tv money

PyatPree (Cork) - Posts: 376 - 26/04/2019 19:54:49    2180475

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Replying To MesAmis:  "
Replying To Mayonman:  "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank sky for broadcasting these extra games that we wouldn't get a chance to see on TV without them.

Thank you Sky"
They're not extra games.

Sky took the package that TV3 (now Virgin Media) had previously and were bidding for against Sky.

They're not extra games that Sky have magically decided to broadcast.

They were going to be broadcast anyway.

Them being on Sky just means that no one watches. That's the only difference."
You address factually incorrect. The sane amount of games are free to air now as before sky got contact. This means the games sky got are extra. TV3 games must have gone back to rte.

Should any be behind a pay wall is a valid argument. I think the gaa have done a good balancing job.

In any event I'm sick of listening to rte pundits. Very little technical analysis. All generalisations and sweeping statements. But that's a different topic entirely!

Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1835 - 26/04/2019 20:22:51    2180477

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I've no real issue with Sky, the GAA are entitled to sell their rights to whoever.

My issue is with people, like Royal dunne, pretending that Sky are showing games that weren't already being shown. These Sky games would be broadcast if Sky didn't have them.

Stop acting like Sky are doing us all a favour. GAA is cheap filler for them during the summer.

It's slightly more money in exchange for way, way less exposure.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13718 - 26/04/2019 20:28:57    2180479

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Your missing a trick with Sky here lads.

Us subscribers are treated to such wise nuggets as new Sky Sports jockey Kieran Donaghy exclusively revealing that he thinks Tyrone, Mayo, Galway or Kerry may be the teams that might challenge Dublin for the All Ireland.

It's that type of quality analysis you just don't get on free to air viewing.

TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 26/04/2019 21:22:54    2180484

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Replying To MesAmis:  "I've no real issue with Sky, the GAA are entitled to sell their rights to whoever.

My issue is with people, like Royal dunne, pretending that Sky are showing games that weren't already being shown. These Sky games would be broadcast if Sky didn't have them.

Stop acting like Sky are doing us all a favour. GAA is cheap filler for them during the summer.

It's slightly more money in exchange for way, way less exposure."
You've hit the nail on the head, I get sky sports for the gaa and they usually give me a deal of six months for the price of three and then I throw it out again in November .

gallarus14 (Kerry) - Posts: 127 - 26/04/2019 22:01:24    2180491

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Replying To Bernardo:  "Thank you for your comment.

Your argument does not make sense. Just because I do not watch sky does not mean I cannot have an opinion on sky coverage.

I think the games should be free to air.

Tg4 tends to have more women involved in gaa coverage which seems to be positive."
Free to air after you pay the RTE tax do you mean? Paying for 5 or 6 pundits some nights, between hurling, camogie and football on the Sunday Game. Plus crew and presenters and they barely mention some counties never mind show a few minutes of them but give highlights of Saturday and Sunday games. With their revamped player hopefully they could put extra bits of games up there to watch. Sky too though could put up some highlights on their player and make make it available to non-Sky subscribers. Not sure but I think I heard Wooly say before they both have the rights to that and was wondering why they don't. In an age where you can opt for varieties of what you want to view online and what TV packages you choose from providers we should be given a choice how we share out our TV licence money rather than prop up Montrose. Let them sing for their supper like other stations and sell RTE if it keeps losing money.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7364 - 26/04/2019 22:10:31    2180492

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Replying To Bernardo:  "You have concluded with you are looking forward "to their great games".

So you have deliveried a judgement on something you have not seen!!!

I rest my case"
Well you have done the same. There great line up of games is what I meant. However you have made up ur mind on them without ever watching it. Cause you too cheep to pay for it and want everything for nothing.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/04/2019 00:47:56    2180501

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Replying To GreenandRed:  "Free to air after you pay the RTE tax do you mean? Paying for 5 or 6 pundits some nights, between hurling, camogie and football on the Sunday Game. Plus crew and presenters and they barely mention some counties never mind show a few minutes of them but give highlights of Saturday and Sunday games. With their revamped player hopefully they could put extra bits of games up there to watch. Sky too though could put up some highlights on their player and make make it available to non-Sky subscribers. Not sure but I think I heard Wooly say before they both have the rights to that and was wondering why they don't. In an age where you can opt for varieties of what you want to view online and what TV packages you choose from providers we should be given a choice how we share out our TV licence money rather than prop up Montrose. Let them sing for their supper like other stations and sell RTE if it keeps losing money."
Totally agree. I mean aren't we all so lucky to be paying D'Arcy half a million. Don't see many complaining about that though. At least on sky you get value for money

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/04/2019 00:49:51    2180502

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Replying To Mayonman:  "
Replying To MesAmis:  "[quote=Mayonman:  "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank sky for broadcasting these extra games that we wouldn't get a chance to see on TV without them.

Thank you Sky"
They're not extra games.

Sky took the package that TV3 (now Virgin Media) had previously and were bidding for against Sky.

They're not extra games that Sky have magically decided to broadcast.

They were going to be broadcast anyway.

Them being on Sky just means that no one watches. That's the only difference."
You address factually incorrect. The sane amount of games are free to air now as before sky got contact. This means the games sky got are extra. TV3 games must have gone back to rte.

Should any be behind a pay wall is a valid argument. I think the gaa have done a good balancing job.

In any event I'm sick of listening to rte pundits. Very little technical analysis. All generalisations and sweeping statements. But that's a different topic entirely!"]Even if you said was true, which I don't think it is, Sky didn't invent these games.

These games were a package available to me bought, they were going to be shown regardless of whether or not Sky exists or not.

At the time TV3, as it then, bid for them.

The GAA went for the slightly higher in bid. More money in exchange for way, way less exposure seeing as a tiny amount of people are watching these games on Sky.

That's the reality, good luck to Sky but these games were going to be broadcast in anyways and there is an argument, anger whether or not you choose to acknowledge it, that more exposure is worth more in the long term than slightly more money up front.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13718 - 27/04/2019 08:15:45    2180511

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Replying To MesAmis:  "
Replying To Mayonman:  "[quote=MesAmis:  "[quote=Mayonman:  "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank sky for broadcasting these extra games that we wouldn't get a chance to see on TV without them.

Thank you Sky"
They're not extra games.

Sky took the package that TV3 (now Virgin Media) had previously and were bidding for against Sky.

They're not extra games that Sky have magically decided to broadcast.

They were going to be broadcast anyway.

Them being on Sky just means that no one watches. That's the only difference."
You address factually incorrect. The sane amount of games are free to air now as before sky got contact. This means the games sky got are extra. TV3 games must have gone back to rte.

Should any be behind a pay wall is a valid argument. I think the gaa have done a good balancing job.

In any event I'm sick of listening to rte pundits. Very little technical analysis. All generalisations and sweeping statements. But that's a different topic entirely!"]Even if you said was true, which I don't think it is, Sky didn't invent these games.

These games were a package available to me bought, they were going to be shown regardless of whether or not Sky exists or not.

At the time TV3, as it then, bid for them.

The GAA went for the slightly higher in bid. More money in exchange for way, way less exposure seeing as a tiny amount of people are watching these games on Sky.

That's the reality, good luck to Sky but these games were going to be broadcast in anyways and there is an argument, anger whether or not you choose to acknowledge it, that more exposure is worth more in the long term than slightly more money up front."]He's right. There is extra game broadcast. So I will await for ur apology to me, stating that what I agreed with (didn't actually say it first). Was incorrect.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/04/2019 12:33:35    2180532

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Replying To royaldunne:  "
Replying To MesAmis:  "[quote=Mayonman:  "[quote=MesAmis:  "[quote=Mayonman:  "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank sky for broadcasting these extra games that we wouldn't get a chance to see on TV without them.

Thank you Sky"
They're not extra games.

Sky took the package that TV3 (now Virgin Media) had previously and were bidding for against Sky.

They're not extra games that Sky have magically decided to broadcast.

They were going to be broadcast anyway.

Them being on Sky just means that no one watches. That's the only difference."
You address factually incorrect. The sane amount of games are free to air now as before sky got contact. This means the games sky got are extra. TV3 games must have gone back to rte.

Should any be behind a pay wall is a valid argument. I think the gaa have done a good balancing job.

In any event I'm sick of listening to rte pundits. Very little technical analysis. All generalisations and sweeping statements. But that's a different topic entirely!"]Even if you said was true, which I don't think it is, Sky didn't invent these games.

These games were a package available to me bought, they were going to be shown regardless of whether or not Sky exists or not.

At the time TV3, as it then, bid for them.

The GAA went for the slightly higher in bid. More money in exchange for way, way less exposure seeing as a tiny amount of people are watching these games on Sky.

That's the reality, good luck to Sky but these games were going to be broadcast in anyways and there is an argument, anger whether or not you choose to acknowledge it, that more exposure is worth more in the long term than slightly more money up front."]He's right. There is extra game broadcast. So I will await for ur apology to me, stating that what I agreed with (didn't actually say it first). Was incorrect."]They're not extra games, they would be broadcast regardless in anyways.

You know this is true. Catch yourself on.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13718 - 27/04/2019 13:40:13    2180536

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Replying To TheUsername:  "Your missing a trick with Sky here lads.

Us subscribers are treated to such wise nuggets as new Sky Sports jockey Kieran Donaghy exclusively revealing that he thinks Tyrone, Mayo, Galway or Kerry may be the teams that might challenge Dublin for the All Ireland.

It's that type of quality analysis you just don't get on free to air viewing."
What is he expected to say when asked who he expects to challenge. Starting out on his punditry debut season and already getting stick-)

KY4SAM2015 (Kerry) - Posts: 898 - 27/04/2019 14:18:28    2180539

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Replying To MesAmis:  "
Replying To royaldunne:  "[quote=MesAmis:  "[quote=Mayonman:  "[quote=MesAmis:  "[quote=Mayonman:  "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank sky for broadcasting these extra games that we wouldn't get a chance to see on TV without them.

Thank you Sky"
They're not extra games.

Sky took the package that TV3 (now Virgin Media) had previously and were bidding for against Sky.

They're not extra games that Sky have magically decided to broadcast.

They were going to be broadcast anyway.

Them being on Sky just means that no one watches. That's the only difference."
You address factually incorrect. The sane amount of games are free to air now as before sky got contact. This means the games sky got are extra. TV3 games must have gone back to rte.

Should any be behind a pay wall is a valid argument. I think the gaa have done a good balancing job.

In any event I'm sick of listening to rte pundits. Very little technical analysis. All generalisations and sweeping statements. But that's a different topic entirely!"]Even if you said was true, which I don't think it is, Sky didn't invent these games.

These games were a package available to me bought, they were going to be shown regardless of whether or not Sky exists or not.

At the time TV3, as it then, bid for them.

The GAA went for the slightly higher in bid. More money in exchange for way, way less exposure seeing as a tiny amount of people are watching these games on Sky.

That's the reality, good luck to Sky but these games were going to be broadcast in anyways and there is an argument, anger whether or not you choose to acknowledge it, that more exposure is worth more in the long term than slightly more money up front."]He's right. There is extra game broadcast. So I will await for ur apology to me, stating that what I agreed with (didn't actually say it first). Was incorrect."]They're not extra games, they would be broadcast regardless in anyways.

You know this is true. Catch yourself on."]There is more free to air gaa matches on TV now,then in the history of the gaa,this is fact not fiction,i don't like the sky coverage,i do watch it,but i turn down the volume but facts are facts.

cityman73 (Limerick) - Posts: 779 - 27/04/2019 16:20:12    2180548

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Arguably after 5 years this sky thing is still a contentious issue, it should be about opinion, not about ridicule. Bouncing sky off rte is nit picking, the real problem is the the decision makers in croke park, selling off games to sky when firstly it should have been put to the clubs and voted on accordingly.

My gripe with the thing is 14 games Exclusive to Sky, excluding replays if any, simply the word exclusive.
I can't remember the last time I seen a national football league game on RTE either, not sky's fault though.

When Dublin win their 5 in a row the 14 exclusive games to sky could easily become 20. My own county won't be one of those in any way shape or form so it makes no difference to me.

supersub15 (Carlow) - Posts: 2908 - 27/04/2019 16:26:54    2180549

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Anywhere showing the New York game?

brisbane (Galway) - Posts: 674 - 27/04/2019 16:58:33    2180556

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Replying To MesAmis:  "
Replying To royaldunne:  "[quote=MesAmis:  "[quote=Mayonman:  "[quote=MesAmis:  "[quote=Mayonman:  "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank sky for broadcasting these extra games that we wouldn't get a chance to see on TV without them.

Thank you Sky"
They're not extra games.

Sky took the package that TV3 (now Virgin Media) had previously and were bidding for against Sky.

They're not extra games that Sky have magically decided to broadcast.

They were going to be broadcast anyway.

Them being on Sky just means that no one watches. That's the only difference."
You address factually incorrect. The sane amount of games are free to air now as before sky got contact. This means the games sky got are extra. TV3 games must have gone back to rte.

Should any be behind a pay wall is a valid argument. I think the gaa have done a good balancing job.

In any event I'm sick of listening to rte pundits. Very little technical analysis. All generalisations and sweeping statements. But that's a different topic entirely!"]Even if you said was true, which I don't think it is, Sky didn't invent these games.

These games were a package available to me bought, they were going to be shown regardless of whether or not Sky exists or not.

At the time TV3, as it then, bid for them.

The GAA went for the slightly higher in bid. More money in exchange for way, way less exposure seeing as a tiny amount of people are watching these games on Sky.

That's the reality, good luck to Sky but these games were going to be broadcast in anyways and there is an argument, anger whether or not you choose to acknowledge it, that more exposure is worth more in the long term than slightly more money up front."]He's right. There is extra game broadcast. So I will await for ur apology to me, stating that what I agreed with (didn't actually say it first). Was incorrect."]They're not extra games, they would be broadcast regardless in anyways.

You know this is true. Catch yourself on."]You stated there was NO EXTRA games. There is. You made a big deal out of it. And pointed me out specifically, your argument is debunked. Don't try to deflect, just admit you were wrong.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/04/2019 17:29:41    2180564

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Replying To royaldunne:  "Well you have done the same. There great line up of games is what I meant. However you have made up ur mind on them without ever watching it. Cause you too cheep to pay for it and want everything for nothing."
That's ridiculous tbh. The way you are so much a cheerleader for Sky it sounds like you are working for them! I dont have Sky and have no intention of getting it but I dont at all have an issue with Sky showing games. The more providers there are the better. And although I dont have Sky I will go to the pub to watch the games RTE arent covering so will end up paying more than if I had a subscription! But that's my choice....it's not about being a cheapskate.

PoolSturgeon (Galway) - Posts: 1905 - 27/04/2019 17:45:06    2180568

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Replying To royaldunne:  "Well you have done the same. There great line up of games is what I meant. However you have made up ur mind on them without ever watching it. Cause you too cheep to pay for it and want everything for nothing."
I could pay for sky but I do not. Why should I bother coaching teams for free when we sell the rights of games to a company who want to make money?

I buy lotto tickets, coach, buy dinner dance tickets and run people for free to matches.

Some many people give so much in their life to the gaa and then the gaa sell the rights of games!

Bernardo (Monaghan) - Posts: 597 - 27/04/2019 18:32:32    2180572

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