MERSEYSIDE DERBY IN APRIL

[DerbyshireAndHarper]

I heard the Sky games on Friday didnt get the kind of viewing figures they wanted, not sure how they know that? So might not do any more perhaps.

Whilst that might be true, they paid a fortune for the rights to show 10 Friday night Prem games a season, outbidding BT for the rights.

Those 10 games have to be shown specifically on Friday nights. They can't move those selections to say a Saturday, Sunday or a Monday.

It's very telling though that they've only shown 4 Friday night games so far: Utd vs Soton on Aug 19, Chelsea vs LFC on Sep 16, EFC vs Palace on Sep 30 and Hull vs EFC on Dec 30. Anyone who has seen the shows with Stelling and Rachel Riley and all the pundits sitting on a sofa playing dress down Friday knows the format just doesn't work. The way they're presenting the games, trying to be different, just doesn't click.

 

[Mozza1987]

Assuming Utd vs us is going to be televised, it's highly unlikely to be moved from the Tuesday night as Chelsea vs Man City is on the Wednesday night and that will almost certainly be televised.

Was just going to say the same thing. Think the game against Man Utd will be on TV so it won't be moved with Chelsea vs Man City already on the Wednesday. So that probably leaves the Friday night or Saturday lunchtime kick off for the Derby.

 

[Sharpattack]

I have no idea, and care even less, when it will be played. I have no intention of watching it. It's my habit to swerve this game because of the grief it gives me, but for some reason, against my better instincts, I was persuaded to watch the last instalment. The manner of that defeat was nearly worse than all the others. So, thanks, but no thanks.

 

[jaybx1878]

It's nailed on for the Saturday 12.30 game this.

 

[degsy]

Not even going to watch it

If I hear that we've won I'll watch MOTD

'Kin wimp, take your medicine like the rest of us.

 

[TheGhostOfBolasie]

We'll smash them but ultimately end up losing and likely not ending the game with 11 men.

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

'Kin wimp, take your medicine like the rest of us.

Oi, I was there for the first 4-0 humping and I stayed till the end lar, so I've done my penance FFS!

 

[degsy]

Oi, I was there for the first 4-0 humping and I stayed till the end lar, so I've done my penance FFS!

you've NEVER done with your penance, your 20 / 30 yrs is a mere finger snap in the grand scheme of things

 

[Sharpattack]

you've NEVER done with your penance, your 20 / 30 yrs is a mere finger snap in the grand scheme of things

What about those of us who remember Ian Rush?

 

[degsy]

What about those of us who remember Ian Rush?

what about you?...if you weren't born in the reign of Good King George - come back in 25yrs and whinge then

 

[Kungfunesmori]

 

[Verbal Kint]

If it meant not having to play or view these 2 games and not play them I'd take a point and run everytime.

 

[blulouie]

Clattenberg could give us a "final farewell" before he up's sticks for pastures new.
Gulps.......

 

[toffeeblue9]

Whilst that might be true, they paid a fortune for the rights to show 10 Friday night Prem games a season, outbidding BT for the rights.

Those 10 games have to be shown specifically on Friday nights. They can't move those selections to say a Saturday, Sunday or a Monday.

It's very telling though that they've only shown 4 Friday night games so far: Utd vs Soton on Aug 19, Chelsea vs LFC on Sep 16, EFC vs Palace on Sep 30 and Hull vs EFC on Dec 30. Anyone who has seen the shows with Stelling and Rachel Riley and all the pundits sitting on a sofa playing dress down Friday knows the format just doesn't work. The way they're presenting the games, trying to be different, just doesn't click.

You're right

The concept of having a match on the telly on a Friday night is a good one IMO - not great for away fans, but great time of the week to actually watch footy on telly - whether you're in the pub or at home after a long week.

The way they've done it though is terrible. Needs a completely different presentation

 

[dave abrahams]

A defeat which ever day its played

Right on, for Liverpool.