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Originally Posted by nige b
Stanley could always sell our soul to the "player" option but i have no idea how this works or the financial consequences to the club and also to us fans?
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I don't think you want to go down that route. I'm sure I've heard that if you don't hit a certain target the club will have to make up the shortfall for the costs. The 'player' thing is something that has evolved through the 'licensed' website situation that you see most clubs have ( I think 82 clubs are under that system ). They are so tied in they can't get themselves out without massive financial penalties.
For anyone interested the rule covering audio broadcasting is rule 70.1 of the football league regualtions.
The Football League | About Us | Regulations | Regulations Detail | SECTION 7: BROADCASTING & SPONSORSHIP
Whilst it tells you the rule it doesn't mention how each club can sell ( or the cost involved ) a licence for local radio to broadcast. There must be something because 2BR have done it in the past with Stanley and Burnley.