Commentary

Dan · 30-10-2010, 08:56

Hi all
I have bad news

FROM FISHY SITE:
No commentary for the foreseeable future
Due to Football League regulations preventing clubs from broadcasting their games for free, Accrington Stanley's matchday commentary service is suspended from today.

The League contacted the club this week to inform us of the rule and tell us to stop broadcasting immediately.

We apologise to all supporters who have come to rely on the commentaries and hope to have more news on a revised service soon.

I can't say much about this other than that what it says above, other than Rob Heys, myself and the team at 2BR have worked really hard to get this service up and running, only to be told that the club isn't permitted to make the decision to give it to supporters for free.

I hope that the service can be revived, but that's going to be down to you guys. The only way we'll be able to reinstate it will be through a subscription service (which will mean completely redesigning the interface)

I'd like to hear from as many of you as possible (via email - [email protected]) about what you think of a subscription service and how much you'd be willing to pay.

It's fair to say that I'm a very unhappy chappy today...

For today's game (and at least the next couple) we'll have a text update service on the fishy site and at Accrington Stanley (ASFCofficial) on Twitter

Sorry!
Dan

SPUGGIE J · 30-10-2010, 09:14

Now that is a bummer.

Liked to listen online as I cant get to many games. As for subscripition it will be a case of trying to find a balance that suits all inc the jackets at the Football League HQ. I for one would be willing to pay esp if the club also benefits.

DaveinGermany · 30-10-2010, 09:14

Really is a blow that looked forward to Saturday afternoon commentries suppose it's just the FL being anal & whining because they're not getting any bungs ! So much for the sport being for everyone effin Cocks!

As to subscription, well couldn't that be included in the price of joining the OSC (theoretically you're paying for a service & the radio relay could be part of the service

) Plus it'd possibly increase membership

To ensure that only those who've "paid" (to stop the winkers of the FL bitchin') receive said service entry of name & membership number/password could be the entry key. Just my thoughts on this particular issue. (those concerning the FL are somewhat darker & more offensive)

Incidentally should any of the Muppets from the FL choose to read this, all the above points & venom are mine towards you clowns so don't go getting on the back of those who run the forum/site,take it up with me !

Stanleymad · 30-10-2010, 09:18

Don't bloody believe it - why today? Nooooo sods law I'm in sodding Yorkshire an all!

Really peed off blinking typical

Hate FL and their stupid interference Grrrr! Furious aint the word, thanks Stanley, dan and 2br for trying and being good to us over the past few months.

jaysay · 30-10-2010, 09:19

What a load of crap

Stanleymad · 30-10-2010, 09:23

Money money money FL robbing sods! Least Stanley were doing service to their fans - not everything has a price tag on it. FL ripping the heart out of football for quids is so Scrooge like, thing decisions to charge fans should be upto the clubs - not FL!!!!!!!

cashman · 30-10-2010, 09:42

the F.L. n F.A. have always been a bunch of complete *******, tis a great service fer ex-pats n folk that live well away, plus all who cannot do away games etc, so whilst disappointed i aint surprised.

sparkie · 30-10-2010, 09:53

Dan, I'm gutted for ya mate, I know how much hard work sorting all this out has been for you. It may be a wise course of action to ask the FA if they have a minimum charge that they implement regard these things, if not then its open to us to negotiate a deal with you guys and the club. I think most other clubs charge approximately £5.99 a month for their webiste extras subscription, but that includes things like exclusive player, management and staff video interviews and the like. I would be willing to pay for the commentary's and I think Daves idea of a link through the supporters club is a good one.

maccawozzagod · 30-10-2010, 10:10

you couldn't do it via the OSC as they want a cut of the fee I think. Absolute ******* and no need for it - time to make a stand I think

ps - I blame O'Neil

jaysay · 30-10-2010, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by cashman

the F.L. n F.A. have always been a bunch of complete *******, tis a great service fer ex-pats n folk that live well away, plus all who cannot do away games etc, so whilst disappointed i aint surprised.

Well we all know the FA couldn't run a Pee up at a brewery

Pendle Red · 30-10-2010, 10:21

a Great Shame after all the hard work that has gone into it

I suppose the Club would have to look at what the FL or whoever would need for the service to continue in terms of monetary value if that's how it works?

Then work out a way to make it affordable, either as a monthly or yearly subscription service with other formats e.g. as has been said with regard player/manager interviews & exclusives and possibly a new look website.

Maybe it is something that could be looked to link in with the Bigger Concept when we reach that point as part of any membership?

DaveinGermany · 30-10-2010, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by maccawozzagod

you couldn't do it via the OSC as they want a cut of the fee I think.

Don't quite follow, sorry. So the FL take a cut of whatever monies are raised by supporters club membership ? I was under the impression the OSC was a totally separate entity, run by fans for fans with no interference or for that matter support monetary or otherwise from the FL/FA !

I was also under the understanding that the ASFC OSC, may well be covered under the umbrella of FL/FA Supporters clubs, but it was purely a point of reference & as such has no legal bearing or jurisdiction over the individual clubs "Supporters clubs".

Could someone please clarify this situation, for myself & I assume some confused others.

nige b · 30-10-2010, 11:45

Really sorry for us all Dan, and just exemplifies what a bunch of misguided and blinkered bunch of ******* the FA are and how totally out of touch they are with REAL FOOTBALL fans. And thick scouse scumbag Rooney can be pictured in every crap tabloid earning £250,000 a week without working, yet us mere mortals are not able to listen to OUR team without paying quite frankly disgusts me.

sorry for this rant but it has seriously peed me off and shown once again how much i hate,despise etc everything that goes by the governing bodies of our game. A bunch of fat useless nobodies that have never kicked a ball in their lives

By the way Dan thanks for all of your efforts they have been mightily appreciated and enjoyed

cashman · 30-10-2010, 11:48

so can we take it yer upset nige?

AccyMad · 30-10-2010, 12:08

What a load of crap! A right slap in the face for Dan & all who have worked to get the service up & running - have really enjoyed listening to the commentaries from away games, if the club is happy for the commentaries to go ahead why the hell should the FL object, surely it should be a matter for the club to decide.

ps - don't worry SM, if you must go to Yorkshire I'll keep you up to date with texts, I know it's not the same but at least you'll know what's going on at the Crown