Tartan_Special Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 After a conversation with some Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs fans at work regarding the ESPN deal, they were all pretty shocked that Motherwell didn't have there own online TV channel. So I thought I'd put this to you guys. Would you subscribe to an MFC TV channel? What would you expect from it? Do you think its even feasable or maintainable to make a decent profit for the club? Also does anyone know if John Boyle has already looked into this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotts Well Fan Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Also does anyone know if George Boyle has already looked into this? Who is George Boyle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Also does anyone know if George Boyle has already looked into this? The junkie ex-St Johnstone player? He'd probably subscribe just to see his goal into Stevie Woods at McDiarmid Park! I think you have to be more specific with your question. For example, I'd probably subscribe to it if I knew that x amount of the cash was going to MFC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_Special Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I was up too late last nite What a fanny Could have been worse, I might have said Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfinz Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I think that we were meant to be doing it independantly - Hearts and co do it through their web page designers. LAst I heard was that we underestimated the costs in doing it ourselves and it has been delayed.......could be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Wee Grafter Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I'd say aye (although dependent on costs) and but also on the understanding that i get the Lovejoy role on Motherwell's version of 'Soccer AM' meets 'Something For The Weekend' Lynda Block from on here will fill the Simon Rimmer role doing the cooking. Any nice looking burds oot there to fill the Helen Chamberlain/Amanda Hamilton/Jenni Falconer role? Looking forward to the festive dance-off already!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoss Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I think it would work best as two or three 20 minute shows a week. Best looking for a mixture of light hearted stuff alongside the odd exclusive interview etc. Motherwell don't feature all that often on the Scottish news or Sky Sports so I think it certainly has the potential to be sucsessful - although the target audience is a bit restricting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_Special Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 The junkie ex-St Johnstone player? He'd probably subscribe just to see his goal into Stevie Woods at McDiarmid Park! I think you have to be more specific with your question. For example, I'd probably subscribe to it if I knew that x amount of the cash was going to MFC. I think Hearts charge 40 or 50 quid a year. Dont quote me on that tho (or anything ths morning) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 £40 or £50 for an online service? I'm not really up to speed on this sort of thing, but in the past i've always had trouble with streaming sites, seeing a lot of slowdown, glitchy picture, loss of sound etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammer Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Not a chance I would pay £40 or £50. It's bad enough having to pay £20 to watch them every other week. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_Special Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Just checked Hearts TV £39.99 per year or £3.99 per month To pay that much I would want to know which brand of bog roll Sutton uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinky Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 To pay that much I would want to know which brand of bog roll Sutton uses. A reliable source saw him buying a six pack of andrex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 A reliable source saw him buying a six pack of andrex. My mates a die hard toilet roll supporter n he said he heard that he uses asdas own brand.Hope its not true. [/dazamfc] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_Special Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 You see MFCTV could clear such rumours up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Aye, but only if they were streaming the games live for the ex-pats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelBoyd Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Would it have a "Learning Zone" to teach dazamfc how to type English????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well_Jaggy Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yes, but I would want to be able to watch the away games streamed live, or even with a bit of a delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I think the days of a 'group' deal are numbered. Television is already a dying medium and the internet enables clubs to set up their own channels at relatively little cost. It won't be long before Rangers and Celtic pull out of any SPL deal and keep their 'own' cash. I'd pay to download matches, highlights etc but not so much interested in 'magazine' type programming. The problem is with a support our size it might not be cost effective, whereas even teams like Aberdeen, Hibs and Hearts could generate much more income with a fan base three times bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnymfc Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I wouldnt pay £50 or £40 in one go but a direct debit of a lesser amount as i wouldnt notice it, i subscribed to Arsenal TV and its GUFF! I would pay £3.99 per month to see all games including away and cup? but would we get games on Sky? In would also want to see daily videos or team training and interviews. With the odd fun stuff like crossbar challange. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynda_block Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I'd say aye (although dependent on costs) and but also on the understanding that i get the Lovejoy role on Motherwell's version of 'Soccer AM' meets 'Something For The Weekend' Lynda Block from on here will fill the Simon Rimmer role doing the cooking. Any nice looking burds oot there to fill the Helen Chamberlain/Amanda Hamilton/Jenni Falconer role? Looking forward to the festive dance-off already!!! You saying I can't multi-task, filling 2 roles??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesher Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I would definitely be up for it, other than the 'Well I couldn't give a fuck about the rest of the SPL. Setanta was balls as well and anyone other than the OF hardly got any coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlukemurray Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 there isn't the demand for it motherwell simply don't have enough of a hardcore base of fans that would pay for this realistically how many people would pay £40 a year for such a service? my suggestion would be to get a group of supporters together to create their own independent motherwell tv, create a website and film and post on you tube all you need is someone with a camera create a free website (for example myspace) that allows you to post youtube footage get a few people to discuss each game and big news pre and post game interviews with supporters and thats that could actually be revolutionary in the fanzine world anyone up for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_Special Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 And permission from the club to film from their gantry obviously? Feasible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Wee Grafter Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 there isn't the demand for it motherwell simply don't have enough of a hardcore base of fans that would pay for this realistically how many people would pay £40 a year for such a service? my suggestion would be to get a group of supporters together to create their own independent motherwell tv, create a website and film and post on you tube all you need is someone with a camera create a free website (for example myspace) that allows you to post youtube footage get a few people to discuss each game and big news pre and post game interviews with supporters and thats that could actually be revolutionary in the fanzine world anyone up for it? You could do most of this by podcast to kick-off, cheap and cheerful and also lets you see what kinda of numbers you're looking at audience wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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