FA Cup Final on ESPN: What's the point of paying for it?
16-04-2013, 22:03
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FA Cup Final on ESPN: What's the point of paying for it?
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-kick-off.html
I have just seen that on the FA Cup final, that the game is being shown on ITV and ESPN.
Whats the point of paying subscription fee for it, when you can get it FREE on ITV. Doesn't make sense does it.
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16-04-2013, 22:07
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Re: Whats the point of paying for it
I'd expect it's for those people that already subscribe to ESPN and prefer their coverage of football - it's not designed to make people pay specifically for ESPN
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16-04-2013, 22:27
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Re: Whats the point of paying for it
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
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It's part of a package, you're not just paying for that game.
In addition, the coverage may be better.
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16-04-2013, 23:58
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Re: Whats the point of paying for it
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
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This may surprise you, are you ready,,,,,,sit down....here it comes....
No one subscribes to ESPN for just the FA Cup final, there are many many sports on ESPN.
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17-04-2013, 12:04
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Re: Whats the point of paying for it
I guess ESPN is more readily available outside of the UK than ITV is?
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17-04-2013, 13:01
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Re: Whats the point of paying for it
Also Espn have advertised "advert free" from when the players come out of the tunnel until after the presentation of the cup. I`ll bet Itv will get a fair few adverts in.
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17-04-2013, 13:04
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Re: Whats the point of paying for it
My understanding is that people in Scotland with Freeview, Freesat, BT Vision and Talk Talk can't watch the FA Cup final. The FA Cup final, as far as I'm aware, will not be shown on STV. It's great ESPN are covering the final as it gives Scottish fans the chance to watch the game.
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