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Def not on TV tomorrow

Thought I would question the decision of ITV not to show tomorrow nights game, here was their somewhat vague response.


Thank you for your recent email regarding Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League.

Unfortunately we do not actually own the rights at this stage in the competition, and have to buy the matches on an individual basis. It all depends on the draw when we get to that stage, and whether or not we own the rights to show the matches.

We didn't show all of the qualifiers last year either, however on this occasion we have chosen to show the 2nd leg match against AEL Limassol. This match will bring an end to the tie, and will determine which team progresses to the next stage of the competition.

I do understand your frustration but I hope that this has allowed for you to accept, or at least understand the reasons behind our match selections.

I wish you the very best of luck in Cyprus tomorrow night, hopefully Spurs can bring back a healthy lead to defend at White Hart Lane next week.

You may also want to check whether BT Sport are covering any matches as they also have rights to the Europa League. Their website is: http://sport.bt.com

I hope that helps.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact us here at ITV.

comment by Chronic (U3423)

posted on 20/8/14

anyone know what squad has travelled? hopefully a few key players left behind to focus on QPR on sunday.

need 3 points from that one

posted on 20/8/14

"need 3 points from that one"

Only to protect you from T(oilet)block and Mich.

comment by Chronic (U3423)

posted on 20/8/14

comment by The RDBD (demoted to supporting the team managed by Pep Guardiola) (U1062)




posted 1 minute ago



"need 3 points from that one"

Only to protect you from T(oilet)block and Mich

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no. because if we have any reasonable aspirations this season then we need to be beating relegation sides at home

posted on 20/8/14

comment by The RDBD (demoted to supporting the team managed by Pep Guardiola) (U1062)
posted 1 minute ago
"Choosing to air the second leg and hoping Spurs bring back a healthy lead is not really going to help with their viewing strategy is it."

Based on past Europa viewing stats (Spurs and PL clubs) at this stage, ITV probably have done the bean counting and it won't be profitable for them (ad money etc) whereas the WHL leg will be.
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That may be true but we all know that they will be secretly hoping for a banana skin scenario making the second leg far more appealing to promote.

So any well wishing can be taken with a huge pinch of salt.

comment by SB&S (U17757)

posted on 20/8/14

6pm kick off our time doesn't make money (or enough money), ratings pretty low, Londoners still at work. A money thing but I'm impressed that ITV gave a detailed response.

posted on 20/8/14

"That may be true but we all know that they will be secretly hoping for a banana skin scenario making the second leg far more appealing to promote."

Of course.
But a 5pm KO (UK time) is not likely to have enough Spurs fans or neutrals tuning him to watch the game and get the ad money in.

Enough viewers will appear for the WHL leg, whatever the 1st leg result.

What is the deal with ITV now ??
Are they now bidding against Sky and BT Sport for the pick of the UEFA games ??

posted on 20/8/14

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posted on 20/8/14

This is disappointing. Whilst the opposition is poor, its always nice to see a good run out and get some goals to bring confidence.

Looks like i'll be doing a full day tomorrow then.

Boo

posted on 20/8/14

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posted on 20/8/14

comment by Mauricio's smile (U3582)
posted 7 hours ago
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