I received an email from EFL Digital yesterday explaining that on 1st April, Forest will be launching a new version of their website and includes a new streaming service to replace iFollow, called Forest TV.
TBH, when I saw the date, I thought aye, aye, someone's taking the pee, but it's true. The first game they are streaming is the Cardiff game on Friday and anyone that used iFollow will have to re-register on the new website.
Apparently, for any iFollow season pass holders, there is a code that will be issued, not sure by whom, to give access to the rest of this season's games.
If this all comes together OK, then I think at least I will get to see all of the games, and not just the ones that iFollow deem not to sell to Sky or DAZN; although I do hope they will continue with the commentary from RN.
Any thoughts about this?
Change from iFollow
posted on 30/3/21
then I think at least I will get to see all of the games, and not just the ones that iFollow deem not to sell to Sky or DAZN;
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That is not how it works. Sky pay for a package that gives them exclusive coverage of games. iFollow get to show all other games. That will be the same with this new thing.
posted on 30/3/21
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 6 minutes ago
then I think at least I will get to see all of the games, and not just the ones that iFollow deem not to sell to Sky or DAZN;
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That is not how it works. Sky pay for a package that gives them exclusive coverage of games. iFollow get to show all other games. That will be the same with this new thing.
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I'll bow to your knowledge but How does that help international subscribers? Sky is not in every country and DAZN doesn't show many championship games here in Spain.
posted on 30/3/21
It will work the same as iFollow.
posted on 30/3/21
Nottingham Forest are delighted to confirm the upcoming launch of a brand-new digital service which will include a new official club website, mobile application and streaming service.
On Thursday 1st April, any supporters visiting nottinghamforest.co.uk will be greeted with the club’s brand-new website.
As a result, the club's video service is changing from iFollow Forest to Forest TV with the match against Cardiff City on the Friday 2nd April being the first one available to watch via the new service.
Any supporters wishing to watch live games will need to register on the new platform in order to access the services there.
Season card holders who selected option 1 will be issued with a code that will allow them to view all relevant matches through to the end of the season. Please note that this will not include the Cardiff City game on Good Friday as this is classed as a weekend fixture.
Existing iFollow season pass holders will be issued a code that will allow them to access all of the video or audio content granted in their current license through to the end of the season.
Existing iFollow monthly pass holders will see that no further payment is taken from their account by EFL Digital after 1st April, and pro-rata refunds will be issued to any fan with existing value left in their subscription in April.
posted on 30/3/21
A bit worrying so what about existing IFollow subscribers who are not season ticket holders will we be able to watch the remaining games of the season?
posted on 30/3/21
comment by Doha-red (U10797)
posted 4 hours, 20 minutes ago
A bit worrying so what about existing IFollow subscribers who are not season ticket holders will we be able to watch the remaining games of the season?
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>Existing iFollow season pass holders will be issued a code that will allow them to access all of the video or audio content granted in their current license through to the end of the season<
My problem is this: If I don't get a code, who do I complain to? ie, who issues the code? One day really isn't enough if there is a problem.
posted on 1/4/21
OK, all good at the moment. Registered on the new format site and they sent me the code to access Forest TV.
All I want now is team that is going to be successful!!!!