I wonder if there is a case for iFollow eventually being rolled out (legitimately) for UK based fans?
It might only be a matter of time before all of the VPN's are blocked anyway?
They would probably have to up the price for domestic users but that wouldn't prevent the Accrington chairman from keeling over at the prospect.
The clubs might go for it if the share of the takings was enough to compensate for potential loss of income from the floaters.
A die hard away traveller would be unlikely to be persuaded anyway.
Same for a home ST holder or committed regular.
An essential service provided by the likes of PV should of course be exempt.
I think there is a lot of call especially for us more distant geographically based fans.
Even if each club starts by broadcasting just away fixtures to start with. As long as a decent cut goes to the broadcasting clubs coffers and not the iFollow itself as to partly cover any gate revenue losses.
I love the fact that I can actually see games rather than listening to often poor commentators give their version of events and the listening fans having absolutely no idea at times as to who is even attacking.
Thats why I try and cover as much of the chances/incidents in slightly more detail when they happen so you can at least get a better picture in the mind as to how its developing.
Yes I throw in my own views at times but when there is a goal chance then I prefer to give a breakdown of the action as and when it happens so fans have a better idea that someone just typing "goal" and then the next post says "Anderson".
Most fans reading these posts have no access to radio/video/attending the games so it just gives them an insight as the what is unfolding. Its either the MDT or twitter/adver and in the main these comments tell you little detail, I try to correct this and I am pleased that I can actually help fans who are unable to attend.
So yes I agree with what you are saying WB there is a need, definately.
Its just good that someone physically so far away during most games can actually feel like an attendee with these matches, bringing us distant fans closer.