08-12-2023, 04:03 PM
FA Cup and Scottish Cup TV picks for the next rounds have been announced.
Seen the usual complaints about the decision to broadcast all Premier League ties (Maidstone United's Twitter account one example) but ultimately the broadcasters ultimately need to balance all varying interests, not just show the six smallest teams left (three all PL ties, two of them hardly inspiring doesn't seem too great though). It is worth noting that this is the first time this season the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool will be able to seen for the majority of the public from their own homes. And all ties will be broadcast internationally with likely a few ending up as streaming options in the UK as well, so there will be a financial award for all teams.
Saying that, it is rather predictable and uninspiring that Viaplay always select Rangers and Celtic when they can in the Scottish Cup; it would be preferable if the FTA partner had a first or second pick.
FA Cup Second round replays on TV next week:
pbs.twimg.com
FA Cup Third round in January:
pbs.twimg.com
Scottish Cup fourth round in late January:
pbs.twimg.com
Seen the usual complaints about the decision to broadcast all Premier League ties (Maidstone United's Twitter account one example) but ultimately the broadcasters ultimately need to balance all varying interests, not just show the six smallest teams left (three all PL ties, two of them hardly inspiring doesn't seem too great though). It is worth noting that this is the first time this season the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool will be able to seen for the majority of the public from their own homes. And all ties will be broadcast internationally with likely a few ending up as streaming options in the UK as well, so there will be a financial award for all teams.
Saying that, it is rather predictable and uninspiring that Viaplay always select Rangers and Celtic when they can in the Scottish Cup; it would be preferable if the FTA partner had a first or second pick.
FA Cup Second round replays on TV next week:
pbs.twimg.com
FA Cup Third round in January:
pbs.twimg.com
Scottish Cup fourth round in late January:
pbs.twimg.com