Now that Skysports have fuelled all this panic over coronavirus

[davidmills]

What live sport are they actually going to show.
Will we all be due a refund on our subscriptions.

 

[The_Lizards_Jumpers]

i'm no fan of Sky, but how have they "fuelled all this panic" ? Like it or not this is a big deal....

 

[asredastheycome]

Hopefully they will shut up shop until the matches restart.

 

[atypical_boro]

This is the sort of thing that could really shake-up the status quo. Having no football to show for a few weeks/months, and a loss of subscribers, could have a massive impact on their business model, which is by far their most profitable revenue stream.

 

[The_Lizards_Jumpers]

This is the sort of thing that could really shake-up the status quo. Having no football to show for a few weeks/months, and a loss of subscribers, could have a massive impact on their business model, which is by far their most profitable revenue stream.

Most people will be tied down to a years contract anyways, and even if they did cancel then they'll see an uptake when the season resumes - they're not going to experience cash flow problems and so I'd say it's unlikely to have a massive effect on Sky. More likely to see clubs go to the wall than Sky.

 

[atypical_boro]

Most people will be tied down to a years contract anyways, and even if they did cancel then they'll see an uptake when the season resumes - they're not going to experience cash flow problems and so I'd say it's unlikely to have a massive effect on Sky. More likely to see clubs go to the wall than Sky.

Some will, but many aren't. NOWTV revenue could plummet. The level of impact is likely to be determined by how long this goes on, which at this point, no one knows. I'm not making a cast iron prediction, but it is this kind of event which could really alter the status quo.

 

[BobUpnDown]

I have a feeling they will give Sports package users - free films & entertainment packages - until the sport is back on... & 100% certain re run old sports...

for those already with those.... tough ;-)

 

[Lottowyn]

Not really anything to do with Sky. Arteta having the virus brought the action.

 

[wilkos_perm]

Panic and taking sensible action are two separate things

 

[bear66]

Darts behind closed doors will lack the atmosphere.

 

[Cardiffdaffs]

Darts behind closed doors will lack the atmosphere.

Oh I don’t know. They can erect murals up and pump inane beer swigging songs through the PA system. Hey presto no difference.

 

[NeilInFrance]

And what if the condition is that the EFL has to repay Sky the TV rights if it doesnt provide a full season?

 

[bear66]

The EFL will go into administration and the New EFL will start up.

 

[Blf]

I was really looking fwd to the F1 season starting too. Cue Endless reruns of Liverpool 4 Newcastle 3.