Frankie 8,652 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3572275/SPFL-poised-double-TV-money-BBC-finally-agree-cough-2-8million.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The SPFL are poised to double their money under the terms of a new four-year broadcasting deal with BBC Scotland. Months of negotiations and threats by SPFL figures to pull the plug on Sportscene highlights and live radio coverage will end with the state broadcaster increasing payments to clubs from £1.4million a year to £2.8m. Sportsmail understands the SPFL plan to confirm the agreement in the coming days. Chairman Ralph Topping initially demanded a figure ‘north of £3m’ for Scottish highlights after accusing the corporation of ‘short-changing’ the national game. While the new figure falls just short of that target, SPFL sources believe the agreement vindicates their stance with the corporation. The BBC pays £68m each year for Match of the Day highlights while presenter Gary Lineker receives more cash via his salary than Scottish clubs receive for coverage of an entire season. The BBC argued they had an obligation to pay the market rate in order to obtain the best possible value for licence payers. However, Alloa chairman Mike Mulraney - a member of the SPFL board - was a vocal critic of the current deal, warning that clubs would opt for a black-out unless a better package was put on the table. In a recent interview, Topping also vowed to play hardball, saying: ‘The view among the clubs would be that if there isn’t a significant move north in price, they would be prepared to pull the plug on the TV and radio stuff. ‘What the BBC do is good – there is no criticism at all of the guys at the sharp end of the BBC – but the feeling is that they need to offer a value acceptable to the clubs to get an agreement.’ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie P 4 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 It's all about the Rangers! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 It's all about the Rangers! Just a coincedence,Rangers are deid!. Is that the best they can get?,real tough negotiators is our SPFL! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Just a coincedence,Rangers are deid!. Is that the best they can get?,real tough negotiators is our SPFL! The unfortunate thing is MOTD is probably more watched even in Scotland. Not many really give a shit about Sportscene. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 307 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 It's a vicious circle - if they and sky were to give us more money the product would be better, the crowds would be bigger and in turn more neutrals would tune in. But instead they throw obscene money at the EPL. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 307 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 It's a vicious circle - if they and sky were to give us more money the product would be better, the crowds would be bigger and in turn more neutrals would tune in. But instead they throw obscene money at the EPL. On a different note - I wonder how much money Sky made in advertising revenue at half time in the Old Firn semi. Probably more money than they pay! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,803 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Sidenote ... anyone knows how much money the SPL got from the BBC in days gone by? Say 2010? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) The unfortunate thing is MOTD is probably more watched even in Scotland. Not many really give a shit about Sportscene. Agreed,that is because of the piss poor presentation though as much as anything,more investment in Scottish football is needed and the BBC could provide much more,Gary Lineker earns more from the BBC than Scottish football,disgrace!. Edited May 4, 2016 by ian1964 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Sidenote ... anyone knows how much money the SPL got from the BBC in days gone by? Say 2010? They paid 8 million for the full rights(live games) when Sky walked away. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Sidenote ... anyone knows how much money the SPL got from the BBC in days gone by? Say 2010? Setanta were reaching the end of their deal with the SFA in 2010 mate. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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