Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Fri Jan 31, 2025 1:08 pm  

dandaman wrote:

Was it decision day for salford today as to whether they had to sell players?

I’ve lost track.

I thought D-Day was a week last Tuesday; then it became Salford were confident of having a takeover deal done last weekend.

I think today is important as it’s pay day. I think if the players don’t get paid, then that can become a breach on their contracts and allow players to freely seek other employment.

I’m sure others may know the exact consequences on not paying players on time.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Fri Jan 31, 2025 1:29 pm  

Chris71 wrote:

Indeed, but as they say too much of a certain thing makes you go blind.

And hey presto Rovers announce they are to be sponsored by Specsavers. Very apt when you consider how many Wan... sorry spectacle wearers there appears to be over there!!!

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:15 pm  

The Dentist Wilf wrote:

And hey presto Rovers announce they are to be sponsored by Specsavers. Very apt when you consider how many Wan... sorry spectacle wearers there appears to be over there!!!

A total waste of a sponsorship on Specsavers part.

Rovers fans can spot an opposition forward pass from 400 yards away.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:17 pm  

I see Derek has been making comments that the game should leave SKY as the TV deal isn't big enough. His view is if the average TV audience all bought SL+ the game would get more money...which could be true but big problem there is SKY are filming and producing the games (and I dread to think what it would be like if the RFL were in charge, probably film on Sharp camcorder from the 90s )

That would be a big gamble for the game, it's not certain that causal viewers would buy the app and the game has a lot of older fans who aren't streamers.

Also when SKY don't show a sport it's dead to them, no mentions on Sports News and we'd lose coverage that way.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:32 pm  

UllFC wrote:

I see Derek has been making comments that the game should leave SKY as the TV deal isn't big enough. His view is if the average TV audience all bought SL+ the game would get more money...which could be true but big problem there is SKY are filming and producing the games (and I dread to think what it would be like if the RFL were in charge, probably film on Sharp camcorder from the 90s )

That would be a big gamble for the game, it's not certain that causal viewers would buy the app and the game has a lot of older fans who aren't streamers.

Also when SKY don't show a sport it's dead to them, no mentions on Sports News and we'd lose coverage that way.

I have no idea what it costs to cover a game live with an outside broadcast but it must be significant for a main game you would think, plus the initial capital outlay. Who would pay for all of that? There must be a fair few people employed full time doing it at SKY

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:35 pm  

Rugby Raider wrote:

A total waste of a sponsorship on Specsavers part.

Rovers fans can spot an opposition forward pass from 400 yards away.

At least we may be able to see you lot right down at the bottom end of the league table now?

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:51 pm  

Funk-Doc wrote:

At least we may be able to see you lot right down at the bottom end of the league table now?

You'll need more than Specsavers to be able to see anything in your trophy cabinet.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:56 pm  

Funk-Doc wrote:

At least we may be able to see you lot right down at the bottom end of the league table now?

do hey have x-ray specs for those in the new golf stand?

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Fri Jan 31, 2025 4:01 pm  

Funk-Doc wrote:

At least we may be able to see you lot right down at the bottom end of the league table now?

You’ll need some really strong lenses to see all the way back to ‘85

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Fri Jan 31, 2025 4:12 pm  

do Specsavers do hindsight tests???