tarnado1555362291 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I contacted Sportsnet to find out if they have any plans to broadcast the Ukraine match on October 8th. I received a prompt reply : "Thanks for your recent email. Unfortunately, at this time, we have no plans to broadcast that match. However, I have forwarded your comments to our Programming Department. Sincerely Jim LaChapelle Audience Relations" If we want to avoid watching this match on a brutal internet stream, I suggest we send Sportsnet our thoughts about televising the national team. The Blue Jays are not scheduled to play so with some proding I think there is a reasonable chance of success. You can send your comments through the web : http://www.sportsnet.ca/contact/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 What about GolTV? It's the kind of game they could show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj52 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 What about GolTV? It's the kind of game they could show. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believed we looked into this and even if sportsnet is not covering a game no one else can show it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Correct me if I'm wrong but I believed we looked into this and even if sportsnet is not covering a game no one else can show it. I believe this only applies to matches played in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchster Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I contacted Sportsnet to find out if they have any plans to broadcast the Ukraine match on October 8th. I received a prompt reply : "Thanks for your recent email. Unfortunately, at this time, we have no plans to broadcast that match. However, I have forwarded your comments to our Programming Department. Sincerely Jim LaChapelle Audience Relations" If we want to avoid watching this match on a brutal internet stream, I suggest we send Sportsnet our thoughts about televising the national team. The Blue Jays are not scheduled to play so with some proding I think there is a reasonable chance of success. You can send your comments through the web : http://www.sportsnet.ca/contact/ The game is on at 11:00am pst 2:00pm est, just imagine the outrage across Canada when another poker show is not on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-collins Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 This has been mentioned before from people who've spoken to the Dobber but broadcasting European friendlies are complicated because the host broadcaster tends to demand a rights fee the size of which they're accustomed to getting in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 I remember watching the game against Estonia (on a snow covered pitch, 2008) being broadcasted over here, can anyone recall if that was Sportsnet or a specialty channel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I remember watching the game against Estonia (on a snow covered pitch, 2008) being broadcasted over here, can anyone recall if that was Sportsnet or a specialty channel ? That was on setanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Complained and asked why they weren't showing it in SK and MB, two provinces with a large Ukrainian-Canadian population! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varsity Tyler Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I remember watching the game against Estonia (on a snow covered pitch, 2008) being broadcasted over here, can anyone recall if that was Sportsnet or a specialty channel ? That match was the $hit: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I remember watching the game against Estonia (on a snow covered pitch, 2008) being broadcasted over here, can anyone recall if that was Sportsnet or a specialty channel ? I thought I remembered watching that online at CBCsports.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Just sent an email to Sportsnet. Also sent one to the CSA asking who, if anyone has the rights to broadcast it in Canada. I'll post any new info here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 I've also contacted Setanta and it seems they might be interested : "Thank you for your email. I have looked into this with our programming department and unfortunately we do not have the rights to show that particular game currently, but negotiations are ongoing. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Ava Setanta-i Team" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-collins Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Any other network could pick up the rights for the game if they wanted to. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Paul S Collins [mailto:] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 12:12 PM To: Sportsnet Audience Feedback Subject: Re: TV programming Questions - Canadian Men's National (soccer) Team vs Ukraine Thank you for the response. Are you the rights holders for all CMNT games? Would you consider * releasing them in light of this conflict? P. On 2010-09-22, at 11:38 AM, "Sportsnet Audience Feedback" < wrote: Hello Paul, Thanks for your recent email. *Unfortunately, due to programming commitments to the MLB playoffs and the NHL, we have no plans to broadcast that match. Sincerely Jim LaChapelle Audience Relations From: Paul Collins [mailto:] Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 6:43 PM To: Sportsnet Audience Feedback Subject: TV programming Questions - Canadian Men's National (soccer) Team vs Ukraine Add me to the pile of those who'd like for you to pick up the broadcast of this game on October 8. thanks Paul Gol should get on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I just got practically the same email. I took a look at the MLB website and there's only 2 NLDS games scheduled for that day. One could assume they would be 400pm and 700pm starts. I don't know what the NHL has to do with this because it's obvious they wouldn't have a game scheduled for a Friday afternoon... Unless there's a game in Europe. Anyway I emailed this info back to Sportsnet, we'll see if they elaborate any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yomurphy1 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Put the game on Sportsnet One. F*** Sportsnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Friday afternoon is a sh1t kickoff time Probably won't be able to watch the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort York Redcoat1555362293 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Garbage. Been looking forward to an improved tv coverage. Now that the home friendlies are over the team is swept under the rug. I'll send my letter off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Garbage. Been looking forward to an improved tv coverage. Now that the home friendlies are over the team is swept under the rug. I'll send my letter off. Sportsnet broadcasted both South American games. I think they've done a good job with 4 out of 6 friendlies broadcasted in Canada. I hope someone will show the game but I'm not ready to complain about Sportsnet coverage, they are doing OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 I think Sportsnet has made their intentions clear, and Setanta is free to pick up the rights, which they may or may not be negotiating for. Also send your comments to Setanta and GolTV (even if you don't have the channel it will get played in bars along with Euro Qualifiers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort York Redcoat1555362293 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Sportsnet broadcasted both South American games. I think they've done a good job with 4 out of 6 friendlies broadcasted in Canada. I hope someone will show the game but I'm not ready to complain about Sportsnet coverage, they are doing OK. OK is not what I'm after. I'm glad for what we have but it doesn't end there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I think Sportsnet has made their intentions clear, and Setanta is free to pick up the rights, which they may or may not be negotiating for. Also send your comments to Setanta and GolTV (even if you don't have the channel it will get played in bars along with Euro Qualifiers). Setanta is mostly owned by Rogers (Sportsnet)...so couldn't they just move it there?? Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Hello XXXX, Thanks for your recent email. Unfortunately, due to programming commitments to the MLB playoffs and the NHL, we have no plans to broadcast that match. Sincerely Jim LaChapelle Audience Relations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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