CANARYKING 707 Posted November 9, 2020 Had an interesting conversation on this subject: iFollow costs £10, you see all the game, from a poor camera and always behind the action ( when it works ) SSN free to watch ( yes I know it’s a subscription service ) shows all the action, corners, free kicks and goals plus everything from other Championship matches. For me if you already pay for Sky I’m not paying another £10 for a very poor product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,760 Posted November 9, 2020 Once I finally found a device iFollow would work on (ironically, the oldest contraption in my house) it's actually served me quite well. Loads up fast and virtually no buffering. It is a good minute behind the action, but I just turn my phone onto silent. And the camera work is appalling. This weekend particularly, something was happening on the pitch and they would pan to the dugout or something pointless whilst an attack was building up. You may have a point; I'd always prefer to watch the full game instead of watching SSN (which I think has gone well downhill) but £10 is no cheap. I doubt I'd go for it I didn't get it as part of my season ticket. In fact, I don't go for it on Saturday away games despite it being an option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,789 Posted November 9, 2020 I currently live beside the ground . I hear the goal music 60secs before we “score” on iFollow . That said I think the coverage is ok. It’s not sky from 20 different angles but it’s not as bad as people make out. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 2,016 Posted November 9, 2020 2 hours ago, canarydan23 said: And the camera work is appalling. This weekend particularly, something was happening on the pitch and they would pan to the dugout or something pointless whilst an attack was building up. Was there a baldy in the dugout? (Apologies to the follicly challenged). https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/tldr/2020/11/3/21547392/ai-camera-operator-football-bald-head-soccer-mistakes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CirclePoint 208 Posted November 9, 2020 iFollow on my iPad works great. Zero issues for every game shown so far this season. I have a monthly subscription. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,765 Posted November 9, 2020 Both on at the same time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,762 Posted November 9, 2020 Its a shame some people have had issues and I think iFollow would benefit from a more restricted user guide - recommend a certain browser, OS and connection speed and I think most people would be fine. For me I've not had a problem beyond the first game where audio was out of sync. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 792 Posted November 9, 2020 Never had a problem with ifollow. It’s a great idea for someone like me who has to make a 360 mile round trip for a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 498 Posted November 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: I currently live beside the ground . I hear the goal music 60secs before we “score” on iFollow . That said I think the coverage is ok. It’s not sky from 20 different angles but it’s not as bad as people make out. Lol, that would drive me mad. I'd have to driver out of ear shot to watch the match. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,789 Posted November 9, 2020 1 hour ago, CDMullins said: Lol, that would drive me mad. I'd have to driver out of ear shot to watch the match. The worse bits are the build ups that you know we haven’t scored from 😩 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 5,008 Posted November 9, 2020 Works pretty well for me and my broadband is nothing special, still using ADSL. A tiny amount of buffering for the Swansea game. I'm finding though that I'm spending more time on forums during matchplay than actually watching the game and it's spoiling it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted November 9, 2020 ifollow has been alright most times for me. But I don't really enjoy it. Away games I watch on the wireless which gives you the option to close your eyes and imagine your there. Or fall asleep..... I might go back to the wireless for home games. All the options just make me miss being at the games more each week. At games you're an active part of our club. You can make a difference. Maybe it's because I went to games as a kid when tv football just wasn't an option. I remember back in the 60s there was a blind man used to be in the riverend. He couldn't see anything but he said he enjoyed being part of the crowd and could tell much of what was happening by what he picked up around him. I guess if it was now he could have radio norfolk commentary. You can't replicate the supporter experience without being there. And I guess you can't replicate the tv experience by being there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decemberists 48 Posted November 9, 2020 I have found iFollow to definitely be worse than sky or BT coverage, but the picture is good quality and I prefer to be able to see the whole game with my own eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,960 Posted November 9, 2020 Another one in the “no problems with iFollow at all” camp here. I’ve got Sky Sports, so along with the red button option, I’m happy watching one or the other, and the single camera, no replays on the red button make iFollow look quite good. It’s the BBC Sport notifications when we score that upset me, I must get round to turning them off. As GPB says, you know not to get excited when we get in to the opposition box if there been no goal notification. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,615 Posted November 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: The worse bits are the build ups that you know we haven’t scored from 😩 Can't you just use earphones? And may I just say for the umpteenth time that iFollow is **** and needs to be done away with. The UK needs DAZN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canaries north 155 Posted November 10, 2020 14 hours ago, CDMullins said: Lol, that would drive me mad. I'd have to driver out of ear shot to watch the match. Headphones 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites