Yobocop 1,095 Posted June 22, 2011 That should be interesting next season.....didn''t know if the club was actually going to go down that route but I guess they have to in this day and age. Silly question but has anyone been to a live game where they''ve had those boards? I saw them at White Hart Lane last season, must admit they looked a bit ''blurry'' in real life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkchance1 0 Posted June 22, 2011 Yeah I went to a game at Wembley and have been to a couple of Aston Villas (my dads team) games and they are very bright compared to how they appear on Tv. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panic 0 Posted June 22, 2011 One thing I''ve always thought about those advertising boards is how distracting they must be for the ref''s assistants.By their very nature they''re supposed to be attention grabbing, and if you''re trying to keep an eye on the ball, the defensive line and anything else that''s going on then it must drive them nuts when they flash a large picture of a Airbus A380 with the words ''Fly Emirates'' on the side down the line of the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Humphrey 13 Posted June 22, 2011 I really hate these boards and hopefully they won''t prove too distracting while watching matches (even though I am aware that''s the entire point). Never been to a live game with these boards in place. Talking about milking it for all it''s worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 520 Posted June 22, 2011 Sky bought some tempary one''s to FCR a few years back for a couple of games in front of the city stand for the cameras. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 123 Posted June 22, 2011 I have been to Old Trafford a couple of times this season and cant remember any sticking out there, i assume they must have them there though. I think they are designed to catch the cameras better than someone at the stadium, would be very off putting for players if not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Voice Of Reason 0 Posted June 22, 2011 If the money generated goes to Lambert, then I''m happy.At least McNally is on the ball, trying everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Football 0 Posted June 23, 2011 I don''t give a sh;t how much money they generate, they are totally f''king wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted June 23, 2011 Aren''t they going behind the goals? You would never get them behind the wicket in cricket...................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted June 23, 2011 [quote user="Gary Football"]I don''t give a sh;t how much money they generate, they are totally f''king wrong.[/quote]Absolutely - pain in the butt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellow blood 0 Posted June 23, 2011 Rather than NCFC, isn''t it the Premier League / TV companies that insist on these? And given that EVERY match will be broadcast somewhere in the world next season then they are a necessity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Man of Kent 0 Posted June 23, 2011 I don''t see what the big deal is. I haven''t heard of any issues of ball visibility or distraction or anything else for that matter from any other cfans / refs / lino''s etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted June 23, 2011 After a couple of games you won''t even notice them. They are designed to have greater impact on TV and aren''t as striking in real life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted June 23, 2011 Went to Old Trafford last time we were in the premiership, have always hated these but in fairness it depends on what is being sdvertised or more correctly the colours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
San Miguel 0 Posted June 23, 2011 you would hope that any problems with player/ref attention would have been tested and corrected by clubs that had it earlieri for one won''t be watching the boards next season, the games should be much more interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted June 23, 2011 I think they should be used to transmit little subliminal messages to assist the ref. NCFC player goes over in the box? How about flashing up PENALTY in big, bold letters, in between adverts for tractors and fertiliser? Worth a shot, surely... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alysha 0 Posted June 23, 2011 [quote user="Evil Monkey Wizard In A Sulk"]I think they should be used to transmit little subliminal messages to assist the ref. NCFC player goes over in the box? How about flashing up PENALTY in big, bold letters, in between adverts for tractors and fertiliser? Worth a shot, surely...[/quote]I like it, they could also flash up EXTRA TIME when it''s that time of the match and we are in need of a goal, as soon as we score (no doubt we will if given enough extra time) they should then flash BLOW THE WHISTLE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted June 23, 2011 Don''t forget the inevitable SEND ''IM OFF, REF! Or perhaps sneaky little adverts for Specsavers following dubious decisions... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InLambertWeTrust! 0 Posted June 23, 2011 [quote user="priceyrice"]I have been to Old Trafford a couple of times this season and cant remember any sticking out there, i assume they must have them there though. I think they are designed to catch the cameras better than someone at the stadium, would be very off putting for players if not[/quote] Well if you''d rather go to OT than Carrow Road.... [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites