unique 435 Posted January 26, 2013 Whilst I can understand the insignificant ESPN selecting the Leeds v Spurs cup match, less so the ManU one, I can''t for the life of me fathom why ITV have picked Stoke v Man City as their initial offering this weekend.When the FA Cup is struggling as never before against the onslaught of the Premier League, surely it would be in the interests of ITV to show either the Norwich or Wigan game, in the faint hope of a cup shock?Watching a turgid Stoke trying to batter Man City''s second string into submission is as far away from entertainment that you can think of. It''s a shame that ITV can''t be stripped of FA Cup coverage on this decision alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bury Yellow 2 Posted January 26, 2013 Totally agree with this. ITV have a dreadful record. We can all remember the dark days of their live Premier games. Poor game selection, awful presenters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted January 26, 2013 Well I for one shan''t bother watching that - not an inspiring fixture at the best of times let alone when there''s plenty of other Cup games to choose from.Boring, but somewhat predictable ITV choice.What great free to air channels we have for football - ITV who continually mess up their coverage & presentation on the one hand and, the non sport broadcaster commonly known as BBC, on the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,765 Posted January 26, 2013 I stopped being cynical for five minutes and confidently predicted our game would be shown live. FAIL in the modern parlance. So now i owe the PUPS a tenner.:-) I will sort this out soon nuttyBTW it is on 5live sports extra for anybody interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havemyhowsonit 0 Posted January 26, 2013 Why do u think they don''t get the contract to show games anymore. They are just interested in soaps and talent shows. They''ve got no clue about football Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stig 0 Posted January 26, 2013 Well, sod Stoke Vs City for a laugh. If I had of managed to get a ticket for our game I''d be in Norwich today... as it stands I''ll have to be in the firstrow watching on instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,293 Posted January 26, 2013 For those that are unable to attend the match in person....."Sweet streams are made of this"..... Look around..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted January 26, 2013 I know this doesn''t help anyone in the UK but, just for information, the Norwich game is being shown live on TV here in the USA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stig 0 Posted January 26, 2013 [quote user="YankeeCanary"] I know this doesn''t help anyone in the UK but, just for information, the Norwich game is being shown live on TV here in the USA.[/quote]Only on earth does it make sense to show a game in the US that would get more viewing figures in the UK... I mean... just... what? lol Still, at least that means I get to watch it. Thank you America! [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 123 Posted January 26, 2013 Really bizarre choice of games today for the FA cup. Why on earth have they gone for two prem clashes when the latter rounds are going to be filled with such clashes. The 4th round tends to be where all the potential giant killers drop out or turn a big team over, why they haven''t put us or Wigan on TV i really don''t know.Anyway, we really need a win today, get back to winning ways. Holt needs a goal too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWP = Poor Mans Ruel Fox!! 0 Posted January 26, 2013 ITV just seem to be obssessed with the ''Big 5/6'' and that is it. Televised games this round involving Man City, Man Utd, Tottenham, Liverpool, Chelsea. Who was shown in the last round? Think the only exception to this rule was Newcastle at Brighton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,431 Posted January 26, 2013 [quote user="unique"]Whilst I can understand the insignificant ESPN selecting the Leeds v Spurs cup match, less so the ManU one, I can''t for the life of me fathom why ITV have picked Stoke v Man City as their initial offering this weekend. When the FA Cup is struggling as never before against the onslaught of the Premier League, surely it would be in the interests of ITV to show either the Norwich or Wigan game, in the faint hope of a cup shock? Watching a turgid Stoke trying to batter Man City''s second string into submission is as far away from entertainment that you can think of. It''s a shame that ITV can''t be stripped of FA Cup coverage on this decision alone.[/quote] Totall agree. Turgid is the word. Pullis'' gang just get worse from a entertainment point of view. Utter tripe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,431 Posted January 26, 2013 * totally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,219 Posted January 26, 2013 Totally agree, a Luton fan just texted in saying he''s gutted the their game isn''t being shown. If it was at their place, it hands on would have been. But why just because it''s at Carrow Road does it make it less appealing than Man City?! If I was a neutral, I''d love to watch a potential underdog story. Man City vs Stoke sounds like the most boring tie available, and yet it gets shown. Ludicrous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlyBlyBabes 0 Posted January 26, 2013 [quote user="YankeeCanary"] I know this doesn''t help anyone in the UK but, just for information, the Norwich game is being shown live on TV here in the USA.[/quote] And in the Caribbean. Fox Sports Plus.[:D] OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star_manic 0 Posted January 26, 2013 probably Brighton v Gooners would be the natural pick, but Brighton were on last round so should been us or Wigan for the shock possibility. we complain about MOTD, but ITV are shite compared to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QHcanary 0 Posted January 26, 2013 Itv are driven by viewer numbers and advertising revenue, and the simple fact is that man city are a bigger draw than we are. Obviously plenty of people would tune in to see us and Luton, but surely not as many as man city. Casual football fans are sheep, following whoever is flavour of the month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 435 Posted January 26, 2013 Stoke thugs out of the cup - what a blessing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 557 Posted January 26, 2013 ITV think that more people will watch Manchester City than Norwich City ... that''s why they are on the box An interesting question for me though is would they be screening Norwich City V Manchester City if Stoke had drawn Luton instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 435 Posted January 26, 2013 ITV executives must be crying over their prawn sandwiches.......missed out on the opportunity of showing live the biggest upset in the cup for nigh on 24 years........I bet they show the Luton game live in the next round...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites