ITV coverage of BSB

TORTUGA · 10-Apr-2006, 07:26

Well another week of crap coverage of BSB by ITV. Highlights of race one and full coverage of race two. ITV seems to miss the point with motorcycle fans. We want to see the whole race! I wonder if they would show a football match by showing highlights of the first half and full coverage of the second half ? No they wouldnt so why are they doing it to BSB. If you cant be assed to show it all then dont show it at all and leave it with Sky where it was good full coverage of the main avent and support races.
Is it just me or am I right?

Rob B · 10-Apr-2006, 07:29

I guess my cup is half full.

I am just happy that they are showing it on race day, if limited coverage, rather than a 30 min highglight spot a few weeks later when we already know all the results.

Market forces and all that i suppose. I guess we'll have to face it, we're a minority interest group.

Rgds, Rob

Iconic944ss · 10-Apr-2006, 08:12

I'm with Rob B on this one.

I was very surprised to see it at all. Well done to ITV for at least having a go.

Not everyone can afford the Sky 'sports' package.

But, it is a shame that its not on Eurosport.

Frank

Mark · 10-Apr-2006, 08:21

Coverage compared to Sky is trash.

Ray · 10-Apr-2006, 15:54

I'm with the Skysports "have nots" on this one, getting to see a lot more than before

Crap coverage is better than no coverge.

Ray

Col996s · 10-Apr-2006, 16:01

Quote:

Originally posted by Ray
I'm with the Skysports "have nots" on this one, getting to see a lot more than before

Crap coverage is better than no coverge.

Ray

I agree.

Gaz 748 · 10-Apr-2006, 16:53

Have to agree, something is better than nothing.

deej · 11-Apr-2006, 19:33

i agree with some coverage is better than none but what about the poor quality of commentary, the poor visual aids they use the complete lack of knowledge by all ( except whitham )

i used to begrudge paying the extra just for 5hours of bsb every other weeknd, now i understand why i did and why i would be happy to pay for sky for the excellent coverage they used to give

rant over

domski · 11-Apr-2006, 19:36

I thought the 3 and a half hours of BSB action was very good actually.

...oops, that was on SKY weren't it

Sorry

Road Runner · 11-Apr-2006, 19:41

Thank god for Jamie Whitham.

I can't stand Barry Nuttley he not only gets it all wrong but his voice is so anoying

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10-Apr-2006, 08:12	#3
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,794 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east I'm with Rob B on this one. I was very surprised to see it at all. Well done to ITV for at least having a go. Not everyone can afford the Sky 'sports' package. But, it is a shame that its not on Eurosport. Frank Reply

10-Apr-2006, 08:21	#4
Mark Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,397 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Coverage compared to Sky is trash. Reply

10-Apr-2006, 15:54	#5
Ray Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,555 Join Date: May 2001 Location: North Yorkshire Mood: R U thinking what I'm thinking?......Oh dear! I'm with the Skysports "have nots" on this one, getting to see a lot more than before Crap coverage is better than no coverge. Ray Reply

10-Apr-2006, 16:53	#7
Gaz 748 DSC Club Member Ducati Corse Posts: 3,285 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woking Mood: I feel the need, the need for speed. Have to agree, something is better than nothing. Reply

11-Apr-2006, 19:36	#9
domski DSC Club Member WSB Hero Posts: 9,994 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon I thought the 3 and a half hours of BSB action was very good actually. ...oops, that was on SKY weren't it Sorry Reply

11-Apr-2006, 19:41	#10
Road Runner Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,052 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Woking Surrey Mood: Avatar what Avatar Thank god for Jamie Whitham. I can't stand Barry Nuttley he not only gets it all wrong but his voice is so anoying Reply