Originally Posted by
Bridieeater
Whether you like it or not the reason there is a tv deal in the first place is due to audiences wanting to watch the old firm. That is all that matters to broadcasters. Due you really think Hamilton v St. Mirren is going to drag a huge tv audience? Even Hibs v Hearts will have a limited tv audience UK/World wide.
It's the same for England, the big deal is due to a massive world wide demand to watch the top 6 teams in England. Take those clubs out and you have no TV deal or certainly one that is tiny in comparison.
I have to laugh at fans demanding a bigger TV deal but at the same time want rid of the two cheeks from the league. You can't have one without the other. I couldn't personally give a shyte about the kick off times although it would be good to see a few games on a Sat evening. I've never quite understood why you have thousands of potential customers playing football in amateur leagues at the same time as the professional game?