The Falkirk FC Thread

[gav-ffc]

Will never happen, the police force is stretched far enough without having to take bookings through the week for supporters busses.

[LeodhasXD]

2 hours ago, Nkomo-A-Gogo said:

After a slow start in Meadowbank on Saturday they came up with some good quality coverage in the end.

Can they do it on a Tuesday night down in Ayr is the question.

It would be a real statement of intent for the rest of the season if they could get this game shown tonight.

I streamed it down at Ayr. Was a nice stable stream despite being a full stand which can be a gamble on the mobile networks.

My camera was sitting on the pitchside of this glass barrier getting remote controlled while I sat the press area which was braw.

 

However, FTV have a pretty clunky setup. Their commentators need to be next to the camera because they send commentary via the camera and not through an audio interface, the camera will likely sharing on one of the little gantries at Ayr which is a couple metres lower. They switch between cameras because there's a conservatory looking thing there now that blocks the view whichever corner flag you're on the opposite end of. Wont be a problem tonight but the gantries aren't in cover so you need to make sure your stuff is safe from rain. There's a few challenges to overcome.

 

[badgerthewitness]

FTV home page says "No Stream Tonight".

[Rugster]

9 minutes ago, badgerthewitness said:

FTV home page says "No Stream Tonight".

Ayr have refused permission as they are offering PPV

[Nkomo-A-Gogo]

21 minutes ago, badgerthewitness said:

FTV home page says "No Stream Tonight".

No. Still says no PPV.

that doesnt mean its not on for subscribers.

Wish they would just say its on or not 

Edit

I see it now..

Edited September 5, 2023 by Nkomo-A-Gogo

[Shodwall cat]

11 minutes ago, Rugster said:

Ayr have refused permission as they are offering PPV

I presume that we will get a cut of the takings for that then.

[LatapyBairn.]

Has there been any chatter about a potential new player or players coming in on loan now that McGlynns had a bit of cash made available to him? Hoped he’d maybe have had sombody lined up to cover for Millers injury but it all seems a bit quite so far. 

Edited September 5, 2023 by LatapyBairn.

[Guest]

19 minutes ago, LatapyBairn. said:

Has there been any chatter about a potential new player or players coming in on loan now that McGlynns had a bit of cash made available to him? Hoped he’d maybe have had sombody lined up to cover for Millers injury but it all seems a bit quite so far. 

Had a quick look back and think all of our loan signings were complete before the end of July last season so could be that there are limited options left by the time he got the new funds. You know he is unlikely to just bring in anyone for the sake of it though so might just take a bit more time to find the right calibre of player to bring in at this moment. 

Also recent injuries might have changed the plan on who to bring in. 

Edited September 5, 2023 by Van_damage

[Guest]

3 hours ago, StuartA said:

If anything, this is to encourage “self policing” ie forcing coach companies, clubs and fans’ orgs to bear the brunt of responsibility lest they face sanctions. It feels insidious. 

Pretty convinced this will disappear without a trace. Completely unworkable. Police Scotland will just laugh at it, and rightly so. What would the Police do with an unregistered coach? Tell everyone to turn back? Utter garbage, and a real and genuine infringement on civil liberties.

What constitutes a bus or a coach? More than 7 people? Hired vehicle, personal vehicle or solely vehicle and driver rented for that event? Another half baked load of shite that will wither on the vine. Still, it will generate another bunch of meetings which are a great substitute for actual work, so Holyrood will embrace that aspect of it.

Another pile of dross dreamed up by some political wannabe sat behind a desk with nothing better to do. Utter gash. 
File it alongside their bottle deposit scheme and their fisheries ultra protection zones.

Edited September 5, 2023 by Duncan Freemason

[Ranaldo Bairn]

8 minutes ago, Duncan Freemason said:

Another pile of dross dreamed up by some political wannabe sat behind a desk with nothing better to do. Utter gash. 
File it alongside their bottle deposit scheme and their fisheries ultra protection zones.

While you correctly dismiss this nonsense, probably better wipe the spittle off your screen from typing that last paragraph - this was a UK Government brainwave.

#uniondividend

[LeodhasXD]

2 hours ago, Rugster said:

Ayr have refused permission as they are offering PPV

That's just weird. Certainly not how I read the rules.

Spoiler

Rule 13.16 Clubs and clubs shall be entitled to generate and, subject to these Regulations, broadcast audio-visual coverage of Matches in the Competition in which they participate subject that; 

_{(i)   they may only broadcast and exploit such coverage by means of Other Transmission by Pay Per View (PPV), as if the Match were a League Match, was governed by and subject to the Rules, except that any limit on the number of League Matches provided in or affected by the Rules which may be so broadcast shall not be applied to Matches in the Competition; (ii)      this Regulation 13.16 shall not apply to the final match in any Competition where the Board may make such special Regulations as it may consider appropriate; (iii)    this Regulation 13.16 shall be subject to such modification/amendment at any time as the Board may think expedient; and} 

(iv)    where a Club or club is the Visiting Club and wishes to generate such audio-visual coverage the Home Clubs shall afford the Visiting Club accreditation for the members of its media team at the Match and the use, without additional charge, of the available physical facilities, including electronic communication facilities requested by the Visiting Club and shall make available to the Visiting Club any and all such audio-visual coverage as may be generated by the Home Club, either or and with such audio coverage as may be available, and the Visiting Club shall if it wishes such access and rights to such coverage, shall so notify in writing the Home Club and the Secretary not less than seven clear days before the relevant Match. 

(v)    only Home Clubs shall broadcast Matches in the Competition on a live or near live  PPV basis and Away Clubs and any person or party associated with an Away Club or on its behalf shall only Be entitled to broadcast Matches in the Competition, irrespective of the source of the coverage broadcast, after the expiry of the same ‘holdback period’ as would apply in the Rules if the Match were a League Match. 

holdback period that applies to the League:

Subject to Rules I22A.1 to I22A.9 (inclusive), except pursuant to a Commercial Contract and subject to the provisions of Rule H42 to H44 (inclusive) there shall not, without the approval of the Company in General Meeting, be any Other Transmission, within the British Isles, of moving pictures of all or any part of a League Match or Play-Off Match within any period provided for in a Commercial Contract and in any event not, in the case of a League Match or Play-Off Match played on a Saturday until midnight on the next day and on any other day until midnight on that day. 

[NavyBlueArmy1876]

If the UK Government is involved you can guarantee it will be an absolute clusterfuck, with wads of cash and peerages for the bois 

The sooner we are shot of Westminster the better 

[Ranaldo Bairn]

2 minutes ago, NavyBlueArmy1876 said:

If the UK Government is involved you can guarantee it will be an absolute clusterfuck, with wads of cash and peerages for the bois 

The sooner we are shot of Westminster the better 

Yep. Long overdue. About 316 years imo.

And some gonks think this is the best place for future generations of Scots to grow up in.

[MulsonFFC]

59 minutes ago, LatapyBairn. said:

Has there been any chatter about a potential new player or players coming in on loan now that McGlynns had a bit of cash made available to him? Hoped he’d maybe have had sombody lined up to cover for Millers injury but it all seems a bit quite so far. 

Where has it been confirmed McGlynn has funds over and above the Bisland deal to bring someone else in?

[LatapyBairn.]

16 minutes ago, MulsonFFC said:

Where has it been confirmed McGlynn has funds over and above the Bisland deal to bring someone else in?

From the club. Was on FD yesterday, still money for one or potentially two loan signings. An extra 24k was raised selling unsold shares, they said this was announced at the FSS meeting on Friday. Presumably that’s what’s funding it. 

Edited September 5, 2023 by LatapyBairn.

[MulsonFFC]

2 minutes ago, LatapyBairn. said:

From the club. Was on FD podcast, money for one or potentially two loan signings. An extra 24k was raised selling unsold shares, they said this was announced at the FSS meeting on Friday. Presumably that’s what’s funding it. 

Mustn't have been paying close enough attention as I didn't take from it that this money wasn't already accounted for (was working whilst listening tbf).

[Harry Kinnear]

32 minutes ago, Ranaldo Bairn said:

Yep. Long overdue. About 316 years imo.

And some gonks think this is the best place for future generations of Scots to grow up in.

Whilst I agree, let’s no get into the political talk. The thought of DPB resurrecting himself under some other name gives me the absolute fear

[LatapyBairn.]

Think we could be doing with a player to play on that left hand side, Miller out for two months then another few weeks to get up to speed and that’s best case scenario. 

[GMBairn]

Our weakest position for cover now looks left back, a loan there could be good. Even if Henderson could cover he's playing well in the middle of the park so wouldn't want to shake that up if we don't have to. 

[MulsonFFC]

We have 3 options at LB now and Mackie is almost back so wouldn't be prioritising there.  

I agree left sided attacker would be my choice if we could only get one in.  Bonus points if they can cover up-front alone, if required, but unlikely you would get that in one player.