narduch Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 11 minutes ago, Watchmen said: Well, it's not their money. I'm not saying they think the league is in danger, simply that they need to continue with business as usual and the risk on any new stadium/improvements is on the cities. So the question might be, does this give the cities pause on any new stadium/renovations? I think they at least have to see what the new broadcast deal is. I doubt councilors would even be very knowledgeable about league minutiae at this level Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Just now, narduch said: I doubt councilors would even be very knowledgeable about league minutiae at this level I think they'd be aware of "the league doesn't have a broadcast deal and is being sued for $50m". Kent and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Just now, Watchmen said: I think they'd be aware of "the league doesn't have a broadcast deal and is being sued for $50m". I'm not so sure about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihairokov Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 8 minutes ago, Watchmen said: I think they'd be aware of "the league doesn't have a broadcast deal and is being sued for $50m". It would come up during further deliberation but municipal councillors do not receive detailed policy packs on presentations before council. Perhaps in smaller committees. Only councillors in the very largest of cities would have dedicated staff working to do this sort of backgrounding on proponents. Califax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 3 minutes ago, Mihairokov said: It would come up during further deliberation but municipal councillors do not receive detailed policy packs on presentations before council. Perhaps in smaller committees. Only councillors in the very largest of cities would have dedicated staff working to do this sort of backgrounding on proponents. They may not get that kind of information for the “Martha wants her driveway fixed” items, but no big-ticket government decision (on the crown jewel property in the city) would be made without some degree of due diligence and background research. For the city of Halifax this is a big investment. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihairokov Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 1 minute ago, dyslexic nam said: They may not get that kind of information for the “Martha wants her driveway fixed” items, but no big-ticket government decision (on the crown jewel property in the city) would be made without some degree of due diligence and background research. For the city of Halifax this is a big investment. Indeed, and Halifax has a history at balking at big-ticket items. I guess this explains why Martin has been so positive on Twitter. Man needs to project positivity and stay-the-course so people don't start getting jitters before that stadium is funded. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I blame the generally depressing weekend for our guys abroad on this debacle. It is clearly affecting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 7 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: I blame the generally depressing weekend for our guys abroad on this debacle. It is clearly affecting them. Maybe it was Davies and Johnson undermining the CSB, since they both scored their first of the season. 😉 WestHamCanadianinOxford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 6 minutes ago, Watchmen said: Maybe it was Davies and Johnson undermining the CSB, since they both scored their first of the season. 😉 I think I'm overly invested in Tajon, David and Larin. Very pleased for Johnston especially, as they are in a tight title race. Metro, Watchmen and narduch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) I heard a crazy rumour that the CSB will use all the Mediapro equipment and production to create their own production company and sell all of the content they create from CSA properties. Has anyone else seen that rumour? Edited January 28 by SpursFlu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 That sounds unthinkable with their impending court case with media pro. Unless there is some agreement in place. Having the games produced to just sell is definitely far easier for interested parties. I assume the majority of the one soccer crew will have to relocate or be released soon and we must have a fair amount of experience in the country now to hire. I'm still hopeful for a best case CBC deal. Or if we have to TSN/Sportsnet or Bein so it stays on fubo. YouTube, while likely being considerably the worst financial landing spot, could bring more viewers than the rumoured onesoccer subs. It would be make the league look more amateur again though. Matches of the week on main Broadcasters with the others on YouTube could probably work in the short term. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 hours ago, toontownman said: ...I assume the majority of the one soccer crew will have to relocate or be released soon and we must have a fair amount of experience in the country now to hire... Think the biggest issue in logistical terms is where do they get the broadcast trucks and cameras needed for four games in different parts of Canada every weekend? Mediapro is almost certainly not going to be the answer if they are suing CSB for $50 million and no longer hold the rights. toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 5 hours ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: Think the biggest issue in logistical terms is where do they get the broadcast trucks and cameras needed for four games in different parts of Canada every weekend? Mediapro is almost certainly not going to be the answer if they are suing CSB for $50 million and no longer hold the rights. I’d imagine that is already worked out given that a) CSB withdrew rights, so knew this was the case; and b) Noonan has stated that all games will be available. If it hasn’t been worked out they are in the worst bargaining position in the history of professional sports, which I’m sure you’d love to believe. But then again, wouldn’t be the most shocked if it were true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 IIRC there was that meeting awhile back involving the leadership of CPL, CEBL, and ? so perhaps a joint media plan was discussed then? narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 15 minutes ago, BearcatSA said: IIRC there was that meeting awhile back involving the leadership of CPL, CEBL, and ? so perhaps a joint media plan was discussed then? CPL really should join forces with Project 8. But we know that probably won't happen. Apparently Project 8 have already tapped up Dome Productions for broadcasting Ivan and Metro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, CanadaFan123 said: ...If it hasn’t been worked out they are in the worst bargaining position in the history of professional sports, which I’m sure you’d love to believe... What on earth is that bit all about? I would have loved to see CanPL working cooperatively with MLS back in 2018 with an approach that would have made expansion in cities like London and Kitchener easier so they could conceivably have had 16 clubs by now. What's unfolding right now is pretty much the last thing I wanted to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 On 1/28/2024 at 2:03 PM, dyslexic nam said: They may not get that kind of information for the “Martha wants her driveway fixed” items, but no big-ticket government decision (on the crown jewel property in the city) would be made without some degree of due diligence and background research. For the city of Halifax this is a big investment. It's funny because in dollar column, It's not even all that big compared to other things on the docket. But you're right, in terms of the background and hype around stadiums, it's massive. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 One Soccer is not dead....yet. dyslexic nam and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I’m guessing we now have the reason for why Alyson Walker resigned: https://www.tsn.ca/soccer/cspa-files-40-million-lawsuit-against-current-and-former-canada-soccer-board-members-1.2079230 Trois Reds, Aird25, Ivan and 4 others 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawafan Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Good for them. PegCityCam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) Will board members finally be held accountable for their sleezy bs? Edited February 21 by PegCityCam sstackho and Ottawafan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 12 minutes ago, InglewoodJack said: I’m guessing we now have the reason for why Alyson Walker resigned: https://www.tsn.ca/soccer/cspa-files-40-million-lawsuit-against-current-and-former-canada-soccer-board-members-1.2079230 Might also explain Dino Rossi departure and the Mediapro / CSB spat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawafan Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 2 minutes ago, PegCityCam said: Will board members finally be held accountable for sleezy bs? Hope so. Expose the dirty side of the game in the country, the side so few understand or care to acknowledge. PegCityCam and costarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmr Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Name and shame! The sports media in Canada needs to be more ruthless about these people who can't do their fucking job. We should be forcing the bad actors to resign. costarg and PegCityCam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I know it's fashionable to hate the CSA but the CSPA will probably lose this lawsuit. They need better advice. Buchta, Bigandy, scooterlawrence5 and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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