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Post by stargas on Jul 2, 2024 11:52:20 GMT
I received an email from EFL iFollow today after I enquired about streaming for the 2024/25 season for ex-pats as I hadn't received my usual renewal notice, I did notice there's a BRTV link on the Rovers website and hope it'll be possible to subscribe to something similar to iFollow for the new season in due course.:
Thank you for your e-mail, we appreciate you getting in touch.
Bristol Rovers no longer use the EFL iFollow platform for streaming, so we are unfortunately unable to assist as they do not fall under our jurisdiction.
We would recommend that you contact Bristol Rovers directly regarding your streaming queries, you can find all their contact information HERE
Thank you for contacting the EFL.
Kind regards,
Niamh
Supporter Services Department
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Post by baselswh on Jul 2, 2024 12:07:38 GMT
Asking for a mate that's too ill to get to the first few months of the season. He lives in Wales,by Irish Sea,he'll be okay for IFollow,won't he?
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Post by baselswh on Jul 2, 2024 12:09:33 GMT
I received an email from EFL iFollow today after I enquired about streaming for the 2024/25 season for ex-pats as I hadn't received my usual renewal notice, I did notice there's a BRTV link on the Rovers website and hope it'll be possible to subscribe to something similar to iFollow for the new season in due course.: Thank you for your e-mail, we appreciate you getting in touch.
Bristol Rovers no longer use the EFL iFollow platform for streaming, so we are unfortunately unable to assist as they do not fall under our jurisdiction.
We would recommend that you contact Bristol Rovers directly regarding your streaming queries, you can find all their contact information HERE
Thank you for contacting the EFL.
Kind regards,
Niamh
Supporter Services Department
EFLThat's a shame Star. Results on BBC World Service,online. Highlights on YouTube. Better than nothing. |
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TaiwanGas
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Post by TaiwanGas on Jul 2, 2024 12:47:05 GMT
I received an email from EFL iFollow today after I enquired about streaming for the 2024/25 season for ex-pats as I hadn't received my usual renewal notice, I did notice there's a BRTV link on the Rovers website and hope it'll be possible to subscribe to something similar to iFollow for the new season in due course.: Thank you for your e-mail, we appreciate you getting in touch.
Bristol Rovers no longer use the EFL iFollow platform for streaming, so we are unfortunately unable to assist as they do not fall under our jurisdiction.
We would recommend that you contact Bristol Rovers directly regarding your streaming queries, you can find all their contact information HERE
Thank you for contacting the EFL.
Kind regards,
Niamh
Supporter Services Department
EFLThat's a shame Star. Results on BBC World Service,online. Highlights on YouTube. Better than nothing. Last resort, and free, and live, google Bet 365, go to football, click on the Rovers fixture at kick off, click on ‘in play’ and you get a small football pitch screen which shows the passage of play, players names, etc, by computer simulation, bit like the old Championship Manager Games. Looks like it will be my go-to next season. |
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Post by JeffNZ on Jul 2, 2024 16:27:30 GMT
A real shame.
Despite its many flaws I looked forward to my regular iFollow Rovers fix.
Ah well, I guess I'm just another inconsequential victim of football's unquenchable thirst for more and more £££'s.
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Post by laughinggas on Jul 2, 2024 16:38:31 GMT
Something is supposed to be available but details not yet released.
Assume that will be a package where you don't have to buy a complete Sky package but something tailored to your club.
How good are sky at cutting out VPN users?
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Post by JeffNZ on Jul 2, 2024 17:00:21 GMT
...How good are sky at cutting out VPN users? I've noticed a few providers are becoming more adept at identifying VPN users e.g. BBC. Sky has more to gain by stopping VPNs so are likely masters at it. That said, I can usually see their highlights packages via VPN. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2024 19:46:06 GMT
I'm sorry. This stinks. Gasheads abroad willingly paying to watch Rovers now denied the opportunity, just to sell out to Sky. Football League clubs could have YouTube live feeds on Smart TVs across the world, getting paid for every streamer. What a waste.
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Post by eppinggas on Jul 3, 2024 7:58:07 GMT
Very Poisonous News
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Post by JeffNZ on Jul 3, 2024 18:55:48 GMT
Quote from BRFC website:
On the first day of pre-season, Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor sits down with Club TV to discuss the seven new signings made so far, additions to his backroom team, the plans for the coming weeks and the work ahead of the 2024/25 Sky Bet League One
Is Club TV the new iFollow, the Sky replacement or the clubs own initiative?
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TaiwanGas
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Post by TaiwanGas on Jul 3, 2024 21:04:05 GMT
Quote from BRFC website: On the first day of pre-season, Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor sits down with Club TV to discuss the seven new signings made so far, additions to his backroom team, the plans for the coming weeks and the work ahead of the 2024/25 Sky Bet League One Is Club TV the new iFollow, the Sky replacement or the clubs own initiative? Good question!…As pointed out by the OP, BRTV has a ‘non-functioning’ link on the Rovers Official website, so perhaps something is going on?, looks like it could be something positive for the future?, or perhaps it’s just in-house video and non-commercial, as ever, Rovers keep you guessing. |
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Post by stargas on Jul 4, 2024 6:48:04 GMT
After doing a bit of research (as I didn't get a reply from Bristol Rovers FC) it looks like we, and many others have joined a new web service hosted by a company called Other Media. Bolton are also with them and are already advertising the available packages for UK and non-UK/Ireland residents: www.bwfc.co.uk/subscriptions-and-passes |
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Post by Glosgas on Jul 4, 2024 9:24:01 GMT
The loss of iFollow is a blow to Gasheads not living in the range of Radio Bristol as well. We won't be able to get commentaries either. The only way is to have Sky and hope the match is on TV live.
Anyone know when the new Bristol Rovers App is available? I've noticed over the last week, or so, that there haven't been any news updates and this morning I can't log in to the app, or reset the password. I assume iFollow is finished completely.
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Post by laughinggas on Jul 4, 2024 11:49:41 GMT
Five weeks till first game.
Lots of time to get sorted by the club.
Let's relax on the subject.
Am sure it will all work out. Maybe not well.
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Post by thegaspirate on Jul 4, 2024 11:55:26 GMT
Latest is that there should be a service for those abroad. The Club is waiting to hear more from EFL.Stargas' research appears to be correct.
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Post by Nobbygas on Jul 8, 2024 10:38:47 GMT
...How good are sky at cutting out VPN users? I've noticed a few providers are becoming more adept at identifying VPN users e.g. BBC. Sky has more to gain by stopping VPNs so are likely masters at it. That said, I can usually see their highlights packages via VPN. A "friend of mine" travels around Europe quite a lot and he says it's no problem using a VPN to watch Sky or BBC content while he is there. |
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Post by JeffNZ on Jul 8, 2024 17:54:56 GMT
I've noticed a few providers are becoming more adept at identifying VPN users e.g. BBC. Sky has more to gain by stopping VPNs so are likely masters at it. That said, I can usually see their highlights packages via VPN. A "friend of mine" travels around Europe quite a lot and he says it's no problem using a VPN to watch Sky or BBC content while he is there. I believe it's a constant battle between VPN providers and content providers. The content providers identify IP addresses belonging to a VPN service and block them, then VPN providers change their addresses. I suspect my VPN provider needs to up its game... or I find another. |
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Post by davehuddscousin on Jul 8, 2024 18:44:14 GMT
I live in Cyprus, and the iFollow service has been a godsend these past few years, especially as it comes with the Radio Bristol commentary. There have been some problems at times, and at first the audio and video were out of sync, but it is mostly OK now. The trouble with the Sky package (even if I can access it) is that I'm sure it will be heavily biased towards the Championship clubs and I suspect Rovers will not be featured much. The 'Bolton' link sounds encouraging, thought it looks more expensive than iFollow.Neverthless I hope Rovers do something similar.
Some of us who live overseas do travel back to England to see friends and family once or twice a year, and when I do I can usually take in a couple of 'live' Rovers games. But this is a bonus, I like to follow my team every week, not jut 2-3 games in a season. There are now Bristol Rovers fans all over the world and we want to keep supporting the Gas.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2024 21:30:29 GMT
This, among other things, is why this forum exists.
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Post by TaiwanGas on Jul 9, 2024 0:38:47 GMT
I live in Cyprus, and the iFollow service has been a godsend these past few years, especially as it comes with the Radio Bristol commentary. There have been some problems at times, and at first the audio and video were out of sync, but it is mostly OK now. The trouble with the Sky package (even if I can access it) is that I'm sure it will be heavily biased towards the Championship clubs and I suspect Rovers will not be featured much. The 'Bolton' link sounds encouraging, thought it looks more expensive than iFollow.Neverthless I hope Rovers do something similar. Some of us who live overseas do travel back to England to see friends and family once or twice a year, and when I do I can usually take in a couple of 'live' Rovers games. But this is a bonus, I like to follow my team every week, not jut 2-3 games in a season. There are now Bristol Rovers fans all over the world and we want to keep supporting the Gas. Indeed. I do hope the club can settle down quickly and offer exiled fans a comprehensive streaming service. I always took advantage of the ‘early bird full season pass offer’ that was available on ifollow, it was a decent offer. I hope the club can offer something similar, but time is running out. Not holding my breath. |
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