Quote Paul Youane="Paul Youane"Based upon the content's of the strategic report contained in Wigan's annual accounts for the last three years (eg since to start of Wigan tv). In 2012 - "The directors do not expect the 2012 year to be profitable as the company ..... develops its new TV OnLine revenue opportunities." www.insidermedia.com/insider/nor ... continues/ In 2013 - "The directors expect the year ahead to be a challenging one in tough economic conditions and with increased operating costs arising from the ......... setting up Wigan TV." www.insidermedia.com/insider/nor ... fits-slip/ In 2014 - "The directors do not expect the 2014 year to be profitable due to the clubs(sic) increasing commitment to expand its online TV opportunity." Now admittedly despite the above warnings Wigan did manage to turn in a profit of £27,800 and £108,234 in 2012 and 2013 respectively although I'd personally attribute this to the £1m plus in transfer fees received as revenue in the accounts over that period rather than the Wigan TV subscriptions paid by your half dozen mates and a handful of ex-pats in Aus. An on-line tv service amounting to anything more/better than a hospital radio'esque volunteer backed option is un-sustainable for any club in a minority sport like rugby league. I can't help but think Wigan TV is little more than a vanity driven money pit, the only difference a Warrington version would have is that we would create even less revenue and therefore the money pit would be even bigger.'" Yes, but that also includes a big investment into Central Park and there will also be further investments in the next couple of years into other areas. Lenegan is no mug.

Quote Paul Youane="Paul Youane"Based upon the content's of the strategic report contained in Wigan's annual accounts for the last three years (eg since to start of Wigan tv). In 2012 - "The directors do not expect the 2012 year to be profitable as the company ..... develops its new TV OnLine revenue opportunities." www.insidermedia.com/insider/nor ... continues/ In 2013 - "The directors expect the year ahead to be a challenging one in tough economic conditions and with increased operating costs arising from the ......... setting up Wigan TV." www.insidermedia.com/insider/nor ... fits-slip/ In 2014 - "The directors do not expect the 2014 year to be profitable due to the clubs(sic) increasing commitment to expand its online TV opportunity." Now admittedly despite the above warnings Wigan did manage to turn in a profit of £27,800 and £108,234 in 2012 and 2013 respectively although I'd personally attribute this to the £1m plus in transfer fees received as revenue in the accounts over that period rather than the Wigan TV subscriptions paid by your half dozen mates and a handful of ex-pats in Aus. An on-line tv service amounting to anything more/better than a hospital radio'esque volunteer backed option is un-sustainable for any club in a minority sport like rugby league. I can't help but think Wigan TV is little more than a vanity driven money pit, the only difference a Warrington version would have is that we would create even less revenue and therefore the money pit would be even bigger.'" Yes, but that also includes a big investment into Central Park and there will also be further investments in the next couple of years into other areas. Lenegan is no mug.

We got your point but it is based on erroneous analysis. Wigan got over their 'hump' and kept good crowds [ibecause of the previous fifty years of success[/i. Wire have had very little success before 2009, as is well documented, with neither of the big two trophies won since 1974.

How do you reason for 1980/81 then.

In 81/82 pies were still getting more fans!

I dont want to get involved but the fact this fanbase has been built up over 50 years covers the timeline in which you are referring....

No mention of investment in Central Park in that latest statement.



I see that he was saying Wigan lost £500k last year at the forum last night. It would take an awful lot of subscribers to Wigan TV to cover that sort of loss year on year.

Mmmmm...wonder if someone from the club has been reading this thread?





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Yes Ian Lenagan predicted that PY and also said that we are receiving over 3/4 million in sponsorship deals this year which is more than any other Super League club, the Wigan TV is great value at £35 yearly and with the Wish AM commentary on the Saints V Wigan game it was superb, all the U19 games too.

He did mention it at the fans forum, and the shareholders meeting.

I would certainly subscribe stuck in Norfolk

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I would subscribe too. I have been clicking on the Wolves tv on the offal since about Nov and it keeps saying it's coming soon. hardly , it's taking ages.

My mate has the wigan one and has to wait 2 weeks for full match replays, some have no commentary. A good selection of classic matches though.

Looking forward to never missing a match

That has changed for this season. Full matches will be available on the Tuesday morning following the game.