What a great idea Im just checking to see if there are any issues with streaming the games over in here in America then I am signing up https://wakefieldtrinity.com/wakefield- ... v-channel/

What a great idea Im just checking to see if there are any issues with streaming the games over in here in America then I am signing up https://wakefieldtrinity.com/wakefield- ... v-channel/

Brilliant for anyone abroad. Wonder if you can do this for occasional month to cover holidays abroad.

I've thought for a while this is something the club should be doing so it's great to see initiatives like this. £5 a month is reasonable too. One thing though, the camera view from the blocks is crap, as the club are offering a subscription service it needs to be from the side.

Yep I agree with this. Terry can commentate from behind the sticks but the Camera needs to be from the crows nest.

I don't mind the view from the flats, but it could perhaps do with another camera in the box then they can put them together in editing to make it look a bit more professional. Good on the club for trying to maximise funding streams

Will matches be streamed live? Or just filmed and posted on the channel?

Filmed and posted 1-2 days later. They can't show them live or on the day for licencing reasons. They will also be putting additional content such as interviews etc on the channel

The article suggested that it was only the TV games that are delayed.

Can't say as I ever watch games live on telly. Prefer to be there or know the result before watching a recording.

Australian contingent very interested!!! providing there are no jurisdictional barriers... and games are streamed live (tv games excepted)

Games are NOT streamed live

Sky/BBC own the broadcast rights for all live games whether they choose to show that match or not.

It also doesn't make commercial sense to sell a live stream for £1.30/week when you expect people to pay £21 to watch it live in the stadium...

What it does give you the option to do is watch full matches with commentary as well as behind the scenes interviews and training videos. I'm going to hazard a guess and say that the full matches will no longer be available for free on video sharing platforms

Agsin from Africa this looks a great option for me provided as said there aee no issues on streaming or viewing outside of the UK

Just reading the link can anyone confirm if this is home and away games or just home games ?

Just had a look on the Facebook group and it will be both home and away games, it will be available anywhere (any country) so long as you have an internet connection, all games will take a couple of days to edit and upload

I spend much of my time in sunnier climes these days, this sounds perfect for me so will definitely be subscribing.

Well if MC is true to his word this will be a very very short term issue

Then the Aussie contingent has LOST interest!

As a season ticket holder who travels a lot I miss quite a lot of games so this sounds of interest. I have to agree though that the comments about the camera angle being from behind the sticks really puts me off, from the half way line is much better for me personally. I bought the video of last year's demolition of Wigan and now really dislike watching it because of the camera angle.

None geographical issues are a big plus but if they do exist then the VPN service I've been using for a few years should help. It certainly helps me with iPlayer and Sky whilst I am around the world. I was able to watch the Leigh match whilst currently in China.

True.

Why do we record from behind the sticks? SKY always record from the side.

I think it's a great idea, however for a subscription channel I would expect a minimum of two angles - anything else I'd have to call a bit of a rip off.

It's like anything, when it's free you can get away with it but not if you're charging (no matter how reasonable that charge may be)

I am certainly interested if it's available in SE Asia; agree about the camera angle bit tho!

Nah. I can understand it if I lived abroad and was able to avoid the score, but not to watch games that are two days old. It's another venture that might bring in money though so good on the club for trying, and I hope it brings in revenue.

I think the comment about people making a choice if it were live is a valid one though. I live 70 miles away and sometimes I'm not in the mood for the drive but decide to go anyway. If I were able to watch it for a fiver, I probably wouldn't go on those occasions. BUT would I miss two games a year because of it? That's the break even point. Not sure really.

Might be one of those things that gets better as it progresses.

Wigan do live streams do they not

Well I am in from the middle of Africa I dont care about the camrra angle at least I can watch the games even if delayed its a bargain at 4 quid a month and you can watchvall the games anytime you like with a net conection. Great idea by the club a thankyou from one of your overseas supporters.