No idea mate ,as for the RFL negotiating the tv deal they've already given carte blanche to SKY to chop and change the fixtures as they see fit so the %% pay out deal should'nt surprise us.

You make a good point that I hadn't related to on advertising. But you have gone way overboard with the millions and millions.

If you are a sponsor to advertise it is not expensive to have a board around the ground has it stands, which would also be viewable by three stands of the ground. But agreed the screen advertising would be an addition to this.

But would an advertiser prefer a constant view for three stands or a constantly changing shared view with other advertisers on the screen?

There certainly won't be big money on the advertising on the screen, unless it's a fixed sponsor for the screen.

Your other idea of showing something on it that entices supporters earlier is a good point though. Not sure they will get there much earlier for Friday night matches though, but it is still a good point that could give additional benefits.

I doubt very much though that attendances would rise as a result of having the screen. It would take more than that to entice people to a game, and its the quality on the field that gives that.

Look at Leeds Utd's screen, goes through alot of adverts before kick off. I'd presume ours will do the same. It could be part of the shirt/stadium sponsorship deals but i bet the screen could easily bring it what it cost within 3seasons.

Sorry mate, it reads wrong. I didn't mean that LEEDS could make millions and millions. I just mean that in general there are millions and millions to be made in advertising. Facebook is case in point which has made BILLIONS purely on advertising.

Leeds would only be hoping for a tiny share of the worlds advertising revenue, but still... with the sort of foot fall and eyes on the screen they'll be talking about (into 10's of thousands), there is certainly money to be made. I certainly think you'll be looking into the thousands per annum, which is not to be sniffed at to say the screens primary function is to please the fans.

I literally wept tears of unfettered joy when it was announced a permanent big screen was to be erected in order to enhance and enlighten our very match day experience and collective existential being. Mere words will always fail to express my unquestioning devotion and servile belief in our great patron and leader who has yet again fulfilled another of his most gracious promises to all his subjects and to improve their quality of life. He is truly a despot of the most enlightened kind.

0/10. Dreary, unimaginative, predictable & unfunny.

We're having a serious discussion here so do as all a favour and go sit with your head down a toilet and stop being a Jeremy Hunt (first chance I've had to use that since Monday! Result!).

Remarkable Rhinos, you win believest chump of the year

Big screen, meh
They have one at Hull already and sky still bring their own, if sky were to use it then we would lose the use of it for other purposes so I suspect it will be two screens side by side?

Firstly... what? I know you use my name but is that supposed to be directed at me?? I've never mentioned Sky?

Secondly.... Believest isn't a word and even if it was I don't understand the context you've used it in here?

Thirdly... Why am I a chump? Because I believe there's money to be made by having a screen? The alternative is there's absolutely no financial gain or revenue generated at all by the club by installing one, and Uncle Gary has just decided to spend 10s of thousands on a screen purely to keep us happy for Christmas. I'm sure that's the MUCH more likely justification.

ah well its not like pudsa t sparrer's do't fly backard's tha knows

Future human history shall bear remarkable testament to the supreme influential role played by the greatest and most remarkable Big Screen ever to be erected. Millions upon millions of Believists from all over the world shall trek thousands of miles to ascend upon the sacred steps of the terrace of the west in bare-feet to pay homage to Headingley and consult the very same Big Screen seeking consultation and divine wisdom. Some shall seek consultation on complex matters such as the divine meaning of life itself. Others shall seek consultation on simpler matters such as 'Does a Rhinos-4-Life membership entitle me to 10% off the latest shirt?'. Temples and shrines to Sinny, Mags and Keef shall be erected alongside in due course as Rhinos-4-Life worshippers fawn at the feet of a remarkable Great Leader and his gifted legacy. Rituals shall be performed; sacrifices shall be made. It shall become a remarkable world centre of religious fervour, commerce, banking and corporate hospitality.

And amongst all this there will be the sight of one lonely, sad knacker who goes around the back and just stands there counting the clouds.

Why? Why bother?




No really....

Why?

He is just hilarious, I don't know where he gets it from.

Fair enough... we get it. Discussing the screen to you is trivial, pointless and nonsensical. Totally understand that.

It is, however, the off season, and some people just enjoy discussing all things Rhinos to keep entertained.

If it doesn't interest you, just don't contribute.

I can't stand cricket. Worst game on the planet IMO, thus... I haven't even opened the Ashes thread let alone contributed. I could show off my language skills by satirically discussing how people can watch a game that can last 5 days and finish in a draw is beyond me. But I don't. Because a) it would ruin other people's discussion and b) it would make me a t[iw[/iat.

Either someone doesn't realise that sarcasm doesn't translate into the written word very well, or Keith's found himself an acolyte.

Ah well, takes all sorts I suppose...

Oh no, did I just "chomp" or something else equally witty?

I wasn't looking for a "chomp" or whatever you mean. I just read the posts and thought they were hilarious.

I am no acolyte, I just laughed that's all. Take it with a pinch of salt.

All these alias' and new accounts made with sole intent to 'wind' people up have gone beyond sad. I can't believe some people are taking time out of their day to try and put on these pathetic acts so they can go 'haha, you believed me when I wasn't being serious LOLZA LMAO.' If people don't have anything better to do than trying to wind people up over the internet then celebrate when they get a 'chomp' they must have very hollow and sad lives.

Agreed.

You mean Keith Swiftcorn aka Rhinos Feckwitt is an alias?

AKA the knee jerking Ken Greinjek?

AKA The chump who laid down a full page diatribe / grade A bitchwhinge and swearing to never darken SS.coms door again? Or was that just the AP persona?

Meh.

Warreeeeeva.

I must have missed the part where you were included in the discussion.




Bless your precious soul.

In deference to the glorious BIG SCREEN and it's location - which I assume is postioned in such a way as to convey some form of transcendental religious significance, can we assume the application of collective bowing and prostrating next season shall necessarily result in the posteriors of sundry believists continually pointing in an easterly direction?

If so, my condolences go out to the populace of Burley, Hyde Park and beyond.

LOL @ Keith

Funny how forums work isn't it....