NSC has had some correspondence with Paul Barber, who is doing his utmost to arrange beambacks for both Charlton and Boro, given that tickets have sold out for both matches.
Most importantly, note that there are NO GUARANTEES that this will go ahead, but hats off to PB for making the effort.
Here are the key parts of the correspondence
Most importantly, note that there are NO GUARANTEES that this will go ahead, but hats off to PB for making the effort.
Here are the key parts of the correspondence
As for beam backs, unfortunately, these are always far more complicated to deliver than fans think! This is mainly due to something called UEFA Article 48, as well as The FL's own regulations.
Without boring you with all the details, Article 48 prevents live matches being broadcast between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on a Saturday unless certain conditions are met.
The Middlesbrough match, which obviously kicks off and finishes before the blackout, is covered by different restrictions, namely The FL's regulations (not Sky's contract).
So, our immediate challenge is to see if we can beam back the Charlton match. We believe there will be a lot of Albion fan demand to watch this game at the Amex.
However, as this match is covered by UEFA's Article 48, we are currently jumping through the various hoops necessary to be exempt from the black out. More news soon I hope.
As for Middlesbrough, I am at a FL meeting in London today and I will be discussing this possibility.