Sky Sports Innovations for the Edinburgh Derby

[D4nny_]

Sky Sports innovations for Edinburgh Derby | SPFL

 

Interesting Concept:

 

HIBERNIAN HEAD COACH NICK MONTGOMERY WILL WEAR A MICROPHONE DURING THE MATCH.

Sky Sports will implement a series of innovations for their broadcast of the SPFL fixture Hibs vs Hearts on 27 December, bringing fans closer to one of the fiercest rivalries in the SPFL.

Head Coach of Hibs Nick Montgomery will wear a microphone during the match, enabling fans watching at home to hear the specific coaching and tactics from the sideline. A member of the Hibs coaching staff will wear a bodycam to give a first-person perspective of the team on the pitch from the dugout.

Fans will also experience how players prepare for one of the biggest fixtures in the SPFL calendar, with Sky Sports given access to the Hearts team hotel for a pre-match meal, and a bodycam will be strapped onto a Hearts player during the warmup to deliver a new depth of coverage.

The broadcast aims to capture the passion, drama and key moments of the derby, and follows Sky Sports’ EFL ‘Innovation Game’ last season, which included new behind- the-scenes access for the broadcast of the Wycombe vs Portsmouth match in League One.

Gary Hughes, Director of Football Sky Sports, said: “We strive to be at the forefront of innovation and continue to explore new ways we can enable fans to get closer to the action with our coverage. We are delighted to have been able to work alongside Hibs, Hearts and the SPFL, with a joint ambition to tell the story of this hugely competitive derby to our audience in a new and exciting way."
 
Neil Doncaster, Group Chief Executive of the SPFL, said: “We’re really pleased to have been able to work with both clubs and Sky Sports to showcase their latest broadcasting innovations, helping put supporters right at the heart of the action in the Edinburgh derby. 

“It promises to be a cracking game and we’re excited to see how the technology brings the match experience even closer for viewing fans.”

[tian447]

Head Coach of Hibs Nick Montgomery will wear a microphone during the match, enabling fans watching at home to hear the specific coaching and tactics from the sideline.

 

 

Why? Does anyone who supports any team actually care about that?  Arm chair nonsense. 

 

That being said, I can't wait to hear the "for ****s sakes" live on TV when we put the second and third goals past them.

 

[Sooks]

5 minutes ago, D4nny_ said:

Sky Sports innovations for Edinburgh Derby | SPFL

 

Interesting Concept:

 

HIBERNIAN HEAD COACH NICK MONTGOMERY WILL WEAR A MICROPHONE DURING THE MATCH.

Sky Sports will implement a series of innovations for their broadcast of the SPFL fixture Hibs vs Hearts on 27 December, bringing fans closer to one of the fiercest rivalries in the SPFL.

Head Coach of Hibs Nick Montgomery will wear a microphone during the match, enabling fans watching at home to hear the specific coaching and tactics from the sideline. A member of the Hibs coaching staff will wear a bodycam to give a first-person perspective of the team on the pitch from the dugout.

Fans will also experience how players prepare for one of the biggest fixtures in the SPFL calendar, with Sky Sports given access to the Hearts team hotel for a pre-match meal, and a bodycam will be strapped onto a Hearts player during the warmup to deliver a new depth of coverage.

The broadcast aims to capture the passion, drama and key moments of the derby, and follows Sky Sports’ EFL ‘Innovation Game’ last season, which included new behind- the-scenes access for the broadcast of the Wycombe vs Portsmouth match in League One.

Gary Hughes, Director of Football Sky Sports, said: “We strive to be at the forefront of innovation and continue to explore new ways we can enable fans to get closer to the action with our coverage. We are delighted to have been able to work alongside Hibs, Hearts and the SPFL, with a joint ambition to tell the story of this hugely competitive derby to our audience in a new and exciting way."
 
Neil Doncaster, Group Chief Executive of the SPFL, said: “We’re really pleased to have been able to work with both clubs and Sky Sports to showcase their latest broadcasting innovations, helping put supporters right at the heart of the action in the Edinburgh derby. 

“It promises to be a cracking game and we’re excited to see how the technology brings the match experience even closer for viewing fans.”

Might be quite interesting I suppose . Would far rather they actually just paid us decent broadcast fees to allow us to buy better players and keep hold of our best ones . Not going to knock it until I have seen it in action though 

[Rocky jamboa]

4 minutes ago, tian447 said:

Head Coach of Hibs Nick Montgomery will wear a microphone during the match, enabling fans watching at home to hear the specific coaching and tactics from the sideline.

 

 

Why? Does anyone who supports any team actually care about that?  Arm chair nonsense. 

 

That being said, I can't wait to hear the "for ****s sakes" live on TV when we put the second and third goals past them.

 

I actually like the sound of this, especially seeing the Hearts pre game build up at the hotel. I would be more interested in having Naismith miked up but nick Montgomery will be an interesting listen as well. Hopefully see footage from the dressing rooms before the game also.

[jambo89]

Can’t see this catching on with managers. Giving players explicit tactical instructions that can be easily countered by having a live feed in the dugout.

[Sooks]

7 minutes ago, tian447 said:

Head Coach of Hibs Nick Montgomery will wear a microphone during the match, enabling fans watching at home to hear the specific coaching and tactics from the sideline.

 

 

Why? Does anyone who supports any team actually care about that?  Arm chair nonsense. 

 

That being said, I can't wait to hear the "for ****s sakes" live on TV when we put the second and third goals past them.

 

Good point . Would be great to see the reaction to us scoring the winner there l

[Whitley Jambo]

If Doncaster thinks its a good idea then it's probably not. 

[Italian Lambretta]

So they want to be at the Heart of the action. Remind me how many Edinburgh Derbies have been live recently?

[Stuart Lyon]

Would prefer it if they had the ref and his assistants wearing mikes!

[Benny Factor]

1 minute ago, Italian Lambretta said:

So they want to be at the Heart of the action. Remind me how many Edinburgh Derbies have been live recently?

And this one wouldn't be either if the EPL games weren't on Amazon Prime.

[TheBigO]

6 minutes ago, jambo89 said:

Can’t see this catching on with managers. Giving players explicit tactical instructions that can be easily countered by having a live feed in the dugout.

Surely this!!

1 minute ago, Italian Lambretta said:

So they want to be at the Heart of the action. Remind me how many Edinburgh Derbies have been live recently?

Definitely this!

 

Thanks for the interest Sky! Shucks.

[Bauld]

Raging.

 

 

Why couldn't they have done this when it was Lee Johnson in charge.

[Hackney Hearts]

3 minutes ago, Bauld said:

Raging.

 

 

Why couldn't they have done this when it was Lee Johnson in charge.

 

Or Pat Fenlon at the 2012 Cup Final....       

[jamboinglasgow]

12 minutes ago, jambo89 said:

Can’t see this catching on with managers. Giving players explicit tactical instructions that can be easily countered by having a live feed in the dugout.

 

I dont think they will play the mics live, as there is a real risk that a manager will swear live on air. More likely they will play edited highlights of what he says at half time and after the game.

 

I think its a welcome idea, opening things up to give fans a greater understanding is always good. I do like in England with the mics from the ref and VAR as it shows you a lot more what happens and how decisions are made.

[Geoff Kilpatrick]

I'm glad I'll be watching on Hearts.TV. Football does not need this shite.

[Sir PH]

Surprised Montgomery has agreed to this. Managers and their staff spend half the time covering their mouths so the viewers don't know what they are saying. 

[Hagar the Horrible]

They will give away real time tactics and hibs it.

[jdl2002]

14 minutes ago, Italian Lambretta said:

So they want to be at the Heart of the action. Remind me how many Edinburgh Derbies have been live recently?

first thing that came into my mind too, followed swiftly by….. Rangers and Celtic must’ve refused to take part 

not sure I like the idea of cameras intruding pre-match meal and I don’t particularly want to hear from the latest slaver in charge of a Hibs team. The referee, I’d def like to hear his comms 

[Mirror]

Unlikely to happen but I hope we put 5 past them in the 1st half and they need to cut the broadcast 

[RDSK]

10 minutes ago, jamboinglasgow said:

 

I dont think they will play the mics live, as there is a real risk that a manager will swear live on air. More likely they will play edited highlights of what he says at half time and after the game.

 

I think its a welcome idea, opening things up to give fans a greater understanding is always good. I do like in England with the mics from the ref and VAR as it shows you a lot more what happens and how decisions are made.

They’ll show content during the game but it’s all being reviewed before going out. A couple of minutes delay probably.

[highlandjambo3]

Doncaster to turn up for free scran.

[upgotheheads]

32 minutes ago, D4nny_ said:

Sky Sports innovations for Edinburgh Derby | SPFL

 

Interesting Concept:

 

HIBERNIAN HEAD COACH NICK MONTGOMERY WILL WEAR A MICROPHONE DURING THE MATCH.

Sky Sports will implement a series of innovations for their broadcast of the SPFL fixture Hibs vs Hearts on 27 December, bringing fans closer to one of the fiercest rivalries in the SPFL.

Head Coach of Hibs Nick Montgomery will wear a microphone during the match, enabling fans watching at home to hear the specific coaching and tactics from the sideline. A member of the Hibs coaching staff will wear a bodycam to give a first-person perspective of the team on the pitch from the dugout.

Fans will also experience how players prepare for one of the biggest fixtures in the SPFL calendar, with Sky Sports given access to the Hearts team hotel for a pre-match meal, and a bodycam will be strapped onto a Hearts player during the warmup to deliver a new depth of coverage.

The broadcast aims to capture the passion, drama and key moments of the derby, and follows Sky Sports’ EFL ‘Innovation Game’ last season, which included new behind- the-scenes access for the broadcast of the Wycombe vs Portsmouth match in League One.

Gary Hughes, Director of Football Sky Sports, said: “We strive to be at the forefront of innovation and continue to explore new ways we can enable fans to get closer to the action with our coverage. We are delighted to have been able to work alongside Hibs, Hearts and the SPFL, with a joint ambition to tell the story of this hugely competitive derby to our audience in a new and exciting way."
 
Neil Doncaster, Group Chief Executive of the SPFL, said: “We’re really pleased to have been able to work with both clubs and Sky Sports to showcase their latest broadcasting innovations, helping put supporters right at the heart of the action in the Edinburgh derby. 

“It promises to be a cracking game and we’re excited to see how the technology brings the match experience even closer for viewing fans.”

 

A rotten idea. When I'm watching a game I'm so absorbed with the action on the pitch that what the coaches are saying is just a distraction, We can usually tell what they're thinking when they make changes to shape and players, and I don't need to hear them discussing i. They tried this stuff with golf a few years back when they would interview players walking down the fairway, you could tell the players hated it and I think it was stopped.

"The broadcast aims to capture the passion, drama and key moments of the derby,"... That's all happening on the pitch.

[Sir PH]

5 minutes ago, RDSK said:

They’ll show content during the game but it’s all being reviewed before going out. A couple of minutes delay probably.

A delay will look silly when he's commenting on what's happening on the pitch? 

[Sir PH]

Just now, upgotheheads said:

 

A rotten idea. When I'm watching a game I'm so absorbed with the action on the pitch that what the coaches are saying is just a distraction, We can usually tell what they're thinking when they make changes to shape and players, and I don't need to hear them discussing i. They tried this stuff with golf a few years back when they would interview players walking down the fairway, you could tell the players hated it and I think it was stopped.

"The broadcast aims to capture the passion, drama and key moments of the derby,"... That's all happening on the pitch.

They still interview golfers on the fairway. 

[RDSK]

Just now, Sir PH said:

A delay will look silly when he's commenting on what's happening on the pitch? 

Instructions to players will be shown during breaks in play. Conversations with the commentary team are much less likely to contain bad language and will go out live. 

[HMFC01]

43 minutes ago, tian447 said:

Head Coach of Hibs Nick Montgomery will wear a microphone during the match, enabling fans watching at home to hear the specific coaching and tactics from the sideline.

 

 

Why? Does anyone who supports any team actually care about that?  Arm chair nonsense. 

 

That being said, I can't wait to hear the "for ****s sakes" live on TV when we put the second and third goals past them.

 

 

 

"**** sakes, he's scored again,  someone mark Shankland for ****s sakes!"  😁 

 

"They're not ****ing marking him, Hanlon warm up" 🤣 

[Chong]

42 minutes ago, Rocky jamboa said:

 Hopefully see footage from the dressing rooms before the game also.

 

 

And afterwards too!

[Nookie Bear]

Here’s an innovation: pay is more money. 

[Lord Beni of Gorgie]

Turning the game into a freak show, hopefully under the red button so I can concentrate on Hibs getting smashed without sideshow Nick

[Lord Beni of Gorgie]

5 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said:

Here’s an innovation: pay is more money. 

Common misconception this, they would if Scottish clubs would sell them more games, why the English leagues get more money they sell 3 times as many games, means more weird ko times, but you cant have it both ways

[OTT]

6 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said:

Here’s an innovation: pay is more money. 

 

Yep. Deal is embarrassing. 

[Shooter McGavin]

Why any manager would agree to this is beyond me.

[Sooperstar]

4 minutes ago, Lord Beni of Gorgie said:

Common misconception this, they would if Scottish clubs would sell them more games, why the English leagues get more money they sell 3 times as many games, means more weird ko times, but you cant have it both ways

Yep, a few more games a season and the tens of thousands of pounds will be rolling in. 

[H2]

Stupidity in the extreme. What manger with half a brain would tell the other team what he's going to do during the game.. oh looks guys we might have success down the left left switch a and B over..........duh!

[Thunder and Lightning]

Sky pay the market rate. They have little to no competition. Why would they pay more than required? 

[Sir PH]

10 minutes ago, OTT said:

 

Yep. Deal is embarrassing. 

They pay what the game is worth. They're not going to pay over the odds.

[Sir PH]

4 minutes ago, H2 said:

Stupidity in the extreme. What manger with half a brain would tell the other team what he's going to do during the game.. oh looks guys we might have success down the left left switch a and B over..........duh!

I think our coaching staff will notice if Hibs make a tactical change. 

[karipidis]

This could be very Hibs 

[H2]

Just now, Sir PH said:

I think our coaching staff will notice if Hibs make a tactical change. 

Before they do it, that's novel!

[Sir PH]

Just now, H2 said:

Before they do it, that's novel!

No, as soon as it happens. The Hibs manager being micd up won't make a blind bit of difference. 

[H2]

1 minute ago, Sir PH said:

No, as soon as it happens. The Hibs manager being micd up won't make a blind bit of difference. 

So you'd be happy micing up and broadcasting....glad you have nothing to do with Hearts

[OTT]

4 minutes ago, Sir PH said:

They pay what the game is worth. They're not going to pay over the odds.

 

I'm just saying its painfully undersold by utter incompetents. 

 

The league structure is what it is to accomodate Skys demand for 4 OF league games. Thats not worth a premium? Doncaster is a clown that doesn't know what he's doing. We're getting outpaced by English League 1 financially. 

[Sir PH]

1 minute ago, H2 said:

So you'd be happy micing up and broadcasting....glad you have nothing to do with Hearts

Where did I say that? 

[H2]

1 minute ago, Sir PH said:

Where did I say that? 

You said it didn't make a blind bit of difference

[Sir PH]

Just now, H2 said:

You said it didn't make a blind bit of difference

It won't. Still don't see where I said I'd be happy for Hearts to do it?

[Gundermann]

1 hour ago, D4nny_ said:

Sky Sports innovations for Edinburgh Derby | SPFL

 

Interesting Concept:

 

HIBERNIAN HEAD COACH NICK MONTGOMERY WILL WEAR A MICROPHONE DURING THE MATCH.

Sky Sports will implement a series of innovations for their broadcast of the SPFL fixture Hibs vs Hearts on 27 December, bringing fans closer to one of the fiercest rivalries in the SPFL.

Head Coach of Hibs Nick Montgomery will wear a microphone during the match, enabling fans watching at home to hear the specific coaching and tactics from the sideline. A member of the Hibs coaching staff will wear a bodycam to give a first-person perspective of the team on the pitch from the dugout.

Fans will also experience how players prepare for one of the biggest fixtures in the SPFL calendar, with Sky Sports given access to the Hearts team hotel for a pre-match meal, and a bodycam will be strapped onto a Hearts player during the warmup to deliver a new depth of coverage.

The broadcast aims to capture the passion, drama and key moments of the derby, and follows Sky Sports’ EFL ‘Innovation Game’ last season, which included new behind- the-scenes access for the broadcast of the Wycombe vs Portsmouth match in League One.

Gary Hughes, Director of Football Sky Sports, said: “We strive to be at the forefront of innovation and continue to explore new ways we can enable fans to get closer to the action with our coverage. We are delighted to have been able to work alongside Hibs, Hearts and the SPFL, with a joint ambition to tell the story of this hugely competitive derby to our audience in a new and exciting way."
 
Neil Doncaster, Group Chief Executive of the SPFL, said: “We’re really pleased to have been able to work with both clubs and Sky Sports to showcase their latest broadcasting innovations, helping put supporters right at the heart of the action in the Edinburgh derby. 

“It promises to be a cracking game and we’re excited to see how the technology brings the match experience even closer for viewing fans.”

 

 

Unless you want to hear the word "hoof" repeated every minute or two in an Aussie accent.

Edited December 22, 2023 by Gundermann

[H2]

Just now, Sir PH said:

It won't. Still don't see where I said I'd be happy for Hearts to do it?

The inference of it doesn't make ay difference, why would you object?

[livi]

1 hour ago, Hackney Hearts said:

 

Or Pat Fenlon at the 2012 Cup Final....       

Yeh that would have been worth it.

 

[Sir PH]

Just now, H2 said:

The inference of it doesn't make ay difference, why would you object?

I have no major opinion on it either way. It's just another Sky idea that will probably be tried two or three times and then die out. If Hearts want to try it, then fine. If Hearts don't want to try it, that's also fine. I don't see it as a big deal.

[jr ewing]

Interesting.