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Premier League managers GAGGED as they are being told not to answer questions about the controversial new pay-per-view deal at press conferences, and top-tier clubs have yet to agree on how to divide additional television revenue.
- Premier League’s new pay-per-view service launches this weekend
- Matches not originally chosen for TV will be available to watch for £ 14.95 per game
- England’s top flight is trying to keep managers from talking about the new scheme
The Premier League is trying to keep top managers from talking about the controversial new pay-per-view TV offering that kicks off this weekend.
Sportsmail may reveal that the Premier League has written to all 20 clubs telling them that their coaches should avoid commenting on the matter, asking them instead to focus on talking about the urgent need for fans to return to the stadiums.
Leicester was the only club to vote last Friday against introducing pay-per-view for all five matches every weekend not scheduled for live streaming, but individual managers have their own opinions and it is unlikely that everyone will be willing. to accept the edict.
The Premier League is trying to prevent managers from talking about the new pay-per-view service
The top flight tries to dissuade Pep Guardiola (left) and José Mourinho (right) from discussing it
The surprise move has angered fan groups with the £ 14.95 price in particular seen as excessive, and many managers will be wary of alienating their own fans.
The clubs will keep most of the £ 14.95 fee after the additional costs of broadcasters to televise the matches have been covered, although they have yet to decide how the revenue will be split. It is likely to be a subject of intense debate.
Under the terms of the iFollow pay-per-view streaming services operated by the EFL, each of the three divisions has adopted a different formula for revenue sharing, with local clubs taking all the money from the streams they sell. in the Championship. hosts taking the first 500 broadcasts of the away team in League Two and a more complex division based on average attendance used in League One.
Half of each weekend’s top-tier matches will only be available to watch after a £ 14.95 fee
The Premier League Big Six are looking for a larger share of the additional revenue on the grounds that they will attract a larger audience, but have yet to produce a detailed proposal.
Chelsea’s home game against Southampton, which starts at 3pm on Saturday, will be the first game to be broadcast on pay-per-view.
Next up will be Manchester United’s visit to Newcastle later in the evening, starting at 8pm.
