It is a year to the day that the country, after being addressed by Boris Johnson, went into its first national lockdown.
For many, like myself, it has been a year of working-from-home, shielding, because of COVID-19 targeting our medical conditions.
In many ways it has been a strange year, 365 days spent distancing from my work colleagues and only conversing via SKYPE.
As a result of the lockdown, attending Luton Town matches has been impossible with the implementation of behind-closed-doors fixtures being the norm apart from a brief interlude when 2000 supporters could attend a limited number of games before another wave of the pandemic ended that.
But access to the Hatters fixtures has been available via iFollow, a godsend for those who were keen to see Luton play.
However, with a road map out of lockdown now published, there is every chance, pandemic permitting, supporters will be able to return to Kenilworth Road next season, to see the Hatters in action.
But, according to The Daily Mail there are ongoing talks with the EFL possibly looking to continue to offer supporters the chance to watch their side via pay-per-view, probably the iFollow platform.
But would that be a good move?
Would it encourage supporters to stay at home and watch Luton, particularly if the weather is bad?
Would it encourage supporters to stay at home and cheer the side on as opposed to journeying the length, width, and breadth of the country to cheer their side on?
Sat here in the editorial chair I would love to read your views on what could be perceived as a controversial subject, simply drop them in the comment facility beneath this article.
COYH’s
Should The EFL Continue With Pay-Per-View?
Yes!
No!
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Hi all, it’s a toughie this, as sometimes due to family or work issues the odd game is sometimes not possible to get too. So ifollow would be a god send….but I dont think many of the luton faithful would miss the opportunity of watching the games in grounds tho….
I think we are creatures of habit 🙂
Good habit….
But I still think to continue would be good, allows people who can’t get to Kenilworth Road to see the Hatters although I guess it would take a minimum number to make it financially viable.
Morning guys, with an average attendance of 8,500 at games before lock down. I don’t think that will change so pay per view for me will have little impact on attendances. But maybe will encourage others to go. At our current home let’s be honest there is not much encouragement for new fans. So I don’t expect to see bigger crowds until we have a new stadium fit for purpose. Us die hards love the Kenny but let’s be honest a new stadium with comfort will be a blessing
Spot on chris….
i think pay for view should be available only when the stadium capacity is full and for away fixtures, when that full allocation is taken.
or perhaps for overseas supporters!
As an ex-pat from Dallow Rd,
Living where now?
…….I have subscribed to Ifollow since it started around 6 years ago. It’s much improved compared to the early days, where there was a 2 second difference between sound and picture, no commentary, only one tv camera sending the game etc.
However the thing that annoys me most is when Luton’s games are selected for international broadcasting. This means a that all ifollow subscribers cannot see the game. This season about 7 matches until now. The Swansea game was not sent on Ifollow, but the game was only sent live to Israel, France and Turkmenistan. I live in Denmark and have no way of seeing the game. I find it unfair that so few countries are selected, but all subscribers are penalised, even though we have paid for the season. There are no rebates from the EFL. Coyh
Good point, I wonder how many actually watched it out in Turkmenistan?