Comments on: Justin.tv accused of bending it like Beckham

Video site is in trouble with the U.K.'s Premier League, which accuses it of illegally streaming soccer matches.

[ansdofuno]

Soccer fans around the world tune in to watch their favorite players make some amazing moves and score some incredible goals. I'm sure ANY major league in the US would kill for the EPL's average attendance of 35,000 and half-billion worldwide audience. Still think the EPL needs to make their product more interesting?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Premier_League#Worldwide

[ChrisMatyszczyk]

Yes I do, ansdofuno.

Of course, US soccer doesn't compare.

But do you really love watching a whole season when you know most of the teams have NO chance of winning the League? And when you know that the elite clubs hoard players? And when you know that the elite clubs are really rather more keen on playing in a European League rather than the Premier League?

I've been a lifelong viewer, but I'll admit to getting tired of so much disparity between clubs. (and, yes, I know Hull City have had a good start to the season)

In any case, instead of suing Justin.tv, you'd think the Premier League might find a way to bring more access to its viewers, rather than restricting it.

Chris

[ansdofuno]

Find a way to bring more access to its viewers rather than restricting it? Absolutely. I can't disagree with you there.

However, your statement that the EPL needs to "make their product more interesting" implied that their audience is dwindling due to boredom. That's what I'm refuting. Their audience is larger than ever and I find it hard to believe that 167,000 people tune in to these illicit broadcasts to bore themselves to death.