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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Ivo Stas on September 20, 2016, 10:38:23 PM

Title: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Ivo Stas on September 20, 2016, 10:38:23 PM
...watching games online? As I live near London and have a two-year-old, I'm not able to attend too many matches at Villa Park these days. I've just been to two games (Huddersfield and Brentford) this season, both midweek evening games because that fits in better with being a daddy. I was worried that relegation to the Championship would mean missing out on watches our games online, however I've seen every game this season (except Bristol City away).

I'm not sure what the experience of streaming games live is like now, as I am busy entertaining my toddler at 3pm on a Saturday. My routine is to avoid the score/result and download the game to watch in the evening once my son has gone to bed. That has the added benefit of being an high-def experience and not having to endure a stream constantly dropping-out.

I'm unsure what the policy is on H&V for discussing downloading matches, so I won't name which website I use but it is free to use and the community there do an astonishing job of tracking down games (such as Ipswich v Aston Villa) and posting them up. They even break up the games into two files (first and second half) so you can watch the first whilst still downloading the second.

I'm sure a lot of posters on H&V live overseas, am curious as to how they are all managing on following Villa online this season..?

Update: please private message (PM) me if you want to know a bit more. I'm trying to reply to all the PMs I've received so far but there is a 20 PMs an hour policy here, so please bear with me!
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: WarszaVillan on September 20, 2016, 10:55:15 PM
Sounds like a great option. PM please?
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: VancouverLion on September 20, 2016, 11:04:22 PM
PM me too please!!

Only games covered over here so far were Ipswich & Sheff Weds both away on Bein Sports.
I'm dying to watch a game at Villa Park and this Saturday would do very nicely.

Cheers IS!
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: old man villa fan on September 20, 2016, 11:04:51 PM

I'm unsure what the policy is on H&V for discussing downloading matches, so I won't name which website I use but it is free to use and the community there do an astonishing job of tracking down games (such as Ipswich v Aston Villa) and posting them up. They even break up the games into two files (first and second half) so you can watch the first whilst still downloading the second.


If I am reading this right, these files are available after the game (or after each half?).  So they are recordings and not live streams.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: The Left Side on September 20, 2016, 11:05:44 PM
Me too please, I am in Canada so don't get much choice now we are in Div 2.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: VancouverLion on September 20, 2016, 11:12:25 PM
Me too please, I am in Canada so don't get much choice now we are in Div 2.
Vancouver, Left Side?
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: TB on September 20, 2016, 11:19:15 PM
I'd appreciate a PM as well, if you don't mind. No TV stations in Norway showing Championship games at all.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: The Left Side on September 20, 2016, 11:29:32 PM
Me too please, I am in Canada so don't get much choice now we are in Div 2.
Vancouver, Left Side?

Tropical SK but one I day it will be BC.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 21, 2016, 01:08:16 AM
Yep shoot me a PM please Mr Stas
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Rotterdam 82 on September 21, 2016, 01:10:13 AM
Yep shoot me a PM please Mr Stas

Me too please.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Havencheese on September 21, 2016, 02:44:39 AM
PM much appreciated. Cheers.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on September 21, 2016, 04:47:40 AM
Would be very welcome if there is still a PM going. Thanks!
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Smirker on September 21, 2016, 04:59:42 AM
I'd like a PM too please.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: jeff on September 21, 2016, 05:55:16 AM
If you could send me a pm please I would be greatful
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: VillaSpen on September 21, 2016, 06:09:12 AM
I'd bloody love a PM please. I use a couple of really decent quality streaming sites but getting out of bed at 3am in the hope that one of them will actually have a stream of a Championship game only to be disappointed and then having to try to get back to sleep lost it's novelty very quickly. Avoiding the score is easy for me so what you're talking about sounds ideal.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: jwarry on September 21, 2016, 06:20:39 AM
What's a pm? Could I have one too whatever they are 😄
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: adamski villa on September 21, 2016, 07:02:39 AM
pm me up please, cheers
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Dave Wall on September 21, 2016, 07:13:26 AM
Can I have a pm please.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: dubaivillain on September 21, 2016, 07:14:56 AM
Can I have a PM as well, as currently I'm having to get up at daft hours to watch
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: andyh on September 21, 2016, 07:21:18 AM
I'd love a PM as well please mate.
Surely we'll see an away win one day soon?
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Legion on September 21, 2016, 07:35:23 AM
Site policy (http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=47622.0)
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: JUAN PABLO on September 21, 2016, 09:10:27 AM
PM would be great

i cant even get WM on my internet

;(
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Zouch Villa on September 21, 2016, 09:25:47 AM
Site policy (http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=47622.0)

Can I not have a PM.

I'll continue to receive my dissapointment via accepted media outlets or directly from B6.

Thank you
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: JD on September 21, 2016, 09:30:00 AM
I'd love a PM as well Ivo.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: mattjpa on September 21, 2016, 10:00:19 AM
Whilst you may regret posting this after the 1000th pm request I hope I am in before the door shuts! greatly appreciated, being a dad does not mix well with an unhealthy obsession with the Villa

Cheers Ivo
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: glinch on September 21, 2016, 10:14:23 AM
Could I have a pm as well please, thanks a million! Cheers
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: CT on September 21, 2016, 10:24:17 AM
Me too - many thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Diablo on September 21, 2016, 10:43:32 AM
If you could pm me that would be fantastic and much appreciated :-)
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Comrade Blitz on September 21, 2016, 11:08:26 AM
Watching in the USA via a combination of FUBO TV and beIN Sports Connect as discussed here:

http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=56482.0

Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: spinksy the bfg on September 21, 2016, 11:54:17 AM
Modbro is the best i have seen to date.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: stubbsyandy on September 21, 2016, 12:00:03 PM
PM would be cool ta
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: German James on September 21, 2016, 12:07:01 PM
You have to wonder why clubs don't do this sort of thing legitimately!
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: big rons jeweller on September 21, 2016, 12:13:26 PM
PM please Ivo ;)
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: the badger on September 21, 2016, 12:16:42 PM
I would love a PM please.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Villatillidie25 on September 21, 2016, 12:20:46 PM
PM would be great if the door is still open :)
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Ad@m on September 21, 2016, 12:30:14 PM
You have to wonder why clubs don't do this sort of thing legitimately!

You mean like selling broadcasting rights to matches on a collective basis to media organisations?!

They should do it - I reckon the likes of Sky and BT Sports would be really interested!!!  ;)
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: German James on September 21, 2016, 12:42:26 PM
You have to wonder why clubs don't do this sort of thing legitimately!

You mean like selling broadcasting rights to matches on a collective basis to media organisations?!

They should do it - I reckon the likes of Sky and BT Sports would be really interested!!!  ;)
Ha bloody ha! I meant making the matches available on the club site if they're a) not being broadcast and b) over.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Risso on September 21, 2016, 12:48:13 PM
I'm gonna keep using the site I did last year. If it's on at all, it tends to be on there.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Ad@m on September 21, 2016, 12:51:23 PM
You have to wonder why clubs don't do this sort of thing legitimately!

You mean like selling broadcasting rights to matches on a collective basis to media organisations?!

They should do it - I reckon the likes of Sky and BT Sports would be really interested!!!  ;)
Ha bloody ha! I meant making the matches available on the club site if they're a) not being broadcast and b) over.

They won't be allowed to under the terms of the broadcasting agreements they have with the media outlets in each region.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: German James on September 21, 2016, 12:59:06 PM
You have to wonder why clubs don't do this sort of thing legitimately!

You mean like selling broadcasting rights to matches on a collective basis to media organisations?!

They should do it - I reckon the likes of Sky and BT Sports would be really interested!!!  ;)
Ha bloody ha! I meant making the matches available on the club site if they're a) not being broadcast and b) over.

They won't be allowed to under the terms of the broadcasting agreements they have with the media outlets in each region.
I appreciate that, but surely it would be possible to negotiate the rights to stream the match after the event? Even if it's two days later.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: paul_e on September 21, 2016, 01:10:47 PM
Opened the thread hoping the first message would simply say:

" ... fight club?"

disappointed now   :(

That said if there are PMs doing the rounds I'd like to add my name to the list of recipients.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 21, 2016, 01:14:36 PM
PM for me too please.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: chrisw1 on September 21, 2016, 01:15:31 PM
Another PM if you don't mind.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: TonyDaleysHair on September 21, 2016, 01:34:27 PM
Hey if theres PM's knocking about, throw one my way :)
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: FatSam on September 21, 2016, 01:41:10 PM
PM for me too if possible.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: LeeS on September 21, 2016, 01:47:52 PM
May I please have a PM. Thank you
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: remy on September 21, 2016, 01:58:15 PM
May I have a PM too please. Thanks
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: old man villa fan on September 21, 2016, 01:58:43 PM
Site policy (http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=47622.0)

Does this just apply to live streams?
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Colhint on September 21, 2016, 03:09:21 PM
please can i have a pm
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: darren woolley on September 21, 2016, 03:46:49 PM
Can I have a PM too please.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: croatian on September 21, 2016, 03:53:48 PM
Me too please.
Hope you regain your fitness soon!
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: in exile on September 21, 2016, 03:58:25 PM
Please may I have PM too?
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: AvFc4eVeR on September 21, 2016, 04:24:16 PM
I would appreciate a PM also if possible fella?

Cheers!
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: el león Benidorm on September 21, 2016, 04:39:46 PM
If you could send me a pm also that would be most appreciated
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Edvard Remberg on September 21, 2016, 05:27:24 PM
Yes PM please (Hope hasn't been stopped. Posted this after reading page 1)
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: West Derby Villan on September 21, 2016, 05:28:18 PM
Could you PM me too, please.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Legion on September 21, 2016, 05:28:41 PM
Site policy (http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=47622.0)

Does this just apply to live streams?

Yes.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Legion on September 21, 2016, 05:30:29 PM
Instead of asking for a PM how about sending one direct to the poster concerned? Just a thought.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: WarszaVillan on September 21, 2016, 05:33:29 PM
If it applies just to live streams and this is a recording then can't Ivo just post the link here?
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: class-of-82 on September 21, 2016, 07:01:07 PM
The futures bright the futures KODI
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Morten on September 21, 2016, 07:10:53 PM
Please me as well. Thank you.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: eamonn on September 21, 2016, 07:10:54 PM
Instead of asking for a PM how about sending one direct to the poster concerned? Just a thought.

Exactly. I bet the poor fecker is sorry he posted now. When there's a multitude of requests for one person to correspond to everyone, it would be far more efficient/fairer, if the first person who requested a PM then sent the contents/link onto the next person on the thread who requests and then he does likewise and so on so everyone requests but also replies to the next request.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Jimsta on September 21, 2016, 07:18:56 PM
In Thailand Prem is big, Many bars can choose which game they want on the screen.
Now it sucks, I have to rely on soccer saturday or hope its live in England on Sky or B.T.
So please PM me as would to love to watch my beloved boys again.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: timeoutbigbar on September 21, 2016, 08:16:15 PM
So thats basically the entire site want a PM.  If you're not too tired of throwing these about, I'd very much appreciate one.  Thanks
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: ez on September 21, 2016, 08:24:20 PM
And a pm for me please
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: purpletrousers on September 21, 2016, 08:33:19 PM
Site policy (http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=47622.0)

Does this just apply to live streams?

Yes.

So in which case, the link (to download not streaming) I'd be intersted to see, could be posted here, without breaching site rules.

Or am I wrong?

I'd also have to disable a few BBC sport app alerts etc!
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: supertom on September 21, 2016, 08:38:03 PM
Is there a send to all option? ;)
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: olaftab on September 21, 2016, 08:56:45 PM
I'm gonna keep using the site I did last year. If it's on at all, it tends to be on there.
Can you help IS with his work load ;)
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Ivo Stas on September 21, 2016, 09:05:27 PM
Ivo here again...

...if you want to know more (i.e. about that which I dare not speak), please PM me.

I've replied to all PMs I've received so far, except Fingers - you messaged me but you seem to be blocking my reply.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Steve67 on September 21, 2016, 09:17:20 PM
Got my message, cheers Ivo!!
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Ivo Stas on September 21, 2016, 09:20:14 PM
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Got my message, cheers Ivo!!

You are welcome, hope you find that information helpful. There are other alternative sites out there but they either display the score or want payment.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Dave P on September 21, 2016, 10:02:21 PM
As a parent of toddlers, I'm in a similar boat re attending matches so I'd appreciate a pm too please. 
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Ad@m on September 21, 2016, 10:11:02 PM
Just to be clear, I don't want a PM.

I suffer enough watching them at Villa Park without witnessing the likes of Ipswich away!
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: andyh on September 21, 2016, 10:11:57 PM
Thanks Ivo.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Zouch Villa on September 21, 2016, 10:51:00 PM
Just to be clear, I don't want a PM.

I suffer enough watching them at Villa Park without witnessing the likes of Ipswich away!

So I think that's just you and me to resist the need for more dissapointment then Ad@m.

Incidentally, no offence Ivo, but this thread has got me wondering. Has there ever been a more tedious thread than this one? I'm sure one of the more 'vintaged' contributors can tell us if there has.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: pbavfckuwait on September 22, 2016, 06:05:19 AM
Tryed to pm you Stasy but wont let me ?? so one would be nice, thanks.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Ivo Stas on September 22, 2016, 09:56:25 AM
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Tryed to pm you Stasy but wont let me ?? so one would be nice, thanks.

Will do in due course, I'm trying to reply to everyone who has sent me a PM, plus answer those requests for PMs here on the thread too, however I'm limited to 20 PMs an hour so please bear with me... I promise to try and reach everyone eventually :-)
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 22, 2016, 09:57:23 AM
How about, as Legion suggested, anyone who wants one to PM directly rather than putting it on here?
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on September 22, 2016, 10:02:26 AM
Sounds like Ivo's suffering from PM mess.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Ivo Stas on September 22, 2016, 12:46:49 PM
I'd just like to say thank you to those of you who have been replying to my PMs with sites or suggestions of your own. It's very interesting to hear about other fan's experiences and it certainly appears that I'm not the only one who leaves no stone unturned whilst attempting to follow the Villa from a distance. 
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: West Derby Villan on September 22, 2016, 05:39:39 PM
I'd just like to say thank you to those of you who have been replying to my PMs with sites or suggestions of your own. It's very interesting to hear about other fan's experiences and it certainly appears that I'm not the only one who leaves no stone unturned whilst attempting to follow the Villa from a distance.


Cheers mate for all your replies, must of taken ages, much appreciated
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: ez on September 22, 2016, 06:37:26 PM
Thank you. Pm received.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Bad English on September 22, 2016, 09:00:32 PM
I hate ambiguous thread titles.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: OCD on September 22, 2016, 10:44:27 PM
I tried sending Ivo a PM but I just get an error message.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Ivo Stas on September 23, 2016, 08:48:08 AM
I tried sending Ivo a PM but I just get an error message.
I've sent you a PM :-)
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: amfy on September 23, 2016, 09:40:04 AM
I hate ambiguous thread titles.

I like how it sits above other threads and makes random sentences

Are we allowed to talk about Jack Grealish

Are we allowed to talk about why Randy Lerner lost interest

Are we allowed to talk about Radio WM

Etc
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Richard E on September 23, 2016, 09:43:04 AM
I hate ambiguous thread titles.

I like how it sits above other threads and makes random sentences

Are we allowed to talk about Jack Grealish

Are we allowed to talk about why Randy Lerner lost interest

Are we allowed to talk about Radio WM

Etc

Are we allowed to talk about Kevin? We certainly need to.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: bez on September 23, 2016, 12:05:37 PM
I would also love a PM please. Coverage here in Oz in a bit hit and miss.
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: Bad English on September 23, 2016, 01:43:46 PM
I hate ambiguous thread titles.

I like how it sits above other threads and makes random sentences

Are we allowed to talk about Jack Grealish

Are we allowed to talk about why Randy Lerner lost interest

Are we allowed to talk about Radio WM

Etc

Are we allowed to talk about Kevin? We certainly need to.
Are we allowed to talk about Tony's tweets?
Title: Re: Are we allowed to talk about...
Post by: adrenachrome on September 23, 2016, 02:25:11 PM
Everybody quit yo babblesqwauk. End of chat.
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