tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-259453876715640582.post5474277347859747427..comments2017-05-01T06:04:39.832-07:00Comments on Clency's Blog: Vulgar VulturesClencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13046349446590586431noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-259453876715640582.post-17120708118202948332012-08-31T08:47:02.434-07:002012-08-31T08:47:02.434-07:00Agreed, only saving grace is that C4 are a free to...Agreed, only saving grace is that C4 are a free to air broadcaster. Sky were also in the running which would have been disastrous. If C4 was setting 2012 as the benchmark and as part of a long term promise to cover these sports, then I would welcome them on board. But everything suggests that this is just crass opportunism. Clencyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046349446590586431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-259453876715640582.post-43882267861583870312012-08-31T07:51:51.566-07:002012-08-31T07:51:51.566-07:00BBC has been getting a bit of stick for 'under...BBC has been getting a bit of stick for 'under bidding' but don't see how they can win with central govt hacking away with their funding. They also have to consider fatigue from viewers.<br /><br />I can see why they did but I think the organisers were short sighted going to C4. Should have done the same as Wimbledon - they always go BBC due to the coverage given to the matches and tournament as a whole. Sponsors love that. Cricket went Sky and well when was the last time you saw kids running to the park with a bat and ball?<br /><br />Hope I'm wrong but being on C4 we may continue to see the Paralympics being niche rather than be a force for change in services, attitudes & create a discussion to the benefit those with disabilities.SoyaCapohttps://twitter.com/SoyaCaponoreply@blogger.com