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Title: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Metalmicky on April 29, 2024, 09:25:39 am
Can someone help.  Never used iFollow, but will be overseas for both legs so find myself either missing out or trying to stream via iFollow.

I have downloaded the EFL iFollow App (for DRFC) to my phone, but can't see where I can buy a match Pass for Crewe.  Have they not been advertised yet and if so when do they generally become available...?  Do I need to do anything beforehand...?
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Donnywolf on April 29, 2024, 09:28:44 am
Have a look at the Stickys above as it might be covered

However they won't go up on Rovers Site for a few days I suspect

Overseas users will be able to tell you how far in front they get them but think it's a few days before
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Metalmicky on April 29, 2024, 09:33:50 am
I did look at the iFollow help in the stickies, but it didn't help with that. 
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Donnywolf on April 29, 2024, 09:41:11 am
Ah , ok. I've only read it once myself right at time I started using it

Depending where overseas is maybe catch it on Sky in Pub Bar if location and Time difference allows

Otherwise I reckon 2/3 days up front and always worked well when I've been in Turkey , Canaries etc
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: ncRover on April 29, 2024, 09:43:29 am
I find it’s easier to buy the pass when you log in to ifollow on the Rovers website.

Then when you log in on the app with the same details it will come up on the day.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Spud on April 29, 2024, 11:02:04 am
It's not showing as available to buy, could be it's not on ifollow as it's on sky?
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Juddy on April 29, 2024, 06:14:12 pm
It will be available on i player
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: scawsby steve on April 29, 2024, 06:55:36 pm
It will be available on i player

BBC iPlayer? I doubt that, Juddy, with Sky having the broadcasting rights for the game.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Juddy on April 29, 2024, 06:59:17 pm
Sorry I follow
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: donny dave on April 29, 2024, 08:09:47 pm
I Thought if it was on sky it is not available on I follow
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Metalmicky on May 02, 2024, 10:02:15 am
Can I check with others - I can't see it yet, so is the away match at Crewe still not showing as available to buy on iFollow....?
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: IDM on May 02, 2024, 10:02:40 am
Probably because the game is on sky?
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: dknward2 on May 02, 2024, 10:08:55 am
Think games shown on sky aren't available on ifollow as we haven't had a single game on sky in the league I'm not sure would guess it's still available for VPN users or non UK residents
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Metalmicky on May 02, 2024, 10:26:31 am
Normally I would watch on Sky, but I booked a holiday back in January and wasn't expecting to need the services of iFollow.  Would I need to wait until I am in an overseas location, or just accept that I can't get the game.  Any advice welcomed.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: graingrover on May 02, 2024, 10:27:57 am
In my experience , and I live abroad and use I follow to watch every game .The. procedure is as follows .
Access DROS .
Click I follow .
Click Matches
Click Fixtures .
The match unlikely to show until a few hours before kick off .
Then click Match report and you should be IN .
Robbie Andrews is usually the home commentator and does an excellent job .
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: SydneyRover on May 02, 2024, 10:33:30 am
The match is not show available in the match centre atm. Not sure if the below applies in this case. I can't find anyone that is streaming the games in Oz.

''Sky Bet Championship

Overseas supporters can watch any league game live that is not selected for broadcast by the EFL overseas broadcast partners or Sky Sports. These matches will have a full match replay available to users with an active iFollow subscription after the live event.

Latest streaming restrictions and the list of international broadcasters can be found on the EFL website''
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: i_ateallthepies on May 02, 2024, 12:50:34 pm
I suspect that since you are a UK resident and your home address is registered in your iFollow account this may override the fact you are accessing from overseas and prevent you getting the live stream.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Metalmicky on May 02, 2024, 01:10:45 pm
Thanks all - I will check on the Monday and if not it will be the lucky pint for me...... :(
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Metalmicky on May 04, 2024, 07:35:50 am
It's now showing that there is a Audio Match Pass available - are these any good and do they work alright overseas if you have wifi?
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: NickDRFC on May 04, 2024, 08:25:46 am
I suspect that since you are a UK resident and your home address is registered in your iFollow account this may override the fact you are accessing from overseas and prevent you getting the live stream.

I use ifollow regularly from Edinburgh (Tuesday nights, international breaks) and was able to watch the Barrow game from Portugal through my account, which I wouldn’t have been able to do if I was at home, so it is possible. I don’t know whether it being on Sky complicates matters, though.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: SydneyRover on May 04, 2024, 08:32:48 am
It's now showing that there is a Audio Match Pass available - are these any good and do they work alright overseas if you have wifi?

I can't see why audio wouldn't work, they'll just block the visual is all, not that I've used audio only. ifollow is a really good service, much improved since the early days.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 04, 2024, 09:12:13 am
Video Match Pass for 11 Euros on iFollow is now available for the first leg, at least in Europe. For rest of world the rights might be different.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Filo on May 04, 2024, 09:18:46 am
Now TV, 24 hours of Sky Sports streaming for £14.99

https://www.nowtv.com/sports-purchase
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 05, 2024, 12:09:19 pm
Greeny confirmed as doing co-commentary on both legs, on iFollow.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: ScillyRover on May 05, 2024, 04:56:48 pm
Video Match Pass for 11 Euros on iFollow is now available for the first leg, at least in Europe. For rest of world the rights might be different.
I’m in the EU. There’s no option for a video stream of the game showing on iFollow
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Canadian Rover on May 06, 2024, 09:37:21 am
So weird, follow every week with a season ticket on Ifollow. Yet when the playoffs start there is no game available. $20 to watch on DAZN. Thank God I have the chance to watch via Sky Sports even though it's not "available" in Canada.

Want to give a huge shout out to the folks from the Rovers side that have provided Ifollow again this season, it's gonna be weird watching it without the usual commentary.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: SydneyRover on May 06, 2024, 09:55:06 am
I'm fairly sure ifollow season tickets don't normally cover play-offs. I can't do the 2.30am kick off in Oz on Monday but the 5am start for the second leg is doable but atm only a monthly pass is available which means double the cost to see a single game.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: RoversInSpain on May 06, 2024, 12:05:15 pm
So weird, follow every week with a season ticket on Ifollow. Yet when the playoffs start there is no game available. $20 to watch on DAZN. Thank God I have the chance to watch via Sky Sports even though it's not "available" in Canada.

Want to give a huge shout out to the folks from the Rovers side that have provided Ifollow again this season, it's gonna be weird watching it without the usual commentary.
Yes very weird, however on another thread it was explained to me that the Playoffs is a completely separate competition, owned by the EFL and in turn the TV rights are offered out to the highest bidder (Sky, who generally win the rights, as they tend to)
All ticket sales and TV money is also distributed very differently to the way normal league match would be.
Come on Rovers !
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: graingrover on May 06, 2024, 03:23:42 pm
I do hope this means VIDEO .
Amdad Hussain (iFollow)
May 6, 2024, 12:35 UTC

Hi Brian,

 
Thank you for contacting iFollow Support.
 
Looking at your recent activity on your account I can see you're located in Belgium. If you're still located in Belgium you will have access to the live stream.
 
Please let us know if you have any further questions.
 
Best regards,
 
Amdad
iFollow Support
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Copps is Magic on May 06, 2024, 03:45:13 pm
99% sure it's not on iplayer. It only gives me a link for 'listen live' on the match pass. Here in the Netherlands it is on viaplay, which is the Dutch version of NowTV.

I tried NowTV with a vpn and couldn't get it working.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: donny dave on May 06, 2024, 03:48:15 pm
i have set up now tv without a vpn and have sky sports on now
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: graingrover on May 06, 2024, 03:59:37 pm
NOW not viewable overseas
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Barmby Rover on May 06, 2024, 04:14:38 pm
I have just bought an audio match pass, £2.50
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: graingrover on May 06, 2024, 04:52:31 pm
I am
Now viewing the warm up on I follow from belgium
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: ScillyRover on May 06, 2024, 05:11:07 pm
I am
Now viewing the warm up on I follow from belgium
But will the live match be streamed? We’ll soon find out … Come on Donny !
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: One_Matty_Lucas on May 06, 2024, 05:36:17 pm
Video not available in France….
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 06, 2024, 05:37:22 pm
Lag between visual and commentary.
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Herman Hessian on May 06, 2024, 05:38:17 pm
this'll sort you out...

https://cricfree.live/live/sky-sports-main-event

Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Herman Hessian on May 06, 2024, 05:40:07 pm
Crewe's family stand less than half-full, plenty of gaps in the main stand too - hope their allocation for Friday is restricted accordingly...
Title: Re: Match Pass on iFollow
Post by: Metalmicky on May 10, 2024, 04:51:26 pm
Not showing the match as available on iFollow yet..... that normal?