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Just received one, too, but mine isn't an offer. "As a goodwill gesture, we will issue a refund of £5. This will be processed today and will be in your account within the next few days." Happy to accept that, since we saw about 85% of the game.

If I was a lawyer with infinite time and resources, I might argue that: a) there was a contract between them and me explicitly to allow me to watch the game (unlike, for example, a contract between me and my ISP to allow general access to the internet, or the licence fee allowing me to generally watch broadcast TV) b) it was reasonable to expect to be able to watch the entire game - no one would buy a ticket to watch only part of the game c) in the event of failure to supply the service, they are responsible to me, in a manner similar to a retailer (not manufacturer) being responsible for remedying problems with faulty goods d) the get-out clause about not guaranteeing the stream is therefore not valid e) they should thus compensate their customers, and then seek redress from their service supplier (as a retailer of goods would seek redress from a manufacturer) if they can establish where the fault was - their contracts with their suppliers should include service level requirements and provisions covering service failure. Now you can probably see why I'm not a lawyer

From Ayr's website, a couiple of days ago: "PPV Issue | Ayr v Inverness The Club are aware of a technical issue which affected the final few minutes of the live stream of last Saturday's match v Inverness. The issue has since been resolved. We apologise for any inconvenience that may have been caused." I have written again to Nick Provan, suggesting that a refund or a free PPV for ICT's next visit in April would be a welcome gesture, and that I look forward to hearing what action the club intends to take.

OTOH, I was encouraged to receive some sort of response in the middle of the first working day after the match.

I too have received that email.

Wise words well written.

No, I don't think so. As you said, he is a maverick and instinctive, and the problem is that his own teammates don't know where he will be and what he will do. I suspect that he doesn't know either, until he does it - the very definition of instinctive. In addition, he is simply not physically strong enough, and is easily dealt with by defenders. We could debate whether the rest are too "regimented". I would argue that the likes of Walsh, Doran and Gardyne are not. But the fact remains that things are not working for Duku. I liked what I saw at the start of the season - his willingness to put himself about, and to chase things that others would have given up on. But more than a quarter of the season is long enough to conclude that it just isn't working.

I'd settle for a free PPV ticket for our next visit, scheduled for 09 April.

Have sent in a refund request using the form on their website - which is how I got a response from them earlier in the week. Their terms and conditions say "Ayr United FC cannot guarantee the availability or level of service of the stream at all times". I am not a lawyer, but I can't see that standing up to any legal scrutiny. No one would enter into a contract with them to see anything other than the entire game, especially given the amount they charge.

I will be asking for my £18 back. I suggest that everyone does that. +44 (0) 1292 263435 [email protected] or use the form at https://ayrunitedfc.co.uk/contact-us

Yup, me too. Just rebooted.

Walsh off, Duku on. Game over 😢

Ridgers to score, maybe? More seriously, I hope we continue to try to play a close game, and don't just lob the ball downwind. There is an argument in favour of playing into the wind - it forces you to play a tight, controlled game.

Must be paying for the crowd in the commentary box

Agreed, but if it is bringing in additional revenue, over and above the normal revenue from those attending matches, then why not keep it going? Lots of things have been "temporary" when introduced, but were then retained. Income tax, for example!

I'd be interested to know the financial returns, even though it's none of my business. 200 people paying £15 totals £3,000 - and I'm sure that some of the clubs with larger followings could attract substantially more than that. Not counting Cup games, 18 league games would thus bring in £54,000. Costs of equipment and payments to the internet and streaming providers would come off that, and I'll guess that commentators are all unpaid volunteers. So a club may well take in enough money to employ, say, an additional member of staff, on or off the field - or could use the money for other things. I haven't seen any suggestion that actual physical attendances have been hit by the livestreaming. Although, as I once said, wait for a freezing mid-week night in February!

You don't give a toss about people like me who are nearly 600 miles away?

Same price as actually being there - 50% dearer if you would qualify for a concession admission ticket And they are known as the "Honest Men". To get the full matchday experience, leave your windows open wide, and get your other half to turn a hose and a fan on you.

I contacted Ayr about purchasing PPV, and this is their reply: "The PPV purchase functionality will be set live tomorrow (Friday) round about lunch time if you want to try again then."

I just had a look, and I agree with you - I can't see any way to buy a PPV ticket. Will have another look later in the week. And, for those like me who are south of the border (or using a 4G connection in Lewis ), I see that they are enforcing the UEFA/FA ban on selling Saturday afternoon PPV tickets to anyone whom they think is in England.

Thanks, Mantis, I thought I'd seen one, but couldn't remember. Don't think I'll be paying £40 for it! And, to ensure that I am on topic, can I just say that I won't be buying a copy of Robbo's book

Coke? Hope you didn't miss out on Renzo's fantastic ice-cream. It had a lemony tinge to it - best I've ever tasted. Just to add a couple of books. King Willie Grant published a slim autobiography (88 pages) in 1993, called "A Fair Kick of the Ball". Years since I read it, but I'm sure it will have more about his time at Elgin - and of course elsewhere - than about Thistle. Also published in 1993, Bill McAllister was commissioned to produce "Highland Hundred", a general history of the first 100 years of the Highland League. There may be books about non-Inverness Highland League clubs or players, but they wouldn't have interested me. Has anyone ever written a history of the Clach?

But 42 is the answer, to Life, the Universe, and Everything 😉

I agree. Unless you're a really good golfer, the advice is always to aim for the centre of the green, regardless of where the pin is. So I would suggest that we always cross the ball to drop on the penalty spot, or on a line between it and the 6-yard box. Yes, defences will get wise to that, but as long as the ball is live in the box there is more chance of scoring than if it's gone into the stand.

wot I said a couple of days ago