EXCLUSIVE: While figures for some games have been good, figures for others have been awful, and amid fan backlash and boycotts, neither the Premier League nor broadcasters are happy
Premier League chiefs will discuss making a U-turn over the pay-per-view row after “disastrous” viewing figures.
Sky and BT Sport have faced a huge public backlash after demanding £14.95 from fans to watch extra games with supporters organising widespread boycotts while using the cash to raise money for charity.
It has caused acute embarrassment for Premier League clubs while the broadcasters are fuming because they have been painted as the bad boys when ultimately they feel they are not to blame and were not responsible for setting the price.
That has caused embarrassment and raised question marks about the whole concept.
Premier League shareholders will meet on Tuesday when the 20 clubs will discuss the issue and whether to change it, scrap it or potentially reduce the price.
