new big screen

[WoodleyRoyal]

Charles Watts ‏@charles_watts 6 mins6 minutes ago
Exciting news though, a flash new big screen will replace the current one at the Mad Stad at some point this season. #readingfc

Some seats will have to be removed to make space for it. New PA system as well. #readingfc

[bobby1413]

New PA system as well

About fcuking time

[Forbury Lion]

New PA system as well

playing the same pre-match cd the old one played for the past two seasons I imagine

[bobby1413]

New PA system as well

playing the same pre-match cd the old one played for the past two seasons I imagine

I hope they really pump up the volume this season

[Norfolk Royal]

Beats me why you need any sort of screen in the stadium. Do people not watch the game any more? I was happy with golden goals tickets and half time scores on cardboard mats hanging off the wall.

[genome]

I like the old screen, with the crude animations and the giant clapping hand when we scored.

[melonhead]

Since they don't show replays im not sure what the point is

[Lenny The Tramp]

Couldn't agree more. What's the point of big screen?

Also reduces capacity. Below 24k now I guess. Small time.

[3points]

why don't we show replays on the screen? Is there a stated reason for it?

[Kitsondinho]

Why do we need a bigger screen? Are they expecting to show highlights on it etc etc

[LWJ]

why don't we show replays on the screen? Is there a stated reason for it?

Undermines the referee's decision during the game or wording to that affect.

[madstadblues]

Any truth in the rumour that we have sold the old one to Blackburn ?

[Nameless]

Contentious decisions were never allowed to be shown but you can replay plenty of other things.
The obvious thing I can think of is that there's a game of football going on and showing constant replays would be distracting.
You would also presumably need someone editing whatever is being filmed in real time, no idea if that needs equipment we don't have or extra staff.

[Snowball]

Any truth in the rumour that we have sold the old one to Blackburn ?

Blackburn insisted, otherwise they wouldn't take...

[Nameless]

Just seen Blackburn's team for today.
Does include 'B Screen' in goal.....

Do the rules insist all players are human ? Has anyone ever tried naming an inanimate object in their team (no Keith Scott jokes please)

[loyalroyaldaz]

oxf*rd me, is there anything some of you oxf*rd dont moan about?

New owners try to improve matchday experience and you still whine about it !

[Ian Royal]

It's basically just there for kiddie birthday messages the team lineups and some sponsorship messages.

We need a new one every now and then because i suspect it's cheaper and easier than maintaining it to keep it in good nick in the long term.

[Nameless]

It's basically just there for kiddie birthday messages the team lineups and some sponsorship messages.

We need a new one every now and then because i suspect it's cheaper and easier than maintaining it to keep it in good nick in the long term.

It's actually used for replays and key refereeing decisions at every home game.

[Sutekh]

Any chance of the clock counting up?

[marlowuk]

Since they don't show replays im not sure what the point is

Well, from where I'm sitting I can't see the action in the north-west corner very well so I often watch that on the screen.