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New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4

RICHORFORDRICHORFORD Member Posts: 5,571
edited October 2015 in Poker Chat
Morning all,

So a new format for our weekly Sky Sports show starts tonight!
We're calling it the...


It still starts at 10pm on Sky Sports 4 in the same studio and everything. But...we're changing the rules. (See the post below for more details.)
Each week will see one of our roster of pros take on a recreational player.  And here's tonight's first ever fight card! -----------------------------------------------------Ladieeeeeees and gentlemennnnnnnnnn!
Tonight- it's... 
THE BLAZE ON THE BAIZE!
Your host...


Richard Orffffffford!
@richard_orford
In the pro corner...

Irish Open Winner....Ian Simpppppson! 
@IanSimpsonPoker
Versus... in the celebrity corner...



The fella off Soccer AM and Fantasy Football Club...
Max Rushhhhhdennnnn! 
@maxrushden
And your referee? The Ancient One himself...


Tony 'Tikay' Ken-dallllllllllllllllll!


Tweet those messages to #skypokertv 

and see you ringside at 10pm!
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD Member Posts: 5,571
    edited October 2015

    Here's the new rules...


    Round 1:

    A 40 minute session on a 6-handed Mastercash table. The player who finishes with the most money receives 1 point.


    Round 2:

    Players compete side by side to build the tallest single chip tower in 30 seconds. The person with the tallest gets 2 points.


    Round 3:

    Heads up! 1-on-1 in a 40 minute heads up sit and go. The player with the most chips at the end of the round receives 3 points.


    If scores are tied at 3-3, a tiebreaker question will decide the winner.


    And here's Anna putting all that a lot better...


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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited October 2015
    Hmmm. Celebrity grudge match?

    Sounds suspiciously like "Headz up 4 Rollz"


    I am instructing my lawyer as I type this...

    PS Have Max Rushden and Ian Simpson actually got a "grudge"?

    PPS I am still waiting for the call back re Monkey Poker
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD Member Posts: 5,571
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4:
    Hmmm. Celebrity grudge match? Sounds suspiciously like "Headz up 4 Rollz" https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?action=show_static&page=poker_community_forums&plckForumPage=ForumDiscussion&plckDiscussionId=Cat%3a57795ac2-1793-4377-b4cf-e124b0f555f4Forum%3adf77f82c-151f-4bea-aae1-fb423dcae1faDiscussion%3aa29d6e06-e617-4a65-a584-8beee3bcdea9&plckCurrentPage=1 I am instructing my lawyer as I type this... PS Have Max Rushden and Ian Simpson actually got a "grudge"? PPS I am still waiting for the call back re Monkey Poker
    Posted by Phantom66
    Lol! Wow, you called it Phantom. I think you have a strong case to sue our producer. His name is Dan, I'll be happy to forward on his contact details. ;-)

    Seriously though, I think our two guests playing heads up was kind of inevitable on this show at some point.

    As for grudges, no I don't think so, but I'm sure they will have one by midnight tonight.

    PS- Monkey tennis?
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  • bludreid11bludreid11 Member Posts: 490
    edited October 2015

     Im amazed that people would PAY A SUBSCRIPTION to watch poker
     Sky is big enough and has the expertise to put this out on their u-tube channel
     Their pitch ? oh its a grudge match
    They lost all credibility with me when they only allowed you to watch poker, onn a PAY FOR VIEW channel
    They allowed the BEST poker pundits " to go "
    IE lolufold and others, even looking at their viewing numbers on u-tube, the interest factor is low.
    So for me, no thanks i will NOT be paying
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  • bbMikebbMike Member Posts: 3,722
    edited October 2015
    Very much doubt I'd pay a subscription to watch poker, but that's not really the question, it's a nice addition to the subscription I pay for sports movies Atlantic etc etc.

    Nice to see the format getting a refresh after the master cash challenge, gl on the show. Hope there is some filler for when the heads up SnG finishes after 5 hands :)
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,626
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4:
    Very much doubt I'd pay a subscription to watch poker, but that's not really the question, it's a nice addition to the subscription I pay for sports movies Atlantic etc etc. Nice to see the format getting a refresh after the master cash challenge, gl on the show. Hope there is some filler for when the heads up SnG finishes after 5 hands :)
    Posted by bbMike
    Well it might, but I doubt it - it has been specially structured to last longer than a normal HU game. But, you know, if it Aces v Kings, it's going in. 
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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited October 2015
    Sounds like a good opportunity to remind Neil that Richard and Tikay both lasted longer in the community heads up competition.

    PPS Not serious about the law suit (although if you do want to settle out of court I'm open to offers)
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  • NChanningNChanning Member Posts: 869
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4:
     Im amazed that people would PAY A SUBSCRIPTION to watch poker  Sky is big enough and has the expertise to put this out on their u-tube channel  Their pitch ? oh its a grudge match They lost all credibility with me when they only allowed you to watch poker, onn a PAY FOR VIEW channel They allowed the BEST poker pundits " to go " IE lolufold and others, even looking at their viewing numbers on u-tube, the interest factor is low. So for me, no thanks i will NOT be paying
    Posted by bludreid11
    Hello Bludreid,

     I think I tried replying to a similar post of your's once before but you gave up on me. If I remember the general thrust was you would prefer things to go back to how they were. I'll have a go at replying again anyway...

     I think you are correct. There is probably a good chance that very few people subscribe to Sky Sports solely to watch the two hour poker show. Many also probably don't pay just for speedway, "Tight Lines", the NFL, "Inside Sailing" or the WWF.

     BskyB are a totally separate company to Sky Betting and Gaming and I know that SB & G are pretty pleased that SskyB give them a great two hour slot every week on Sky Sports. The show gets between 30,000 and 50,000 viewers each time and both parties seem very happy with this.

     I'm a big fan of Redmond and I'm sure everyone was sad that he didn't want to do more shows. I'm not sure what cn be done about that. Should we kidnap him?

     I've now read your post three times and it seems very clear that you don't like the show and you won't be watching (although if you don't subscribe and never have I wonder how you've seen it). That is perfectly fine though. If everyone loved it and watched then the viewing figures would be 50m+ but it's not possible to appeal to everyone.

     My confusion is simply this...if you have zero intention of ever watching and you think it's "lost all credibility" then why do you care what channel it's on?

     I gave up on watching Eastenders when Pauline Fowler died. At that stage my interest in how many shows they had a week and what time they were shown instantly ended.
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD Member Posts: 5,571
    edited October 2015
    Ladies and gentlemen, in a change to the scheduled programme and due to illness, the part of Neil Channing will tonight be played by his understudy Tony 'Tikay' Kendall.

    I'm afraid a refund is not available on your ticket. Just try to make the best of it. ;-)

    I think there was a similar situation in the Champions League last week when Ospina was put in goal for Arsenal instead of Cech. I think that worked out well enough...didn't it?
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  • LmfaoAllinLmfaoAllin Member Posts: 1,213
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4:
    Ladies and gentlemen, in a change to the scheduled programme and due to illness, the part of Neil Channing will tonight be played by his understudy Tony 'Tikay' Kendall . I'm afraid a refund is not available on your ticket. Just try to make the best of it. ;-) I think there was a similar situation in the Champions League last week when Ospina was put in goal for Arsenal instead of Cech. I think that worked out well enough...didn't it?
    Posted by RICHORFORD
    Too soon : (
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  • Darkangel7Darkangel7 Member Posts: 2,585
    edited October 2015
    Hope your feeling better soon Mr C
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  • aussie09aussie09 Member Posts: 8,033
    edited October 2015

    i reckon the ambo is off for a meeting at anfield


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  • MattBatesMattBates Member Posts: 4,118
    edited October 2015
    Neil is having some alone time with reruns of Eastenders featuring Pauline Fowler!
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  • craigcu12craigcu12 Member Posts: 3,962
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4:
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4 : Well it might, but I doubt it - it has been specially structured to last longer than a normal HU game. But, you know, if it Aces v Kings, it's going in.  
    Posted by Tikay10
    wonder what the odds of that is? who knows it could come post flop as set over set or that quads against royal.
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD Member Posts: 5,571
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4:
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4 : Too soon : (
    Posted by LmfaoAllin
    Ha! Soz mate. Bet it's not too soon to talk about your game against United at the weekend though, right? ;-)
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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited October 2015
    Funny as he fulfilled his other filming commitment today.

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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4:
    Ladies and gentlemen, in a change to the scheduled programme and due to illness, the part of Neil Channing will tonight be played by his understudy Tony 'Tikay' Kendall . I'm afraid a refund is not available on your ticket. Just try to make the best of it. ;-) I think there was a similar situation in the Champions League last week when Ospina was put in goal for Arsenal instead of Cech. I think that worked out well enough...didn't it?
    Posted by RICHORFORD
    I think likening Tikay/Channing to Ospina/Cech is very unfair to Mr Ospina.
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  • GREGSTERGREGSTER Member Posts: 386
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4:
    Neil is having some alone time with reruns of Eastenders featuring Pauline Fowler!
    Posted by MattBates
    Or gone to kidnap Redmond Lee!
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  • stuarty117stuarty117 Member Posts: 1,395
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4:
    In Response to Re: New show starts tonight- The Sky Poker Grudge Match 10pm, Sky Sports 4 : Or gone to kidnap Redmond Lee!
    Posted by GREGSTER
    He must have already kidnapped him, has to stay at home to feed him bread and water
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  • NChanningNChanning Member Posts: 869
    edited October 2015
     

     Feeling really rough now. Keen to see how the new format goes though. I once played Max Rushden in the Poker Million a few years ago. He played pretty well and certainly knew poker...he wasn't a total novice by any means.
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