THE Premier League is set for THREE major broadcast changes, according to reports.
And the new-look features would transform the way fans watch matches on TV.
It is suggested half-time interviews with a player or coach will be introduced.
Interviews with players who have been subbed off and broadcasts inside the dressing room will also be added to the programming.
Reports claim clubs must choose one of the three options for each Premier League game.
Currently, media access to players is reserved for after matches.
The likes of Sky Sports and TNT Sports usually speak to one or two stars as part of their live broadcast programme – as well as Match of the Day.
At least one player from every team is put up to speak to Premier League Productions.
For the written press, they are not guaranteed to speak to any players – even though the footballers are obliged to go through the mixed zone.
For the managers, though, they must speak to both the broadcast and written media.
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Games that are live on TV usually see the pundits and presenter chat to the gaffers ahead of kick-off, too.
But access to managers and players has historically been strictly off limits from kick-off to the full-time whistle.
However, Sky Sports did speak to Marcus Tavernier late on in Bournemouth’s 3-1 win over Southampton on September 30.
The unprecedented changes would give extra insight while the matches are going on.
In other sports such as rugby and NFL, TV cameras have access to the changing rooms and regularly interview stars or coaches on the sidelines to get their verdict on how things are going.
And football fans would no doubt relish the additional broadcast changes.
One said on X: “It could add some excitement and insight during the matches.”
Another wrote: “Interesting changes! It’ll be fun to hear insights right from the pitch!”
A third added: “This is beautiful.”
A fourth quipped: “United footage from the dressing room is going to hit numbers.”
And a fifth joked: “Imagine being 5-0 down at half-time then you see journalists coming your way to ask you questions…”
But others felt other changes were more pressing.
One suggested: “We need post-match referee interviews before all this other nonsense.”
Another replied: “Clubs will likely just send a player out at half-time for a generic interview. ‘Game of two halves’, ‘try and get the next goal’, ‘defend properly’ etc.”
A third typed: “This ain’t necessary.”
And a final user simply responded: “No one wants this.”
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