Virgin Media League of Ireland coverage receives mixed reviews from viewers

Virgin Media's League of Ireland coverage has received mixed reviews as it aired Bohemians' clash against Shamrock Rovers.

With only a handful of games selected for televised coverage on RTE, Virgin Media decided to air the Dublin derby.

Coverage included in studio build up as well as half-time and full-time reaction.

There were mixed reviews of the coverage with some praising Virgin Media while others were not happy at all.

One happy viewer said: "Absolutely class from Virgin Media. I don't see why RTE should ever be allowed broadcast LOI again with their past efforts and clear disdain for our league. Love to see tonight's viewing figures after the buildup on VM this week."

While another said: "The build-up was great, the quality of the camera is great, and the half-time talk was great. Kudos to Virgin Media, done far more in one week than RTE ever have."

But not all viewers thought coverage was great with one person saying: "Virgin might as well have not showed the match, awful coverage."

While another said: "Knock off LOITV coverage from Virgin Media."

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