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Post by LTFan on Jan 19, 2021 15:46:55 GMT
I know there’s a few threads with a bit of discussion around Lion’s venture into European competition (amongst other things), but I thought I’d start a new one with (hopefully) everything people want to know and for us to discuss the games themselves. So here goes… In the Regular Season of the 2020/21 FIBA Europe Cup (commencing 26th January 2021) 6 groups of 4 teams play in a single round robin system in a number of ‘bubble’ venues across Europe. The 1st and 2nd placed teams from each group plus the 4 best 3rd placed teams advance to the Round of 16. The Round of 16 and Quarter-Finals (commencing 23rd and 25th March 2021 respectably) will be played in single elimination games in a single ‘bubble’ venue to be announced. The Final Four – featuring 3rd Place Paly-Off, the Semi Finals and the Final (commencing 23rd and 25th April 2021 respectably) will be played in single elimination games in a single ‘bubble’ venue to be announced. More info on the competition format here: www.fiba.basketball/europecup/20-21/competition-system.pdfAs for the London Lions games in the regular season, these are: Tuesday 26 January 2021
ANWIL v LONDON LIONS – 17:00 GMT
www.fiba.basketball/europecup/20-21/game/0601/Anwil-London-Lions
Wednesday 27 January 2021
LONDON LIONS v FRIBOURG OLYMPIC – 20:00 GMT
www.fiba.basketball/europecup/20-21/game/1301/London-Lions-Fribourg-Olympic
Friday 29 January 2021
DNIPRO v LONDON LIONS – 11:00 GMT
www.fiba.basketball/europecup/20-21/game/2001/BC-Dnipro-London-Lions
Official website here: www.fiba.basketball/europecup/20-21
All games will be streamed for free on the FIBA YouTube channel, unless a deal is in place with a local broadcaster in any given territory. www.youtube.com/FIBA
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Post by stevetino on Jan 19, 2021 20:58:10 GMT
Good luck to them 👊
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Post by saintpat on Jan 20, 2021 8:47:47 GMT
It's good that someone is discussing it, because Lions seem to be completely ignoring it!! Content from Lions is shameful.
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Post by RaidersFan92 on Jan 20, 2021 8:51:53 GMT
Its such a shame. Many clubs are making strides with some definitely well out ahead, but some seem like they cant be arsed. Should the BBL be stepping in? Is there a minimum standard that clubs are expected to adhere to? It's of mutual benefit to have regular engaging content.
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Post by drivethebody on Jan 20, 2021 9:03:56 GMT
It's good that someone is discussing it, because Lions seem to be completely ignoring it!! Content from Lions is shameful. Have you tried to contact them to let them know Saintpat? |
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Post by youngrocks on Jan 20, 2021 9:24:10 GMT
Lions have such an opportunity. They seem to use tiktok a bit but all other platforms a bit mia. Odd
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2021 9:40:46 GMT
What can you do to turn Basketball in this country into a serious player at Continental & World level?
It's shocking the lack of promotion this is getting from anyone outwith this forum. You should have pride in wanting to see teams do well, even if you think in your mind that there won't be a positive outcome.
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Post by LTFan on Jan 20, 2021 9:53:31 GMT
It's good that someone is discussing it, because Lions seem to be completely ignoring it!! Content from Lions is shameful. Yeah, it is all a bit quiet. But I'm really excited for it, even booked next Friday off work to watch the lunchtime game live. |
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Post by philip on Jan 20, 2021 12:10:59 GMT
Agree with you all really strange that this is the biggest next few days of the London Lions club and they don't really talk about
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Post by notoriousbigz on Jan 20, 2021 12:21:08 GMT
It's good that someone is discussing it, because Lions seem to be completely ignoring it!! Content from Lions is shameful. Have you tried to contact them to let them know Saintpat? Check twitter. |
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Post by LTFan on Jan 20, 2021 14:15:47 GMT
Have you tried to contact them to let them know Saintpat? Check twitter. Yeah, Lions are very open to feedback on Twitter, especially from Saintpat.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2021 16:22:38 GMT
Saintpat has been blocked more times than LeBron
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Post by wentey on Jan 20, 2021 16:42:16 GMT
I agree on Lions poor engagement some things that strike me with them which is odd now given their new ownership that will want a return on their investment are:-
No club kit sponsor this year so far?
No merchandise at all for sale online?
No regular updates on the website (nothing since last year)
Only presence is Twitter?
Somthing seems a real miss from a commercialisation/comms and engagement angle!?
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Post by bullets92 on Jan 20, 2021 19:13:00 GMT
I thought their Instagram is actually alright. Only so much you can do with pictures I suppose.
Oh and EVERYTHING is in black and white
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Post by LTFan on Jan 20, 2021 22:42:04 GMT
Lions have finally started promoting the European games on Twitter, but they’re referring to them as the Euro Cup, which is an entirely different competitive to the Europe Cup (Euro Cup is the sister competition to the Euroleague, Europe Cup is the sister competition to the Champions League).
At least it something... even if that thing is wrong!
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Post by saintpat on Jan 21, 2021 1:22:56 GMT
Lions have finally started promoting the European games on Twitter, but they’re referring to them as the Euro Cup, which is an entirely different competitive to the Europe Cup (Euro Cup is the sister competition to the Euroleague, Europe Cup is the sister competition to the Champions League). At least it something... even if that thing is wrong! Yep, I noticed that too, but I think many of the Twitter posts come from America, I doubt they have any knowledge of European basketball. But at least it was something, just a shame it took 2 days of requesting it to get something out there. If only the content had been remotely decent. |
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Post by youngrocks on Jan 21, 2021 16:38:25 GMT
Is this true lions socials done from america? Crazy!
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Post by LTFan on Jan 21, 2021 23:50:23 GMT
I agree on Lions poor engagement some things that strike me with them which is odd now given their new ownership that will want a return on their investment are:- No club kit sponsor this year so far? No merchandise at all for sale online? No regular updates on the website (nothing since last year) Only presence is Twitter? Somthing seems a real miss from a commercialisation/comms and engagement angle!? Lions launched their new website today: www.thelondonlions.com/It includes the Europe Cup games in the upcoming fixtures... although the tip off times are wrong. Can they ever do something fully right?! Oh, and spoiler... the entire website is black and white of course. |
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Post by stevetino on Jan 22, 2021 11:31:47 GMT
I agree on Lions poor engagement some things that strike me with them which is odd now given their new ownership that will want a return on their investment are:- No club kit sponsor this year so far? No merchandise at all for sale online? No regular updates on the website (nothing since last year) Only presence is Twitter? Somthing seems a real miss from a commercialisation/comms and engagement angle!? Lions launched their new website today: www.thelondonlions.com/It includes the Europe Cup games in the upcoming fixtures... although the tip off times are wrong. Can they ever do something fully right?! Oh, and spoiler... the entire website is black and white of course. You promote more Lions stuff than anybody tbf |
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Post by LTFan on Jan 22, 2021 13:47:19 GMT
This is from Lions twitter (I’ve checked it, so can confirm it’s correct!  ) ![]()  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2021 9:33:02 GMT
So facing teams from Poland, Switzerland & Ukraine
I don't know anything about those teams, although I've heard of other teams from 2 of the 3 nations (Poland & Ukraine) Zielona Gora from Poland & Budivelynk from Ukraine who were both in an NBA 2K game when European teams were in it but have silently been dropped.
As for Switzerland I only know of the Ice hockey team from Fribourg, Fribourg-Gottéron
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Post by saintpat on Jan 23, 2021 12:04:45 GMT
So facing teams from Poland, Switzerland & Ukraine I don't know anything about those teams, although I've heard of other teams from 2 of the 3 nations (Poland & Ukraine) Zielona Gora from Poland & Budivelynk from Ukraine who were both in an NBA 2K game when European teams were in it but have silently been dropped. As for Switzerland I only know of the Ice hockey team from Fribourg, Fribourg-Gottéron I'm sure that Lions website will have a full run down on all our opponents before the games start! |
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Post by lieutenantdeng on Jan 24, 2021 13:33:34 GMT
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Post by RaidersFan92 on Jan 24, 2021 13:40:26 GMT
Wow. Someone may need to tell Lions that. Their statement suggests they will partake
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Post by LTFan on Jan 24, 2021 14:02:09 GMT
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