BT Sport are going head-to-head with Sky Sports' flagship show, Soccer Saturday, this year.
It's a brave move, Jeff Stelling is a well-loved presenter, and the chemistry of the panel and reporters, including cult heroes Chris Kamara, Paul Merson and Matt Le Tissier, is such a vital element of its success, it's going to be difficult for BT Sport to recreate that.
But on the first day of the season, a number of people were willing to give it a chance.
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The panel for BT Sport Score includes Harry Redknapp, Harry Kewell, John Hartson and Robbie Savage, all sat on a really, really long sofa.
https://twitter.com/btsportscore/status/764451053639233536
Early reaction has not been the best.
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The show also has other presenters who pitch in from different locations.
https://twitter.com/RealConorJones/status/764455694003269632
A number of people pointed out that as well as having a really, really long sofa, the studio itself is massive.
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Some people pointed out that the panel could struggle to match the chemistry of the team on Soccer Saturday.
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Clearly BT Sport are going for a different approach, which is a brave move, but one that could work if they get it right. The new approach has been met with positive reaction from some fans.
https://twitter.com/at_gooner/status/764458196291452928
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