iFooty - UK BBC Football Feeds [Archive]

xUKHCx

Aug 22, 2008, 09:19 AM

It is a great little app. I posted a note about it in the football discussion thread (come and join in). I think it is a great start and look forward to having some extra features added but so far 5*. :)

dukedevil0

Aug 22, 2008, 09:36 AM

i don't see it in the app store, is it UK only?

sneeks

Aug 22, 2008, 09:48 AM

It can be found in the UK store here, not sure if it's UK only or not.

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=287645337&mt=8

dukedevil0

Aug 22, 2008, 10:15 AM

It can be found in the UK store here, not sure if it's UK only or not.

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=287645337&mt=8

The item you have requested is not available. :(

Superman07

Aug 22, 2008, 10:32 AM

It doesn't appear to be on the US site.

evilyankeefan

Aug 22, 2008, 02:08 PM

Bummer that it is not in the US store then again this is ongoing challenge for the best sport in the world.

We'll probably get an iFootsie for MLS (ugh).

sneeks

Aug 25, 2008, 03:20 AM

An update for this is now available which adds points, goal difference and number of games played to the tables.

Markleshark

Aug 25, 2008, 03:45 AM

Glad this update is here.

Was chatting with the dev the other day and he said this was with Apple. Great App and the dev is a great guy.

swiftaw

Aug 25, 2008, 03:49 AM

Glad this update is here.

Was chatting with the dev the other day and he said this was with Apple. Great App and the dev is a great guy.

Next time you speak to him could you ask him if he plans to launch it in the US App Store? At least one relocated Brit would love to be able to get it. :)

sneeks

Aug 25, 2008, 03:52 AM

You can create a UK account on iTunes which will gain you access to the app :)

Markleshark

Aug 25, 2008, 03:53 AM

Drop Him An Email

Thats all I did, got a mighty fast response as well.

dthmtlgod

Aug 25, 2008, 09:07 AM

You can create a UK account on iTunes which will gain you access to the app :)

Don't you need to provide a payment type though?

sneeks

Aug 25, 2008, 09:21 AM

No I think you can select a payment voucher method instead and bypass any card details.

crazyswedishguy

Aug 25, 2008, 10:00 AM

Next time you speak to him could you ask him if he plans to launch it in the US App Store? At least one relocated Brit would love to be able to get it. :)

The dev said his main worry was that releasing the app on the US App store would hurt the app ratings because American Football fans would be disappointed when expecting to see an app for their sport and seeing instead an app for soccer. You can be sure he's trying to solve that problem.

stevearm

Aug 25, 2008, 10:19 AM

I got in touch with the dev asking about the possibility of an iRugby app, with similar features.

He never emailed back sadly.

dukedevil0

Aug 25, 2008, 11:01 AM

The dev said his main worry was that releasing the app on the US App store would hurt the app ratings because American Football fans would be disappointed when expecting to see an app for their sport and seeing instead an app for soccer. You can be sure he's trying to solve that problem.

I'd say as long as the icon specifically looked like a Football/Soccer icon it'd be okay :D

KYUSS123

Aug 25, 2008, 12:05 PM

great app, just what i needed.

Sportstap is very poor, iFooty is ace.

crazyswedishguy

Aug 25, 2008, 01:23 PM

I got in touch with the dev asking about the possibility of an iRugby app, with similar features.

He never emailed back sadly.

I don't even want to know how many emails he gets every day. I'm sure he reads most of them, but I doubt he can respond to them all. Keep in mind this is a guy who's doing this on his free time, for fun and because he's a big soccer fan. He doesn't happen to be a big rugby fan.

Also, even though to you it might sound like a very similar app in terms of features and functionality, to a developer they would be two different apps with very little in common except maybe the user interface. That means a whole lot of extra work.

cohenspire

Aug 25, 2008, 01:43 PM

Oh man this in the US store would be killer.

stevearm

Aug 25, 2008, 02:52 PM

I don't even want to know how many emails he gets every day. I'm sure he reads most of them, but I doubt he can respond to them all. Keep in mind this is a guy who's doing this on his free time, for fun and because he's a big soccer fan. He doesn't happen to be a big rugby fan.

Also, even though to you it might sound like a very similar app in terms of features and functionality, to a developer they would be two different apps with very little in common except maybe the user interface. That means a whole lot of extra work.

My post wasn't meant to be taken like an "OMGZZZ I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT **** DIDN@T EMAIL BACK!!!111" - it was just a standard message, I think it's a shame he didn't manage to discuss my request, as I think such an app would do very well indeed, especially since it'd use the existing framework.

Of course it would still entail a lot of work, it was just a thought really. Who knows, if he's a rugby fan or not.

dthmtlgod

Aug 25, 2008, 04:26 PM

No I think you can select a payment voucher method instead and bypass any card details.

Dont see any option for payment voucher.

juice831

Aug 25, 2008, 04:50 PM

does anybody know of an app that does this for Serie A and La Liga or the Primera Division de Mexico?

dthmtlgod

Aug 25, 2008, 05:31 PM

does anybody know of an app that does this for Serie A and La Liga or the Primera Division de Mexico?

No, but the ESPN Soccernet for the iPhone is beautiful. My fav site.

http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/index

juice831

Aug 26, 2008, 02:32 PM

I will bookmark this! thanks

UKmacman

Aug 27, 2008, 02:36 AM

what would be great for the app would be to see the bbc live scores printer or at least all the goals and games for a chosen division.

I like to keep track of my teams scores but also see how everyone else is doing and this is not great at the moment as you can only do one team ata time.

Great app though - top marks to the developer

crazyswedishguy

Aug 27, 2008, 10:25 AM

Who knows, if he's a rugby fan or not.

I talk to him every day, I think I would know. ;)

stevearm

Aug 27, 2008, 10:31 AM

I talk to him every day, I think I would know. ;)

Fair enough then!

I only brought up the point because I imagine it would use the same framework as well as UI. All the info could be gathered from the bbc in the same way as it is currently with iFooty.

crazyswedishguy

Aug 27, 2008, 04:57 PM

Fair enough then!

I only brought up the point because I imagine it would use the same framework as well as UI. All the info could be gathered from the bbc in the same way as it is currently with iFooty.

I was under the same impression as you that there would be a lot of similarities and that the data could probably be fetched from the BBC in the same way. But I don't follow rugby myself, so I don't know whether the format would be so similar. He seemed to think it would be a completely different app (apart from the UI, which could look similar). And because he's very busy with his full-time job and not that interested in rugby, I doubt it will happen without some other incentive (maybe as a paid-for app - $1.99?). I don't know what the demand is for an app like this.

stevearm

Aug 27, 2008, 05:43 PM

I was under the same impression as you that there would be a lot of similarities and that the data could probably be fetched from the BBC in the same way. But I don't follow rugby myself, so I don't know whether the format would be so similar. He seemed to think it would be a completely different app (apart from the UI, which could look similar). And because he's very busy with his full-time job and not that interested in rugby, I doubt it will happen without some other incentive (maybe as a paid-for app - $1.99?). I don't know what the demand is for an app like this.

I certainly wouldn't mind paying $2 on an app like that. I'd like to consider myself very knowledgeable about the sport, hence my offer to the developer of any help I could give. I know football and I know rugby, and looking at iFooty, the format of the app would be virtually identical for rugby.

Anyway, never mind, if he's not interested then fair enough, it was just a thought I had.

nomadpass

Aug 27, 2008, 06:51 PM

We want it in the US !!!!!!

bradl

Aug 27, 2008, 07:02 PM

Too bad there aren't different ports for this for different types of footy. Gridiron already has its own (I guess; I don't follow it). getting one for Rugby would be great. MLS as well.. Personally, I'd like something like this for Aussie Rules Football. That... would be effing sweet!

BL.

hotsauce

Aug 27, 2008, 08:43 PM

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Please for the love of God, stop with the iSoandso. We get it, it made for the iPhone.

dukedevil0

Aug 28, 2008, 12:42 PM

We want it in the US !!!!!!

from Jeremy Debate <jeremy@colorstripe.com>
date Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 12:37 PM
subject Re: iFooty

Hey Dave,

iFooty will be available in the US app store this weekend

Cheers,
Jeremy

sounds like it's coming!!!

evilyankeefan

Aug 28, 2008, 12:51 PM

from Jeremy Debate <jeremy@colorstripe.com>
date Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 12:37 PM
subject Re: iFooty

Hey Dave,

iFooty will be available in the US app store this weekend

Cheers,
Jeremy

sounds like it's coming!!!

Wicked!! Great news!!

KYUSS123

Aug 30, 2008, 01:33 PM

No, but the ESPN Soccernet for the iPhone is beautiful. My fav site.

http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/index

great site, thanks.

stiphone

Sep 1, 2008, 03:34 AM

mazmacrumors

Sep 6, 2008, 12:23 AM

Oh gosh. I still can't find it in the App store. Anyone know if they happen to re-name it? I'm just waiting to get it in the US store cause I'm a big Manchester Untied fan. This would let me follow my team progress on the go!! Yippeee!!!

A huge Manchester United here in the US too. I registered as a UK resident and was able to download it and install it. It's a great app, didn't crash as much as i heard. No more than any other app. Anyway, I had to reformat my computer due to a virus, but now I get a message that I can't install it because I'm not authorized. I wonder if there was an update. I can't remember how I managed to get it on to be honest.
it's a lovely app. great if I'm not home to watch the games, i can get a minute by minute game updates with text.

According to a message here, it should have been here last weekend. I'm hoping it's just delayed.

stiphone

Sep 9, 2008, 01:24 AM

A huge Manchester United here in the US too. I registered as a UK resident and was able to download it and install it. It's a great app, didn't crash as much as i heard. No more than any other app. Anyway, I had to reformat my computer due to a virus, but now I get a message that I can't install it because I'm not authorized. I wonder if there was an update. I can't remember how I managed to get it on to be honest.
it's a lovely app. great if I'm not home to watch the games, i can get a minute by minute game updates with text.

According to a message here, it should have been here last weekend. I'm hoping it's just delayed.

Well, it's still not in the US Store and I would think that we wouldn't get it here after all.

How did you register to be in the UK App Store? I'll like to do that too to get the App into my iPhone.

dalvin200

Sep 9, 2008, 01:29 AM

Well, it's still not in the US Store and I would think that we wouldn't get it here after all.

How did you register to be in the UK App Store? I'll like to do that too to get the App into my iPhone.

go to the uk store, create an account and instead of supplying any credit card details, you must REDEEM a UK iTunes store voucher...
so purchase a UK iTunes gift voucher beforehand...

it will then create your account with x.xx credit (depending on vakue of your voucher).. and you can then get the iFooty free app ;)

i use the same method to get stuff from the US store...

stiphone

Sep 9, 2008, 01:59 AM

go to the uk store, create an account and instead of supplying any credit card details, you must REDEEM a UK iTunes store voucher...
so purchase a UK iTunes gift voucher beforehand...

it will then create your account with x.xx credit (depending on vakue of your voucher).. and you can then get the iFooty free app ;)

i use the same method to get stuff from the US store...

Thanks. I just bought a UK iTunes giftcard. Will try to redeem it and register myself. Hope i would be able to get on the UK store and download the iFooty. Thanks for the help!! Appreciate it!!!

stiphone

Sep 10, 2008, 03:52 AM

dthmtlgod

Sep 10, 2008, 08:29 AM

go to the uk store, create an account and instead of supplying any credit card details, you must REDEEM a UK iTunes store voucher...
so purchase a UK iTunes gift voucher beforehand...

it will then create your account with x.xx credit (depending on vakue of your voucher).. and you can then get the iFooty free app ;)

i use the same method to get stuff from the US store...

I don't think I seen where I can redeem a gift card. Does it actually say iTunes gift card. I would like to do this tonight when I get home. :)

mazmacrumors

Sep 12, 2008, 09:36 PM

Just managed to install iFooty on my iPhone. Thanks. I can know keep tabs on Manchester United if i do miss their games on TV. I'm also installing Real Soccer 09. Awesome game on the iPhone. I'm gonna burn down my iPhone battery even faster now. :D

How did you manage that? I did not buy an itunes card, I just chose to be billed later, or something like that. Whenever I try to sync it says I'm not authorized to install this app. I'm signed in as my other identity which has an English address, but I'm assuming they check the IP address.

If you buy a card, do they not check the IP address then?

mazmacrumors

Sep 12, 2008, 09:42 PM

How did you manage that? I did not buy an itunes card, I just chose to be billed later, or something like that. Whenever I try to sync it says I'm not authorized to install this app. I'm signed in as my other identity which has an English address, but I'm assuming they check the IP address.

If you buy a card, do they not check the IP address then?

Also, the lowest card is 15 pounds, $30. I love this app but I can't spend that much money. I'm not sure I can redeem that.

I received and email from Jeremy saying he's trying but tied in legal issues with BBC. STIPHONE can you please leave detailed steps you took in order to make this work, thanks.

mazmacrumors

Sep 12, 2008, 10:21 PM

Also, the lowest card is 15 pounds, $30. I love this app but I can't spend that much money. I'm not sure I can redeem that.

I received and email from Jeremy saying he's trying but tied in legal issues with BBC. STIPHONE can you please leave detailed steps you took in order to make this work, thanks.

I could not figure out how to remove my previous to entries. I solved the problem. When I registered as a UK resident, I received a confirmation email, I clicked on the link that was in it and it now works fine. You don't have to buy a card by the way.

Supamanu

Sep 13, 2008, 10:56 AM

Sweet I got it too!!

dthmtlgod

Sep 13, 2008, 12:29 PM

Sweet I got it too!!

I got mine to finally work as well.

I went to http://www.tunecore.com/freealbum and grabbed the code. Signed out of iTunes, went to Redeem, put it the code. Created an account with a UK address (used Old Trafford), selected None for payment type, put in the code again and then got a message that I could not use the code with a UK account. I was then logged into iTunes account I created and I was then allowed to download iFooty.

skrutzen

Sep 14, 2008, 04:07 AM

You guys rock! Thank you so much! I've been waiting for this app to show up as well as make an iTunes UK account. Thanks again!

dukedevil0

Sep 15, 2008, 09:16 AM

Hey Dave,

I am currently working through some legal issues related to using the BBC's data in the US. I'll send out an e-mail to all who have asked me about it as soon as i have good news!

Jeremy

nomadpass

Sep 15, 2008, 09:22 AM

Yea it worked for me 2! Thanks!

mazmacrumors

Sep 17, 2008, 03:23 AM

Yea it worked for me 2! Thanks!

any of you us users can't access the fixtures either? I get a message I can't access it anymore. I'm not sue if it's us users or all users.

TwiceNightly

Sep 17, 2008, 03:27 AM

any of you us users can't access the fixtures either? I get a message I can't access it anymore. I'm not sue if it's us users or all users.

They turned off that feature after they got threatened with legal action.

sneeks

Sep 17, 2008, 04:59 AM

Such a shame that the fixture list had to be removed and incredibly stupid that something like that is subject to copyright.

mazmacrumors

Sep 17, 2008, 05:00 AM

They turned off that feature after they got threatened with legal action.

honestly, what is the harm of some football fans find out when their team is playing? It's not like we can't get it from their website anyway.

sneeks

Sep 17, 2008, 05:18 AM

From reading the letter he received it's not the BBC who are threatening him but the company who own the copyright for the league fixtures, Football Data Co Ltd.

slydog136

Jan 16, 2009, 04:01 AM

Dont see any option for payment voucher.

Hey dthmtlgod,

You should be able to open a UK account using an itunes gift card, even an expired / used gift card. Worked for me to open a US account and I am in the UK, no reason why it shouldn't work the other way round.

slydog136

Jan 16, 2009, 04:05 AM

I just got a reply from the DEV re the fixtures - there should be an update coming soon that will have the fixtures back in place by way of a BBC mobile page insertion, so at least we won't have leave the app to view the fixtures. Good work Jezza!