Hopefully virgin customers will be able to watch the games through the sky sports app, as that gives you the option of logging in with a virgin account. I’m less optimistic that there will be a way to watch through the set box though, but we’ll see.
No general sale in this context probably just means it is only ever going to be on sale to those with a previous purchase history and existing account.
On a phone you can watch it full screen, but don’t think you can easily on a laptop or tablet. You can hide the odds and all that junk via the on screen menu though. I was stuck at a kids party for the 3rd round game so I was just glad of having some way to keep an eye on what was happening.
You’ll be able to watch it on bet365.com if you have an account with some funds in it (min £5). The video stream is pretty low res and crappy with no commentary, but it’s an option if you’re not comfortable setting up a VPN.
This article is a bit light on specific details, but talks about Luton drawing on the recommendations of an FA study to practice everything around the process of the penalty shootout.
I remember those shutters coming up and getting out of there as fast as possible. Was only 16 at the time and it was not an enjoyable away day in the slightest.