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muppetman11 · 13-08-2014, 09:54

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Originally Posted by tpick

Maybe not, but the loss of all Champions League games to BT Sport from next season is a massive loss to Sky however they dress it up!.

Make the most of Sky Sports 5 this season, next season onwards will be old games galore LOL

BT need Champions league badly , their channels are severely lacking when it comes to key sport , I have it included with my BB and hardly ever watch it. The key battlefield will be the next premier league rights.

denphone · 13-08-2014, 10:03

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

BT need Champions league badly , their channels are severely lacking when it comes to key sport , I have it included with my BB and hardly ever watch it. The key battlefield will be the next premier league rights.

And l for one expect Sky to bid very strongly for these rights and BT will be lucky if they get any more then they have already got.

Dave42 · 13-08-2014, 10:18

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Originally Posted by denphone

And l for one expect Sky to bid very strongly for these rights and BT will be lucky if they get any more then they have already got.

totally agree Den sky will up bid to make sure they win all they got now

1andrew1 · 13-08-2014, 10:25

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Originally Posted by denphone

And l for one expect Sky to bid very strongly for these rights and BT will be lucky if they get any more then they have already got.

After the current season, BT will have the Champions League so they will be in a far better position even if they just retain what they have. The trouble is that if they win too many rights they can't give away their sports channels with broadband which is why they set them up in the first place!

OLD BOY · 13-08-2014, 12:27

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Originally Posted by Dave42

totally agree Den sky will up bid to make sure they win all they got now

Who has the deepest pockets??!

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

After the current season, BT will have the Champions League so they will be in a far better position even if they just retain what they have. The trouble is that if they win too many rights they can't give away their sports channels with broadband which is why they set them up in the first place!

That's why they may wish to give Sky a run for their money when it comes to the Premiership rights next time around. That's the real prize.

vincerooney · 13-08-2014, 12:34

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

After the current season, BT will have the Champions League so they will be in a far better position even if they just retain what they have. The trouble is that if they win too many rights they can't give away their sports channels with broadband which is why they set them up in the first place!

Aye totally agree.

Does anyone know when the next rights are coming up for the EPL? we usually find out a year in advance whos getting it dont we?

If sky do bid huge for the football rights next time its us who will pay the price by another massive hike in prices. They said bringing in other providers would be better for us. It's just meant we pay more!

Dave42 · 13-08-2014, 12:40

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Who has the deepest pockets??![COLOR="Silver"]

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[/COLOR]That's why they may wish to give Sky a run for their money when it comes to the Premiership rights next time around. That's the real prize.

what you forget OB is sky are nearly 2 billion ahead on last bids sky gonna up bid big time to make sure they win they know they cant afford to lose football of customers will leave big time so BT got to bid over 2 billion more than sky to have a chance of winning

Doug P · 13-08-2014, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Khenryashley

Jesus. Have you ever watched Portuguese football.
Its like watching 10 Nani's and a Scottish goalkeeper. And as for the other team. Oh Yes. 10 Nani's and a Scottish goalkeeper.
I doubt that's a loss to Sky.

Agreed on all counts there. Will not be bothering!

OLD BOY · 13-08-2014, 12:56

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Originally Posted by Dave42

what you forget OB is sky are nearly 2 billion ahead on last bids sky gonna up bid big time to make sure they win they know they cant afford to lose football of customers will leave big time so BT got to bid over 2 billion more than sky to have a chance of winning

I haven't forgotten, Dave, and I know how much retaining the Premiership football rights means to Sky. But BT seem to be pretty determined themselves, and in this scenario it must surely be down to a mix of how desperate each party is and how much they have to spend. I don't think we should underestimate BT.

Media Boy UK · 13-08-2014, 13:07

Michael Owen takes Racing UK role.

Former Liverpool and England striker signs two-year deal with horeseracing channel to appear in ad campaigns and as pundit.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...erpool-england

Media Boy UK · 13-08-2014, 13:22

Sky Viewers to pay 'Premier' prices.

Premier Sports to cost Sky viewers £11.99 per month from September 1st.

http://www.premiersports.tv/info/faqs/

muppetman11 · 13-08-2014, 13:31

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Sky Viewers to pay 'Premier' prices.

Premier Sports to cost Sky viewers £11.99 per month from September 1st.

http://www.premiersports.tv/info/faqs/

I wouldn't pay it if it was half that.

denphone · 13-08-2014, 13:35

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Michael Owen takes Racing UK role.

Former Liverpool and England striker signs two-year deal with horeseracing channel to appear in ad campaigns and as pundit.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...erpool-england

The gravy train rolls on.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I wouldn't pay it if it was half that.

+1

Media Boy UK · 13-08-2014, 13:35

When did Racing UK go up to £22.50 on Sky?

1andrew1 · 13-08-2014, 14:06

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Originally Posted by vincerooney

Aye totally agree.

Does anyone know when the next rights are coming up for the EPL? we usually find out a year in advance whos getting it dont we?

If sky do bid huge for the football rights next time its us who will pay the price by another massive hike in prices. They said bringing in other providers would be better for us. It's just meant we pay more!

Word on the street is that it will be before the next general election (7 May 2015) so that politics does not get involved eg one party promising a certain number of EPL matches to be shown FTA if they are elected.