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Wicked_and_Crazy 01-08-2013 00:19
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35603252)
yes and still lots say competition puts price down total garbage only ever puts prices up
However do you think if we still had 5 channels you'd be watching live premiership football?

Dave42 01-08-2013 00:20
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Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35603255)
I've not had the message come up when tuning to ESPN? A sign?
if your on TiVo it on messages in settings

young_timbo 01-08-2013 00:21
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Originally Posted by dougiemacc (Post 35603247)
No need to get upset. I want BT sport as much as anybody else. But not at any price
We're not talking about 'any price' though are we. why do people keep saying this?

We know the price. it's "free" as part of your XL sub, or "free" as part of you VIP sub, or £12-£15 per month on its own.

We know the price. So hurry up and do the deal.

ocav 01-08-2013 00:21
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35603259)
if your on TiVo it on messages in settings
Just checked on V HD Box, still no message!

dougiemacc 01-08-2013 00:22
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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35603249)
More than just 1 EPL a week as there is rugby, US Sports, Tennis and MMA, Moto GP and more so plenty to fill there TV schedules
I meant content outside of the sports channels.
And do SKY sports offer much more in comparison (as much as I hate to admit it)?

VirginMediaPhil 01-08-2013 00:22
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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35603254)
Sorry, but I fail to see how BT will agree to their sports channels going into same package as SKY Sports. Unless I'm being dim.
I said I wasn't getting my hopes up! ;)

Wicked_and_Crazy 01-08-2013 00:22
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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35603254)
Sorry, but I fail to see how BT will agree to their sports channels going into same package as SKY Sports. Unless I'm being dim.
I think they'd prefer it to go to every VM customer to get the ad revenue up. VM will want it to be a pay package to keep costs down. Same issue was arrived at with Premiersports

gba93 01-08-2013 00:23
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Originally Posted by young_timbo (Post 35603261)
We're not talking about 'any price' though, why do people keep saying this?

We know the price. it's "free" as part of your XL sub, or "free" as part of you VIP sub, or £12-£15 per month on its own.

We know the price. So hurry up and do the deal.
Sorry how do we "know" the price?

bamav 01-08-2013 00:24
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Apologies if this has been mentioned, but I just received a Sports brochure from VM, promoting all the coming sport on all main channels such as Sky, ITV, BBC, etc. No mention of course of BT, so might be VM's attempt to hold onto customers in the wake of losing ESPN and possibly not gaining BT.

young_timbo 01-08-2013 00:25
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Originally Posted by gba93 (Post 35603266)
Sorry how do we "know" the price?
because that's the price. worst case scenario should it come is it's £12-£15, same as sky. what evidence is there to say it would be more? £12-£15 isn't 'any price', it's £12-£15. That's my point.

dougiemacc 01-08-2013 00:26
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Originally Posted by young_timbo (Post 35603261)
We're not talking about 'any price' though are we. why do people keep saying this?

We know the price. it's "free" as part of your XL sub, or "free" as part of you VIP sub, or £12-£15 per month on its own.

We know the price. So hurry up and do the deal.
OK I agree. BT Sport should be available and then we all have the choice. Just cant see many people paying the same as available on SKY. I still think Virgin are haggling for a better deal.

gba93 01-08-2013 00:28
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Originally Posted by young_timbo (Post 35603269)
because that's the price. worst case scenario should it come is it's £12-£15, same as sky. what evidence is there to say it would be more? £12-£15 isn't 'any price', it's £12-£15. That's my point.
Many apologies, I didn't realise that guessing a figure (or none) constituted "knowing".

staffs lad 64 01-08-2013 00:29
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30 mins to go then goodbye espn,not happy really wanted to watch man city tommorow

VirginMediaPhil 01-08-2013 00:30
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Originally Posted by bamav (Post 35603268)
Apologies if this has been mentioned, but I just received a Sports brochure from VM, promoting all the coming sport on all main channels such as Sky, ITV, BBC, etc. No mention of course of BT, so might be VM's attempt to hold onto customers in the wake of losing ESPN and possibly not gaining BT.
I didn't know postmen delivered as late as half 11 :p:

harry_hitch 01-08-2013 00:31
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Originally Posted by young_timbo (Post 35603205)
hear hear. but i'll warn you you are wasting your time on these lot. they aren't sports fans, and they detest football. they don't get it. it's a pointless crusade.
What?!? Pure drivel. Lots of people like sports (rugby, cricket, golf, tennis, badminton, rowing, cycling, running, swimming, darts.) I personally "get" football, but have slowly fallen out of love with the game. What I don't "get" is how there is no pride for the English team whilst nearly every other nation still have huge pride. If you look at the Germans, Dutch, Spanish, Italians etc you will see great team spirit and pride in those teams. England simply do not have it and simply can not work as a real team playing "total football", as shown over the last 15 years or so.
If you look at all the sports I have mentioned you will find considerable more passion in the vast majority of players when turning out for national teams, especially the rugby (look at the British Lions - 4 nations playing hard and fair for each other - a few months earlier they were playing for national pride and bragging rights through hard rugby to beat the same said players in the 6 nations.) and cricket teams (google Jimmy Anderson ashes wicket celebrations, and Freddide Flintoff's 5 wickets at lords). Also I suggest you find the post race interview of the 8's rowing team from the 2012 Olympics to see their reaction for coming THIRD (bronze). They gave their all to try and win, when they could have coasted home for a very comfortable second (silver). They were devastated for "letting the country down." Also watch Chris Hoy's podium tears, Jess Ennis's, Mo Farrah's, Andy Murray's, Laura Trott and various rowers and their sheer joy at winning gold. Also Ben Ainsle and his anger over perceived cheating. Mark Cavendish also wore his heart on his sleeve when the Brits were left to head the peloton and which scuppered his chances of winning gold.

Still, I guess I don't know anything about sport just because I think a bunch of overpaid primadonna's who lie, cheat and deceive fellow professionals and fans (far more than in any other sport) don't deserve the money they are paid.

For an "educated" man, you don't really come across as one very often. Won't be on here for much longer, I have a job to get up for in the morning.

Richc1977 01-08-2013 00:32
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Originally Posted by staffs lad 64 (Post 35603275)
30 mins to go then goodbye espn,not happy really wanted to watch man city tommorow
You can for free tomorrow if you have freeview

bamav 01-08-2013 00:32
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Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35603277)
I didn't know postmen delivered as late as half 11 :p:
:dunce: Bad choice of words! It was lying in the unopened mail!

Wicked_and_Crazy 01-08-2013 00:33
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Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35603277)
I didn't know postmen delivered as late as half 11 :p:
That's Glasgow for ya ;)

howardmicks 01-08-2013 00:33
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Originally Posted by young_timbo (Post 35603215)
again with the same bizarre, bewildering logic. people don't want any old bollox just to say they've 'replaced'. they want their live Premier League, they want their Moto GP, and they want their UFC :banghead:
Nobody is saying fill with any old b##### they have been doing that a lot this year anyway,what I am saying is that vm should have released a early statement saying that due to not coming to a compromise with bt we are unable to strike a deal at the minute for bt sports however we are pleased to anounce the following channels going into the xl pack --- --- --- ----- I know there no subsertute for the loss for sports fans but rest assured talks are on ongoing with bt

young_timbo 01-08-2013 00:33
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Originally Posted by gba93 (Post 35603274)
Many apologies, I didn't realise that guessing a figure (or none) constituted "knowing".
I'm not guessing though. That is the confirmed Price of BT Sport my son. £12-£15. as i said, night of the crazies on this place.

If it was to be included in a collection, we know the price of all the collections, so again it wouldn't be a case of 'any price'. if it was added as a bolt on to a collection, it still wouldn't be more than £12-£15 as some of it would be covered by the price of the collection.

at no point are we in an "any price" scenario.

you are a pedant plain and simple, so we'll leave it at that.

Mad Max 01-08-2013 00:34
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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35603132)
I'm still here.Topic is not football.
And, does that really matter? the thread is about "coming soon" and BT Sports is, by all accounts, coming VERY soon, i'm pretty sure that most on here want BT Sports and the majority want it for the football!

bamav 01-08-2013 00:35
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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy (Post 35603281)
That's Glasgow for ya ;)
Yep! The city that never sle... Zzzzzzzzzz.

dougiemacc 01-08-2013 00:40
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Ultimately, BT Sport should be available to Virgin subscribers.
If Virgin cannot thrash out a deal very soon, the pricing should be on a par with what is available to Sky subscribers (£12 - £15) - simples !! or maybe not ?

martin201002 01-08-2013 00:43
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Originally Posted by dougiemacc (Post 35603287)
Ultimately, BT Sport should be available to Virgin subscribers.
If Virgin cannot thrash out a deal very soon, the pricing should be on a par with what is available to Sky subscribers (£12 - £15) - simples !! or maybe not ?
That's the price bt probably wants virgin to charge, the reason it's taking so long is probably because virgin want to put in xl

gba93 01-08-2013 00:44
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Originally Posted by young_timbo (Post 35603283)
I'm not guessing though. That is the confirmed Price of BT Sport my son. £12-£15. as i said, night of the crazies on this place.

If it was to be included in a collection, we know the price of all the collections, so again it wouldn't be a case of 'any price'. if it was added as a bolt on to a collection, it still wouldn't be more than £12-£15 as some of it would be covered by the price of the collection.

at no point are we in an "any price" scenario.

you are a pedant plain and simple, so we'll leave it at that.
Not a pedant just one who likes guesses stated as that as opposed to facts - BTW where/when did VM give those figures?

praxis 01-08-2013 00:44
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While the option may become available for BT Sports I cannot understand the throwing the toys from the pram attitude that everyone is taking.I doubt we are going to get it for free I cannot see virgin getting it for free from BT.So the options seem clear if VM get it and you want it pay the going price.It,s as simple as that and you can be assured any d
fancy deals Sky are offering will soon run out Sky don,t give stuff away for nothing there is always a sting in the tail.If they don,t get it from you one way they will get it from you some other way.

howardmicks 01-08-2013 00:46
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Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35603288)
That's the price bt probably wants virgin to charge, the reason it's taking so long is probably because virgin want to put in xl
Vm do want to put it in xl pack I was told that by the gentleman who rung me from vm head office this morning but bt will not budge on the price they want

dougiemacc 01-08-2013 00:47
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Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35603288)
That's the price bt probably wants virgin to charge, the reason it's taking so long is probably because virgin want to put in xl
Yip, I agree. And wouldn`t that be great. Now less than 2 days until my beloved Dundee United kick of the Scottish Premiership season on BT Sport - will I see it ?

Dave42 01-08-2013 00:48
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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35603293)
Vm do want to put it in xl pack I was told that by the gentleman who rung me from vm head office this morning but bt will not budge on the price they want
bt just like sky then Howard mate cant blame VM for that

Mad Max 01-08-2013 00:48
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Originally Posted by dougiemacc (Post 35603294)
Yip, I agree. And wouldn`t that be great. Now less than 2 days until my beloved Dundee United kick of the Scottish Premiership season on BT Sport - will I see it ?

In the pub, YES!

harry_hitch 01-08-2013 00:49
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Originally Posted by young_timbo (Post 35603236)
Agreed.

Also I question anyone who says they're an avid sports fan but refuses to pay for it. Can't be that big a fan then if you are willing to miss your team in action. An avid fan of something does not miss his team/player/artist in action and would not see the lack of BT Sport, with some of the excellent content they've aquired, as acceptable. the end.

Really? I support my local team, a conference team. I can also go to many other local clubs to watch many other sports locally, support my community and get some fresh air. I guess you just sit and watch the tv and continue to drive the price of sports upwards, not try to bring it downwards!?!

martin201002 01-08-2013 00:50
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Originally Posted by dougiemacc (Post 35603294)
Yip, I agree. And wouldn`t that be great. Now less than 2 days until my beloved Dundee United kick of the Scottish Premiership season on BT Sport - will I see it ?
It isn't looking likely you will be able to watch that match, given the choice would you pay 12-15 pound for bt sport as a standalone option?

dougiemacc 01-08-2013 00:52
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35603296)
In the pub, YES!
Dont think the missus would allow it :D

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Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35603298)
It isn't looking likely you will be able to watch that match, given the choice would you pay 12-15 pound for bt sport as a standalone option?
No. As stated earlier, it is a great deal in the XL package. But would not pay £15 per month for a few Dundee United games per season.

harry_hitch 01-08-2013 00:53
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Originally Posted by gba93 (Post 35603290)
Not a pedant just one who likes guesses stated as that as opposed to facts - BTW where/when did VM give those figures?
Very true sir, they are just the prices for Sky, who may or may not have been able to get that price due to the size of their customer base. We do not know the price for VM customers yet.

young_timbo 01-08-2013 00:53
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Originally Posted by praxis (Post 35603291)
While the option may become available for BT Sports I cannot understand the throwing the toys from the pram attitude that everyone is taking.I doubt we are going to get it for free I cannot see virgin getting it for free from BT.So the options seem clear if VM get it and you want it pay the going price.It,s as simple as that and you can be assured any dance deals Sky are offering will soon run out Sky don,t give stuff away for nothing there is always a sting in the tail.If they don,t get it from you one way they will get it from you some other way.
Yeah, sky are terrible. I decided to cancel my solo sky subscription i've had by myself because I cancelled Sky Sports for the summer to save a few quid, in the close season. but when i looked to get it back i see that they've made it so you can't watch the sport in HD unless you sign up for entertainment extra+, full of rubbish I don't want, which added about a £15 a month onto what I was paying. Sky Sports in HD is a deal breaker for me. and the decoder is also rubbish compared to TIVO too.

Best setup at this moment in time should Virgin not get BTS, is keeping Virgin with a decent collection for Sports etc. probably something like Premier collection plus the sports pack in HD. and a freesat setup solely BT Sports. a few people will be on ebay looking for a skyhd box around about now I reckon.
Made up i've got mine. be having sleepless nights otherwise looking forward to us playing Stoke on the 17th huddled over my Laptop on that crappy BT Sport app,

harry_hitch 01-08-2013 00:53
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Originally Posted by dougiemacc (Post 35603294)
Yip, I agree. And wouldn`t that be great. Now less than 2 days until my beloved Dundee United kick of the Scottish Premiership season on BT Sport - will I see it ?
Yeah, go to the stadium:confused:

martin201002 01-08-2013 00:54
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Originally Posted by dougiemacc (Post 35603300)
Dont think the missus would allow it :D

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No. As stated earlier, it is a great deal in the XL package. But would not pay £15 per month for a few Dundee United games per season.
For me I think I want it more because I probably can't have it.

howardmicks 01-08-2013 00:56
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35603295)
bt just like sky then Howard mate cant blame VM for that
And I don't bud,but without repeating myself they should have at least got some channels to signed to put In the xl pack :(

Dave42 01-08-2013 00:56
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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35603307)
And I don't bud,but without repeating myself they should have at least got some channels to signed to put In the xl pack :(
we don't know if they have or not yet

Chad 01-08-2013 00:57
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Originally Posted by dougiemacc (Post 35603300)
Dont think the missus would allow it :D

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No. As stated earlier, it is a great deal in the XL package. But would not pay £15 per month for a few Dundee United games per season.
I'm a Rangers fan and only tend to watch Scottish football, and the really big Premiership games. BT have 10 Rangers games, 2 of which will be shown in the first month. I'm not really prepared to pay £15.00 per month for that.

MalteseFalcon 01-08-2013 00:58
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Not long to go for ESPN to cease broadcasting on Virgin. Watched some good stuff on there over the last few years.

dougiemacc 01-08-2013 00:58
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Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35603304)
Yeah, go to the stadium:confused:
Easy for you to say. The game is a long way from Dundee, and I have a family and a young child to be with (cant just disappear for the evening) :o:

gba93 01-08-2013 00:58
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Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35603297)
Really? I support my local team, a conference team. I can also go to many other local clubs to watch many other sports locally, support my community and get some fresh air. I guess you just sit and watch the tv and continue to drive the price of sports upwards, not try to bring it downwards!?!
Well said sir - a true football/sports fan.

howardmicks 01-08-2013 00:59
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35603309)
we don't know if they have or not yet
Love that you keep the faith bud,I really don't think we are going to see anything.really hope I'm so wrong :)

young_timbo 01-08-2013 00:59
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Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35603297)
Really? I support my local team, a conference team. I can also go to many other local clubs to watch many other sports locally, support my community and get some fresh air. I guess you just sit and watch the tv and continue to drive the price of sports upwards, not try to bring it downwards!?!
I am 12.900 on my ST Waiting list. So that's out. This is my local team too. Liverpool. I am lucky. 5 times european cup winners on my doorstep. seen us win the lot in my time. every trophy. pride of the city. & I live 6 miles from the ground.

Also that's besides the point. I watch every Premier League game. I don't just watch my own side. I like football alot, you see.

Dave42 01-08-2013 01:00
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ESPN now gone :(:(

dougiemacc 01-08-2013 01:00
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35603310)
I'm a Rangers fan and only tend to watch Scottish football, and the really big Premiership games. BT have 10 Rangers games, 2 of which will be shown in the first month. I'm not really prepared to pay £15.00 per month for that.
Especially while Ally McCoist is the manger - he! he!

howardmicks 01-08-2013 01:01
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Espn gone and no new channels,for once so hate being right

MalteseFalcon 01-08-2013 01:01
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Yes, it was just about to start a show then suddenly cut to a screen. So unless something happens within next 6 hours, looks like BT Sports is not on Virgin.

nstokes 01-08-2013 01:01
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Im watching ESPN HD right now and its MLS :D:D. ESPN America and ESPN Classic however have now gone

offmore 01-08-2013 01:03
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well it is now the 1st of august no anoncement of any kind yet

si2008 01-08-2013 01:03
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gone gone gone good buy espn...

ocav 01-08-2013 01:03
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Originally Posted by offmore (Post 35603323)
well it is now the 1st of august no anoncement of any kind yet
Virgin tend to make announcements at 1am... You'll see in the morning.

gba93 01-08-2013 01:04
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Originally Posted by offmore (Post 35603323)
well it is now the 1st of august no anoncement of any kind yet
and wonder of wonders the world hasn't ceased to exist - there is still nearly 24 hours of 1st August to go so be patient.

Bananaman_007 01-08-2013 01:05
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Haha love it Virgin suggest that we all switch to Eurosport to get our sports fix. While the channels are gone the red button is still live on ESPN

dougiemacc 01-08-2013 01:06
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Could be worse. Christians have now been waiting 2013 years for the big Jesus comeback !!

gba93 01-08-2013 01:07
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Originally Posted by Bananaman_007 (Post 35603327)
Haha love it Virgin suggest that we all switch to Eurosport to get our sports fix. While the channels are gone the red button is still live on ESPN
love a bonus :cleader:

eugene 01-08-2013 01:08
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Virgin are right to call bt's bluff. I suspect a deal is very close.

bantamboy 01-08-2013 01:10
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Strange how America and classic are both showing as channel no longer available, but espn and hd still have programme information in the epg with a holding message,

dougiemacc 01-08-2013 01:10
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Originally Posted by eugene (Post 35603331)
Virgin are right to call bt's bluff. I suspect a deal is very close.
I am sure BT Sport will emerge on Virgin. Just how soon is the big question?

offmore 01-08-2013 01:10
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Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35603325)
Virgin tend to make announcements at 1am... You'll see in the morning.
1 min passed midnight is Thursday morning

Dave42 01-08-2013 01:11
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Originally Posted by bantamboy (Post 35603333)
Strange how America and classic are both showing as channel no longer available, but espn and hd still have programme information in the epg with a holding message,
because there are only ESPN channels left in uk on any platform

harry_hitch 01-08-2013 01:14
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Originally Posted by young_timbo (Post 35603315)
I am 12.900 on my ST Waiting list. So that's out. This is my local team too. Liverpool. I am lucky. 5 times european cup winners on my doorstep. seen us win the lot in my time. every trophy. pride of the city. & I live 6 miles from the ground.

Also that's besides the point. I watch every Premier League game. I don't just watch my own side. I like football alot, you see.
You could still help financially support a lower league club by going to see them live at 3.P.M. on a Saturday. There must be other clubs in the surrounding areas?!? You do like football a lot after all, oh wait, they clearly don't have the big names playing though.:rolleyes:
You clearly do not like many other sports though. I notice you have chosen to ignore mine and others posts about people who "do not like sports" and "detest football."
Oh, they have not "won the lot" in your time, they have not won the Premier League. Also I could drive 50 miles up the road and watch PL football if I chose to.

emmettk90 01-08-2013 01:15
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Eurosport seriously VM. What is on that channel that comes close to sport ( tiddlywinks )

Dave42 01-08-2013 01:16
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this is not a football tread guys use football threat for football chat this is tv thread

DJ-SWITCH 01-08-2013 01:16
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Got to remember when other channels have gone they didn't have the programme information and still showing on sky look at when mtv+1 when it said channel no longer available so you never no espn and HD mite come back when deals done

harry_hitch 01-08-2013 01:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dougiemacc (Post 35603312)
Easy for you to say. The game is a long way from Dundee, and I have a family and a young child to be with (cant just disappear for the evening) :o:
Fair enough, it's not embarrassing for me though. Many fans with families travel across the country to watch their teams. Each to their own though, I hope VM get BT sport for you in time to watch it.:)

Wicked_and_Crazy 01-08-2013 01:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by emmettk90 (Post 35603338)
Eurosport seriously VM. What is on that channel that comes close to sport ( tiddlywinks )
7:30 am Friday........ arm wrestling. :D

Richc1977 01-08-2013 01:23
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Great VM so we have British Eurosport - until BT buy it that is.

emmettk90 01-08-2013 01:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy (Post 35603342)
7:30 am Friday........ arm wrestling. :D
Why are we all so upset about losing premier league football then if we have arm wrestling.

Richc1977 01-08-2013 01:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by emmettk90 (Post 35603347)
Why are we all so upset about losing premier league football then if we have arm wrestling.
I'd watch it if it was between the head of BT and VM, only way they can settle it now!

dougiemacc 01-08-2013 01:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35603341)
Fair enough, it's not embarrassing for me though. Many fans with families travel across the country to watch their teams. Each to their own though, I hope VM get BT sport for you in time to watch it.:)
Me too. The thing is, it is just me who is the football fan-other family members (especially the 3 year old), are not really interested ;)

emmettk90 01-08-2013 01:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35603348)
I'd watch it if it was between the head of BT and VM, only way they can settle it now!
That sounds quite interesting and would probably break all of there viewing records.

---------- Post added at 00:28 ---------- Previous post was at 00:27 ----------

Eurosports records that is

Richc1977 01-08-2013 01:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by emmettk90 (Post 35603350)
That sounds quite interesting and would probably break all of there viewing records.
We can't watch it as I'm told as it's an exclusive on BT Sports

Media Boy UK 01-08-2013 01:29
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Sorry but no live updates from me tonight - I cant keep my eyes open.

Richc1977 01-08-2013 01:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35603353)
Sorry but no live updates from me tonight - I cant keep my eyes open.
Come on you said 3am :-) Lots of coffee and just switch on the TV, there is a good MLS game on ESPN ... oh .... bugger!

emmettk90 01-08-2013 01:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35603352)
We can't watch it as I'm told as it's an exclusive on BT Sports
Very good my friend lol

ocav 01-08-2013 01:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35603346)
Great VM so we have British Eurosport - until BT buy it that is.
I doubt that, Eurosport is a very large broadcaster!

howardmicks 01-08-2013 01:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35603353)
Sorry but no live updates from me tonight - I cant keep my eyes open.
I don't think there is gonna be anything to update bud thanks as always bud
Goodnight folks,seriously got to make a decision do I stay or do I go :confused:

Richc1977 01-08-2013 01:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35603356)
I doubt that, Eurosport is a very large broadcaster!
The British part is not so big

emmettk90 01-08-2013 01:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35603353)
Sorry but no live updates from me tonight - I cant keep my eyes open.
We will forgive you MB.

Media Boy UK 01-08-2013 01:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35603354)
Come on you said 3am :-) Lots of coffee and just switch on the TV, there is a good MLS game on ESPN ... oh .... bugger!
I will try.

Derekb108 01-08-2013 01:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35603346)
Great VM so we have British Eurosport - until BT buy it that is.
Over our dead bodies!!!!!

TMLeafs 01-08-2013 01:35
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Well I have added BT Sport to my sky box I got off a friend. Will be phoning VM 2moro to get some discount or something to keep me happy

Lostlam 01-08-2013 01:36
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BT Sports is free tomo till 12:45am on Sky and Freeview. I guess most people will be setting up their freeview. LOL!

Media Boy UK 01-08-2013 01:42
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Did you know that Discovery Communications and TF1 Group own Eurosport.

And John C. Malone is on the Board of Directors of Discovery Communications. He is also chairman of Liberty Global, Inc. who own Virgin Media.

http://corporate.discovery.com/leadership/john-malone/

piquet41 01-08-2013 01:42
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There is still time for VM to get a deal done!!!!!. BT Sport1 & 2 doesn't launch until 6pm.

jj20x 01-08-2013 01:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35603365)
Did you know that Discovery Communications and TF1 Group own Eurosport.

And John C. Malone is on the Board of Directors of Discovery Communications. He is also chairman of Liberty Global, Inc. who own Virgin Media.

http://corporate.discovery.com/leadership/john-malone/
Don't forget that Extreme Sports is part of the Chello Zone group. Who needs the Premier League when we have Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie? :D

the_pidgeon 01-08-2013 01:56
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Changelog:

As of 01/08/13 MediaBoy shall be known as BTBoy

RichardCoulter 01-08-2013 02:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35603320)
Yes, it was just about to start a show then suddenly cut to a screen. So unless something happens within next 6 hours, looks like BT Sports is not on Virgin.
Midnight is an odd time to take it off air, the TV broadcasting day doesn't end until 6am.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bananaman_007 (Post 35603327)
Haha love it Virgin suggest that we all switch to Eurosport to get our sports fix. While the channels are gone the red button is still live on ESPN
Is there anything on it? ie can interactive streams be accessed?

Looks like ESPN America has been granted an extra day (as per the EPG).

Just before I came to bed it had programming scheduled, whilst ESPN Classic had the channel no longer available message instead.

boltman 01-08-2013 03:05
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anyone fancy a hilarious ruse tomorrow in which we select one user, the entire rest of the thread give it 'what do you mean you can't see BTSports on your VM box, the rest of us can see it fine?', and see how long we can keep it up before we get sussed or the mods wheel out the ban hammer?

Rhino73 01-08-2013 03:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by boltman (Post 35603373)
anyone fancy a hilarious ruse tomorrow in which we select one user, the entire rest of the thread give it 'what do you mean you can't see BTSports on your VM box, the rest of us can see it fine?', and see how long we can keep it up before we get sussed or the mods wheel out the ban hammer?
Seriously this is MBs thread, it amazes me that he hasn't been driven to insanity.. He does his most to keep us informed and all the while he's being constantly derailed by handbag swinging drama queens, and attention seeking numptys. Give it a rest ffs.

RichardCoulter 01-08-2013 04:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35603372)
Midnight is an odd time to take it off air, the TV broadcasting day doesn't end until 6am.

Is there anything on it? ie can interactive streams be accessed?

Looks like ESPN America has been granted an extra day (as per the EPG).

Just before I came to bed it had programming scheduled, whilst ESPN Classic had the channel no longer available message instead.
On Sky ESPN America was due to have closed at 6am, but at midnight it was taken off air (as was ESPN Classic).

ESPN and ESPN HD have now become Free To View.

What is the status of the ESPN channels on VM?

staffs lad 64 01-08-2013 04:19
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i got vhd box in bedroom but my son got freesat in is room will it be on there ??

Jameseh 01-08-2013 05:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
No.

denphone 01-08-2013 06:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35603244)
well least know can watch England beat Australia again in test that starts tomorrow in glorious HD :):):):)
+1

RonSwanson 01-08-2013 08:18
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So nothing yet then? Admittedly I did think it was a long shot for something to happen overnight. The channel starts at 6 but I'm not holding my breath, I think we could be waiting at least a couple of weeks yet.

MalteseFalcon 01-08-2013 08:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
So nothing launched then? Bummer. I was hoping for Drama at the very least this morning. Oh well.

saabmania2 01-08-2013 08:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
 
There are thousands and thousands of LFC fans now in mourning after ESPN classic closes down

MalteseFalcon 01-08-2013 08:24
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To be honest, I never watched America or Classic so not fussed about losing them but I did enjoy watching Aussie rules football on ESPN so gutted that's gone now. Will BT Sport be showing it, if so I will be more interested in it launching on Virgin.


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