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Chad 20-11-2012 23:15
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35499822)
They've already begun targeting VM customers with YouView - they'll ramp that campaign up when the BT Sports Channels are launched.
About 2 weeks ago the BT website was proudly proclaiming they offer more catch up TV and on demand content than Virgin Media. Checked their website just now and again they are targeting Virgin customers.

"Switch to BT Infinity fibre optic broadband from Virgin Media and claim a £50 Sainsbury's Gift Card".

I'll happily be targeted by BT if I'm offered a similar service, but at cheaper rates.

denphone 28-11-2012 15:04
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British Museum launches on-demand channel with BT

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...l-with-bt.html

Dave42 28-11-2012 15:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35499846)
About 2 weeks ago the BT website was proudly proclaiming they offer more catch up TV and on demand content than Virgin Media. Checked their website just now and again they are targeting Virgin customers.

"Switch to BT Infinity fibre optic broadband from Virgin Media and claim a £50 Sainsbury's Gift Card".

I'll happily be targeted by BT if I'm offered a similar service, but at cheaper rates.
well you wont get SS 1+2 HD on BT or SS 3+4 SD either

Harryn9000 28-11-2012 15:50
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i'm looking into broadband side myself fed up with VM BB and it only me using it my deal is that good it would cost me more to downgrade

muppetman11 28-11-2012 15:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35503335)
well you wont get SS 1+2 HD on BT or SS 3+4 HD either
Why ?

VM , Smallworld , UPC Ireland all carry Sky Sports 1 and 2 in high definition.

Dave42 28-11-2012 16:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35503350)
Why ?

VM , Smallworld , UPC Ireland all carry Sky Sports 1 and 2 in high definition.


My next fibre connection will be either BT Infinity or Sky fibre unfortunately VM's service wasn't the best in my area due to over subscription.
but BT don't sky wont let them MM mate

muppetman11 28-11-2012 16:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35503351)
but BT don't sky wont let them MM mate
Your focusing on BT Vision in its current form as a Freeview recorder with pay On Demand content , give it 2 years or so from now and the service will be totally unrecognisable. Expect some major changes in the pay TV market , Talk Talks packages and pricing already promises to shake the market up , next year they've mentioned recordable IPTV and HD , more competition will give the customer more choice.

Dave42 28-11-2012 16:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35503359)
Your focusing on BT Vision in its current form as a Freeview recorder with pay On Demand content , give it 2 years or so from now and the service will be totally unrecognisable. Expect some major changes in the pay TV market , Talk Talks packages and pricing already promises to shake the market up , next year they've mentioned recordable IPTV and HD , more competition will give the customer more choice.
well you asked why when I said you wont get ss1+2 HD or ss3+4 SD on bt and was only stating the fact sky wont let them have them

muppetman11 28-11-2012 16:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35503362)
well you asked why when I said you wont get ss1+2 HD or ss3+4 SD on bt and was only stating the fact sky wont let them have them
But it isn't a fact Dave , Sky's biggest rival pay TV platform VM has access to Sky Sports 1 & 2 in HD as do other pay TV platforms so I'm sure BT will gain access at some point.

Dave42 28-11-2012 17:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35503378)
But it isn't a fact Dave , Sky's biggest rival pay TV platform VM has access to Sky Sports 1 & 2 in HD as do other pay TV platforms so I'm sure BT will gain access at some point.
it is fact at moment MM mate but do accept it could change in future

muppetman11 28-11-2012 17:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35503383)
it is fact at moment MM mate but do accept it could change in future
Have you ever wondered why BT Vision only carries Freeview channels ?

Sky Sports 1 & 2 is carried on DTT hence why you can receive it on BT Vision likewise ESPN.

BT Vision will soon start to add linear channels over IPTV , many deals have already been signed. HD isn't a possibility for many over ADSL , that's why BT is making infinity a requirement for the linear IPTV channels.

Dave42 28-11-2012 17:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35503392)
Have you ever wondered why BT Vision only carries Freeview channels ?

Sky Sports 1 & 2 is carried on DTT hence why you can receive it on BT Vision likewise ESPN.

BT Vision will soon start to add linear channels over IPTV , many deals have already been signed. HD isn't a possibility for many over ADSL , that's why BT is making infinity a requirement for the linear IPTV channels.
well time will tell if sky lets bt have them MM

denphone 28-11-2012 18:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35503413)
well time will tell if sky lets bt have them MM
Yes indeed Dave but don't count on Sky changing their intransigent and greedy stance as leopards never change their spots.

Dave42 28-11-2012 18:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35503421)
Yes indeed Dave but don't count on Sky changing their intransigent and greedy stance as leopards never change their spots.
so true Den I don't think bt will get any of them from sky

Chad 29-11-2012 20:13
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Looks like BT are in it for the long haul:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2...ls?INTCMP=SRCH

"The BT Tower, one of London's best-known landmarks, is to be given a new lease of life as a setting for the telecoms company's sports channels when they go live next summer.

BT Sports studios will be located in the 189-metre tower, which once featured a revolving restaurant operated by Butlins but closed to the public in 1981, and at the Olympic Park, where the company is to become an anchor tenant."

"Confirmation on Thursday that BT has taken a 10-year lease at the former Olympic broadcast centre."

---------- Post added at 20:13 ---------- Previous post was at 18:20 ----------

SKY in talks with ESPN to secure NBA rights:

http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-and-...hts-801497460/

muppetman11 29-11-2012 20:34
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Thanks for the info Chad :tu:

I wouldn't at all be surprised to see it land on Sky Sports.

alwaysabear 29-11-2012 21:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35504239)
Thanks for the info Chad :tu:

I wouldn't at all be surprised to see it land on Sky Sports.
Neither would I . NBA probably fancy a bit of what Sky has done for the NFL.

OLDGOLD 29-11-2012 21:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35504129)

---------- Post added at 20:13 ---------- Previous post was at 18:20 ----------

[/COLOR]SKY in talks with ESPN to secure NBA rights:

http://www.cable.co.uk/news/sky-and-...hts-801497460/
Thanks for this snippet, Chad. This is great news. When I learnt that ESPN weren't broadcasting NBA this season, I was going to contact Sky to ask (plead, actually) that they step in and bring it to Sky Sports, but couldn't find any suitable email address or link on their website to send it to, so didn't bother :dozey:

Hope this now goes ahead.

Chad 29-11-2012 21:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35504261)
Neither would I . NBA probably fancy a bit of what Sky has done for the NFL.
I must admit that when SKY put their might behind a sport it tends to be a more pleasurable viewing experience. For me their boxing coverage is great for so many reasons:

1. All fights are in HD
2. Some fights are in 3D
3. Dedicated weekly boxing programme
4. Up to the minute boxing news on SKY Sports News
5. Live weigh-ins and press conferences
6. Some of the best boxing commentators and pundits in the UK
7. Studio guests and guest pundits are of a high calibre
8. Special preview shows to their bigger fights
9. Ultra slow motion replays during fights
10. General presentation i.e. graphics and effects etc....
11. Great coverage on SKY Sports website
12. Action is available on demand for months afterwards

nstokes 30-11-2012 09:08
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I hope NBA does come to Sky Sports. Means once the football season is over i can cancel ESPN and watch American sports on Sky Sports

Dave42 30-11-2012 13:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35504389)
I hope NBA does come to Sky Sports. Means once the football season is over i can cancel ESPN and watch American sports on Sky Sports
Espn not be worth it when they lose the premier league football next season

Chad 30-11-2012 16:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35504510)
Espn not be worth it when they lose the premier league football next season
I'm one of only a few on here that would still value ESPN next year, if they didn't lose any more rights.

ESPN have 30 SPL games as well as 10 SFL games involving Rangers, my team. ESPN have also picked up Scotland friendlies such as their game against USA and Luxembourg. ESPN show 30 live boxing shows from their Friday Night Fight series each year and have snapped up the rights to the World Series of boxing. For me and my sporting tastes, ESPN is still very appealing. In fact at the moment ESPN is more appealing that BT Sports.

denphone 30-11-2012 17:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35504617)
I'm one of only a few on here that would still value ESPN next year, if they didn't lose any more rights.

ESPN have 30 SPL games as well as 10 SFL games involving Rangers, my team. ESPN have also picked up Scotland friendlies such as their game against USA and Luxembourg. ESPN show 30 live boxing shows from their Friday Night Fight series each year and have snapped up the rights to the World Series of boxing. For me and my sporting tastes, ESPN is still very appealing. In fact at the moment ESPN is more appealing that BT Sports.
Yes l like ESPN quite a bit but a lot depends on the pricing and how they will be packaged next year.

Jameseh 30-11-2012 23:40
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What does ESPNA even have anymore just MLB & NCAA?

Chad 30-11-2012 23:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35504797)
What does ESPNA even have anymore just MLB & NCAA?
It's a great question. Does ESPN America only have low level content? Are we talking about stuff only the real die hard fans would watch?

The Yank 01-12-2012 11:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35504389)
I hope NBA does come to Sky Sports. Means once the football season is over i can cancel ESPN and watch American sports on Sky Sports
sadly they do not cover college football which I watch alot as I think others on here do. :td:

alwaysabear 01-12-2012 11:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Yank (Post 35504890)
sadly they do not cover college football which I watch alot as I think others on here do. :td:
Same here College football is a must. I like to know what is coming into the NFL draft. I also like watching the MLB .:D

nstokes 01-12-2012 12:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35504510)
Espn not be worth it when they lose the premier league football next season
I dont think it will ether

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35504617)
I'm one of only a few on here that would still value ESPN next year, if they didn't lose any more rights.

ESPN have 30 SPL games as well as 10 SFL games involving Rangers, my team. ESPN have also picked up Scotland friendlies such as their game against USA and Luxembourg. ESPN show 30 live boxing shows from their Friday Night Fight series each year and have snapped up the rights to the World Series of boxing. For me and my sporting tastes, ESPN is still very appealing. In fact at the moment ESPN is more appealing that BT Sports.
Well someone has to support Rangers and watch them :D:D but alot does depend on there cost and BT sports channel cost as well

Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35504624)
Yes l like ESPN quite a bit but a lot depends on the pricing and how they will be packaged next year.
I agree

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35504797)
What does ESPNA even have anymore just MLB & NCAA?
There also cover college base ball as well

Chad 01-12-2012 16:21
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What do our American sports fans know of this:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/20...l#post35505054

nstokes 01-12-2012 17:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35505056)
What do our American sports fans know of this:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/20...l#post35505054
Tragic. He must of been depressed to do that

denphone 01-12-2012 17:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35505113)
Tragic. He must of been depressed to do that
Thats very sad.:(

alwaysabear 01-12-2012 18:54
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It is a very sad incident . however, from experience of this type of event with NFL players in the past I will wait to hear the full story.

nstokes 01-12-2012 19:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35505121)
Thats very sad.:(
Indeed

Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35505216)
It is a very sad incident . however, from experience of this type of event with NFL players in the past I will wait to hear the full story.
Watched some of the story on Sky Sports News HD and didnt hear it all but its still tragic ether way. No reason for his girlfriend to die

jempalmer 01-12-2012 21:39
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Why kill his girlfriend? Selfish ******.

muppetman11 01-12-2012 22:58
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NFL News

Just to let NFL fans know the BBC will be showing the Monday night games on BBC HD from this week.

Tuesday 04th Dec at 1.25am New York Giants at the Washington Redskins.

alwaysabear 01-12-2012 23:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35505492)
NFL News

Just to let NFL fans know the BBC will be showing the Monday night games on BBC HD from this week.

Tuesday 04th Dec at 1.25am New York Giants at the Washington Redskins.
Thanks for the info M8:D

nstokes 02-12-2012 08:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35505492)
NFL News

Just to let NFL fans know the BBC will be showing the Monday night games on BBC HD from this week.

Tuesday 04th Dec at 1.25am New York Giants at the Washington Redskins.
Nice one MM

denphone 02-12-2012 08:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35505492)
NFL News

Just to let NFL fans know the BBC will be showing the Monday night games on BBC HD from this week.

Tuesday 04th Dec at 1.25am New York Giants at the Washington Redskins.
Thanks for the info.:tu:

Chad 04-12-2012 23:50
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NBA still in talks with SKY.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012...or?INTCMP=SRCH

"However, Stern continued: "I would say that [no UK TV deal] is not an acceptable answer for the UK because we need exposure to build that audience, so we're struggling hard. We thought it was a big deal when ESPN made the agreement with us, and now we're talking at the highest level at BSkyB to see if we can do a little bit better than we've done."

It also seems a deal might be imminent.

"So with the London game less than two months away, the NBA faces an embarrassing situation of coming to town with the intention of spreading basketball gospel, with the game not available on British screens."

Surely the NBA, and SKY if they are interested, will be looking to cement a deal way in advance of the London game.

muppetman11 05-12-2012 15:28
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BT Vision strike deal with NBC Universal

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/...t-vision-deal/

denphone 05-12-2012 15:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35507210)
BT Vision strike deal with NBC Universal

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/...t-vision-deal/
No HD versions l see.

Lostlam 05-12-2012 17:47
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Does anyone know who will be broadcasting the FIFA World Club Cup this year in the UK as ESPN have been showing it for the past two years, but there hasn't been any news so far?

denphone 05-12-2012 17:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lostlam (Post 35507281)
Does anyone know who will be broadcasting the FIFA World Club Cup this year in the UK as ESPN have been showing it for the past two years, but there hasn't been any news so far?
Perhaps MB can help us on that one.

Media Boy UK 05-12-2012 18:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35507293)
Perhaps MB can help us on that one.
No UK broadcaster confrimed but try Eurosport 2.

http://liveonsat.com/LJ___soccer_intl_FIFA_WCC.php

Lostlam 05-12-2012 18:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35507296)
No UK broadcaster confrimed but try Eurosport 2.

http://liveonsat.com/LJ___soccer_intl_FIFA_WCC.php
Cheers MB. I am surprised none of the big boys have acquired the rights as a English team is in it this year.

muppetman11 06-12-2012 23:07
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ESPN and NBA strike TV deal

http://www.espn.co.uk/more/sport/story/182516.html

Chad 06-12-2012 23:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35507989)
Just reading it here too:

http://www.sportzpower.com/?q=conten...uk-tv-deal-nba

nstokes 07-12-2012 09:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35507989)
Thats good for ESPN. I guess that means that the ESPN are staying in the UK. I do wonder if the monthly subscription will be reduced due to all the deals they lost or if it will be at the same price

Media Boy UK 07-12-2012 12:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lostlam (Post 35507281)
Does anyone know who will be broadcasting the FIFA World Club Cup this year in the UK as ESPN have been showing it for the past two years, but there hasn't been any news so far?
Quote:
Good news!

CONFIRMED: SEMI FINALS AND FINAL ON BBC HD/ BBC SPORT WEBSITE

Wednesday 12th December - Semi Final 1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) or Al-Ahly SC (EGY) v Corinthians (BRA)
Kick-off: 10.30am
LIVE: 10.15am-12.30pm - BBC HD / BBC Sport Online

Thursday 13th December - Semi Final 2
Ulsan Hyundai (KOR) or CF Monterrey (MEX) v Chelsea (ENG)
Kick-off: 10.30am
LIVE: 10.15am-12.30pm – BBC HD / BBC Sport Online

Sunday 16th December - Final
Kick-off: 10:30am
10.15am-12.30pm – BBC HD / BBC Sport Online
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...8&postcount=31

denphone 07-12-2012 12:51
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Thanks MB for that update.:tu:

Lostlam 07-12-2012 18:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35508120)
Thanks for the good news mate. I thought someone would be showing it. :D

Chad 07-12-2012 21:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35507989)
Boooooooooo!

I've been waiting almost 3 weeks to watch a boxing special live from America in the early hours of this morning. I recorded the show and went to watch it only to find that ESPN changed the schedule yesterday and showed the basketball instead :(

NBA Sucks! :D

Gavin-D 11-12-2012 14:54
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BT Customers to miss premier league game

BT vision customers will miss the Premier League match between Wigan v Arsenal on Saturday 22nd December (12.45pm) as it will be shown on Sky Sports 3 Virgin Media customers will also miss out on seeing it in HD with it been on Sky Sports 3HD

This is due to the World Darts Championship Darts been shown on Sky Sports 2/HD2 from 12.30pm

Itshim 11-12-2012 15:37
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You want Sky sports buy direct from Sky not a third party. Or live with it !!

Lostlam 11-12-2012 17:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35509981)
BT Customers to miss premier league game

BT vision customers will miss the Premier League match between Wigan v Arsenal on Saturday 22nd December (12.45pm) as it will be shown on Sky Sports 3 Virgin Media customers will also miss out on seeing it in HD with it been on Sky Sports 3HD

This is due to the World Darts Championship Darts been shown on Sky Sports 2/HD2 from 12.30pm
Surely that must be a first. :confused:

Media Boy UK 11-12-2012 17:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35509981)
BT Customers to miss premier league game

BT vision customers will miss the Premier League match between Wigan v Arsenal on Saturday 22nd December (12.45pm) as it will be shown on Sky Sports 3 Virgin Media customers will also miss out on seeing it in HD with it been on Sky Sports 3HD

This is due to the World Darts Championship Darts been shown on Sky Sports 2/HD2 from 12.30pm
Seen that story on November 20th.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=132

Dave42 11-12-2012 18:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lostlam (Post 35510123)
Surely that must be a first. :confused:
yes be first time ever a premier league game not on SS1 or 2 grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr at Sky :mad::mad::mad:

Lostlam 11-12-2012 18:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35510132)
yes be first time ever a premier league game not on SS1 or 2 grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr at Sky :mad::mad::mad:
Thought so. I doubt Sky will ever do it again any time soon as there would be an uproar. I bet there is already complaints at BT about it and even Freeview.

denphone 11-12-2012 18:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35510132)
yes be first time ever a premier league game not on SS1 or 2 grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr at Sky :mad::mad::mad:
No it typical Sky Dave and thats one thing that will never change.

thenry 11-12-2012 18:18
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wasn't our fixture on SS3 announced a while back?

andy_m 12-12-2012 01:38
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They've put games on sports 3 before. My mate spent 18 months with Bt vision and missed 2 televised Spurs games in that time, and promptly returned to Sky at the end of his contract.

Gavin-D 12-12-2012 17:06
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BT Sport appears on Sky EPG

BT Sports placeholder channels sailing 1 and sailing 2 are on the Sky EPG at positions 445 and 447, positions 446 and 448 are rumored to also be reserved for BT sports 1HD and 2HD

thenry 12-12-2012 17:35
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great :D

Gavin-D 20-12-2012 19:48
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Jamie Carragher Linked to BT Sport

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has been critically lauded for his punditry since joining Sky Sports and it now looks as if BT Vision will look to repeat the trick with Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.

Neville went straight from the dressing room into the studio and that has been cited as one of the reasons why his opinions have been so clued in.

Therefore, BT, who will be broadcasting 38 games a season for three years starting next August after winning a bid for the rights in June, are looking at current players who could make a similar transition.

And according to respected sport media journalist Charles Sale in Daily Mail, Carragher is a target as they look for a "a Premier League pundit with dressing-room knowledge."

Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has also been in for talks, but if BT want a current player there are a few knocking around who have already dabbled in media work.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/...162216758.html

colin25 20-12-2012 19:52
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Personally, i find neville irritating. But at least there is no language problems. i can see an issue with carragher

denphone 20-12-2012 19:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35514714)
Personally, i find neville irritating. But at least there is no language problems. i can see an issue with carragher
Any suggestions to who you would like?.:)

Jameseh 20-12-2012 21:12
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Anyone that doesn't have a scouse or manc accent.

neilo 20-12-2012 22:57
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Neville is so much better than that Andy Gray. I used to watch the football on mute sometimes just to shut him up!

colin25 21-12-2012 08:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35514765)
Anyone that doesn't have a scouse or manc accent.
lol. My point for carragher, is that his accent is broad.

For neville, occassional relevant comments doesn't make up for the "I love man utd they can do no wrong" comments.

I prefer the bias of presenters to not be so obvious.

andy_m 21-12-2012 08:25
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It's a tribal game, and when the people presenting it show a tribal bias I think they come across as more authentic. I think Neville does alright.

colin25 21-12-2012 08:33
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I disagree. It is tribal in the morons minds.

It is actually an entertainment sport. And neville is supposed to be prresenting an unbiased view.

nstokes 21-12-2012 08:47
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If Jamie Carragher starts to present i wont be able to understand what he is saying

andy_m 21-12-2012 09:20
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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35514889)
I disagree. It is tribal in the morons minds.

It is actually an entertainment sport. And neville is supposed to be prresenting an unbiased view.
I guess this makes me a moron, then, but believe me when I say that Palace could be relegated, face a points deduction, and almost go completely out of business (and there's nothing entertaining about any of that), but as long as we beat Brighton home and away then it's been a good season. That makes it tribal, rather than entertaining, as far as I'm concerned. It matters to people, and not all of them are morons.

colin25 21-12-2012 12:03
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
If that is what you think, who am I to argue with you

Gavin-D 21-12-2012 14:37
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Sunset+Vine wins contract to produce BT Premier League coverage

Sunset+Vine has won the coveted contract to produce BT's new Premier League football coverage.

The independent production company was behind Channel 4's successful coverage of the London Paralympics 2012.

The Guardian reports that the contract is worth between £100m and £132m over the three years of football coverage, which former BBC presenter Jake Humphrey has been brought in to present.

Sunset+Vine has also previously produced coverage of Premiership Rugby for ESPN and England's home cricket Test matches on terrestrial TV between 1999 and 2005.

Chairman Jeff Foulser said: "Live football and rugby coverage have been a major part of our recent output and we can now put our creative talents into delivering top class and innovative coverage for BT Sports' major rights acquisitions."

Head of BT Sport Simon Green said of the deal: "We have chosen Sunset+Vine as our lead preferred partner on the basis of its creative approach and the quality of the team they have lined up to work on the programming."

Earlier this year, the telecoms company paid £738m for live TV rights for 38 Premier League games a season for three years.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...#ixzz2FhIWvCc9

thenry 21-12-2012 15:14
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Jake Humphrey? great! Long live Sky.

colin25 21-12-2012 15:21
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35515018)
Jake Humphrey? great! Long live Sky.
He is not a deal breaker. i will wait to see what the price is, anything more than ESPN, and I'll not take it

denphone 21-12-2012 15:25
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35515019)
He is not a deal breaker. i will wait to see what the price is, anything more than ESPN, and I'll not take it
Summed up perfectly.

thenry 21-12-2012 15:25
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It isnt a deal breaker but still lame. The cast will be crap, Skys will look a lot more professional even with their flaws. And you can bet the price for BT Sports will be a little higher.

denphone 21-12-2012 15:38
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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35515022)
It isnt a deal breaker but still lame. The cast will be crap, Skys will look a lot more professional even with their flaws. And you can bet the price for BT Sports will be a little higher.
Well if it is higher then its a no no.:nono:

Jameseh 21-12-2012 15:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35515022)
It isnt a deal breaker but still lame. The cast will be crap, Skys will look a lot more professional even with their flaws. And you can bet the price for BT Sports will be a little higher.
Well it will be on Sky yes, but for us poor bstrds on Virgin who pay £32 for 2/6 channels in HD, I'm sure BT will look like the Lidl Value range.

thenry 21-12-2012 15:53
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VM should get BT in HD. I get enough of Lidl at Arsenal and it isnt even value!

Arthurgray50@blu 21-12-2012 16:24
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I will be switching to Sky, once again VM has been blown out of the water, with all this hanging about.

denphone 21-12-2012 16:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35515048)
I will be switching to Sky, once again VM has been blown out of the water, with all this hanging about.
Really Arthur you do make some wild claims.:nono:

Jameseh 21-12-2012 17:47
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I wonder why he didn't switch when he had the chance to with the price increase. I'm holding out for BT IPTV in July, should coincide with 76mb fibre.

Arthurgray50@blu 21-12-2012 19:40
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So why is it that the trial channels are already on Sky, normally with VM it takes them ' we are talks crap' and it takes several months for anything to happen on VM

kop32 21-12-2012 19:51
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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35514765)
Anyone that doesn't have a scouse or manc accent.
Calm down,Calm down..........:D

muppetman11 09-01-2013 12:39
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BT sign deal with Viacom

http://www.btplc.com/News/Articles/S...0-99C4379872A5

Chad 09-01-2013 12:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35521106)
It can't be long until they turn their attention to SKY basics.

Things are coming together for BT. They seem to be cherry picking channels, picking the best and leaving the rest. I can see BT offering a fairly solid TV service come July, but for cheaper than both SKY and Virgin.

Exciting times in the UK TV market.

Arthurgray50@blu 09-01-2013 13:17
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This is the news that l have been waiting for, What it means is that prices WILL have to decrease, as BTVision will knock VM and Sky for six.

BT Vision will be making offers to attract the viewers which is only good for the viewer.

My only problem with BT is that the phone charges are high, compared to VM.

Very good news.

denphone 09-01-2013 14:27
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35521114)
It can't be long until they turn their attention to SKY basics.

Things are coming together for BT. They seem to be cherry picking channels, picking the best and leaving the rest. I can see BT offering a fairly solid TV service come July, but for cheaper than both SKY and Virgin.

Exciting times in the UK TV market.
It will be interesting to see how they deal with Sky's negotiaters though.

---------- Post added at 14:27 ---------- Previous post was at 14:26 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35521119)
This is the news that l have been waiting for, What it means is that prices WILL have to decrease, as BTVision will knock VM and Sky for six.

BT Vision will be making offers to attract the viewers which is only good for the viewer.

My only problem with BT is that the phone charges are high, compared to VM.

Very good news.
There is absolutely zero chances of any price decreases Arthur and that applies to all these companies.:nono:

Itshim 09-01-2013 15:58
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The idea that they cherry pick yet charge the same seems to run against every thing that is posted here. Ie the we want more channels brigade. Less "junk" channels ( that is wide open to choice is it not) at a lower price . PICK & MIX please . I might well sign up. Before you say Den not a hope of that!
A package with NO sport or music. Would ring my bell.

andy_m 09-01-2013 16:50
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So are they getting comedy central suite of channels, or just the main one?

Dave42 09-01-2013 17:08
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35521119)
This is the news that l have been waiting for, What it means is that prices WILL have to decrease, as BTVision will knock VM and Sky for six.

BT Vision will be making offers to attract the viewers which is only good for the viewer.

My only problem with BT is that the phone charges are high, compared to VM.

Very good news.
prices will not come down Arthur will continue only to go up sadly

passingbat 09-01-2013 20:03
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35521132)
It will be interesting to see how they deal with Sky's negotiaters though.

---------- Post added at 14:27 ---------- Previous post was at 14:26 ----------
But unlike VM, BT have some desireable content to bargain with.

denphone 09-01-2013 20:10
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35521263)
But unlike VM, BT have some desireable content to bargain with.
Very true PB but whether it does them any good in talks with Sky is another matter in itself.

Chad 09-01-2013 20:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35521132)
It will be interesting to see how they deal with Sky's negotiaters though.
It will be interesting. I'm waiting to see who, if anyone, is able to get SKY to release their grip on SKY Atlantic first.

denphone 09-01-2013 20:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35521281)
It will be interesting. I'm waiting to see who, if anyone, is able to get SKY to release their grip on SKY Atlantic first.
There were unsubstantiated rumours that it will arrive in the next couple of months but alas nothing has come of it so far.

colin25 09-01-2013 20:45
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let bt have sky atlantic..in exchange for their epl games...that seems fair to me :)

denphone 09-01-2013 20:54
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35521288)
let bt have sky atlantic..in exchange for their epl games...that seems fair to me :)
All very well in theory Colin but one suspects it won't work like that though knowing Sky's known history in negotiations with other providers.


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