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thenry 02-08-2014 14:26
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Why do BT insist on ruining football coverage with Michael Owen ? Is there a strategy?

colin25 02-08-2014 15:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35719070)
Why do BT insist on ruining football coverage with Michael Owen ? Is there a strategy?
I was thinking same thing. I even thought of commenting again on BT facebook.

They may well have him on contract. But they could get him to cover other sports...or woman's football...whatever he says now will make as much sense in any other setting...nonsense :D

thenry 02-08-2014 16:03
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And whats with the new mini desk ? it looks a bit like Jeff Stelling old CL doughnut desk lol

andy_m 02-08-2014 16:21
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I think the mini desk is because it's presenter plus two, whereas their Premier League coverage is usually presenter plus three.

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Surprised Owen did the first game, and isn't doing the Arsenal game. Perhaps he has dropped down the pecking order a bit?

thenry 02-08-2014 16:26
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BT have had 1+2 on the other desk before. it looks better than this.

Good! he needs to drop off altogether

johnathome 02-08-2014 16:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35719070)
Why do BT insist on ruining football coverage with Michael Owen ? Is there a strategy?
It appears to be a Sky masterplan, anything else seems too ludicrous to believe.

OLD BOY 02-08-2014 18:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35718446)
It will come as a shock to the usual suspects who believed BT were a benevolent organisation.:D
Has anyone actually said that? I think the point that was being made was that BT were not as aggressive as Sky with the way they ran their business. I am certainly of the view that customers will get a better deal with BT but none of us expects them to operate at a loss!

muppetman11 02-08-2014 18:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35719149)
Has anyone actually said that? I think the point that was being made was that BT were not as aggressive as Sky with the way they ran their business. I am certainly of the view that customers will get a better deal with BT but none of us expects them to operate at a loss!
If you say so , let's see their prices when the Champions League contract kicks in and they capture some more premier league matches let's see if gimmicks like free with BB and free with this TV pack are around then.

denphone 02-08-2014 18:59
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At the moment its just a guessing game as to what will happen but MM is usually spot on with his future predictions.

telegramsam 02-08-2014 19:04
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Well the new football season is almost upon us and watching some friendly games on BT I noticed BT are still continuing with the score and logo at the bottom of the screen. I was rather hoping they would of seen sense and starting putting them at the top of the screen. It always looks stupid when they show games from the European leagues and the have the BT logo at the bottom right and the score at the top left! You`d think at least for those games they`d put the logo at the top right,wouldn`t you?

thenry 03-08-2014 13:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35719103)
I think the mini desk is because it's presenter plus two, whereas their Premier League coverage is usually presenter plus three.
'av a look will ya, av a look'

vincerooney 03-08-2014 15:33
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Anyone have a link or info on what european football leagues are under contract to be shown on tv this year? i know dutch football is back.

thenry 03-08-2014 15:40
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_...United_Kingdom

vincerooney 03-08-2014 15:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35719293)
cheers :)

thenry 03-08-2014 16:25
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Nasal tone Michael Owen is back to ruin my weekend! Thanks BT :2up:

neilo 03-08-2014 16:57
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Really must move the logos to the top.

denphone 04-08-2014 06:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35719303)
Nasal tone Michael Owen is back to ruin my weekend! Thanks BT :2up:
And Martin Keown was just as bad on there.:td:

Doug P 04-08-2014 11:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by neilo (Post 35719306)
Really must move the logos to the top.
very unlikely they will....

greeninferno 04-08-2014 11:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35719292)
Anyone have a link or info on what european football leagues are under contract to be shown on tv this year? i know dutch football is back.
http://www.live-footballontv.com/foo...rights-uk.html

thenry 04-08-2014 13:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35719360)
And Martin Keown was just as bad on there.:td:
Biased.

Mad Max 04-08-2014 13:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35719360)
And Martin Keown was just as bad on there.:td:
Tbh Den I thought Martin Keown was pretty good in his analysis etc.

denphone 04-08-2014 14:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35719422)
Tbh Den I thought Martin Keown was pretty good in his analysis etc.
Well Max it is all about differing opinions.:)

Mad Max 04-08-2014 14:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35719426)
Well Max it is all about differing opinions.:)

You're just biased...........:D;)

Gavin-D 05-08-2014 17:02
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Soccer Saturday will no longer air on Sky Sports 1 from 3pm to 5pm, those who have BT TV will have to make do with final score for this coming season.

Sky Sports 1 will be showing the Woman's rugby cup this weekend when the football league kicks off this weekend and the following weekend when the premier league kicks off it will show ringside 14:30 to 15:30, Formula One Legends from 15:30 to 16:45 then Saturday night football from 16:45 to 20:00

thenry 06-08-2014 14:39
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Quote:
Ruud Gullit, Philip Neville and Rio Ferdinand are joining Match of the Day as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28673372
lol

denphone 06-08-2014 14:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35719790)
lol
:td:

telegramsam 06-08-2014 16:30
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Never watch M.O.T.D so couldn`t care less who is on it but any temptations I may of had to tune in have been quelled now! Why do the B.B.C attract boring ex-footballers?

denphone 06-08-2014 16:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35719818)
Never watch M.O.T.D so couldn`t care less who is on it but any temptations I may of had to tune in have been quelled now! Why do the B.B.C attract boring ex-footballers?
Because the BBC are very safe TG.

Media Boy UK 06-08-2014 16:38
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Ruud Gullit moving to BBC.
John Collins moving to Celtic.

I can only see more Sky Sports workers moving to BT Sport next summer.

bubblegun 07-08-2014 04:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35719822)
I can only see more Sky Sports workers moving to BT Sport next summer.
Based on what?

They are probably very well paid by Sky.

I'm sure they can afford BT Sport if they want to watch those games when they are on. Most people can if they really want to, but the majority choose not to, so far...

Doug P 07-08-2014 14:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35719822)
Ruud Gullit moving to BBC.
John Collins moving to Celtic.

I can only see more Sky Sports workers moving to BT Sport next summer.
Read that too fast... thought you has put Joan Collins is moving to Celtic.... :D

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Quote:
Originally Posted by bubblegun (Post 35719886)
Based on what?

They are probably very well paid by Sky.

I'm sure they can afford BT Sport if they want to watch those games when they are on. Most people can if they really want to, but the majority choose not to, so far...
Must agree....

telegramsam 07-08-2014 14:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35719954)
Read that too fast... thought you has put Joan Collins is moving to Celtic.... :D

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Must agree....
T
The way Celtic performed last week in the Champions League they couldn`t of done any worse with JOAN Collins in the team!

RobboEdin 07-08-2014 15:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35719958)
T
The way Celtic performed last week in the Champions League they couldn`t of done any worse with JOAN Collins in the team!
Delia forgot to hand out the Snickers bars.:D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uii3VhELiuE

pengedragon 07-08-2014 19:27
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Just to update you on my progress gents, season ticket purchased today. Just been flicking between cricket, tennis and golf with a big grin on my face :D

One potentially interesting point from my conversation with the customer services rep earlier.

She said they'd call me in 10 months to.cancel or take out the offer again ? I suspect she made that bit up but could be interesting

muppetman11 07-08-2014 21:44
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BT bid to get Sky Sports in time for Premier League kickoff foiled by judges' holidays

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...-holidays.html

vincerooney 08-08-2014 14:43
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anyone know why the pga golf is only on from 6pn when most of the players have finished??

1andrew1 08-08-2014 14:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35719954)
Read that too fast... thought you had put Joan Collins is moving to Celtic.... :D
Ditto. Good to see Celtic getting back into the CL though!

Mr Pharmacist 08-08-2014 14:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35720248)
anyone know why the pga golf is only on from 6pn when most of the players have finished??
The red button on Sky Sports 4 has coverage before it starts on the channel at 6. They seem to be mainly following one group, but I've just seen highlights of others out on the course as well.

vincerooney 08-08-2014 15:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Pharmacist (Post 35720254)
The red button on Sky Sports 4 has coverage before it starts on the channel at 6. They seem to be mainly following one group, but I've just seen highlights of others out on the course as well.
Cheers. Bit odd that sky aren't showing all day if they have the rights? Unless they're not allowed to?

Mr Pharmacist 08-08-2014 15:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35720255)
Cheers. Bit odd that sky aren't showing all day if they have the rights? Unless they're not allowed to?
Possibly Vince. They're 5 hours behind remember, and last nights play went on til nearly midnight. Starts at 4pm Saturday and Sunday, 11am over there, so we'll get most of the days play I'd imagine. Scrap the highlights of other players as well :dunce: It's just Bubba, Kaymer and McIlroy they're following. They started on the 10th and are now on the 12th. Should take us through to 6pm.

andy_m 08-08-2014 15:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35720251)
Ditto. Good to see Celtic getting back into the CL though!
That's pretty much Palace's entire transfer strategy screwed!

colin25 08-08-2014 15:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Pharmacist (Post 35720259)
Possibly Vince. They're 5 hours behind remember, and last nights play went on til nearly midnight. Starts at 4pm Saturday and Sunday, 11am over there, so we'll get most of the days play I'd imagine. Scrap the highlights of other players as well :dunce: It's just Bubba, Kaymer and McIlroy they're following. They started on the 10th and are now on the 12th. Should take us through to 6pm.
And it isn't a bad threesome to watch (my fantasy was a threesome at one time, but whole different ball game :D)

Mad Max 08-08-2014 15:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35720251)
Ditto. Good to see Celtic getting back into the CL though!


Probably get pumped again!

Mr Pharmacist 08-08-2014 16:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35720267)
And it isn't a bad threesome to watch (my fantasy was a threesome at one time, but whole different ball game :D)
:cleader:pimp::cleader:

andy_m 08-08-2014 18:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35720267)
And it isn't a bad threesome to watch (my fantasy was a threesome at one time, but whole different ball game :D)
Hmmmm. Ball game, involving three people, once your fantasy...


...piggy in the middle is a strange fantasy. Weirdo.

colin25 08-08-2014 19:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35720296)
Hmmmm. Ball game, involving three people, once your fantasy...


...piggy in the middle is a strange fantasy. Weirdo.
Depends who is the piggy :)

vincerooney 08-08-2014 19:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Pharmacist (Post 35720259)
Possibly Vince. They're 5 hours behind remember, and last nights play went on til nearly midnight. Starts at 4pm Saturday and Sunday, 11am over there, so we'll get most of the days play I'd imagine. Scrap the highlights of other players as well :dunce: It's just Bubba, Kaymer and McIlroy they're following. They started on the 10th and are now on the 12th. Should take us through to 6pm.
Ah when I checked everyone had finished basically by 7!

colin25 08-08-2014 19:27
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The McIlroy game is good to watch

andy_m 08-08-2014 20:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35720306)
Depends who is the piggy :)
You are Kermit the Frog, and I claim my five pounds.

vincerooney 08-08-2014 20:58
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It's not even 9 and yet the bbc news has details about the entire pga golf round 2. Still baffled why sky only show it from 6!

andrewbrown 09-08-2014 09:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35720306)
Depends who is the piggy :)
I could only think of this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PUA64rQbw4

Khenryashley 09-08-2014 10:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35720325)
It's not even 9 and yet the bbc news has details about the entire pga golf round 2. Still baffled why sky only show it from 6!
I can only presume it's something to do with the host provider and their agreement with Sky. Maybe it's a cost issue and the amount sky pay for the broadcast feed. Maybe the host provider only start broadcasting at that time.
Maybe someone will enlighten us.

johnathome 09-08-2014 13:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35720267)
And it isn't a bad threesome to watch (my fantasy was a threesome at one time, but whole different ball game :D)
I had a threesome once, there were a couple of no shows but i still enjoyed myself :)

trevrpb 09-08-2014 16:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35720429)
I had a threesome once, there were a couple of no shows but i still enjoyed myself :)
I just hope you had some tissue handy then.....obviously to wipe the tears about the no show !! :)

muppetman11 10-08-2014 19:11
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Seems Sky Sports will now be offered as a weekly pass costing £10.99 through Now TV

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/92...l#post35720685

denphone 11-08-2014 06:14
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That's better then they were charging for one day.

Gavin-D 11-08-2014 18:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35720756)
That's better then they were charging for one day.
Will be launching this Thursday the 24 hour day pass will reduce in price from £9.99 to £6.99

These offers are due to end on November 24th

1andrew1 12-08-2014 00:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35720908)
Will be launching this Thursday the 24 hour day pass will reduce in price from £9.99 to £6.99

These offers are due to end on November 24th
£6.99 per day and £10.99 per week up till 27 November. Then £9.99 and £14.99 respectively but you never know; Sky might extend the offers. After all, the Entertainment Pass was scheduled to go up to £6.99pm but did not.

tpick 12-08-2014 05:40
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So, Sky Sports 5 launches tonight!

This is quite amusing that they are launching it with their LAST season of Champions League Football! BT Sport gets the lot from next season!

Are they launching it now, so they kick off the Champions League off the Main Channels, 1&2, to get most viewers used to not having it?!

Will be interesting to see how they going to fill SS5 from NEXT season! With BT Sport already holding a fair slice of Euro Football, and on the lookout for more S55 could be over before it starts!

pengedragon 12-08-2014 06:22
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I imagine it will become just another generic sky sports channel, their European football offering has always seemed pretty thin

Just had a look at ssn, the main news seems to be the new look ssn :D

Gavin-D 12-08-2014 08:58
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Gillette Soccer Saturday will air on Sky Sports 5 and Sky Sports News from Saturday virgin media customers will get it in HD via SS5 for now until SSN HD launches

Chad 12-08-2014 12:47
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SKy Sports 5 launching on BT Vision boxes but not YouView.

Gavin-D 12-08-2014 13:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35721062)
SKy Sports 5 launching on BT Vision boxes but not YouView.
So that leaves Sky sports 3, 4, F1 and Sky sports news now and I can't see those coming anytime soon TBH

Infinity customers get SS 5 today, ADSL customers will have to wait till September 5th

martin201002 12-08-2014 14:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35721000)
Gillette Soccer Saturday will air on Sky Sports 5 and Sky Sports News from Saturday virgin media customers will get it in HD via SS5 for now until SSN HD launches
Wonder if they'll put any of transfer deadline day on there.

Media Boy UK 12-08-2014 17:54
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BT Sport has got rights for Football from Portugal starting this Friday from 8pm on ESPN.

tpick 12-08-2014 19:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35721153)
BT Sport has got rights for Football from Portugal starting this Friday from 8pm on ESPN.
So that's another European League that won't be on Sky Sports 5 "The Home of European Football." LOL

Khenryashley 12-08-2014 21:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tpick (Post 35721180)
So that's another European League that won't be on Sky Sports 5 "The Home of European Football." LOL
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.

Mad Max 12-08-2014 21:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Khenryashley (Post 35721246)
Jesus. Have you ever watched Portuguese football.
Its like watching 10 Nani's and a Scotish goalkeeper. And as for the other team. Oh Yes. 10 Nani's and a Scotish goalkeeper.
I doubt that's a loss to Sky.

Be pretty amusing if you could spell Scottish correctly......:rolleyes:

Khenryashley 12-08-2014 22:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35721250)
Be pretty amusing if you could spell Scottish correctly......:rolleyes:
Ok MM. DOUBLE T :dunce:

Mad Max 12-08-2014 22:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Khenryashley (Post 35721254)
Ok MM. DOUBLE T :dunce:
Good lad......;)

vincerooney 12-08-2014 22:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tpick (Post 35721180)
So that's another European League that won't be on Sky Sports 5 "The Home of European Football." LOL
did sky ever have Portuguese football??

colin25 13-08-2014 05:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35721267)
did sky ever have Portuguese football??
don't think so

tpick 13-08-2014 05:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Khenryashley (Post 35721246)
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.
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

denphone 13-08-2014 05:54
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Don't underestimate Sky as don't be surprised if they have a project purple plan up their sleeves when the CL ends at the end of the season.

Chad 13-08-2014 09:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35721307)
Don't underestimate Sky as don't be surprised if they have a project purple plan up their sleeves when the CL ends at the end of the season.
I think SKY are already at it. SKY have just launched SKY Sports 5, a channel dedicated to European football at no extra cost. BT have already stated when they get the Champions League and Europa League they will consider putting the games on a separate channel and will have to charge customers more for the channel. If BT do this then SKY can start making noise about how they launched a dedicated European football channel free of cost and threw in free broadband for 2 years to boot.

muppetman11 13-08-2014 09:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tpick (Post 35721306)
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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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35721348)
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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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35721351)
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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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35721351)
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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35721353)
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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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35721355)
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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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35721355)
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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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35721379)
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 (Post 35721246)
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 (Post 35721384)
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
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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
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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 (Post 35721395)
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 (Post 35721391)
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 (Post 35721400)
I wouldn't pay it if it was half that.
+1

Media Boy UK 13-08-2014 13:35
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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 (Post 35721381)
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.

denphone 13-08-2014 14:53
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35721405)
When did Racing UK go up to £22.50 on Sky?
Its £20 on Virgin so l am not sure when it went up on Skys platform.

Gavin-D 13-08-2014 15:57
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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35721381)
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!
Bidding will begin either later this year or early 2015

Dave42 13-08-2014 15:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35721388)
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.
only thing that's certain mate is prices will keep going up and up

RichardCoulter 13-08-2014 20:29
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35721457)
only thing that's certain mate is prices will keep going up and up
Aye, a price increase for Premier Sports looks on the cards now:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-increase.html

The Sky Sports Season ticket now looks to be available customers not on a bundle. I aren't on a bundle, but received a letter today offering me the Season Ticket. It also said that the offer would end on 1 September 2014.

Media Boy UK 13-08-2014 20:38
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35721555)
Aye, a price increase for Premier Sports looks on the cards now:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-increase.html
Only set to increase for Sky viewers.

Still to get info from my insiders on if Premier Sports price increase may also happen on Virgin Media.

1andrew1 13-08-2014 20:52
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35721557)
Only set to increase for Sky viewers.

Still to get info from my insiders on if Premier Sports price increase may also happen on Virgin Media.
So from 1 September assuming no VM increase it will be:
£7.99pm Virgin Media
£9.99pm Premier Player on www.premiersports.tv
£11.99pm Sky platform sold by Premier Sports

What does Premier Sports say about VM being cheapest?
On Premier Sports' Facebook page 6 August:
Tina Lamb: Please can you tell me why Virgin subscribers only pay £7.99 a month and yet Sky subscribers pay £9.99 a month?? Surely we are both getting the same package.
Premier Sports: That is a good question and we recently asked the CEO of Virgin channels to explain this. Still to hear! But we will keep you posted.

Media Boy UK 13-08-2014 20:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35721559)
So from 1 September assuming no VM increase it will be:
£7.99pm Virgin Media
£9.99pm Premier Player on www.premiersports.tv
£12.99pm Sky platform sold by Premier Sports

What does Premier Sports say about VM being cheapest?
On Premier Sports' Facebook page 6 August:
Tina Lamb: Please can you tell me why Virgin subscribers only pay £7.99 a month and yet Sky subscribers pay £9.99 a month?? Surely we are both getting the same package.
Premier Sports: That is a good question and we recently asked the CEO of Virgin channels to explain this. Still to hear! But we will keep you posted.
It will only be £11.99 pm

But thanks for link.

johnathome 13-08-2014 23:55
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Originally Posted by Khenryashley (Post 35721246)
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.
I understand the Dutch League is similar to that, but without much quality.

alwaysabear 14-08-2014 09:37
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Imo there only two leagues in Europe worth watching Bundesleague and la liga.

Gavin-D 14-08-2014 09:52
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BT Sport weighs up a bid for the Spanish top flight La Liga, Sky's contract is up at the end of this coming season

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...-BT-Sport.html


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