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[Richc1977]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

He's not probably right he's definitely right. The setup before was excellent in my opinion. Allow FTA broadcasters to bid for the games ITV showed and pay TV broadcasters to bid for the rest. At least that way we'd get either BBC , ITV , C4 or C5 with some games and either BT Sport or Sky Sports with the rest.

Whilst I understand these organisations want to make money they also need to think of promotion of the game , not everybody can afford pay TV.

It will interesting to see how this develops. If BT successfully bid for ITV (recently rumoured to be a target for them in next 2 years) then you could see a very different strategy going forward with them showcasing selected BT Sport content on ITV.

At the time of wining the CL rights BT were also looking at biding for CH5 I think that's probably the original thought for where to show the fta games.

[Joedm45]

Has anyone heard any news about the BT Sports contract renewal with VM?

I'm sure the current deal that includes it in XL TV was for 3 years which will be up at the end of this season.

[denphone]

l have heard nothing currently but MB might know more.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Joedm45

Has anyone heard any news about the BT Sports contract renewal with VM?

I'm sure the current deal that includes it in XL TV was for 3 years which will be up at the end of this season.

Yes, that'll be interesting, although I can't see BT being happy if they lost income from losing the existing wholesale arrangements. BT are relying heavily on the income they receive to pay the small fortune they need to find for the privilege of carrying these Premier league matches.

I think VM are in a reasonable bargaining position here.

[Arthurgray50@blu]

Don't know if any other member has noticed a BTSport trick that's just come out.

Wanted to watch the Spurs game recently, and they have stated that it is on BT Sport Stream.

Well we went onto it and its provided by Bet 365 and cost £5.00 and is a rip off.

You can watch the game on the computer - but on a small screen.

Just beware

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Joedm45

Has anyone heard any news about the BT Sports contract renewal with VM?

I'm sure the current deal that includes it in XL TV was for 3 years which will be up at the end of this season.

Virgin Media and BT did sign an new deal last summer so that BT Sport Europe launch on Virgin Media UK and Virgin Media Ireland.

[Joedm45]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Virgin Media and BT did sign an new deal last summer so that BT Sport Europe launch on Virgin Media UK and Virgin Media Ireland.

Thanks MB.

Any idea of the length of the new deal? I don't recall this being mentioned at the time.

Just want to make sure there'll be no surprise extra costs next season

[denphone]

Good news for Superbike fans.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/itv4-to-show...ip-highlights/

[pengedragon]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Virgin Media and BT did sign an new deal last summer so that BT Sport Europe launch on Virgin Media UK and Virgin Media Ireland.

i was under the impression that didnt change the length of the original deal, any more info ?

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Virgin Media and BT did sign an new deal last summer so that BT Sport Europe launch on Virgin Media UK and Virgin Media Ireland.

I think the VM Ireland deal may have been with Setanta who sell the channels in Ireland.

[denphone]

Suzi Perry to join BT Sport’s motorsport team.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/suzi-perry-j...torsport-team/

[Chad]

Step into the ring with STV Glasgow and STV Edinburgh for STV Fight Night on March 18 at 10pm. Commonwealth gold medalist Charlie Flynn and upcoming talent Joe Ham will both fight in the television programme which will broadcast live from Glasgow Hotel.

Freeview 23, Virgin 159, Sky 117 or watch from anywhere in the UK on the STV Player here:

http://player.stv.tv/live/glasgow/

Fairly small show but 2 promising young boxers being featured. More free boxing on TV

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Chad

Step into the ring with STV Glasgow and STV Edinburgh for STV Fight Night on March 18 at 10pm. Commonwealth gold medalist Charlie Flynn and upcoming talent Joe Ham will both fight in the television programme which will broadcast live from Glasgow Hotel.

Freeview 23, Virgin 159, Sky 117 or watch from anywhere in the UK on the STV Player here:

http://player.stv.tv/live/glasgow/

Fairly small show but 2 promising young boxers being featured. More free boxing on TV

This kind of content - local sports events - is the sort of content I had hoped local TV would show, so this move is encouraging.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

In fairness, it's not in their remit. But this is a disappointing development which will only encourage BT to set up its own entertainment channels pushing up costs and increasing exclusivity. Understand Fox's reasons but I'm unhappy as to what this might lead to - bigger bills and less content.

Have Fox explained their reasons, Andrew? I don't recall seeing them.

[Gavin-D]

Sky sports will be going up on June 1st price announced on Monday 21st March

Sky may be looking to increase the Sky Sports prices by as much as another £12 per month.

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-r...mber-year.html