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denphone · 09-11-2013, 11:22

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Would be nice if they shared the rights with the BBC like the FA cup

Somehow Devil l don't think that will happen.

spiderplant · 09-11-2013, 11:24

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Originally Posted by colin25

curious which ones they will choose, perhaps broadcast the best games for free?

From the BBC report:
"As part of the deal, BT has said it will show at least one match involving each participating British team for free every season."

spankysmagicpian · 09-11-2013, 11:42

And what about this from BBC News

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John Petter, boss of the company's consumer division, told BBC Radio 5 live the new deal would mean customers having to pay for some of the matches.

"These games are going to need to be chargeable, that's true. But they'll be far more affordable than today's competition," he said.

Is he referring to the viewers who relied on ITV for the CL matches or possibly another BT Sports channel at extra cost?

denphone · 09-11-2013, 11:54

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

From the BBC report:
"As part of the deal, BT has said it will show at least one match involving each participating British team for free every season."

So all in all that means 5 matches involving British teams a season plus the final?.

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Originally Posted by spankysmagicpian

And what about this from BBC News

Is he referring to the viewers who relied on ITV for the CL matches or possibly another BT Sports channel at extra cost?

There are going to be some hard financial decisions for many customers come 2015 as something going to have to give.

muppetman11 · 09-11-2013, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Chad

As part of the deal BT have agreed with UEFA to show games each week from both tournaments on a free to air basis. Whilst ITV are losing the rights to both competitions, terrestrial fans won't actually lose out.

I wouldn't be so sure on that Chad someone on DS forum said they don't have to show as many FTA games from the British teams not sure if thats correct.

colin25 · 09-11-2013, 12:00

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I wouldn't be so sure on that Chad someone on DS forum said they don't have to show as many FTA games from the British teams not sure if thats correct.

I think it said that BT would show each team at least once, after that, who knows

harry_hitch · 09-11-2013, 12:03

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Originally Posted by colin25

fair point.

I just don't see the customer as the winner, no matter who gets the rights.

If it meant competition, great, but it won't.

It will likely mean another thing to point to as examples of rip off britain.

I am always happy to be proved wrong, when it involves money (especially mine), but just don't see it happening.

Not really. Sky should be able to cut their costs because they no won't have to pay for the CL rights.

BT have said their costs will be cheaper than they have been previously, so in theory it should save money.

It is down to Sky cut costs to make the price savings now. If they don't it just proves their massive greed.

Anypermitedroute · 09-11-2013, 12:03

IMO they won't need to show it in FTA channel like ITV they will just unencrypted their channel in order to satisfy that requirement; I stated before they were lacking a bit of content for their channels and this will bolster their proposition and cement their position

Chad · 09-11-2013, 12:04

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denphone · 09-11-2013, 12:06

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Originally Posted by colin25

I think it said that BT would show each team at least once, after that, who knows

Well after that we all know exactly what will transpire.

harry_hitch · 09-11-2013, 12:06

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I wouldn't be so sure on that Chad someone on DS forum said they don't have to show as many FTA games from the British teams not sure if thats correct.

Just because they don't have to, does not mean they wont MM.

denphone · 09-11-2013, 12:09

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Just because they don't have to, does not mean they wont MM.

Given BT's past history Harry l would say MM has hit the nail on the head.

Chad · 09-11-2013, 12:14

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24879138

A BT spokesman said "These games are going to need to be chargeable, that's true. But they'll be far more affordable than today's competition. So today, to get the whole competition, you typically have to pay Sky £40 or so a month. The pricing is not being announced today, but I can say that this will be far more affordable than currently."

So it looks like BT sports is going to become more expensive than it's current £15.00 per month, but less than £40.00. I can't see SKY Sports decreasing in price. I can see BT Sports asking Virgin back round the table to renegotiate their deal come 2015. Of course we can only wait and see however it looks like football fans are are going to be paying out more than ever in 18 months time

muppetman11 · 09-11-2013, 12:14

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Just because they don't have to, does not mean they wont MM.

Dont think BT are any different from BSKYB theyve haven't paid those exhuberant amounts to make all their key British games FTA , its all about driving subscriptions the FTA games are probably just to meet UEFA's requirements.

Like Den says things are going to get pricey.

Chad · 09-11-2013, 12:18

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Like Den says things are going to get pricey.

I agree with our chum. In 2 years time how much will a subscription to SKY Sports and BT Sports cost? £50.00 per month? £60.00 per month?

It's really getting to the stage where it's going to be cheaper to buy a season ticket for your local team and go to the game every second week.