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New broadcaster replacement for Setanta
« on: July 15, 2009, 01:09:46 PM »
Don't think this got picked up on last week. The Conference released this statement on 7th July:

We remain upbeat in our efforts to secure a new broadcast partner. Though realistically no one should need reminding how difficult it is in the financial world at this time, the Football Conference continues to explore all possible avenues through our contacts.

http://www.footballconference.co.uk/news/news_article.asp?id=1302

Sounds a lot less upbeat than their previous statements - though there are still various rumours of ESPN / Eurosport / ITV4 being interested.
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Re: New broadcaster replacement for Setanta
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2009, 02:33:14 PM »
ESPN are only interested inthe premier league. Eurosport are worse than Setanta. ITV4 would be good as it is on Freeview so more people would get a chance to watch. But at this late stage it's not looking good.
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Re: New broadcaster replacement for Setanta
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2009, 03:11:03 PM »
Quote from: baldrick on July 15, 2009, 02:33:14 PM
ESPN are only interested inthe premier league. Eurosport are worse than Setanta. ITV4 would be good as it is on Freeview so more people would get a chance to watch. But at this late stage it's not looking good.

I agree. I genuinely think it could be a decent acquisition for someone like ITV4 - ratings are bound to be far better than 'Holiday Nightmares 62' anyway. However, I'm beginning to think the Conference might not be on telly at all.
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Re: New broadcaster replacement for Setanta
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2009, 10:24:16 AM »
Indeed - does look like there won't be any BSP on the telly, which seems odd if Setanta's viewing figures are to be believed. I've seen posts from people in Australia saying they enjoyed tuning in!
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Re: New broadcaster replacement for Setanta
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2009, 02:07:41 PM »
Well the SPL are fixed - this just in from PA:

 The Scottish Premier League's 12 clubs have agreed a £65million deal with Sky
and ESPN to screen 60 live Clydesdale Bank Premier League games each season
across the UK and Ireland.
 The deal will last until the end of season 2011-12 with the SPL having an
option to extend the deal for a further two seasons.
 Lex Gold, chairman of the SPL, said: "We are pleased that in just over three
weeks we have been able to strike this deal."
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