Dave Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 What did people expect? They were going to give it to you for free? Yeah, lets all celebrate Setanta going under and handing our money over to some yanks instead. I thought they might learn from the reason nobody subscribed to Setanta, aye. It costs too much; still more than twice what it did before the ruling. Bit early to be moaning considering there's only two replies anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Ha ha, the greedy cunts, I suppose espn are not jackies like setanta and willl offer more professional coverage . Glad i cancelled sky sports and glad i never paid for shitanta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 The US broadcaster ESPN has announced plans to launch a new UK sports channel, called ESPN Warning: Originality overload... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 They will have an HD channel. Thus, alot better. And, they won't have golf. Win-win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 They will have an HD channel. Thus, alot better. And, they won't have golf. Win-win. Thats the same attitude that left Great Britain without a manufacturing sector. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 They will have an HD channel. Thus, alot better. And, they won't have golf. Win-win. Thats the same attitude that left Great Britain without a manufacturing sector. Aye well, the manufacturing sector should've had an HD channel then, shouldn't they. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 They will have an HD channel. Thus, alot better. And, they won't have golf. Win-win. Thats the same attitude that left Great Britain without a manufacturing sector. Aye well, the manufacturing sector should've had an HD channel then, shouldn't they. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 What did people expect? They were going to give it to you for free? My expectation would be that they learned from Setanta's failed attempt to break into the market. Ie that people weren't prepared to pay £10+ to them for that amount of games, and for them to price their service accordingly. They could have come in at £5 or £7 instead of £12. Would have been much more appealing and perhaps the extra customers they'd attract would mean overall revenues would be higher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I only paid for the subscription to watch newcastle games, as we won't be featured on the new channel who gives a fuck? The beeb's free and we'll get to watch just as many games this season so I'm set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I only paid for the subscription to watch newcastle games, as we won't be featured on the new channel who gives a f***? The beeb's free and we'll get to watch just as many games this season so I'm set. Really? My TV license says not. Costs about the same as ESPN if truth be told, just it's not optional. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Just thinking about all the funny kick off times and how my life is going to be ruined next season due to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 http://uk.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=misc.ComPlayeruk follow the above link on the UFC site and UK viewers can watch UFC 100 for free Sky 433 will also be broadcasting the even FOC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 This is going to be Free on Virgin Media like Setanta was. Get in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarralad Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 If you have the XL TV package also it will be in HD aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 This is going to be Free on Virgin Media like Setanta was. Get in. Excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 If you have the XL TV package also it will be in HD aswell. I do. Woot!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Virgin Media has secured a carriage agreement for ESPN's standard definition and high definition channels. On August 3, ESPN America will be replaced in the UK by a new subscription-based ESPN service available in standard and high definition. It will carry the Premier League matches acquired after Setanta's collapse along with sports currently shown on ESPN America. ESPN has also recently acquired additional football rights from the SPL, MLS and top divisions in Europe. ESPN and ESPN HD will be offered free of charge to customers taking Virgin Media's top XL tier of television service. The channels will also be available to customers on the M and L tiers for £8 per month if they subscribe to Sky Sports or £10 standalone. All Virgin Media television customers will receive the channels free in August. ESPN HD will only be available to those customers who take Virgin's high definition V+ PVR. Virgin Media chief commercial officer Mark Schweitzer said: "This agreement solidifies Virgin Media's place as the home of TV entertainment and is unquestionably the best value TV deal for sports fanatics. We've got all the sports content you'd expect and adding the new ESPN channels to our line-up will mean our customers can watch all the football action they want. "We're always looking for ways to go the extra mile for our customers and we think this market beating offer does this in spades as well as providing a sweetener for the start of the football season. We are extremely proud to have partnered with ESPN, which is the world's leading multimedia sports entertainment company." Virgin's price point undercuts ESPN's price on Sky, where it is offered at £9 per month for Sky Sports subscribers and £12 standalone. Lynne Frank, ESPN's managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said: "We are delighted to add Virgin Media as a new distribution partner and to offer millions more sports fans ESPN's compelling mix of Barclays Premier League and Clydesdale Bank Premier League football, as well as the best of international football and top quality sports. "The plan to make the channels available to Virgin Media's XL customers will help ESPN better serve sports fans in the UK. It's an exciting season ahead and we look forward to bringing our new channels, ESPN and ESPN HD as well as ESPN Classic, to as many sports fans as possible." ESPN's opening EPL game will be Everton v Arsenal on August 15, with coverage starting from 5:30pm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 If you have the XL TV package also it will be in HD aswell. Gerrin! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Good for you lot. Not that I give a toss about the Premier League this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Virgin Media has secured a carriage agreement for ESPN's standard definition and high definition channels. On August 3, ESPN America will be replaced in the UK by a new subscription-based ESPN service available in standard and high definition. It will carry the Premier League matches acquired after Setanta's collapse along with sports currently shown on ESPN America. ESPN has also recently acquired additional football rights from the SPL, MLS and top divisions in Europe. ESPN and ESPN HD will be offered free of charge to customers taking Virgin Media's top XL tier of television service. The channels will also be available to customers on the M and L tiers for £8 per month if they subscribe to Sky Sports or £10 standalone. All Virgin Media television customers will receive the channels free in August. ESPN HD will only be available to those customers who take Virgin's high definition V+ PVR. Virgin Media chief commercial officer Mark Schweitzer said: "This agreement solidifies Virgin Media's place as the home of TV entertainment and is unquestionably the best value TV deal for sports fanatics. We've got all the sports content you'd expect and adding the new ESPN channels to our line-up will mean our customers can watch all the football action they want. "We're always looking for ways to go the extra mile for our customers and we think this market beating offer does this in spades as well as providing a sweetener for the start of the football season. We are extremely proud to have partnered with ESPN, which is the world's leading multimedia sports entertainment company." Virgin's price point undercuts ESPN's price on Sky, where it is offered at £9 per month for Sky Sports subscribers and £12 standalone. Lynne Frank, ESPN's managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said: "We are delighted to add Virgin Media as a new distribution partner and to offer millions more sports fans ESPN's compelling mix of Barclays Premier League and Clydesdale Bank Premier League football, as well as the best of international football and top quality sports. "The plan to make the channels available to Virgin Media's XL customers will help ESPN better serve sports fans in the UK. It's an exciting season ahead and we look forward to bringing our new channels, ESPN and ESPN HD as well as ESPN Classic, to as many sports fans as possible." ESPN's opening EPL game will be Everton v Arsenal on August 15, with coverage starting from 5:30pm. So glad we don't have to put up with anymore of that shi... Oh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Good for you lot. Not that I give a toss about the Premier League this year. Me too. Sadly, I have a feeling we'll wish we didn't give a toss about the Chumpionsh*te this year either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Don't have a problem with 5:30 kick offs. Gives more time for drinking and a good day entirely based around the match. Even better for away days (apart from day trips) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hmm, kind of annoying for Sky users. I don't wanna pay more, but I would really consider doing so if I can get them in HD? Setanta's previous coverage was awful quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 in our house we're thinking of getting virgin HD in as we have the broadband etc, so this could be good for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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