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ESPN, more expensive than Setanta?

08-07-2009 11:52pm

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#2 08-07-2009 11:56pm

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8138992.stm

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#3 09-07-2009 7:26am

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Just read that article,

Its available on Sky (others due to follow),

Sky are responsible for selling the advertising on it,

Sky will produce it, with ESPN branding,

Sky Sports 4 it is so

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#4 09-07-2009 9:24am

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I think i'll wait and see what games they are showing before subscribing. Last year Setanta turned into Liverpool channel, which is great if you're a Pool fan but not so great if not.

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#5 09-07-2009 9:33am

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It will need to be cheaper than Setanta if it is to succeed. Setanta hit the rocks after it's subscription numbers were far less than expected. This setup is effectively just a way around the new 'monopoly' rules brought in by the EU. If the reports are to be believed, they will charge more if you don't have their 'Sports' Pack ???? Doesn't fit with me, a setup like this.

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