Watch Ireland V Italy Oct 10th/11th world cup qualifier in Melbourne?

toffeeforever · 28-09-2009 4:04am #1

HI all,

A bit premature I know but anyone know where Ireland V Italy will be on or what channel in Melbourne?? Its definately not on sbs / fox sports / setanta. Be a 6am kickoff on Sunday morning.

I have watched some games in Charles Dickens before in town, but they told me that they were staying open for Cyprus V Ireland a few weeks ago and when got to the pub at 4am it was closed so do not want to bank on them!

mal1 · 28-09-2009 8:24am

If the Charles Dickens wasn't showing it then the Casino was always my next port of call.

hussey · 28-09-2009 9:07am

toffeeforever wrote: »

Its definately not on sbs / fox sports / setanta. Be a 6am kickoff on Sunday morning.

the only other station is ESPN ... other than that you have no chance bar the internet

The_B_Man · 28-09-2009 11:40am

really hopin i can see this live.
keep us updated if its on foxtel. havent got the money to be goin to a casino and passin a few hours before the match starts! could be shirtless by kick off!!

cupthehand · 30-09-2009 12:49pm

Its on ESPN, live at 11.00pm October 10th according to their website, but the match is kicking off at 8.00pm Irish time

2010 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
World Cup Qualifying wraps this month – ESPN presents
coverage of final games from the European Group

It’s been a long road, starting back in August 2008, but October marks the end of 2010 World Cup Qualifying, with ESPN featuring final matches from the European group. The nine group winners qualify directly, while the best eight second-place teams face-off in a playoff for the remaining four European places. In June, the Netherlands – along with Australia, Japan and South Korea – became one of the first sides to qualify for the World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field.

By late July, world powers like England, Spain, Germany and the defending World Cup champions, Italy, were all on the brink of qualifying, with Serbia, Denmark, Russia, Hungary, Greece and Ireland all close behind. Italy and Ireland, who have waged a heated battle in Group 8 throughout the qualifying, face each other one last time on October 10th, airing LIVE on ESPN. The Final tournament will be held in South Africa from June 11 to July 11, 2010.

Schedule: AUS
Oct 10 11:00pm World Cup Qualifying: Ireland vs. Italy (L)
Oct 15 08:00am World Cup Qualifying (T)
(L) Live; (T) Taped

http://www.espn.com.au/index.php?action=view&id=102&module=newsmodule&src=%40random4802ef4a58a47

toffeeforever · 30-09-2009 10:54pm

That would be awesome if ESPN show it but according to FAI website the game is kicking off at 8 pm Irish time which would mean a 6 am kick off (melbourne time after hour changes this weekend). The 11pm kick off is way off.

cupthehand · 05-10-2009 2:07am

On Foxtel EPG now they have ESPN 11pm (Qld) next Saturday nite - Live Football Ireland v Italy

and a "repeat" of the game at 4am Sunday morning yet the match won't even have started untill 5am

DamoDLK · 05-10-2009 11:09am

Anybody have any updates on this weekends events? Timewise?
Melbourne!?! any venues? This whole time change thing has confused things!!!

toffeeforever · 07-10-2009 4:17am

Still no change on the timing for the Irish Game. ESPN are rubbish. They are always crap for info. Hopfully it will run live.

For a game that late it would be hard to get a good irish crowd anywhere to watch the game. Casino would be best bet. Charles Dickens does hold a 24 hour licence but you dont want to bank on them as they shut up shop for the Cyprus game after they said they would stay open.

Based on everything Im just going to watch it at home as its probably safest bet.

The montenagro game is also scheduled to be shown on espn on thurs morning at 6 am (this would be an hour delay), but espn are like to change their listings right up to kick off so who knows if that will air.

shane86 · 07-10-2009 7:46am

Sports Bar in Kings Cross have a poster up saying it is on Saturday at midnight either way. Wonder do they have a stream if it isnt on tv? (no use me asking, generally this kind of question gets a half clue response from the staff)

Skittlebrau · 07-10-2009 9:05am

ESPN's site now has it at 6am.

Breakfast beers it is.

toffeeforever · 07-10-2009 10:31pm

still showing up here at the incorrect time

http://www.espn.com.au/index.php?action=view&id=102&module=newsmodule&src=%40random4802ef4a58a47

To Shane 86 the game is kicking off at 8pm in Dublin Irish Time so it cant be on at midnight Sydney time. Espn are advertising the wrong time for kick off..

Skittlebrau · 08-10-2009 1:55am

toffeeforever wrote: »

still showing up here at the incorrect time

http://www.espn.com.au/index.php?action=view&id=102&module=newsmodule&src=%40random4802ef4a58a47

To Shane 86 the game is kicking off at 8pm in Dublin Irish Time so it cant be on at midnight Sydney time. Espn are advertising the wrong time for kick off..

They have it at the right time on the 'TV Listings' part of the site.

toffeeforever · 08-10-2009 2:05am

Ah brillant. Thats great news. My crap internet browser in work is not allowing me to view it though. Something about flash not installed. If possible could you check and see if these listing stretch as far as next Thurs morning and you could see if they are showing the Montengaro game live?

The_B_Man · 08-10-2009 2:42am

thank jaysus!! just moved into a place last night that has ESPN!!

Xavi6 · 08-10-2009 5:40am

3am kick off for me. Loada me swiss. Doubt I'll be getting/staying up.

daftdave · 08-10-2009 9:17am

http://www.espn.com.au/index.php?section=4

click here and change the day to sunday and the game is on at 6am australian time live ......

Loscherland · 09-10-2009 1:09am

Neither Charles Dickens or Celtic Club are showing it live in Melbourne - they're only showing the replay later Sunday evening.
Casino will obviously have it (or should do) but i HATE watching games there cause they very rarely have the sound on.
There's a 24 bar just off Chapel St, (Greville St) near Prahran station that could be worth a go but they'll only stay open if there are people in the place - so if you turned up at 5am, it could well be closed.
Anyone have any other suggestions?

toffeeforever · 09-10-2009 4:43am

i watched a lot of irelands six nation games in bridey o reillys on lower collins street earlier in the year. some of these games kicked off around 5am and had a cracking atmosphere at them. tried to ring them but didnt get an answer

The_B_Man · 09-10-2009 5:12am

boards beers in someones gaf who has ESPN??

IrishEmperor · 10-10-2009 1:04am

any suggestions for breakfast cocktails?
...maybe wiser sticking to coffee & a fry at that time of the morn

\_^o^_/ yawn

cupthehand · 10-10-2009 3:35am

Foxtel is all updated now with the correct info and the programme is kicking off at 4.58am (QLD) so its all good btw they are showing the Ukraine v England game beforehand at 3am

gsegrave · 10-10-2009 10:48am

So B Man - are we all meeting at your place for the game...??? We've just arrived in Melbourne and fecking driven crazy trying to find somewhere playing match - we hate relying on internet free streams cause let's face it sometimes they don't work and by time you finally get connection - the only goal of the game is scored.. ha ha.....

The_B_Man · 10-10-2009 9:59pm

Just saw this now! Lol maybe we can have one for the playoffs.
On another note, whats with all the joggers in albert park???

Watch Ireland V Italy Oct 10th/11th world cup qualifier in Melbourne?

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