Setanta

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8090633.stm

[Big Papa Zone 93]

I'd say, "let this be a lesson to anyone that tries to #### with SKY" but I seem to recall ITV digital going the same way a few years back after they paid over the odds for Championship games, in the deluded belief that they'd actually compete with the satellite giant.

Lessons not learned, it would seem. Rupert Murdoch must be pissing himself laughing (again).

Edited June 9, 2009 by Damian P

[paulinespens 3]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8090633.stm

Murdoch need I say more. The guy is the devil. Setanta in the US im hoping should be safe fingers crossed.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

It's kind of a mixed blessing for Rupert and Sky - they can't take Sentanta's rights as EC rules don't allow for a single broadcaster to have a monopoly on rights. They've been arguing for a long time to open up UK sports rights to bid on the Olympics, England games and the Grand National and what not that are currently reserved for free channels - it undermines the argument that they are a regular player in a competitive landscape that won't behave as a monopoly and drive up the cost for fans to watch. In a way Setanta was the perfect competitor for them to have.

[paulinespens 3]

It's kind of a mixed blessing for Rupert and Sky - they can't take Sentanta's rights as EC rules don't allow for a single broadcaster to have a monopoly on rights. They've been arguing for a long time to open up UK sports rights to bid on the Olympics, England games and the Grand National and what not that are currently reserved for free channels - it undermines the argument that they are a regular player in a competitive landscape that won't behave as a monopoly and drive up the cost for fans to watch. In a way Setanta was the perfect competitor for them to have.

Yep I agree and SKY and Murdoch have ruined so much tv in the UK.

[paulinespens 3]

ok good news Setanta in the USA is safe. I emailed them and they said to keep on eye on there website.

Setanta Sports USA

Important Customer Message

As has been widely reported in various media channels, Setanta Sports has today had its agreement to broadcast 46 Barclays Premier League matches in the UK terminated.

This development does not affect our channels and other services in the US.

Setanta Sports in the US is a separate operation that has separate agreement to show the Barclay’s Premier League. Our channels and other services in the US continue to broadcast and our subscribers can still enjoy our programming including the Lions Tour of South Africa and the UEFA U21 European Championship.

New customers are welcome to subscribe to watch some of the world’s best soccer and rugby either by contacting our cable and satellite partners or online at www.setanta.com.

We thank you for your continued interest in Setanta Sports and look forward to bringing you a wealth of sport over the coming months and years.

http://www.setanta.com/global/us.html

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

good to know - was wondering if we should cancel our subscription