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10076757 · 22-06-09, 08:30 PM

as you already know, espn has bought the rights for 46 football games for the next season coming up. Is there any chance that we could get that channel on the Eurovox through V*R*IN.

Please reply

Source: 'beeb' sport section

lincsat · 22-06-09, 11:53 PM

You could try asking VM if they will carry the channel. I would think that it will be available, maybe Setanta2 will get renamed.

cat16 · 23-06-09, 12:35 PM

there is an ESPN channel already, not sure if this will show the soccer!!

sajid78 · 23-06-09, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cat16

there is an ESPN channel already, not sure if this will show the soccer!!

Nah there is going to be a new premium that will show the Premiership matches.

lincsat · 23-06-09, 02:52 PM

There are 2 ESPN channels available in Europe - ESPN America (US Sports) and ESPN Classic (Classic Sporting events). I would expect an ESPN Europe channel, possibly a renamed (bought out) Setanta2 or Setanta News, they won't need so many channels.

lfctangie · 23-06-09, 06:08 PM

Any ideas when this channel will start broadcasting?

cheltenhamboy · 23-06-09, 08:09 PM

Now that Setanta has ceased broadcasting what will happen to LFC TV, The Racing Channel etc as they were part of the "Setenta package" to proper subscribers.
These channels are still broadcasting, so will they now become Premium Channels at £5 a month?
Not that bothered obviously

- but was just wondering!

lincsat · 24-06-09, 02:04 PM

I would suspect that ESPN will buy the whole Setanta UK operation, just like it bought NASN.

Ratio · 25-06-09, 12:51 AM

No ESPN is not getting the rights to broadcast 46 football games which Setanta sports had rights to. Sky sports have brought the rights of Setanta sports they will be broadcasting the 46 matches. Check the link below for more information.

Setanta off the air

tommy2426 · 25-06-09, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratio

No ESPN is not getting the rights to broadcast 46 football games which Setanta sports had rights to. Sky sports have brought the rights of Setanta sports they will be broadcasting the 46 matches. Check the link below for more information.

Setanta off the air

doesn't tell us anything im afraid, setanta lost the rights to so many matches earlier and the rest went to tender, im sure espn won the rights to some, but as for the rest, ie SPL, cup matches etc, is anybodies guess

22-06-09, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
10076757 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New ESPN Channel for FOOTY as you already know, espn has bought the rights for 46 football games for the next season coming up. Is there any chance that we could get that channel on the Eurovox through VRIN. Please reply Source: 'beeb' sport section

22-06-09, 11:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: New ESPN Channel for FOOTY You could try asking VM if they will carry the channel. I would think that it will be available, maybe Setanta2 will get renamed. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

23-06-09, 12:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
cat16 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 37 Thanks: 20 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New ESPN Channel for FOOTY there is an ESPN channel already, not sure if this will show the soccer!!

23-06-09, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: New ESPN Channel for FOOTY There are 2 ESPN channels available in Europe - ESPN America (US Sports) and ESPN Classic (Classic Sporting events). I would expect an ESPN Europe channel, possibly a renamed (bought out) Setanta2 or Setanta News, they won't need so many channels. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

23-06-09, 06:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
lfctangie Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 25 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New ESPN Channel for FOOTY Any ideas when this channel will start broadcasting?

23-06-09, 08:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
cheltenhamboy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheltenham, Glos Posts: 134 Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: New ESPN Channel for FOOTY Now that Setanta has ceased broadcasting what will happen to LFC TV, The Racing Channel etc as they were part of the "Setenta package" to proper subscribers. These channels are still broadcasting, so will they now become Premium Channels at £5 a month? Not that bothered obviously - but was just wondering!

24-06-09, 02:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: New ESPN Channel for FOOTY I would suspect that ESPN will buy the whole Setanta UK operation, just like it bought NASN. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

25-06-09, 12:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ratio Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 29 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New ESPN Channel for FOOTY No ESPN is not getting the rights to broadcast 46 football games which Setanta sports had rights to. Sky sports have brought the rights of Setanta sports they will be broadcasting the 46 matches. Check the link below for more information. Setanta off the air

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