Posted by arsenalsnippets | Posted in Media | Posted on 24-06-2009
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Setanta’s recent collapse has prompted questions over Arsenal TV… the club has announced that all is staying the same but it will change in the future…
The Club can confirm that Arsenal TV, which was provided as part of the Setanta Sports package, is still currently broadcasting as normal on the Sky platform and will continue to do so until further notice.
However, as a consequence of Setanta Sports going into administration and ceasing to broadcast, the service is subject to change.
The Club is working to continue broadcasting the service in the short term and is evaluating the longer term viability of the channel.
Further announcements will be made if and when the situation regarding Arsenal TV changes.
Posted by arsenalsnippets | Posted in Media | Posted on 23-06-2009
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Shall we take a listen to what Richard Scudamore has to say about the whole Setanta / ESPN stuff?
“The Premier League is extremely pleased to have added ESPN as a UK rights holder. They have a formidable worldwide reputation and experience in sports and I am sure we will enjoy a long and fruitful relationship with them.
“I would like to thank ESPN, as well as all the other broadcasters who submitted bids, for their professionalism and effort in engaging in our sales process at such short notice.
“The timescale of our process was tight to say the least, and it is to the great credit of ESPN that they committed themselves to adding Premier League football to their already impressive portfolio of sports rights.
“The speed at which we have been able to conclude this deal means that the preparations for next season will be able to continue without interruption and fans and clubs will have certainty over the broadcasting of Premier League matches for the next four seasons.”
Posted by arsenalsnippets | Posted in Media | Posted on 19-06-2009
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Following news that Setanta has lost it’s rights for the Premiership next season… the question is what is going to happen to Arsenal TV Online?
Here’s the quote from the Premier League:
“It is with considerable regret that we announce that Setanta has been unable to meet their obligations. As such the existing licence agreement between us has been terminated with immediate effect,” the Premier League said in a statement.
“The Premier League will now go ahead and market the 46 UK Live matches for the 2009/10 season.”
