Sky TV Footy

[Tangled up in Blue]

I'm well aware that the Murdoch empire has other, more pressing, problems right now but does anyone know when Sky will be announcing which TV games they'll be showing in the 2011/12 season?

 

[Uncle Leo]

I'm well aware that the Murdoch empire has other, more pressing, problems right now but does anyone know when Sky will be announcing which TV games they'll be showing in the 2011/12 season?

Haven't heard an official date, but it should be any day now as in the last couple of years they have been announced before July 10th. We still plan things like that properly in England, unlike some other European countries.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Haven't heard an official date, but it should be any day now as in the last couple of years they have been announced before July 10th. We still plan things like that properly in England, unlike some other European countries.

TFTI.I wonder what European countries you might be referring to?:winking:
(btw,the fixtures in Spain only came out yesterday and as for TV; Espanyol's friendly with Boca Juniors on July 27th will be on Catalan TV3).

 

[Uncle Leo]

TFTI.I wonder what European countries you might be referring to?:winking:
(btw,the fixtures in Spain only came out yesterday and as for TV; Espanyol's friendly with Boca Juniors on July 27th will be on Catalan TV3).

Saw that; Supercopa at 11pm? Blimey.

Fun start for my boys Betis now we're back in the big time, home to arch rivals Sevilla. I notice both our games against Espanyol are midweek.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

I'm well aware that the Murdoch empire has other, more pressing, problems right now but does anyone know when Sky will be announcing which TV games they'll be showing in the 2011/12 season?

Haven't heard an official date, but it should be any day now as in the last couple of years they have been announced before July 10th. We still plan things like that properly in England, unlike some other European countries.

Incidentally,who does the "we" refer to here?
Surely, you're not a News International/Corporation shareholder?:unsure:
I was under the impression that Mr Rupert Murdoch was an Australian,living in the USA(who has American citizenship and pays no UK taxes on his immense UK earnings).Surely you're not associating yourself with him?
Is he really a "fit and proper owner"of Sky(as defined by the British Broadcasting Act)?

 

[Uncle Leo]

Incidentally,who does the "we" refer to here?
Surely, you're not a News International/Corporation shareholder?:unsure:
I was under the impression that Mr Rupert Murdoch was an Australian,living in the USA(who has American citizenship and pays no UK taxes on his immense UK earnings).Surely you're not associating yourself with him?
Is he really a "fit and proper owner"of Sky(as defined by the British Broadcasting Act)?

Enough of the semantics. By 'we' I mean England. Between the FA Premier League, Sky and ESPN, the televised football fixtures are decided well in advance - about four months in the case of fixtures near Christmas. The fact that Sky and ESPN are American/Australian companies (who both employ a huge number of UK taxpayers) is neither here nor there.

There is much to applaud about Spanish football, but their organisation of televised fixtures is poor. Fixtures are only confirmed less than a fortnight ahead of time, which does no-one any favours when making travel plans. I appreciate that away support in Spain is mostly somewhere between small and non-existent but it's still an unsatisfactory state of affairs.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Enough of the semantics. By 'we' I mean England. Between the FA Premier League, Sky and ESPN, the televised football fixtures are decided well in advance - about four months in the case of fixtures near Christmas. The fact that Sky and ESPN are American/Australian companies (who both employ a huge number of UK taxpayers) is neither here nor there.

There is much to applaud about Spanish football, but their organisation of televised fixtures is poor. Fixtures are only confirmed less than a fortnight ahead of time, which does no-one any favours when making travel plans. I appreciate that away support in Spain is mostly somewhere between small and non-existent but it's still an unsatisfactory state of affairs.

It's quite true-as you say-that Spanish KO times/matchdays are only confirmed late-very often announced only the week before.However anyone who knows the scene here can predict quite accurately which matches will be televised and when and which will stay in the traditional 5pm on Sunday slot.
It's also true that- largely because of the great distances involved-there is little tradition here of following your team away.
Why you appear to think Spain should change its TV scheduling to fit in with UK(ie Sky)dictates I've no idea.Personally I've always found uniformity to be a bit boring.

 

[Uncle Leo]

It's quite true-as you say-that Spanish KO times/matchdays are only confirmed late-very often announced only the week before.However anyone who knows the scene here can predict quite accurately which matches will be televised and when and which will stay in the traditional 5pm on Sunday slot.

It's not difficult to predict which games will be moved, but whether it will be to Saturday night or Sunday night is a touch trickier. And if you're able to confidently predict the Monday night games between now and Christmas, fair play to you. However, I'm guessing that you can't.

It's also true that- largely because of the great distances involved-there is little tradition here of following your team away.

I can sympathise with that. Although seeing fewer than 300 Atlético fans at a Getafe match last season was pitiful.

Why you appear to think Spain should change its TV scheduling to fit in with UK(ie Sky)dictates I've no idea.Personally I've always found uniformity to be a bit boring.

Where did I suggest that? Such plans would have a minimal impact on Sky anyway - they'll show a couple of games every Saturday and Sunday regardless, two of which will always be Real and Barcelona. I'm talking about the fans, who may wish to make plans in advance based around football and then have them scuppered by a late change.

 

[Spartan]

Brighton vs Leeds 23rd Sept.

Your chance of seeing the new Amex ground and a 20k crowd. Make a note in your diaries.

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

Wouldn't surprise me if Sky showed Betis Vs Sevilla & Malaga Vs Barca at same weekend - I am pleased that Granada CF is back in La Liga after many years out, they are Spanish version of Blackpool FC.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Brighton vs Leeds 23rd Sept.

Your chance of seeing the new Amex ground and a 20k crowd. Make a note in your diaries.

How come you know this when (eg)Fulham's Premier League TV footy fixtures haven't been announced yet?

 

[Uncle Leo]

The live Premier League games to be shown on Sky Sports up until November will be announced on Sky Sports News today at 11am.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

The live Premier League games to be shown on Sky Sports up until November will be announced on Sky Sports News today at 11am.

Cheers.:thumbsup:
(Just booked a flight over for our home game with Plymouth in September.Was hoping Fulham/Man.cty might be moved to Sunday if it was a TV game but no such luck.When I have to choose I always choose the mighty Blues).:clap: