Champions League to Sky

[El Presidente]

Looks as if without a dish you're going to be f***ed

Satellite broadcaster BSkyB has won the right to show most Champions League football matches between 2009 to 2012.

Tournament organiser Uefa said the firm had won exclusive rights to show coverage of live matches and highlights on a Tuesday.

BSkyB has also gained rights to show all games on a Wednesday, with the exception of the first-choice fixture.

Shares in BSkyB climbed 2.7% after the news.

A BBC spokesman pointed out that although the corporation had lost out with a joint bid with Setanta Sports for Champions League coverage, negotiations for exclusive rights for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy were at an "advanced stage".

 

[Icy Gull]

shit, still won't get SKY again though. Shame as I enjoy CL matches live.

 

[crodonilson]

Fantastic news, Skys Champions League coverage is excellent.

 

[Simster]

A BBC spokesman pointed out that although the corporation had lost out with a joint bid with Setanta Sports for Champions League coverage, negotiations for exclusive rights for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy were at an "advanced stage".

Smashing news.

 

[Man of Harveys]

So, one more reason not to watch it - the UEFA cup is REAL European football these days, just as the non-Premiership is now REAL domestic football.

 

[Easy 10]

Fantastic news, Skys Champions League coverage is excellent.

You just can't help yourself can you

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

brilliant news i havn't got sky let them go and set up there clicky cup matches f*** the lot of them who really cares

 

[Left Footer]

I was under the impression that one of the terrestrial stations would still get some sort of package. It won`t be exclusive to Sky.

 

[Left Footer]

I guess you care Das Reich as you posted a comment about it.

 

[Napper]

good news , no one does it like Sky

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

I dont care because I SUPPORT Brighton.

If I want chumps league I will go round parents or to the pub or some armchair fans I am acquainted with.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Good news. At least I won't end up wasting time watching football for the sake of it.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

I guess you care Das Reich as you posted a comment about it.

no left footer just my opinion

 

[Gazwag]

I was under the impression that one of the terrestrial stations would still get some sort of package. It won`t be exclusive to Sky.

I guess that's what "BSkyB has also gained rights to show all games on a Wednesday, with the exception of the first-choice fixture" bit means

 

[RM-Taylor]

Hope it's not ITV who gets the other one, we don't want to watch Man United or Liverpool every-f***ing-time

 

[keaton]

Hope it's not ITV who gets the other one, we don't want to watch Man United or Liverpool every-f***ing-time

If a terrestrial station gets the rights they'll almost always pick Man U and Liverpool because more people wil watch

 

[RM-Taylor]

If a terrestrial station gets the rights they'll almost always pick Man U and Liverpool because more people wil watch

But the fact that when they're playing in relatively easy games, or ones which they should be winning anyway, and yet they're always on.

When was the last time the Arsenal were on ITV1

Think it was the final, 2 years ago

 

[Wozza]

Good news. The less national exposure for the top four teams the better.

Perhaps kids will want to see their local clubs - you know, real live football.

 

[bhanutz]

So, one more reason not to watch it - the UEFA cup is REAL European football these days, just as the non-Premiership is now REAL domestic football.

What a f***ing stupid comment. Stop being so bitter and settling for 2nd best.

 

[adrian29uk]

Another kick in the teeth. What is the point in paying the BBC for a license? I know they dont show champions league, but it's about time they stopped overpaying these presenters and bid for some of this stuff.