Virtuoso 27,180 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 THE SPFL HAS AGREED A SERIES OF GROUND-BREAKING BROADCAST DEALS WHICH WILL SEE MAJOR INCREASES IN REVENUES FOR THE SCOTTISH PROFESSIONAL GAME. The UK & Ireland broadcast rights for the Ladbrokes Premiership, Betfred Cup and IRN-BRU Cup from 2020-21 were auctioned and the winning bids were revealed to clubs by Chief Executive Neil Doncaster at a meeting at Hampden Park this afternoon. The Premiership clubs then gave their approval to each of the winning bids. Whilst the commercial details of the agreements have not been revealed, under the new deals: • Sky Sports will exclusively broadcast up to 48 Ladbrokes Premiership live matches per season, as well as up to six Premiership / Championship play-off matches, in each case for five seasons from 2020/21 • Premier Sports will exclusively broadcast between 12 and 16 Betfred Cup live matches and highlights per season • Existing BBC Scotland television highlights and live radio packages have been renewed for five seasons from 2020, as well as up to 20 live Ladbrokes Championship matches per season for 2018/19 and 2019/20 • MG ALBA has agreed BBC ALBA will also broadcast one deferred Ladbrokes Premiership match each Saturday evening, live matches from the IRN-BRU Cup and the Ladbrokes Championship / League 1 and Ladbrokes League 1 / League 2 play-of finals for three seasons from 2020/21 SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster, speaking immediately after the meeting with Premiership clubs at Hampden Park, said: “Every single deal is a major increase on our current contracts. Taken together, these deals represent the largest ever injection of broadcast investment since the SPL was founded over 20 years ago. “Whilst we are not in a position to reveal exact figures, it’s indicative of the sums involved that the clubs quickly voted to accept the deals put before them. “Interest in the Scottish game is extremely high both at home and overseas and this has been reflected in the size of the commercial deals we have been able to strike in what is definitely a very challenging market. “It has been a remarkably complex and time-consuming process, but we have definitely got the right result and our media advisor Phil Lines has played an important role in achieving this successful outcome. “We’re particularly pleased that we have been able to agree a deal for the Ladbrokes Premiership matches on an exclusive basis with a single live broadcast partner. Sky Sports has been at the heart of the football broadcasting revolution for many, many years and its determination to secure our rights and its commitment to ensuring excellence in its programming are extremely encouraging. “We are also delighted to announce a deal with Premier Sports to broadcast the Betfred Cup and the continuation of our partnerships with BBC Scotland and MG ALBA. “The significant, additional money which will come into Scottish football will be extremely welcome. The game can only benefit from the strong investment and widespread exposure these deals have secured.” Barney Francis, Sky Sports’ Managing Director, said: “This is a hugely exciting time for Scottish football – something that has been reflected in the number of fans tuning in to watch on Sky Sports. With more games, in-game clips and highlights of every single Ladbrokes Premiership clash, fans won’t miss a minute. Add in live coverage of Scotland’s Nations League campaign, and every European Championship and World Cup qualifier and we’ve really got the Scottish game covered.” Michael O’Rourke, Premier Sports’ Chairman, said: “I am genuinely delighted to secure the rights to the Betfred Cup for five seasons from 2020. This deal compliments our recently announced deal with the Scottish FA for their cup competition and completes a unique double for Premier Sports. We are looking forward to working with the SPFL in the years ahead.” Steve Carson, Head of Multiplatform Commissioning, BBC Scotland, said: “We are delighted to have agreed this new deal with the SPFL. We know there is a huge appetite for Scottish football amongst the audience and these deals will allow us to bring them more action than ever before from the top tiers of the game. It’s great news for fans of the Scottish game and we’re looking forward to delivering a multiplatform package of high-quality coverage across TV, radio and online.” Iseabail Mactaggart, Director of Strategy and Partnership at MG ALBA, commented: “We’re delighted to secure this agreement with the SPFL. It means Gaelic-language sports programming remains open for all across Scotland.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,733 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Ffs. Pitiful the effort sky put into Scottish football. Fucking shite Bjorklund 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluchoo 846 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 No amount shown EFL agree rights today and figures are shown Hmmmmmm Bad Robot and Courtyard Bear 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wully 47,211 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Good, i dont pay for BT Sports. ForeverAndEver and cushynumber 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,733 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 1 minute ago, wully said: Good, i dont pay for BT Sports. You didn't have to 😉 Bad Robot and wully 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMax399 3,689 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Smoke and mirrors. Suspect that it’s not quite as good as Dungcaster suggests. I read a piece last week suggesting it’s worth less than Sky paid before the powers that be binned them in favour of Setanta.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,374 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Good Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamie 4,831 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 So we'll get the same money as 15 years ago. Now that's progress for you right there. Hats off to dongcaster well played. dougie76, magic8ball and Copland bear 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,624 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Enough to bring in VAR, to launch an enquiry into sexual abuse of kids at CFC or make refs full time? No, thought not. WATP-FOREVER, Bad Robot and Copland bear 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Seems we've got £100m 5 year deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluedoo 2,652 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, WATP-FOREVER said: Seems we've got £100m 5 year deal. What did the tims get £2.50 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris1984 1,239 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, WATP-FOREVER said: Seems we've got £100m 5 year deal. Less than we have just now if you throw in the league cup £20m a year beating in mind Sweden just got a £55m a year. Rugby with similar viewing figures gets £50m a year disgrace dougie76 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BlueMe 25,327 Posted November 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2018 Really looking forward to watching this on my IPTV. LochendBilly, smartypants, BlackpoolBear1952 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineBlue 23,171 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Shite. Fuck Sky. IpswichGer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky. 6,923 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 If they decide to make more of an effort, maybe employ another co-commentator, give it a fresh feel, then why not. Won't miss listening to BT's childish discussions, put it that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 At most of the games anyway so couldn’t really care less. 16BlueSherbert90 and Ivybank 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 “We are delighted to have agreed this new deal with the SPFL. We know there is a huge appetite for Scottish football amongst the audience and these deals will allow us to bring them more action than ever before from the top tiers of the game. It’s great news for fans of the Scottish game and we’re looking forward to delivering a multiplatform package of high-quality coverage across TV, radio and online" Errr does this fucker actually watch the pish that is Scottish football? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic8ball 27,901 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 23 minutes ago, Hamie said: So we'll get the same money as 15 years ago. Now that's progress for you right there. Hats off to dongcaster well played. but it's still more than the shite contract he arranged last time. but also well below what it should be considering we have the most marketable fixture in football outwith the big leagues If this clown wasn't a taig puppet and was doing the job he's actually meant to do he would have been punted years ago Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,018 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Very poor coverage Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post .Williamson. 82,018 Posted November 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2018 Not a chance that gypsy channel Premier Sports will be getting a penny of my money though Copland bear, Hutton2008, kanjo and 8 others 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight87 17,281 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I bet it is still pennies compared to some of the TV deals other leagues have. As for premier sports not a chance I'd pay money to them for the cup games. lefkada 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,327 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Pub for me. Won’t pay a penny to sky. Will likely cancel BT too right enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup1690 1,064 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Fuck sake 5 years of fat Crocker and that prick walker Bluerod, Copland bear and Polo 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuistraHairDo 12,489 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Android box loyal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,253 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 What was the rumoured EPL deal....£8b? (Although not just with Sky). Fuck sakes...... We're getting the spare change from inside the sofa. Fuck paying these cunts to spunk it on an overhyped mediocre league! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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