plymouthranger 3,887 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I don't see how bt can afford that. Sky's bid was significantly lower!I don't see it as the end of sky, but they do need to react somehow. Will it still show one game a week? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 3,887 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I don't see how bt can afford that. Sky's bid was significantly lower!I don't see it as the end of sky, but they do need to react somehow. Will itv still show one game a week? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Blue Supporter 1 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I don't see how bt can afford that. Sky's bid was significantly lower!I don't see it as the end of sky, but they do need to react somehow. Will itv still show one game a week?No, BT has all the rights now, but it doesn't start until 2015. The can easily afford it, the amount of profit the got back on the release of Bt Sports, plus the'yre income on broadband/calls.However, it is a huge RISK, because it's still a massive amount and they're expecting to see huge rises in sales now due to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
showtime69 514 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 BT aint the poor neighbour alot of people think they areim pretty sure they made 17 odd billion profit last year compared to Skys 7 and a bit billionthey can easily afford it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FernandoR20 2,133 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I don't mind BT but sky's better. CL games on BT sounds shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I wonder if it'll still be free for BT Broadband customers? I presume that's what they're going for, take over the broadband market with free CL football. Pay a small premium for HD, it seems like a decent move to take over a bigger market share. Sky's response will be interesting, expect an aggressive Premiership bid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG54 812 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,371 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 BT sport is fucking bollocks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluebells 6,898 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Dropped Sky ages ago, just too much money for not a lot in return.BT Sport is decent right enough and part of the Virgin package i have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggaman88 10 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Remember people said the EPLs bubble will burst? surely it will only get more £££ with two serious bidders? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron1873 512 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Im chuffed with this because I quite like BT sport.It quite refreshing having another option from sky Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Blue Supporter 1 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I wonder if it'll still be free for BT Broadband customers? I presume that's what they're going for, take over the broadband market with free CL football. Pay a small premium for HD, it seems like a decent move to take over a bigger market share. Sky's response will be interesting, expect an aggressive Premiership bid.You've hit the nail in the head, all this is aimed just to dominate the broadband market, it's a way into sky's broadband customers. Can't see how Sky can recover from this really, sure they have more games in terms of BPL, but it's more than likely BT will be taking more from them over time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammy. Watp. 492 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 just so long as its not Adrian chiles presenting the cl football I don't mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperLeeMcCulloch 2,330 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,989 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Sky's shares are down 10%. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,665 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I wonder will sky try negotiate a deal with BT sports to get the channels free to air like they are on virgin... Unless they come back with earth shattering news I will be cancelling my skysports package at the end of this season in favour of the BT sports channels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,665 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I wonder if it'll still be free for BT Broadband customers? I presume that's what they're going for, take over the broadband market with free CL football. Pay a small premium for HD, it seems like a decent move to take over a bigger market share. Sky's response will be interesting, expect an aggressive Premiership bid.After the start of this seasons "super" Sunday matches I don't think BT will worry about a bid for exclusive rights to the EPL. La liga is fast becoming the best league in the world IMO and if I was sky I would do everything to make sure the rights stayed with them.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 baws to the Champions League. I want more games like the one on just now - Shortwood United v Port Vale...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 After the start of this seasons "super" Sunday matches I don't think BT will worry about a bid for exclusive rights to the EPL. La liga is fast becoming the best league in the world IMO and if I was sky I would do everything to make sure the rights stayed with them..The quality of the games has never really affected the demand before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 The Premier League is by far the most marketable league in the world. Regardless of quality.To claim otherwise is just daft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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