Fulham on ESPN vs. Arsenal

ESPN released a partial Prem schedule:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story ... nd&cc=5901

They have the Whites vs. Arsenal on 9/26, vs. Hull 10/19.

Can't wait to see Fulham in HD! Finally

 

Our we sure this will be in HD? Won't it just be the same feed Setanta had?

 

ESPN will only be broadcasting matches in the UK I do believe.

 

From the article:

Would be really cool if they showed all of those games in the US, but they've been careful in the wording to always say "in the UK" so it makes me think they won't.

 

Apologies for simultaneously raising hopes and cackles, and for subsequently dashing hopes. I'll revert to the background...

 

No need for that otherwise they will come looking to erase me altogether.

 

So Setanta is still good to go in the US of A? I know it still exists as a channel in my list of cable channels but I unsubscribed during the summer to save some money. I wanted to make sure before renewing once the season started.

I just thought we were SOL when it came to the Setanta schedule of matches.

 

Yeah, but what PL games they'll carry will probably be announced at the last minute.
ESPN NA doesnt seem to be to anxious to carry those games themselves. Best bet would be to camp on a search in Google/news - and watch the Setanta site, of course

 

It would also be nice if Setanta would respond to emails sent to them. :?

 

But that would take all the mystery out of the relationship!

 

speak of the devil, this is the email just sent to me:


Hi Sean,

It has been widely reported in various media channels that Setanta Sports
has had its agreement to broadcast 46 Barclays Premier League matches in the
UK terminated.



This development does not affect our channels and other services in the US
and Canada.



Setanta Sports in the North America is a separate operation that has
separate agreement to show the Barclay's Premier League. Our channels and
other services in the US and Canada continue to broadcast and our
subscribers can still enjoy our programming including the Currie Cup and the
Tri Nations. We are also planning on continuing our Ligue 1 coverage next
season.



New customers are welcome to subscribe to watch some of the world's best
soccer and rugby either by contacting our cable and satellite partners or
online at www.setanta.com/us.



We thank you for your continued interest in Setanta Sports and look forward
to bringing you a wealth of sport over the coming months and years.



Best,

James

Setanta Sports

 

ESPN

Check it out y'all. ESPN will indeed be broadcasting two Premier League games a week in the UNITED STATES. They've got the Saturday 7.45 and the Monday 3 pm game.

http://www.epltalk.com/espn-adds-premie ... ne-up/9899

Way to go ESPN!

 

RE: ESPN

Those 4:45 AM PT games will be rough......

 

RE: ESPN

ESPN2 will have Fulham vs Hull City. How cool is that, maybe we'll see Jozy.

 

RE: ESPN

Holy crap! This is going to change alot about how we view footy in the States. Good stuff.

 

ESPN secures rights to EPL games

It is official, ESPN2 will have some EPL games this year. Here is schedule through September.

EPL on ESPN2 (through September)

Saturday- Chelsea vs. Hull City (7:40am, ESPN2)

Sat., Aug. 22- Wigan vs. Manchester United (9:55am, ESPN2)

Mon., Aug. 24- Liverpool vs. Aston Villa (2:55pm, ESPN2)

Sat., Aug. 29- Chelsea vs. Burnley (7:40am, ESPN2)

Sat., Sept. 12- Liverpool vs. Burnley (9:55am, ESPN2)

Sat. Sept. 19- Burnley vs. Sunderland (7:40am, ESPN2)

Sat., Sept. 26- Portsmouth vs. Everton (7:40am,ESPN2)

Mon., Sept. 28- Manchester City vs. West Ham (2:55pm, ESPN2)


With that said, Jozy twitted tonight that he is still having some permit issues to work out and will not be in uniform for tomorrow's Chelsea-Hull City match that will be on ESPN2.

 

It was great to watch an EPL match in HD. And good on ESPN, none of the feared cut-ins and a very minimized use of the scroll. Can't wait for a Fulham match on ESPN2.

 

So the Chelsea-Hull game WAS on ESPN (in the USA)? I checked the schedule online as espn.com and it didn't show it...

 

Re: RE: ESPN

That's my birthday, Monday October 19! My guess is that I will be missing from the office that afternoon!