Just noticed on the Sky Sports Listings they have got this :-
Barcelona 15:00 Athletic Bilbao La Liga, Sky Sports 5 HD (15:00)
Surely they cannot show this game at that time due to the UEFA Blackout rules ?!
Spanish games only get properly schedules a week or two before they happen. Until then they are all listed at 3pm on the Saturday (which is 4pm for us anyway). So Sky have probably just put this is a place holder until the real time/date is announced.
To explain further, over the last 1 or perhaps 2 years Sky have listed a 3pm La Liga kickoff as 3pm until a few days before when they amend it (probably to 5.15pm delayed).
Also, Athletic Bilbao v Levante (30th Aug) is currently listed on their website as 8pm which is erroneous. It is a 6pm kickoff as reflected by the programme start time (5.55pm). "20:00" in this instance is simply a typo. http://www1.skysports.com/watch/football-on-sky/competitions/la-liga
Were Sky not due to be showing Feyenoord v Heerenveen next Friday night on SS5? Went ahead and the EPG has Chelsea v Man City in the U21 Premier League instead. Bit disappointing if they're replacing their new Euro league with that in the second week...
Were Sky not due to be showing Feyenoord v Heerenveen next Friday night on SS5? Went ahead and the EPG has Chelsea v Man City in the U21 Premier League instead. Bit disappointing if they're replacing their new Euro league with that in the second week...
I've just noticed that aswell! Maybe a red button job?
Were Sky not due to be showing Feyenoord v Heerenveen next Friday night on SS5? Went ahead and the EPG has Chelsea v Man City in the U21 Premier League instead. Bit disappointing if they're replacing their new Euro league with that in the second week...
Very dissapointed as a Feyenoord fan to see the Feyenoord match dissapear in favour of this U21 fixture.
Not quite sure to what extent Chelsea-Man City (u21) can fall under the category "European Football", but then the same could apply to St. Johnstone-Celtic, which I believe is also being shown on Weds...
Very dissapointed as a Feyenoord fan to see the Feyenoord match dissapear in favour of this U21 fixture.
Not quite sure to what extent Chelsea-Man City (u21) can fall under the category "European Football", but then the same could apply to St. Johnstone-Celtic, which I believe is also being shown on Weds...
I suppose if you look at it as Europe itself rather than continental Europe, it works. Would have been nice if they could have shown it delayed overnight or even one hour highlights, or stuck to showing it live as originally slated (still listed one the website along with the U21 game)
Obviously it's better to watch live, but I miss how ESPN would generally give a decent enough highlights showing of games they had the rights to show live but couldn't because of clashes.
Exactly the point I have made on other forums regarding BT Sport especially...
On the other hand, it's been a year without any coverage from the Netherlands since the contract wasn't renewed last season when BT took over ESPN...
I noticed there has been no Argentine games on Premier Sport this weekend either live or tape delay and I heard a rumour on DS that the rights might be going elsewhere. Perhaps SS5 might take these up (if they are indeed available) seeing as they appear to be interpreting the concept of European somewhat liberally...Would also like to see the Russian league picked up for coverage.
Beyond that as big a fan as I am of football from around the world there's only so much time one can devote to following the game!
Why have you included the FA Cup? Why have you included Champions League (from 2015) and ignored the fact the Sky currently hold the rights.
I agree with what you are saying, but at least be accurate.
I guess you're right about the Champions League, I should have included that Sky have Champions League until 2015. However I don't understand what you mean about why have I included the FA Cup? Last time I checked BT have the rights to the FA Cup.
You're right about the Champions League, I will edit it. And I don't understand what you mean about why have I included the FA Cup? Last time I checked BT have the rights to the FA Cup.
Why have you included the FA Cup? Why have you included Champions League (from 2015) and ignored the fact the Sky currently hold the rights.
I agree with what you are saying, but at least be accurate.
This and similar questions seem to come up a lot here lately. I guess it depends on whether you consider the UK leagues and cups as "European" competitions. In the literal sense, they are as they're obviously based in Europe. Most people's definition is that they aren't included in the "European" leagues as they're generally referred to, although suggesting they are isn't wrong.
I guess you're right about the Champions League, I should have included that Sky have Champions League until 2015. However I don't understand what you mean about why have I included the FA Cup? Last time I checked BT have the rights to the FA Cup.
You described the list of rights as European football. The FA Cup is domestic football!
I guess you're right about the Champions League, I should have included that Sky have Champions League until 2015. However I don't understand what you mean about why have I included the FA Cup? Last time I checked BT have the rights to the FA Cup.
BT have the rights to the FA Cup but it is not european
BT have the rights to the FA Cup but it is not european
Ok, if you don't consider the FA cup European, that's ok, take it off the list. But in my opinion it still doesn't change the fact the BT Sport, for now anyway, seems better. The only thing stopping me from switching is the fact that Sky has more premier leagues (for now) and BT will only show Champions League from 2015.
Ok, if you don't consider the FA cup European, that's ok, take it off the list. But in my opinion it still doesn't change the fact the BT Sport, for now anyway, seems better. The only thing stopping me from switching is the fact that Sky has more premier leagues (for now) and BT will only show Champions League from 2015.
Then surely for now Sky Sports is better?
Under your definition BT will only become better next season when it takes over the Champions League coverage.
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Spanish games only get properly schedules a week or two before they happen. Until then they are all listed at 3pm on the Saturday (which is 4pm for us anyway). So Sky have probably just put this is a place holder until the real time/date is announced.
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showpost.php?p=74125776&postcount=343
To explain further, over the last 1 or perhaps 2 years Sky have listed a 3pm La Liga kickoff as 3pm until a few days before when they amend it (probably to 5.15pm delayed).
Also, Athletic Bilbao v Levante (30th Aug) is currently listed on their website as 8pm which is erroneous. It is a 6pm kickoff as reflected by the programme start time (5.55pm). "20:00" in this instance is simply a typo.
http://www1.skysports.com/watch/football-on-sky/competitions/la-liga
Same here, happy days!!!
I've just noticed that aswell! Maybe a red button job?
Very dissapointed as a Feyenoord fan to see the Feyenoord match dissapear in favour of this U21 fixture.
Not quite sure to what extent Chelsea-Man City (u21) can fall under the category "European Football", but then the same could apply to St. Johnstone-Celtic, which I believe is also being shown on Weds...
No, but if it puts your mind at rest just use the red button.
That isnt answering the question. As I already said, there is no way in this world or the next that anyone currently with Sky Sports who hasnt either:
- rang up
- done it online
- pressed the red button
...is going to have a blue screen tomorrow where Sky Sports 5 should be.
Thanks guys much appreciated , saves me a job this afternoon
I suppose if you look at it as Europe itself rather than continental Europe, it works. Would have been nice if they could have shown it delayed overnight or even one hour highlights, or stuck to showing it live as originally slated (still listed one the website along with the U21 game)
Obviously it's better to watch live, but I miss how ESPN would generally give a decent enough highlights showing of games they had the rights to show live but couldn't because of clashes.
On the other hand, it's been a year without any coverage from the Netherlands since the contract wasn't renewed last season when BT took over ESPN...
I noticed there has been no Argentine games on Premier Sport this weekend either live or tape delay and I heard a rumour on DS that the rights might be going elsewhere. Perhaps SS5 might take these up (if they are indeed available) seeing as they appear to be interpreting the concept of European somewhat liberally...Would also like to see the Russian league picked up for coverage.
Beyond that as big a fan as I am of football from around the world there's only so much time one can devote to following the game!
pressing red did not work for me
Did it online instead
Last 2 months I still got the annoying "press red to activate SS5 button"
Gives SS5 a really bad name before it even starts
Bundesliga
Ligue 1
Serie A
Primeira Liga
FA Cup
German Cup
Coupe de France
Europa League
Champions League (from 2015)
While Sky has
La Liga
Dutch Eredivisie
Copa Del Rey
Coppa Italia
Euro 2016 Qualfiers
Hmmm, tough decision especially seeing as the La Liga deal ends next year. If they loose the rights to that, certainly BT will have won.
Why have you included the FA Cup? Why have you included Champions League (from 2015) and ignored the fact the Sky currently hold the rights.
I agree with what you are saying, but at least be accurate.
I guess you're right about the Champions League, I should have included that Sky have Champions League until 2015. However I don't understand what you mean about why have I included the FA Cup? Last time I checked BT have the rights to the FA Cup.
It's not "European Football" as such.
You described the list of rights as European football. The FA Cup is domestic football!
BT have the rights to the FA Cup but it is not european
Ok, if you don't consider the FA cup European, that's ok, take it off the list. But in my opinion it still doesn't change the fact the BT Sport, for now anyway, seems better. The only thing stopping me from switching is the fact that Sky has more premier leagues (for now) and BT will only show Champions League from 2015.
Then surely for now Sky Sports is better?
Under your definition BT will only become better next season when it takes over the Champions League coverage.