World Cup Soccer

sheddy · 22-12-2005, 23:56

Can anyone answer my question?

Are any world cup soccer matches going to be broadcast in high definition next year? If so by whom and how many?

camaj · 23-12-2005, 00:01

Soccer, yuk!

As published on DS and talked about here (did you do a search?) the bbc plan to show WC games in HD on a trial basis. What that means is you MAY be able to watch it via Sky HD, Cable HD and on terrestrial in London if you have suitable equipment

danit · 23-12-2005, 12:16

In other european countries, the SWC will be shown in HDTV in Germany (Premiere), probably France (TF1 and France Television) and it's discussed about it in Italy too (if SkyIT will be ready with the new receivers and services). All over europe the SWC will be available in HDTV by the paneuropean channel HD2, but for venue holders only.

dsweetenham · 23-12-2005, 13:43

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Originally Posted by danit

In other european countries, the SWC will be shown in HDTV in Germany (Premiere), probably France (TF1 and France Television)

It will be on France I've watched an HD trailer for TPS's HD service and they promote (if my French is up to it) all the games in HD.

bayards · 23-12-2005, 19:10

Good! TPS cards are a bit easier to get than Premiere - officlaial ones of course! I'm willing to fork out if the BBC are not ready....

H

hxbro · 17-01-2006, 12:05

Good news, the bbc are in talks with telewest and sky with regards to showing the world cup in HD

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Well footy fans I think there might be room for a little cautious optimism for the BBC is making positive noises about screening the World Cup in high definition. The corporation has confirmed to HDTVUK that it is in talks with both Sky and Telewest and that its stated aim is to trial top-level HD sports during the summer.

http://www.hdtvuk.tv/2006/01/bbc_to_show_wor.html

Granny · 17-01-2006, 12:24

Please delete me

bayards · 17-01-2006, 14:04

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Originally Posted by Granny

Please delete me

Why - what have you done - naughty boy.

H

Dan27 · 17-01-2006, 14:15

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Originally Posted by hxbro

Good news, the bbc are in talks with telewest and sky with regards to showing the world cup in HD

http://www.hdtvuk.tv/2006/01/bbc_to_show_wor.html

That is very interesting.

I wonder how many people would be interested in early adoption of a Telewest or Sky HD product if it was confirmed that the World Cup would be broadcasted in HD?

Sounds like a carrot that TW or Sky may be too tempted to resist.

Ive more or less decided against getting SkyHD until Ive moved into a proper home.. and I'll probably watch most of the World Cup games in the pub

but I know that a HD World Cup may prove just as attractive as the majority of HD channels announced by Sky!

bayards · 17-01-2006, 14:20

For a sure fire success Sky should get the BBC to show Word Cup footy in HD, immediately followed by Sky A Bit of Blue 4 The Dads HD channel.

Sets and beer sales to rocket.....

H

Jay C · 17-01-2006, 15:51

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Originally Posted by bayards

Why - what have you done - naughty boy.

H

The likelyhood is that Granny is a lady.

bayards · 17-01-2006, 21:16

..must have wandered into a male dominated tech forum by mistake then....

H

Maven · 17-01-2006, 21:24

Why do people call it soccer?

It's FOOTBALL.

bayards · 17-01-2006, 21:43

Tell that to Diego M....

H

Mossy Monk · 18-01-2006, 02:53

soccer over here

mmace · 18-01-2006, 10:56

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Originally Posted by Mossy Monk

soccer over here

the sport is called Football, soccer is a "nickname" for it in some countries where they have their own sport called "football" (even though "Soccer" was invvented well before the others)

Bruce · 18-01-2006, 12:49

It's a bit like saying Motorsport. What kind. Football is a generic term.

{ph[oe]nix} · 18-01-2006, 14:49

I would have thought that large pub chains and possibly even cinemas would fall over themselves to show World Cup football in HD.

Granny · 18-01-2006, 16:16

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Originally Posted by bayards

Why - what have you done - naughty boy.

H

To misquote Withnail and I 'I posted on a thread, by mistake!'

I'm not a lady though, elderly or otherwise

andybno1 · 18-01-2006, 16:32

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Originally Posted by Maven

Why do people call it soccer?

It's FOOTBALL.

I think "Soccer" is a lazy american word that spread around the world

Maven · 18-01-2006, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce

It's a bit like saying Motorsport. What kind. Football is a generic term.

Actually no, it's quite specific - it's a game where the ball is in most contact with the foot.

Therefore football.

If the yanks want to steal the name for their own version of rugby where the big butch players have to wear padding in case they hurt themselves then that's their own fault.

elpaw · 18-01-2006, 17:47

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Originally Posted by andybno1

I think "Soccer" is a lazy american word that spread around the world

Except it's a lazy british word - public schoolt toffs or whatever you want to call them used "soccer" and "rugger" instead of Association Football and Rugby Football.

Cable · 21-01-2006, 10:03

I´m pretty sure that the BBC will show the games in HD. They have probaly three month between Sky HD start and the world cup to decide what to do. No panic on the run for the bbc cause they get it in HD anyway, no extra order and three month in this business like a year in the real world.

Cable

Jaap74 · 21-01-2006, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaj

Soccer, yuk!

As published on DS and talked about here (did you do a search?) the bbc plan to show WC games in HD on a trial basis. What that means is you MAY be able to watch it via Sky HD, Cable HD and on terrestrial in London if you have suitable equipment

Soccer, Yuk !

haha.... well its only the most popular sport on the planet..... and next to the Olympics the World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world.....

Jaap74 · 21-01-2006, 14:01

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Originally Posted by {ph[oe]nix}

I would have thought that large pub chains and possibly even cinemas would fall over themselves to show World Cup football in HD.

I can't see why any pubs would care about HD ? People will go to the pub to watch and socialise regarless of the resolution of the screen they are watching......

22-12-2005, 23:56	#1
sheddy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6	World Cup Soccer Can anyone answer my question? Are any world cup soccer matches going to be broadcast in high definition next year? If so by whom and how many?

17-01-2006, 12:24	#7
Granny Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 2,025	Please delete me Last edited by Granny : 17-01-2006 at 12:39.

23-12-2005, 00:01	#2
camaj Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 813	Soccer, yuk! As published on DS and talked about here (did you do a search?) the bbc plan to show WC games in HD on a trial basis. What that means is you MAY be able to watch it via Sky HD, Cable HD and on terrestrial in London if you have suitable equipment

23-12-2005, 12:16	#3
danit Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 181	In other european countries, the SWC will be shown in HDTV in Germany (Premiere), probably France (TF1 and France Television) and it's discussed about it in Italy too (if SkyIT will be ready with the new receivers and services). All over europe the SWC will be available in HDTV by the paneuropean channel HD2, but for venue holders only.

23-12-2005, 13:43	#4
dsweetenham Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: . Posts: 2,105	Quote: Originally Posted by danit In other european countries, the SWC will be shown in HDTV in Germany (Premiere), probably France (TF1 and France Television) It will be on France I've watched an HD trailer for TPS's HD service and they promote (if my French is up to it) all the games in HD.

23-12-2005, 19:10	#5
bayards Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: South Lincs Posts: 1,862	Good! TPS cards are a bit easier to get than Premiere - officlaial ones of course! I'm willing to fork out if the BBC are not ready.... H

17-01-2006, 12:05	#6
hxbro Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,161	Good news, the bbc are in talks with telewest and sky with regards to showing the world cup in HD Quote: Well footy fans I think there might be room for a little cautious optimism for the BBC is making positive noises about screening the World Cup in high definition. The corporation has confirmed to HDTVUK that it is in talks with both Sky and Telewest and that its stated aim is to trial top-level HD sports during the summer. http://www.hdtvuk.tv/2006/01/bbc_to_show_wor.html

17-01-2006, 14:04	#8
bayards Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: South Lincs Posts: 1,862	Quote: Originally Posted by Granny Please delete me Why - what have you done - naughty boy. H

17-01-2006, 14:15	#9
Dan27 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: By The Sea Posts: 9,574	Quote: Originally Posted by hxbro Good news, the bbc are in talks with telewest and sky with regards to showing the world cup in HD http://www.hdtvuk.tv/2006/01/bbc_to_show_wor.html That is very interesting. I wonder how many people would be interested in early adoption of a Telewest or Sky HD product if it was confirmed that the World Cup would be broadcasted in HD? Sounds like a carrot that TW or Sky may be too tempted to resist. Ive more or less decided against getting SkyHD until Ive moved into a proper home.. and I'll probably watch most of the World Cup games in the pub but I know that a HD World Cup may prove just as attractive as the majority of HD channels announced by Sky!

17-01-2006, 14:20	#10
bayards Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: South Lincs Posts: 1,862	For a sure fire success Sky should get the BBC to show Word Cup footy in HD, immediately followed by Sky A Bit of Blue 4 The Dads HD channel. Sets and beer sales to rocket..... H

17-01-2006, 15:51	#11
Jay C Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: N36º38' W4º35' Posts: 1,118	Quote: Originally Posted by bayards Why - what have you done - naughty boy. H The likelyhood is that Granny is a lady.

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bayards Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: South Lincs Posts: 1,862	..must have wandered into a male dominated tech forum by mistake then.... H

17-01-2006, 21:24	#13
Maven Banned User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mayhill Posts: 1,385	Why do people call it soccer? It's FOOTBALL.

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bayards Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: South Lincs Posts: 1,862	Tell that to Diego M.... H

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Mossy Monk Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,192	soccer over here

18-01-2006, 10:56	#16
mmace Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Leeds Posts: 790	Quote: Originally Posted by Mossy Monk soccer over here the sport is called Football, soccer is a "nickname" for it in some countries where they have their own sport called "football" (even though "Soccer" was invvented well before the others)

18-01-2006, 12:49	#17
Bruce Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Posts: 559	It's a bit like saying Motorsport. What kind. Football is a generic term.

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{ph[oe]nix} Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,063	I would have thought that large pub chains and possibly even cinemas would fall over themselves to show World Cup football in HD.

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Granny Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 2,025	Quote: Originally Posted by bayards Why - what have you done - naughty boy. H To misquote Withnail and I 'I posted on a thread, by mistake!' I'm not a lady though, elderly or otherwise

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andybno1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 6,065	Quote: Originally Posted by Maven Why do people call it soccer? It's FOOTBALL. I think "Soccer" is a lazy american word that spread around the world

18-01-2006, 17:13	#21
Maven Banned User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mayhill Posts: 1,385	Quote: Originally Posted by Bruce It's a bit like saying Motorsport. What kind. Football is a generic term. Actually no, it's quite specific - it's a game where the ball is in most contact with the foot. Therefore football. If the yanks want to steal the name for their own version of rugby where the big butch players have to wear padding in case they hurt themselves then that's their own fault.

18-01-2006, 17:47	#22
elpaw Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Location: Location Posts: 7,990	Quote: Originally Posted by andybno1 I think "Soccer" is a lazy american word that spread around the world Except it's a lazy british word - public schoolt toffs or whatever you want to call them used "soccer" and "rugger" instead of Association Football and Rugby Football.

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21-01-2006, 10:03	#23
Cable Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 222	I´m pretty sure that the BBC will show the games in HD. They have probaly three month between Sky HD start and the world cup to decide what to do. No panic on the run for the bbc cause they get it in HD anyway, no extra order and three month in this business like a year in the real world. Cable

21-01-2006, 14:01	#24
Jaap74 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 15	Quote: Originally Posted by camaj Soccer, yuk! As published on DS and talked about here (did you do a search?) the bbc plan to show WC games in HD on a trial basis. What that means is you MAY be able to watch it via Sky HD, Cable HD and on terrestrial in London if you have suitable equipment Soccer, Yuk ! haha.... well its only the most popular sport on the planet..... and next to the Olympics the World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world.....

21-01-2006, 14:01	#25
Jaap74 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 15	Quote: Originally Posted by {ph[oe]nix} I would have thought that large pub chains and possibly even cinemas would fall over themselves to show World Cup football in HD. I can't see why any pubs would care about HD ? People will go to the pub to watch and socialise regarless of the resolution of the screen they are watching......