DISQUS

EPL Talk: Chelsea v Man United, FA Cup Final: Live & Online

  • chuck · 2 years ago
    I am sorely dissapointed that I will not be able to enjoy my team thrashing Chelsea in the FA Cup as Setanta has chosen not to show the game live except in pubs with a mandatory $20 cover!!! This is OUTRAGEOUS! I sincerely hope that every pub in the nation is deserted this Saturday just to show Setanta how stupid they are being!! I plan to avoid any news reports and watch the repeat broadcast at home for free.


    All for screwing over the soccer-watching minority in the States, stand up!!!
  • bcjiohn02 · 2 years ago
    It's on PPV on Dish Network. It's already ordered, so you can join us in the chat to see the game live.
  • The Gaffer · 2 years ago
    Chuck,


    Yes, I agree it's highway robbery especially in these times when I can get a monthly subscription to Setanta with more than 100 matches a month for $14.95.



    The way it works is Setanta gets the rights to show the final at the pubs ($20 cover charge).



    Fox Sports International has the rights to the FA Cup final on pay-per-view. That costs $24.95



    Let's hope that next year is different.



    Cheers,

    The Gaffer
  • chuck · 2 years ago
    Gaffer,


    I currently subscribe to Setanta, FSC, and GolTV, but the PPV prices are becoming exorbitant - $25 for the FA Cup is too much and a $20 cover is over the top. Hopefully the trend will be arrested - and quickly. I would implore anyone thinking of plonking down $25 for PPV or $20 cover to resist and send a message that soccer cannot become the next Ultimate Fighting Championship in the US. Aren't the broadcasters making enough already??



    Go ManU