A statement from Sky read: "We bid with a clear view of what the rights are worth to us. It seems BT chose to pay far in excess of our valuation. There are many ways in which we can invest in our service for customers. We take a disciplined approach and there is always a level at which we will choose to focus on something else. If we thought it was worth more, we'd have paid more. Nothing changes until 2015 and we look forward to 18 more months of live Champions League on Sky Sports. We will now re-deploy resources and continue to bring customers the best choice of TV across our offering."

lol. management speak for "we're fucking well pissed!"

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>No more champions league on ITV or Sky, but in the bright side that means no more Adrian Chiles</p>— Lay Abatan (@TheDarkchild) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDarkchild/statuses/399141988802789376">November 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Right then Sky, it's time for you to cut you're subscription charges now you've lost out on the champions league!</p>— Johnny F (@JF_LUFCmod) <a href="https://twitter.com/JF_LUFCmod/statuses/399141910709043200">November 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Bring on the response from sky.

Wow - Sky have got well shafted. Have they reported it on Sky Sports News? Send that empire tumbling down.

They are trying to say that more people watch premiership games and they would rather spend the money on original programs.

 

So more LCD comedy serieses, rubbish dramas etc.

 

Southampton up to 3rd! Ahead of Chelsea who got what sounds like a dodgy penalty near the end.

 

(2nd round of the FA cup for Salisbury, one more win and it could be a golden payday if they get a big premiership team.

I would be slightly concerned if (BT Sport ) will be able to pay for all of this stuff in the future.

If I was a club banking on this money coming in I would take out some short of insurance against it just in case (BT sport) struggle to pay them in the future.

The cost they are charging their customers will not cover the cost they are paying for the rights.

BT are not like that Irish broadcaster, they will find the money somewhere, probably increasing charges for phones or internet.

I dont think BT the telecoms company would be allowed to help them so much it will be like the branding.

 

As when we had ITV sport digital and it went up the swannie the ITV compaines (telestral )could have bailed them out at the drop of the hat.

 

Also back then ITV never lost the highlights of the premier Leauge at the time, champs leauge etc.

FULL-TIME- Tottenham 0-1 Newcastle

 

(Tottenham 0-1 Tim Krul)

AS IT STANDS - Sunderland v Man City (1405 GMT)

GOAL - Sunderland 1-0 Man City - Phil Bardsley (21 mins)

 

Sunderland lead! And it's another soft goal to concede for Manchester City, who just can't deal with long balls through the centre can they? Wes Brown pumps it long, Martin Demichelis and James Milner fail to deal with it, allowing Phil Bardsley to get clear. The Scotland man takes aim and finds a delicious finish, curling low into the corner.

 

Was Milner fouled as the ball came over his shoulder?

FULL-TIME- Sunderland 1-0 Man City

 

They've done it! Sunderland beat Manchester City 1-0 for the fourth season in a row.

 

Former Sunderland captain Gary Bennett at Stadium of Light for BBC Radio Newcastle: "What a performance and what a result for Sunderland. Gus Poyet has made a difference. Go through the team's spine and they were all excellent out there. They kept their shape and frustrated Man City, and you've got to say they deserved the win. This is a massive win, because now there's the international break and Sunderland can take this into the games against Stoke and Aston Villa.

 

"There are encouraging signs and a light at the end of the tunnel. There is more belief and confidence, and you could see it out there this afternoon. Even under pressure they created chances. City were poor, but Sunderland made them poor."

AS IT STANDS- Man Utd v Arsenal (1610 GMT)

 

 

Here's the top of the table before the big one at Old Trafford. A win for Manchester United will send them above Manchester City.

GOAL - Man Utd 1-0 Arsenal - Robin van Persie (27 mins)

 

When zonal marking goes bad.

 

Robin van Persie is allowed to get the run on Olivier Giroud and attack a Wayne Rooney corner, and the former Gunner flicks his header over Kieran Gibbs on the post and into the net. It had to be him.

 

Man Utd 1-0 Arsenal

 

Manchester United put the brakes on Arsenal's charge at the top of the table after Robin van Persie's strike gave them victory over their rivals.

 

United took the lead in the 27th minute when the Dutch striker rose above the Arsenal defence to head in Wayne Rooney's corner from the left. Arsenal barely tested keeper David De Gea, with Olivier Giroud going closest when his shot flew two yards wide.

 

The result moves United up to fifth, five points behind Arsenal.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24792962

FA Cup second-round draw: Tamworth to face Bristol City

 

Conference Premier Tamworth have been rewarded for beating Cheltenham with a home tie against League One Bristol City in the second round of the FA Cup.

 

Swindon's conquerors Macclesfield will play the winners of the Gillingham and Brackley replay, while Conference South side Dover Athletic travel to MK Dons.

 

Stourbridge of the Southern League Premier Division go to Stevenage.

 

And Shortwood, the lowest-ranked team left, will face Salisbury City at home if they beat Port Vale on Monday.

 

Leaders Leyton Orient are at home to Walsall in an all-League One clash, while Tranmere travel to in-form Peterborough.

 

Following their 2-1 victory over Bishop's Stortford, the Football League's bottom side, Northampton Town, have been drawn away at the winners of the replay between rivals Grimsby and Scnuthorpe.

 

Conference Premier leaders Cambridge face a home tie against Sheffield United if they can overcome League Two strugglers Bury in a first-round replay, while Mansfield will face third-tier opposition in the form of either Oldham or Wolves.

 

Conference South side Boreham Wood or League One Carlisle will play Brentford, while Wrexham will play the winners of Oxford versus Gateshead.

 

FA CUP SECOND-ROUND DRAW

 

Bury or Cambridge v Sheffield Utd

Wycombe Wanderers or Crewe v Preston North End

Shortwood or Port Vale v Salisbury City

Bristol Rovers or York v Crawley

MK Dons v Dover Athletic

Boreham Wood or Carlisle United v Brentford

Macclesfield Town v Gillingham or Brackley

Chesterfield v Southend United

Oldham Athletic or Wolverhampton Wanderers v Mansfield Town

Rotherham United v Rochdale

Peterborough United v Tranmere Rovers

Hartlepool United v Coventry City

Kidderminster Harriers v Braintree Town or Newport

Lincoln City or Plymouth Argyle v Welling United

Wrexham v Oxford United or Gateshead

Fleetwood Town v Burton Albion

Grimsby or Scutnhorpe United v Northampton Town

Leyton Orient v Walsall

Tamworth v Bristol City

Stevenage v Stourbridge

 

Ties to be played on the weekend of 7 and 8 November

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24881994

I dont think BT the telecoms company would be allowed to help them so much it will be like the branding.

 

As when we had ITV sport digital and it went up the swannie the ITV compaines (telestral )could have bailed them out at the drop of the hat.

 

Also back then ITV never lost the highlights of the premier Leauge at the time, champs leauge etc.

 

BT group will probably step in to help BT Sport, only as it's a good selling point with the broadband "Free Champion's League football with BT Sport"

Wins for Arsenal, Swansea, Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Stoke & Chelsea

 

Merseyside battle ended 3-3

Suarez has 9 goals even with his ban, that's pretty impressive :p

Poor Spurs, bang goes their defensive record

 

6-0

 

So who will Man City lose against next week when on the road?

Did Ajax just really defeat Barca (2-1) with 10 men?? :shocked2:

Whilst it's still an awesome result, surely a b-team. Playing the future Ruben Rochina maybe.

We play Swansea at home this weekend. Whilst I attend Valley Parade and go and see Charlton play with Mark

MC_Squared?

Thank fudge for that

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/nov/27/zahir-belounis-french-footballer-qatar-exit-visa