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Doncaster Relishing SPL's Setanta Challenge

Doncaster Relishing SPL's Setanta Challenge

New Scottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster today insisted the collapse of the Setanta television deal need not spell disaster for top-flight clubs. 9 Jul 2009
Setanta Collapse Leaves FA Shortfall

Setanta Collapse Leaves FA Shortfall

The Football Association will have to auction off the rights to FA Cup and England matches to cover a £100million gap in their finances after Setanta went into administration today. 24 Jun 2009
Espn Step Into Setanta Breach

Espn Step Into Setanta Breach

The Premier League have awarded all of the live matches formerly held by Setanta to ESPN after clinching deals that ensure the 20 clubs will not be out of pocket as a result of the Irish broadcaster's collapse. 23 Jun 2009
FA Fear Knock-on Over TV Deals

FA Fear Knock-on Over TV Deals

THE Football Association have admitted the Premier League's termination of Setanta's contract will have a knock-on effect on their own deal with the stricken Irish broadcaster. 21 Jun 2009
Premier League Switch Off Setanta

Premier League Switch Off Setanta

THE sword that has been hanging threateningly over Setanta's head finally fell tonight after the Premier League terminated the Irish broadcaster's main live football contract. 20 Jun 2009
TV Saga Could Scupper Wezza

TV Saga Could Scupper Wezza

AUSSIE James Wesolowski could see a potential switch to Dundee United scuppered by the financial uncertainty gripping Scottish clubs over Setanta's SPL broadcasting deal. 16 Jun 2009
Time Running Out For Setanta

Time Running Out For Setanta

THE Premier League today warned Setanta that the rights to their 46 live matches for next season will be sold off if they do not meet their next payment by Friday. 16 Jun 2009
Rescue Hopes for Setanta

Rescue Hopes for Setanta

US-based tycoon Len Blavatnik is working on a $40 million 11th hour rescue deal for pay-television firm Setanta, it was reported today. 13 Jun 2009
ESPN Deny Setanta Move

ESPN Deny Setanta Move

Setanta's hopes of being rescued by a buy-out by Disney-owned broadcaster ESPN have been dashed. 12 Jun 2009
Setanta Plight a Wake-Up Call to Footy Fat Cats

Setanta Plight a Wake-Up Call to Footy Fat Cats

As Setanta prepares to be put out of its misery, football chairmen, big and small, fret and worry about what it all means. 12 Jun 2009
Setanta Suspend Sports Subscriptions

Setanta Suspend Sports Subscriptions

Setanta today confirmed they have suspended any new subscriptions from their sports services but insisted efforts to avoid administration are still continuing. 11 Jun 2009
Sky Reveal Setanta Shun

Sky Reveal Setanta Shun

BSkyB chiefs have confirmed they refused a $100million lifeline to stricken broadcaster Setanta, who tonight held another emergency board meeting to try to stave off administration. 10 Jun 2009
Setanta Crisis Talks Continue

Setanta Crisis Talks Continue

Talks between the Scottish Premier League and Setanta are ongoing as a question mark remains over the broadcaster's ability to honour their television deal. 9 Jun 2009
Setanta 'Could Go Bust'

Setanta 'Could Go Bust'

CASH-strapped sports broadcaster Setanta could be forced into administration this week after failing to make payments due on TV rights, according to reports. 8 Jun 2009
Setanta Discussions Continue

Setanta Discussions Continue

Negotiations between the Scottish Premier League and Setanta will continue over the weekend after the Irish broadcaster failed to pay the final instalment of this season's TV deal. 6 Jun 2009
Clubs Fear Setanta Cash Crisis

Clubs Fear Setanta Cash Crisis

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson has confirmed Setanta failed to pay Clydesdale Bank Premier League clubs their final $6million instalment for broadcasting live games last season. 3 Jun 2009

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