sparkey
23/06/2004, 1:06 PM
From todays Irish independent:
IRISH sports broadcasting group Setanta has done a deal with Celtic FC and Rangers FC to operate TV stations for both clubs.
Celtic TV and Rangers TV will launch on Sky, initially to UK homes but with future plans for overseas distribution.
Setanta is also launching an Irish channel for NTL's 340,000 subscribers.
The Celtic and Rangers services will be similar to the TV channels of Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid.
Central to the programming line-up of both channels will be the clubs' latest Bank of Scotland Premierleague game on the Monday evening of each week.
Other channel content will include news, interviews and pre-season tours and friendlies.
Setanta and Celtic FC has referred the proposed joint venture to the Competition Authority for clearance.
Setanta recently signed an exclusive, four-year contract with the Scottish Premier League to broadcast 38 live football games each season.
IRISH sports broadcasting group Setanta has done a deal with Celtic FC and Rangers FC to operate TV stations for both clubs.
Celtic TV and Rangers TV will launch on Sky, initially to UK homes but with future plans for overseas distribution.
Setanta is also launching an Irish channel for NTL's 340,000 subscribers.
The Celtic and Rangers services will be similar to the TV channels of Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid.
Central to the programming line-up of both channels will be the clubs' latest Bank of Scotland Premierleague game on the Monday evening of each week.
Other channel content will include news, interviews and pre-season tours and friendlies.
Setanta and Celtic FC has referred the proposed joint venture to the Competition Authority for clearance.
Setanta recently signed an exclusive, four-year contract with the Scottish Premier League to broadcast 38 live football games each season.