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03 Aug 2007, 05:18 PM
celtic sign exclusive satellite radio deal
Michael McGowan
CELTIC Football Club and SIRIUS Satellite Radio have announced an agreement to make SIRIUS the exclusive satellite radio provider of the club.
Starting this Sunday, August 5 with Celtic’s league opener against Kilmarnock, SIRIUS will broadcast every one of the Champions Scottish Premier League matches live. All of the games will be broadcast on SIRIUS Channel 126.
Additional Celtic games from other competitions may be added to their schedule.A schedule of Celtic matches available on SIRIUS can be found at www.sirius.com/soccer.
“Celtic is one of the most successful franchises in sports and their matches are an outstanding addition to our soccer programming,” said Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS’ President, Entertainment and Sports.
“With live broadcasts of the Champions League, English Premier League, Chelsea FC and now Celtic, SIRIUS is clearly a superb destination for fans who want access to the world’s finest soccer.”
Celtic Chief Executive, Peter Lawwell, commented: “We are delighted to enter into this partnership with SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
“The Club enjoys a tremendous level of support in the United States as evidenced by the number of fans who attended our recent matches against the MLS All-Stars and Chicago Fire and the new service will now allow these fans access to quality coverage of Celtic’s matches as we embark on another, hopefully successful season at home and abroad.
“We sincerely value our fans in the United States and we are pleased to be able to work with SIRIUS to bring them this service.”
Michael McGowan
CELTIC Football Club and SIRIUS Satellite Radio have announced an agreement to make SIRIUS the exclusive satellite radio provider of the club.
Starting this Sunday, August 5 with Celtic’s league opener against Kilmarnock, SIRIUS will broadcast every one of the Champions Scottish Premier League matches live. All of the games will be broadcast on SIRIUS Channel 126.
Additional Celtic games from other competitions may be added to their schedule.A schedule of Celtic matches available on SIRIUS can be found at www.sirius.com/soccer.
“Celtic is one of the most successful franchises in sports and their matches are an outstanding addition to our soccer programming,” said Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS’ President, Entertainment and Sports.
“With live broadcasts of the Champions League, English Premier League, Chelsea FC and now Celtic, SIRIUS is clearly a superb destination for fans who want access to the world’s finest soccer.”
Celtic Chief Executive, Peter Lawwell, commented: “We are delighted to enter into this partnership with SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
“The Club enjoys a tremendous level of support in the United States as evidenced by the number of fans who attended our recent matches against the MLS All-Stars and Chicago Fire and the new service will now allow these fans access to quality coverage of Celtic’s matches as we embark on another, hopefully successful season at home and abroad.
“We sincerely value our fans in the United States and we are pleased to be able to work with SIRIUS to bring them this service.”