[cliffkram]

The semifinals...on PPV!!!! How could FSW drop the ball on this one after showing live FA Cup Matches since the beginning of the season???

[SmittyLax6]

Originally Posted by cliffkram

The semifinals...on PPV!!!! How could FSW drop the ball on this one after showing live FA Cup Matches since the beginning of the season???

They didn't drop the ball on this. They have been showing the matches that Setanta didn't want for PPV. Setanta wants both Semi's. That was to be expected. It's not that big a deal. I hope someday, FSW will buy the US broadcast rights and let us have the whole tourney.

[goonsquad]

Yeah it sucks but its not that big a deal. If you have some friends who want to see it just split the cost and its only a few bucks a piece.

[DAGSports]

FSW has indeed been sublicensing matchups from Setanta, usually one live or "exclusive" delayed game plus 24-hour delayed rights to closed-circuit telecasts. Also, any replays televised in the UK not involving Man U. PPV games get delayed 72-hours as with any iNDemand soccer telecasts.

Naturally, the semis and final will be on PPV. FSW will have delayed rights.

FSW does have the rights starting next year. Of course, they will do PPV games at 10:00 Saturday and 11:00 Sunday as with EPL, plus PPV of one if not both semis and the final. Otherwise, FSW loses a ton of money (it only has about 20 million subscribers and sells only a few targeted ads). However, it does mean that there will likely not be many closed-circuit games- they'll be delayed to run after PPV games or just later on in the day.

[Alan_V]

It's called demand, which generates profits.

Of course, you could wait and watch FSW on Sunday afternoon. You just have to be patient and not look at the sports pages.

[SmittyLax6]

Originally Posted by DAGSports

FSW has indeed been sublicensing matchups from Setanta, usually one live or "exclusive" delayed game plus 24-hour delayed rights to closed-circuit telecasts. Also, any replays televised in the UK not involving Man U. PPV games get delayed 72-hours as with any iNDemand soccer telecasts.

Naturally, the semis and final will be on PPV. FSW will have delayed rights.

FSW does have the rights starting next year. Of course, they will do PPV games at 10:00 Saturday and 11:00 Sunday as with EPL, plus PPV of one if not both semis and the final. Otherwise, FSW loses a ton of money (it only has about 20 million subscribers and sells only a few targeted ads). However, it does mean that there will likely not be many closed-circuit games- they'll be delayed to run after PPV games or just later on in the day.

Is this true? Can I only hope that since Ruppert now owns the whole premiership package that we will get NFL Sunday ticket like coverage here in the states. I want to be able to pick my games danm it.

[DutchCane]

I usually split the $19.99 fee with two of my boys. Or if it's a great Semi like Man Utd - Arsenal we'll head to the ******** N Bull Pub and pay $20 its always a good time either way.

[erictheking]

Originally Posted by DutchCane

Or if it's a great Semi like Man Utd - Arsenal we'll head to the ******** N Bull Pub and pay $20 its always a good time either way.

Do you have to pay just to watch it in a pub? Thats a bit harsh.

[AndyMead]

Become a fan of MLS and this isn't a problem.

[DutchCane]

Yep you have to pay to watch it in the Pub