Conference Tv deal

[Hatboy]

Just got this off The Football Forum:

 

CONFERENCE clubs have struck a multi-million pound television deal that will guarantee live broadcasts for the next five years.

 

Almost 80 games a season will be shown live from the start of the 2007/08 campaign under the agreement signed with Irish company Setanta.

 

The deal was signed last night at the Pirelli Stadium after a meeting involving Conference board members — including Albion chairman Ben Robinson — and Setanta executives.

 

Setanta Sports will broadcast Nationwide Conference matches, play-offs, and the Conference Cup competition, which will be renamed the Setanta Sports Cup.

 

Football fans can look forward to Thursdays on Setanta Sports becoming regular Conference match nights — with a second game over the following four days.

 

Setanta Sport’s Director of Sport Trevor East said: "This is a great deal for Setanta and the Conference.

 

"There is huge interest in Conference football in towns and cities throughout England — and this deal will play an important part in Setanta’s growth and recognition in the country.

 

"We will cover at least 79 games, providing excellent exposure for the Conference and its member clubs."

 

Robinson described the deal as "fantastic for the Conference and its member clubs."

 

Conference chairman Bill King said: "Nationwide Conference clubs are looking forward to five years of television profiling thanks to this deal with Setanta Sports."

 

Looks good. I just hope clubs don't over spend because of it.

[clarke is god]

Should be great When we stay up and see ourselves on sky Tv on a regular basis!

[MiddxSaint]

"Conference Cup" - are they dusting off that Bob Lord trophy again or is it the GMAC Cup we will be playing for?