Setanta Sports gone into Admin :Bankrupt

[arista]

They will not let New Customers Join.



Future matches have not been paid for
they missed it.

New Owners are there but not putting money in.
If you phone it claims Tech Problems.

But what about all the Direct Debits
if they go Bankrupt
you will get no refund fast.



"If Setanta does collapse there will be a scramble to acquire its many rights, with ESPN seemingly poised to finally make inroads to the UK football broadcasting market."


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01252/Setanta-Sports_1252473c.jpg

[30stone]

I said this last night would have made a thread but couldnt find a link.
You have a link ? i want to read up on it.

I just heard they couldn't afford paying for live football anymore lack of funds.



Biggest problem is they were paying for world cup qualifiers... bbc wasn't really paying for many. And im not sure sky are buying them either.

[arista]

Originally posted by 30stone
I said this last night would have made a thread but couldnt find a link.
You have a link ? i want to read up on it.

I just heard they couldn't afford paying for live football anymore lack of funds.



Biggest problem is they were paying for world cup qualifiers... bbc wasn't really paying for many. And im not sure sky are buying them either.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Business/Setanta-Face-Administration-If-Fail-To-Pay-For-Football-TV-Rights-In-Scottish-Premier-League-And-FA/Article/200906215298444?lpos=Business_News_Your_Way_Region _2&lid=NewsYourWay_ARTICLE_15298444_Setanta_Face_Admi nistration_If_Fail_To_Pay_For_Football_TV_Rights_I n_Scottish_Premier_League_And_FA_


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8089275.stm


It was just on Working Lunch BBC2

[Jen]

I was just watching that Arista.
My family pays for it... do we get our money back?... they aren't even accepting new subscriptions...

[30stone]

Cheers, i really hope it doesn't collape.

Because often they show you a premiership game that isnt on sky.

[arista]

Originally posted by Jen
I was just watching that Arista.
My family pays for it... do we get our money back?... they aren't even accepting new subscriptions...


Stopping Direct Debits
needs to be Done
but you need to know they are Bankrupt.


Not paying for FA matches
tells me they are going under.

[arista]

Originally posted by 30stone
Cheers, i really hope it doesn't collape.

Because often they show you a premiership game that isnt on sky.




We will find out this week.
I am sure the Bosses know what way they are going.

Jeff Randall 7:30PM on Sky News
may have a new update
or better the Truth.

[Jen]

World Cup qualies are on Setanta...
Will they be shown on sky, if Setanta goes up in smoke...?

[arista]

Originally posted by Jen
World Cup qualies are on Setanta...
Will they be shown on sky, if Setanta goes up in smoke...?


Yes I guess Sky will take it a knock down deal
if Setanta goes under.


Any new updates I will post.

[Jen]

Cheers, Arista.

[Tom]

Originally posted by arista
Originally posted by Jen
World Cup qualies are on Setanta...
Will they be shown on sky, if Setanta goes up in smoke...?


Yes I guess Sky will take it a knock down deal
if Setanta goes under.


Any new updates I will post.

BBC might as well .... and dare I say it .... ITV :sad:

[arista]

Jeff Randall now on SkyNews
for 30mins will feature this Sports Company
he will ask will they take Clubs with them.


Jeff gets to the truth
this is the best Business News each day
7:30PM to 8PM SkyNews
and online.


He just said the Staff of Setanta
are going to a 9AM meeting tomorrow.
More on this after the break.


This looks Bad
he showed how ITV Digital
did the same.

After the 9AM
Tomorrow we find out that they may fold.

[Z]

They're so biased when it comes to covering Scottish football, literally the only times they're up at Pittodrie are when we're playing Celtic or Rangers, there are so few occasions when they record a game between Aberdeen and an SPL team outwith the Old Firm.

[arista]

They asked Sky for a £50million loan
Sky told them they are not a bank.


SkyNews said they are still going
but we have yet to find out
if any backers will pay for the £30 Million matches
and how long can the stay afloat in this state?

[Jen]

Originally posted by Tom
Originally posted by arista
Originally posted by Jen
World Cup qualies are on Setanta...
Will they be shown on sky, if Setanta goes up in smoke...?


Yes I guess Sky will take it a knock down deal
if Setanta goes under.


Any new updates I will post.

BBC might as well .... and dare I say it .... ITV :sad:

England are on ITV tonight... :sad:

[arista]

The BBC can not buy them
they are not a Commercial company in that sense
they are Public owned.


Yes ITV has the match
and the Evil RMT Union
has a tube strike.
Nasty.

[arista]

A Yank has offered £20million pounds
to them, but they need around 100 million pounds in total.
Of course he wants 50% of the company , as well.

This Yank also is part of Pay TV


On Radio 5 Live.

[Lauren]

I was about to ****ing buy a Setanta card for my TV too, grr. LOL.

[arista]

Thats Lucky you did not.


They could still Fold.

[andyman]

Same mess as OnDigital, remember them? Bit like Freeview but had sky sports, sky one, mtv, sky movies, moviemax..

Be great if Freeview had that option, pay as you go tv.. Not everybody wants flippin Sky!

[Lauren]

Setanta offered 20m... for a 51% stake!
So he'd be the major shareholder... smart move by the US Tycoon, but bit pointless of him to only offer a quick bail out.

[andyman]

U.S. Tycoon Len Blavatnik offers £20m for 51% stake in Setanta, Setanta board considering proposal.

[andyman]

Setanta been around since 1990.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by andyman
U.S. Tycoon Len Blavatnik offers £20m for 51% stake in Setanta, Setanta board considering proposal.

Means he'd get overall shareholder control, yet Setanta wouldn't be bailed out? Bit of a strange move for him, unless he's planning to put more money in.

[arista]

Originally posted by andyman
Same mess as OnDigital, remember them? Bit like Freeview but had sky sports, sky one, mtv, sky movies, moviemax..

Be great if Freeview had that option, pay as you go tv.. Not everybody wants flippin Sky!


Sky may allow that
as it is still money going in.

Times have changed.

[andyman]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by andyman
U.S. Tycoon Len Blavatnik offers £20m for 51% stake in Setanta, Setanta board considering proposal.

Means he'd get overall shareholder control, yet Setanta wouldn't be bailed out? Bit of a strange move for him, unless he's planning to put more money in. I know nothing about the guy, but it looks like he wants to keep it afloat.. Setanta needs to be back at 43 English Premier League games but Len must know he can not match Mr Murdock.
Money talks and Len will have to invest heavy to out bid Sky in the future.
Ahhh he owns 3% of Setanta already.

[arista]

Today is the day they must pay money out (for Monday)
so it is a Stressed meeting going on right now.

[arista]

Setanta's League
has now been Terminated
as they failed to pay the contract.


SkyNews Live.


http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/jun/19/setanta-premier-league-deal-terminated

[arista]

Even worse News that American with the 30 million offer
has withdrawn.


So it looks as though they will now Fold
and Sky will take the deals left.

[arista]

ESPN wins rights to 46 matches
since Setanta has failed to get any money.


SkyNews Live.

[arista]

Setanta has now gone into Admin.

Matches can now be on Sky TV and Virgin.


SkyNews Live.

[Tom]

What happens if you're a subscriber?

[arista]

Originally posted by Tom
What happens if you're a subscriber?


I assume it goes to ESPN via Sky and Virgin.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by arista

I assume it goes to ESPN via Sky and Virgin.

I thought there was only ESPN classic and ESPN America (by subscription) on Sky?

[arista]

They will change/update
in time for the new matches.


Branson said Virgin will buy the matches
from Sky or ESPN.



The UK Setanta TV
will close at 6PM today
SkyNews just reported.

Ireland Setanta carrys on
as they think a buyer will be found,
SkyNews also stated.


Direct Debit Customers need to check their site
for instructions.

[James]

Setanta Sports News is closing now.

[Tom]

Setanta Sports Customers from England, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands, please be advised that it is with great regret that Setanta GB is no longer trading.

Setanta Sports is still operating in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland only. Customers from ROI and NI should go to www.setanta.com/ie for more information.

Setanta Sport Limited
Setanta Transmissions (UK) Limited
Setanta Sports S.a.r.l
(All In Administration)
(together "the Companies")

On 23 June 2009, Neville Kahn, Lee Manning and Nick Edwards were appointed Joint Administrators of the Companies and now manage the affairs, business and property of Setanta Sport Limited and Setanta Transmissions (UK) Limited and Setanta S.a.r.l.. The Joint Administrators contract as agents of the Companies and without personal liability

Doesn't mention what happens to direct debit?

[arista]

Tom you may find it is lost , for now.
Until they put something on the site.
Being Bankrupt means customers are last in the list.

I assume you can stop paying
from your end.

[Matt08]

Originally posted by Tom
Setanta Sports Customers from England, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands, please be advised that it is with great regret that Setanta GB is no longer trading.

Setanta Sports is still operating in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland only. Customers from ROI and NI should go to www.setanta.com/ie for more information.

Setanta Sport Limited
Setanta Transmissions (UK) Limited
Setanta Sports S.a.r.l
(All In Administration)
(together "the Companies")

On 23 June 2009, Neville Kahn, Lee Manning and Nick Edwards were appointed Joint Administrators of the Companies and now manage the affairs, business and property of Setanta Sport Limited and Setanta Transmissions (UK) Limited and Setanta S.a.r.l.. The Joint Administrators contract as agents of the Companies and without personal liability

Doesn't mention what happens to direct debit?

If you've payed on a credit card then you should be protected.

[Matt]

Originally posted by Tom
What happens if you're a subscriber?

They have ceased accepting payments from new or existing customers with immediate effect.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcasting/a161676/setanta-stops-accepting-GB-payments.html

[Tom]

Originally posted by Matt
Originally posted by Tom
What happens if you're a subscriber?

They have ceased accepting payments from new or existing customers with immediate effect.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcasting/a161676/setanta-stops-accepting-GB-payments.html

Oh thats much clearer! Thanks! So basically I do nothing?

[Matt]

Originally posted by Tom

So basically I do nothing?

I presume so - keep looking out for updates though in case anything changes.

Here's a Q&A with more information: http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2009/jun/12/setanta-customer-rights

[Iceman]

Phew still have my setanta!

[arista]

Originally posted by Iceman
Phew still have my setanta!


For Now Laddy

but if no buyers turn up
you are Next.



From Ch4 News
they just said refunds may not happen
it is down to customers
to stop direct debits.

[Tom]

Oh I don't care about a refund it was coming up to a month plus it was only £6.50 for me

[arista]

Good News
Young RAF Tom.



We are living in Hard Times now.

[Tom]

If you've got Sky phone them up and say you want to cancel Sky Sports or something, they'll offer you a discount. I do it all the time and last time got 10% off for 6 months plus free HD so atm I'm paying £33 :tongue:

Might not get the same offer but might get something. And if they do just cancel you then just subscribe again or say you'll think about it

[utogga]

But sometimes there's a glitch in using credit card now a days.
Just keep any hard copy of your transactions to support that you paid for it.

Dossier de surendettement (http://dossierdesurendettement.net)

[arista]

Some Links you click allow a Trojon into your computer.
That Link above could be one - do not click it.

[Iceman]

Originally posted by Iceman
Phew still have my setanta!


For Now Laddy

but if no buyers turn up
you are Next.



From Ch4 News
they just said refunds may not happen
it is down to customers
to stop direct debits.

Still got my Setanta, still got my premier league matches along with F1 and GP2...:thumbs2:

[leightonb]

Aw that sucks. I hope they change their mind.



Regards,
Leighton
prêts travaux (http://prettravaux.net)

[arista]

Originally posted by Iceman
Phew still have my setanta!


For Now Laddy

but if no buyers turn up
you are Next.



From Ch4 News
they just said refunds may not happen
it is down to customers
to stop direct debits.

Still got my Setanta, still got my premier league matches along with F1 and GP2...:thumbs2:


So What
as a direct result of Setanta going under now

"England's World Cup qualifier in Ukraine on Saturday will be the country's first ever competitive match to be screened exclusively live on the internet pay per view."


http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Englands-World-Cup-Qualifier-In-Ukraine-On-Saturday-Will-Be-Screened-Online-Only/Article/200910115399244?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_4&lid=ARTICLE_15399244_Englands_World_Cup_Qualifier_ In_Ukraine_On_Saturday_Will_Be_Screened_Online_Onl y_

[Iceman]

Originally posted by Iceman
Phew still have my setanta!


For Now Laddy

but if no buyers turn up
you are Next.



From Ch4 News
they just said refunds may not happen
it is down to customers
to stop direct debits.

Still got my Setanta, still got my premier league matches along with F1 and GP2...:thumbs2:


So What
as a direct result of Setanta going under now

"England's World Cup qualifier in Ukraine on Saturday will be the country's first ever competitive match to be screened exclusively live on the internet pay per view."


http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Englands-World-Cup-Qualifier-In-Ukraine-On-Saturday-Will-Be-Screened-Online-Only/Article/200910115399244?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_4&lid=ARTICLE_15399244_Englands_World_Cup_Qualifier_ In_Ukraine_On_Saturday_Will_Be_Screened_Online_Onl y_


So why would I care????? I still have all I need, I was just proving you wrong when you said i'd lose my Setanta....:dance2: