licinius
19-06-2012, 10:42 AM
I can't find any official sources but a friend of mine that works at the ITV studios in London (where Al Jazeera broadcast from) has told me that Al Jazeera have made enquiries about taking over the UK's SPL broadcasting rights should Rangers be expelled from the league & Sly cancel the contract!
Sly have softened their stance recently, at first threatening to pull out, then saying they will continue if Rangers are only relegated one division. Could Al Jazeera's interest have prompted Sly's change of heart?
If Al Jazeera offer to take over the contract, that means the lesser clubs won't lose TV revenue which is a major issue for them. Having failed in an attempt to obtain EPL rights, Al Jazeera could have some spare cash & may see the SPL as a major stepping stone into the UK market.
Rumours are also rife that the current £3 billion EPL deal is so high because that's what it took to outbid Al Jazeera......
Sly have softened their stance recently, at first threatening to pull out, then saying they will continue if Rangers are only relegated one division. Could Al Jazeera's interest have prompted Sly's change of heart?
If Al Jazeera offer to take over the contract, that means the lesser clubs won't lose TV revenue which is a major issue for them. Having failed in an attempt to obtain EPL rights, Al Jazeera could have some spare cash & may see the SPL as a major stepping stone into the UK market.
Rumours are also rife that the current £3 billion EPL deal is so high because that's what it took to outbid Al Jazeera......