Premier League 2019/20

[Taa_Saparot]

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30370947

TrueVisions bags exclusive EPL broadcast rights - June 12, 2019

TrueVisions Group has acquired exclusive broadcast rights for the English Premier League (EPL) for the next three seasons, starting from 2019-20 to 2021-22.

All 380 matches will be broadcast on all platforms -- TrueVisions, TrueMoveH, TrueOnline and TrueID -- a statement from Thailand’s largest pay TV operator said on Wednesday.

The deal came after an agreement between Premier League and Facebook fell through in March this year. The social media giant had agreed to a deal in May last year to land coverage of English football’s premium event in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia with a £200-million offer.

Birathon Kasemsri, chief content and media officer, True Corporation, said TrueVisions will be the only network in Thailand to show all the action of the English Premier League, with live broadcasts, reruns, and highlights of every match.

They will make available six channels for broadcast of the world’s biggest football league, which will kick off the new season on August 10.

TrueVisions has also been given a live and on-demand digital broadcast licence across all platforms so football fans can enjoy the excitement of the matches according to their own convenience and lifestyle, he added. “Brace yourselves for the most complete English Premier League experience ever.

And we will proudly present it in new and innovative ways that will more deeply engage all fans throughout Thailand,” Birathon said. Further details including its format, how to watch and promotions for both new and existing customers will be announced soon, the company said.

TrueVisions has acquired the broadcast rights directly from the Premier League but the firm refused to reveal how much the deal cost.

TrueVisions in the past had won the rights to broadcast the EPL for several years before Cable Thai Holding snapped up the rights for the 2013 to 2015 seasons with a Bt10-billion bid.

In the last three seasons, Truevisions has sublicensed the broadcast rights from beIN Sports.

Premier League director of broadcasting Paul Molnar said they were very pleased to welcome TrueVisions back as a broadcast partner for the next three years. “They have exciting plans to make our competition available on multiple platforms, and we look forward to seeing fans in Thailand enjoy the best Premier League action,” said Molnar.

Meanwhile, TrueVisions is trying to acquire the broadcast rights for Champions League games in the rest of the two seasons after Thailand’s vast army of football fans were left bitterly disappointed at not being able to watch last season’s games.

The rights to broadcast the Champions League from 2019-21 seasons were awarded to DAZN, the parent company of goal.com.

But the website failed to deliver the broadcast in Thailand throughout the last season. It remained unclear if the fans will be able to watch games in the rest of the seasons.

 

[davidge]

The opening weekend in full

Date	Match	Kick-off time
9 Aug 2019	Liverpool v Norwich City	20:00 BST
10 Aug 2019	West Ham v Manchester City	12:30 BST
10 Aug 2019	Bournemouth v Sheffield United	15:00 BST
10 Aug 2019	Burnley v Southampton	15:00 BST
10 Aug 2019	Crystal Palace v Everton	15:00 BST
10 Aug 2019	Leicester City v Wolves	15:00 BST
10 Aug 2019	Watford v Brighton	15:00 BST
10 Aug 2019	Tottenham v Aston Villa	17:30 BST
11 Aug 2019	Newcastle United v Arsenal	14:00 BST
11 Aug 2019	Manchester United v Chelsea	16:30 BST

 

[davidge]

Full fixtures here:

https://www.premierleague.com/news/1240976

Obviously, there will be changes for TV.

[Taa_Saparot]

And for this season see's the start of a winter break (sort of) in February.

[Anqq]

United vs Hazard-less Chelsea with new coach in opening week, both teams need to prove they can fight for top4. Its gonna be intresting

[davidge]

Finally official:

Maurizio Sarri has left his role as Chelsea manager and joined Serie A champions Juventus.

[blue1878]

Liverpool and Norwich city fans who will be in Thailand when the game is played won't be happy that there game has been chosen as the Friday night game because it will kick off at 2am Thai time 

[davidge]

While we wait for the new season here’s a pic from the 1970 FA Cup final:

[davidge]

Newcastle club statement:

It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Benítez will leave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on 30th June 2019.

We have worked hard to extend Rafa’s contract over a significant period of time, however it has not been - and will not be - possible to reach an agreement with Rafa and his representatives.

Rafa’s coaching staff, Paco de Míguel Moreno, Antonio Gómez Pérez and Mikel Antia, will also leave the club on 30th June.

We would like to thank Rafa and his coaching team for their efforts over the last three years and their significant contribution to what has been collectively achieved.

We would also like to thank our supporters, players and staff for their patience during a period of uncertainty.

The process to appoint a successor will now begin.

[LongJohnSilver]

3 hours ago, davidge said:

Newcastle club statement:

It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Benítez will leave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on 30th June 2019.

We have worked hard to extend Rafa’s contract over a significant period of time, however it has not been - and will not be - possible to reach an agreement with Rafa and his representatives.

Rafa’s coaching staff, Paco de Míguel Moreno, Antonio Gómez Pérez and Mikel Antia, will also leave the club on 30th June.

We would like to thank Rafa and his coaching team for their efforts over the last three years and their significant contribution to what has been collectively achieved.

We would also like to thank our supporters, players and staff for their patience during a period of uncertainty.

The process to appoint a successor will now begin.

I am crestfallen. I knew this would happen, but the foolish part of me hoped Bin zayed would ride in on a white camel, splash some cash, and we’d be challenging for cups and top 8.

 

if the takeover doesn’t happen, we’ll be down in the next 2-3 seasons. 

[davidge]

Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal for Crystal Palace's Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

[LongJohnSilver]

PSG’s purchase of Neymar caused absolute madness is transfer values. Considering mathias de ligt is probably going to go for only £5-10M more, it’s a massive overspend in a guy who had a rubbish u21 WC. But that’s United for you. Look at how well the Sanchez deal went. 

[davidge]

Brighton have completed the signing of Leandro Trossard for £18m from Genk on a four-year deal.

[davidge]

Leeds United youngster Jack Clarke completed a successful medical at Tottenham yesterday ahead of his £8.5million switch

[Taa_Saparot]

[davidge]

[davidge]

Southampton have signed Che Adams from Birmingham City on a five-year-deal for a reported £15m fee.

 

Meanwhile, Derby have told Lampard he can miss pre-season training today & tomorrow in order to continue talks with Chelsea.

[vimto66]

On 27/06/2019 at 11:38, davidge said:

Leeds United youngster Jack Clarke completed a successful medical at Tottenham yesterday ahead of his £8.5million switch

Seems their going to loan him back for the season too.

[davidge]

38 minutes ago, vimto66 said:

Seems their going to loan him back for the season too.

Yes.

Also spent even more money:

Tottenham have signed France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele from Ligue 1 side Lyon for a club record £53.8m.

[Essexman1961]

On 17/06/2019 at 07:58, blue1878 said:

Liverpool and Norwich city fans who will be in Thailand when the game is played won't be happy that there game has been chosen as the Friday night game because it will kick off at 2am Thai time 

It's a pain but not much worse than last year's WC late KO games.

[Essexman1961]

On 22/06/2019 at 19:28, davidge said:

While we wait for the new season here’s a pic from the 1970 FA Cup final:

I can remember cubs finishing early for the replay!

[Taa_Saparot]

What we reckon? ..... wind up or not?

[Taa_Saparot]

FM, its not a wind up!!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49026053

Huddersfield Town: Football Association request club's 'observations' over 2019-20 kit

[james 71]

I reckon a publicity stunt ,they know the shirt breaks the rule governing size of advert , so the fa will ban it ,but just think how much this media exposure would have cost compared to say 20 shirts , plus the shirts are not on sale to the general public 

[jollygumpster]

It was indeed a paddy power windup, some free publicity was generated.