If you're a Comcast Cable customer and you want Setanta Sports, the time to act is now. I just spoke with a source inside Comcast Cable who confirmed that their head office in Philadelphia has signed a contract with Setanta Sports so that local Comcast Cable companies have the green light to add the 24/7 soccer [. Click to continue reading...

Good news for Cox Cable customers in Fairfax and Fredericksburg, Virginia. You now have access to Setanta Sports for a monthly fee of $12.99. For more information about the deals, please contact the Fairfax or Fredericksburg offices for Cox Cable. Bookmark to: Click to continue reading...

As of October 15, 2008, DirecTV customers who subscribe to Setanta Sports will find Setanta Xtra on channel 622. The main Setanta Sports channel will continue to remain on channel 621. The change was made by DirecTV to better organize its channels. Bookmark to: Click to continue reading...

In this week's episode, It does a hilarious impression of Wayne Rooney like, while Alex Ferguson calls in to, chew chew, give his opinion, chew chew, on matters. Excellent stuff as always. If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Bookmark to: yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = "I'm On Setanta Sports: October 4, [. Click to continue reading...

Thanks to Saturday Night Live's Tina Fey, there will be millions of people around the watch watching the vice-presidential debate tonight between Sarah Palin and Joseph Biden. Most people will secretly be looking forward to seeing Palin make another embarrassing gaffe. While debates can be unpredictable, nearly all football related shows on television are the opposite. Click to continue reading...

In the latest episode of "I'm on Setanta Sports", new Director of Programming Fabio Capello gives Wayne Rooney a free role. And much the The Special One's dismay, Dennis Wise become a verb. Click to continue reading...

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Monday 29 September

7.30pm Rushden & Diamonds v Altrincham, Blue Square Premier, Setanta Sports 1
The Diamonds will be going hell for leather tonight as a win will see them jump from tenth to third in the Blue Square Conference table. On current form that seems quite likely, so our money's going on Garry Hill's mob. Click to continue reading...

Our home encounter with City has been put back a day, and will most likely be televised on Setanta Sports. Click to continue reading...

Can you believe it? The Special One was Dennis Wised on the latest episode of I'm On Setanta Sports. That plus The Special One does a special exclusive story on the Newcastle United takeover including the return of Dave who has a conspiracy theory involving Shola Ameobi, like. Enjoy the latest episode. Click to continue reading...

It's true. Setanta Sports is starting to get distribution on cable systems. I can tell you this because my own cable provider, Cox Communications, has announced they are adding it on October 8th. It's categorized with channels like HBO and Showtime, which means folks will have to pay even more to recieve it. Click to continue reading...

First off, I welcome everyone to join us in the EPL Talk Chat this weekend. Starting Saturday from 7:20 am and Sunday from 8:20 am. Now onto the predictions. All times are Eastern and TV Schedules are subject to change without notice. Everton v Liverpool (Saturday 7:45 am, Live on Setanta Sports from 7:30 am. Click to continue reading...

First off, I welcome everyone to join us in the EPL Talk Chat this weekend. Starting Saturday from 7:20 am and Sunday from 8:20 am.

Now onto the predictions. All times are Eastern and TV Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Everton v Liverpool (Saturday 7:45 am, Live on Setanta Sports from 7:30 am.

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Friday 26 September

19.30 FC Koln v FC Schalke, Bundesliga, Setanta Sports 1
Top-of-the-shop Schalke will be looking to find more ways to enrage the demonstrative Koln Head Coach, Christophe Daum. If they can steal a march on their rivals while they're doing it, then that's a bonus. Click to continue reading...

Drogheda United will have home advantage in the semi-finals of the Setanta Sports Cup. Going into the final match of Group 1, the reigning champions Drogheda had to score more than their Eircom rivals Cork City to be assured of first position – and with it the luxury of a home draw at the next stage. Click to continue reading...

I've been a little worried about I'm on Setanta Sports recently, thinking maybe its moment had passed. I was also thinking that maybe it should have ended in its prime, like The Office or Fawlty Towers or Paul Scholes' international career. But last weeks Battle for Berba re-enactment (with TSO's excellent Mr. Click to continue reading...

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Monday 22 September

19:45 Kettering v Burton Albion, Blue Square Premier, Setanta Sports 1
A big week of Non League action kicks off with second placed Kettering against steady eddies Burton, managed by Nigel Clough (or Old Li'l 'ead as he likes to be called). Click to continue reading...

The latest episode of I'm On Setanta Sports is back with program director Fabio Capello meddling with the show, the return of Arsene "Voyeur," and Setanta Sports making fun of RTE's Eamonn Dunphy. Be champions! If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Bookmark to: yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = "I'm On [. Click to continue reading...

More credit due to the fabulous people working at I'm On Setanta Sports (you know - Jose, It, The Boy, et al) because when they do put out a subpar production on rare occasions - as was the case with the Boy & Fabio interview special - they aren't afraid to break down the reasons [...] Click to continue reading...

(All times UK)

Friday 19 September

19.30 Bayer Leverkusen v Hannover 96, Bundesliga, Setanta Sports 1
Last week, Bayer shipped three goals and Hannover scored five. These Friday night Bundesliga games have been largely disappointing, so lets hope they put on a good show.

Saturday 20 September

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Former Liverpool player John Barnes feels his former side are showing championship-winning credentials so far this season.

Pool have not set the world alight with their standard of play so far this season, but results are going their way with recent victories picked up against Manchester United and Marseille. Click to continue reading...

According to a recent article in The Times newspaper, the Walt Disney Company has expressed an interest in bidding for the TV rights to the Premier League in the United Kingdom and United States. The next auction of broadcast rights is due to start next January for the 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 seasons. Click to continue reading...

Ever wonder why Setanta Sports doesn't offer a 16×9 widescreen format of its channel for viewers in the United States? EPL Talk Reader Martin Day had that question. Here's what he wrote: Setanta Sports has gone to a 16:9 widescreen format thereby making the highlights near impossible to watch as they compress/crop it to 4:3 here [. Click to continue reading...

Monday 15 September

20.00 Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa, Premier League, Setanta Sports 1
Spurs' first win of the season isn't too far away. It might not be tonight though. Should be a good contest between two well-matched sides.

Tuesday 16 September

19.45 Chelsea v Bordeaux, UEFA Champions League Group A, ITV4
A first chance for most viewers to see Laurent Blanc's Bordeaux variety which is said to be entertaining and non-uncompromising-centre-half like. Click to continue reading...

The newest episode of I'm On Setanta Sports is back and it's one of the best this season. Jose Mourinho, The Boy and It reenact the transfer deadline day drama at Manchester City and Manchester United involving Dimitar Berbatov. Fantastic stuff! If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Click to continue reading...

Here's a quick update to the post England Crush Croati a post from a few days ago. Not many people in the UK have actually seen anything of the best England performance and win in years due to the ridiculous wranglings with Setanta Sports etc to either show the game live or even be able to show [. Click to continue reading...

Before I begin writing my predictions for this weekend, I would invite everyone into the EPL Talk Chat this weekend. Staring from 7:30 am Eastern/12:30 pm UK on Saturday and from 8:20 am Easter/1:20 pm UK on Sunday, join myself and many others as we discuss all the action from the Barclays Premier League.

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It has been confirmed tonight that Mike Ashley did in fact meet with Kevin Keegan tonight in London, but the bad news for Newcastle fans, is that an agreement could not be reached between them. Mike Ashley - failed to reach satisfactory conclusion tonight with Keegan Setanta Sports is reporting that the League Manager's Association (LMA), presumably [. Click to continue reading...

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If there are any in the United States planning to watch Sunday's QPR vs Southampton game (kick off 4:00 pm London Time which is 11:00 am EST) and want to coordinate viewing the game, feel free to post viewing details here (or email at qprreport@hotmail.com.) In Chicago, for instance, some QPR supporters will be watching at the Grafton Pub and Grille. Click to continue reading...

England blasted Croatia 4-1 yesterday in Zagreb in their second World Cup 2010 qualifying game, spurred by a hat trick from Theo Walcott, of all people. It was an impressive victory, to be sure, especially since Croatia hadn't lost in a competitive game on home soil since 1994 and England was missing Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves. Click to continue reading...

LIVERPOOL HOST MANCHESTER UNITED IN FEATURE MATCH OF THE WEEKEND ON SETANTA SPORTS Big Four of the Premier League all in live action Saturday on Setanta Sports TORONTO (September 11, 2008) – Manchester United travel to Anfield to face Liverpool Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 a.m. ET/ 4:30 a.m. PT in the first of three consecutive live [. Click to continue reading...

Wayne Rooney returns with his second part of an interview with Fabio Capello to discuss all sorts of topics including Coronation Street, WAGs, opera, music and culture. Enjoy. If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Bookmark to: yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = "When Wayne Rooney Met Fabio Capello: Part Two"; http://www. Click to continue reading...

RTE, the Irish broadcaster, has mocked Setanta Sports with a cheeky video featuring two comedians impersonating Setanta presenters Paul Dempsey and Pat Dolan. Dempsey is a former Sky Sports reporter who was interviewed by EPL Talk in 2007. Dolan is a former Arsenal reserves footballer who currently manages a team in Ireland. Click to continue reading...

XL Soccer World would like to invite the Triangle Soccer Fanatics and all Raleigh-Durham area English Premier League fans to come out and join them for the first big 4 clash of the 2008-9 EPL season Saturday morning when Manchester United travels to Anfield to take on Liverpool.
XL Soccer World will have the match, which is shown on Setanta Sports, on the big screen TV and will be serving tea, coffee, and the very English delicacy of bacon sandwiches for the 7:45am kickoff on Saturday, September 13th. Click to continue reading...

Friday 12 September

19:30 Eintracht Frankfurt v Karlsruher SC, Bundesliga, Setanta Sports 1
Early signs are that these teams are aspiring to mid-table mediocrity which does not make this the most attractive of matches on paper. However, most of the Bundesliga is pretty well matched so those choosing to spend their Friday nights in could be rewarded with a decent game. Click to continue reading...

Like most of us, for me, last night was a first opportunity to sample the delights of Setanta Sports. The newest entrants into the British sports broadcasting landscape have aggressively asserted themselves in the marketplace, having purchased FA Cup, Premier League, Conference and England away match television rights over the last couple of years or [. Click to continue reading...