My New Admiration For Ligue 1


Due to financial reasons I have never, in my 24 years on this earth, had Sky Sports on my T.V for a prolonged period of time.







Due to financial reasons I have never, in my 24 years on this earth, had Sky Sports on my T.V for a prolonged period of time.
As the details of BT's acquisition of Champions League rights from 2015 filter in, the first thing that strikes me is the huge amount of money involved.
Take a breather. Relax. Sit back and try to decompress from what was one of the most ridiculous days of the year; transfer deadline day.
The excitement is building, guides for 2013-2014 season have been printed and shipped out, Sky Sports is about to go in to overdrive and that can only mean one thing; yes my friends, the new football season is here.
If an alien were to visit earth on the final day of a football transfer window they would struggle to fully comprehend the madness that unfolds.
Watching Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Special last night Robbie Fowler appeared to be swaying in his seat like he had had a pre-work drinks on his way to Sky HQ.
Since the transfer window slammed shut on Friday night, there have been many articles written slamming SKY Sports for their wall to wall coverage of what can only be described as an event
'If Patrick McGoohan suddenly appeared being chased down the street by a giant white balloon probably very few would raise an eyebrow.'
Who would have thought that when it was announced former Manchester United and England right-back Gary Neville would replace Andy Gray in the pundits’ seat for Sky Sports News, he would take to the position like a duck to water?