SPL and Setanta Sports Announce Record Breaking Deal

The SPL has agreed a two year extension of the current TV contract with Setanta Sports.

The new deal, which runs until the end of season 2009/10, is worth £54.5 million over four years.In addition to covering the current 38 live games per season, Setanta Sports will feature a further 22 live matches between non-Old Firm clubs.The 60 live games will herald the biggest TV deal ever for the SPL.





Commenting on the deal, Lex Gold, Executive Chairman of the SPL said, "I am delighted that we have agreed an extension to our contract.Setanta Sports has been an excellent partner delivering great coverage of the league with excellent production values.



It is no secret that a number of our clubs have faced a tough time financially.This £54.5 million deal is the biggest in the history of Scottish football and provides a very welcome boost for our clubs.  It also answers the call from supporters for more coverage of games that do not involve the Old Firm.





It is a good day for the SPL, our clubs and their supporters, Setanta Sports and for Scottish football.  A good season just got better".





Trevor East, Setanta's Director of Sport commented, "This brings our investment in the Scottish Premier League to £71m.

We are delighted that we will be showcasing 60 top live games from next season and that we have further cemented our partnership with the SPL.  Extending our coverage to include more teams more often is an important part of our development strategy."