Bristol City fans who are unable to make the trip for their side's must-win Championship clash on Tuesday evening will be left disappointed. The Robins visit Millwall needing a win to keep their slim play-off hopes alive following consecutive 2-0 defeats to Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County. However, despite the magnitude of the fixture for the away side the 7.45pm kick-off has not been selected for broadcast by Sky Sports. The match will also be unavailable to watch on the EFL's subscription streaming service iFollow. The fixture was due to be played on March 16 but was rearranged following Millwall's run to the FA Cup quarter-finals. Any games played outside of blocked hours of 2.45pm to 5.15pm on a Saturday and not shown by Sky Sports are normally available to watch online for iFollow subscribers. However, the service only has a certain quota for rearranged games, and Bristol City's trip to South London has not made the cut. Any Robins supporters who are unable to make the trip … [Read more...] about How to follow Millwall v Bristol City on TV, radio and online
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John Cross sports insider column: Tiger Woods, FA Cup, VAR, Callum Hudson-Odoi
Tiger Woods staged one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history — but also served up a television ratings dilemma. Sky Sports’ groundbreaking Masters golf coverage peaked at below 800,000 viewers on Sunday afternoon and averaged at below 500,000 as revitalised Woods closed in on his first Major title for 11 years. The BBC's average viewing figures of the same live action were 1.6m but nearly doubled to 3m as the tournament reached its climax, suggesting that the audience still switch over to their veteran presenter Peter Alliss. Host course Augusta National signed a deal for shared rights with the BBC and Sky in 2017, but there is a growing belief the next deal will go exclusively to Sky with the BBC losing live rights from next year and only get a highlights package. However, the weekend's TV figures reveal the dilemma facing golf bosses as, even though Sky’s coverage was lauded for its commentary and technology, if the BBC loses out it will mean no live … [Read more...] about John Cross sports insider column: Tiger Woods, FA Cup, VAR, Callum Hudson-Odoi
New grounds, early start in the FA Cup and a new competition all await Ipswich Town when League One life begins
PUBLISHED: 06:00 16 April 2019 Andy Warren Ipswich Town will be playing in the Checkatrade Trophy and the first round of the FA Cup next season. Picture: PA Archant Ipswich Town will be playing in the third tier for the first time since 1957 from next season. ANDY WARREN looks at what awaits them. Roy Bailey, John Elsworthy, Larry Carberry, Ted Phillips and Jimmy Leadbetter all helped Ipswich Town to the Division Three South title in 1956/57. Photo: ArchantThird tierYou have to go back more than 60 years to find the last time Ipswich Town were playing in the third tier of English football.The 1956/57 season was a successful one for the Blues as they secured the then Division Three South title under Alf Ramsey, who would of course go on to win the First Division with Ipswich in 1962, the World Cup with England in 1966 and then receive a knighthood in 1967.MORE: Town to release season ticket price details on WednesdayIpswich Town will face Lincoln City next … [Read more...] about New grounds, early start in the FA Cup and a new competition all await Ipswich Town when League One life begins
How much the Swans will earn from FA Cup, TV and the EFL this season
Graham Potter is just six matches away from completing his debut season with Swansea City. It's been something of a roller coaster ride for the Swans who have drifted in and out of play-off contention during the course of the campaign while they also enjoyed a memorable run to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. And while the financial rewards currently on offer are somewhat minuscule compared to what they were in the Premier League era, the Swans will still be raking in some valuable funds. Here's a breakdown of the broadcast fees they will earn, along with the cash they will scoop as a result of their efforts in the Championship and the FA Cup. TV The Swans have had eight of their league matches televised so far this term, the most recent of which was the 1-0 loss to league leaders Norwich City at Carrow Road before the international break. No Swansea matches were selected by Sky Sports in the penultimate round of TV picks, which covers all remaining Championship games with the … [Read more...] about How much the Swans will earn from FA Cup, TV and the EFL this season
Pompey boss impresses in pundit role during Watford’s FA Cup semi-final triumph over Wolves
0 Have your say Kenny Jackett was back at Wembley a week after Pompey’s Checkatrade Trophy triumph. After guiding Pompey to a penalty shootout victory over Sunderland, the boss returned to the national stadium yesterday. There was no pressure on him to deliver a success in front of 42,300 members of the Fratton faithful this time, though.The Blues manager served as a pundit for BT Sport’s coverage of the FA Cup semi-final between Watford and Wolves, working alongside host Jake Humphrey and Jermaine Jenas, Jackett, of course, has close links to both clubs.He spent his entire playing career at Vicarage Road and was part of Graham Taylor’s Watford side which lost to Everton in the 1984 Cup final.He then began his coaching career at his hometown club where he was handed his first managerial opportunity in 1996. Jackett was also in charge of Wolves for three campaigns, leading them to the League One title in … [Read more...] about Pompey boss impresses in pundit role during Watford’s FA Cup semi-final triumph over Wolves