New Sky Football League Deal

Last updated : 10 June 2005 By Site Editor
The present deal runs out at the end of next season, and the new three year agreement is reported to be worth over £100M, which is significentley larger than the deal that is currentley in place.

Speaking of the new deal, Football League Chairman Sir Brian Mawhinney said: "This tremendous news caps what has been an enormously encouraging season for The Football League.

"Crowds have increased yet again, as have viewing figures and we are also delivering on the promise we made to increase our clubs' commercial revenues.

"Sky Sports are a class act and this new agreement is recognition of the outstanding entertainment our clubs provide their viewers week-in, week-out throughout the season."

Vic Wakeling, Managing Director of Sky Sports added: "The Football League continues to go from strength to strength and attendances are at their highest in 45 years - reflecting the huge interest in the game at all levels and emphasising the League's importance in the sporting fabric of this country.

"In Sky's comparatively brief history, we have covered every one of the 72 Football League clubs live, home or away, in cup or league. We look forward to continuing this in-depth coverage over the next four years.

"We think this deal is good for football and good for Sky Sports subscribers."

In addition The Football League have also extended their agreement with ITV for highlights in their weekly Championship programme on a Sunday until 2009.