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Setanta - Out of Their Depth in the Premier League

Jim Riley

10th June 2009

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James Robinson presents a prime example of government failure in this Guardian Media article. Setanta’s probable demise has been well documented throughout the press, with most pointing to their folly at attempting to compete with the mighty Sky in the upper echelons of broadcasting. However, their presence in that lofty abode only came about as a result as a result of charge against the Premier League set by the European Commission in 2001.

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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