FA bids to contain Setanta fallout

The Football Association are hopeful they will be able to minimise the impact of Setanta's collapse on the grass-roots game in England.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2009 - 09:18

The Football Association are hopeful they will be able to minimise the impact of Setanta's collapse on the grass-roots game in England.

The FA need to cover a £100m (€117m) gap in their finances after Setanta went into administration and will now sell off the rights to England and FA Cup matches previously held by the Irish broadcaster.

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