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Stourbridge set for cash jackpot after Plymouth replay is picked for ESPN
Tuesday 15th November 2011, 9:30AM GMT.
Stourbridge were today guaranteed to pocket £33,750 in television money after their FA Cup replay with Plymouth was picked for live broadcast by ESPN.
The Glassboys’ money-spinning first-round tie will be beamed nationwide next Tuesday at 7:15pm, after their thrilling 3-3 draw at Home Park on Saturday.
The clubs will share the £67,500 TV pot – with the winners of the tie landing an extra £18,000 in FA prize money.
And chairman Ian Pilkington insisted boss Gary Hackett and his players deserve their chance in the spotlight.
Pillkington said: “We know financially what it’s going to mean, it’s there in black and white, but we are going to be nationwide and people will see Stourbridge in all its glory.
“It’s £33,750 each and Plymouth will be just as thankful for the money. The players, Gary and his staff deserve a chance to show it on national TV – it’s great.”
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ecstatic 4 the boys from stourbridge!
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I believe Stourbridge actually receive the full £67,500.
See here:
http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFACup/NewsAndFeatures/2011/tv-fixtures-011111
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@JB FYI
http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFACup/NewsAndFeatures/2011/1rp-replays-TV-141111
Cheers
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does anyone actually watch espn? whats happenned to terrestial tv showing sports
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