The English Football Thread

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down go spuds

they were HORRID

Kepa in his last 7 games v Spuds has 6 clean sheets

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Everton-Liverpool prostponed due to bad weather.

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29 minutes ago, Ledg said:

Everton-Liverpool prostponed due to bad weather.

ffs

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Premier League fans face new 'dodgy' Fire TV Stick crackdown to block streaming

UK authorities and the Premier League are focusing on another major push to stop illicit streaming via so-called 'dodgy' Fire TV Sticks which have grown popular with football fans

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/amazon-fire-stick-premier-league-34256063

The Premier League and UK authorities are focusing on another crackdown on so-called 'dodgy' Fire TV sticks.

Many football fans across the UK have turned away from official providers to illegal streaming devices as a more cost-effective way of watching live action - while also offering more choice. Premier League action is shown live on Sky Sports, TNT Sport and Amazon Prime this season, but is a costly endeavour for supporters wishing to see as much action as possible, while also not showing Saturday's traditional 3pm kickoffs with the UK's 'blackout rule' still in play.

Now, the team at FACT has just warned that those using illicit streaming devices "risk facing serious consequences", an alert issued after a massive crackdown recently took place across the whole of the UK.

During a fortnight of raids, more than 30 suppliers of pre-loaded Fire TV Sticks were targeted - with more set to follow.

Suppliers have been told to stop selling devices with immediate effect or risk further action. A 42-year-old man from Newport was also arrested and array of telly-watching gadgets confiscated for forensic examination, while FACT has also confirmed a number of takedown requests to social media platforms and online marketplaces, hoping will further disrupting illegal IPTV activity.

More severe penalties are also being pushed through by courts, particularly to those who do not heed warnings. Last month, a private prosecution undertaken by the Premier League resulted in Jonathan Edge, a 29-year-old from Liverpool, receiving a three-year prison sentence for selling and using illicit Firesticks.

Kieron Sharp, CEO FACT said: "Our cease-and-desist measures are not just warnings—they are the first step toward holding offenders accountable. Many who ignored these notices in the past are now facing arrest and criminal charges. We strongly advise anyone involved in these activities to stop immediately.

"If you’re supplying or using illicit streaming devices or illegal IPTV subscriptions, take this as a clear warning: you are breaking the law and risk facing serious consequences.

“We will continue working with police to track down and shut down these illegal operations. The police across the UK have been unstinting in their efforts to tackle this criminality and we are grateful for their assistance.

“To those using illegal streaming services, the message is that you’re not just committing a crime; you are putting yourself at risk. These services often expose users to malware, scams, and data theft, with no recourse when things go wrong. The safest, smartest and only choice is to stick to legitimate providers for your entertainment.”

The Premier League are monitoring the situation around 3pm kickoffs and exploring the potential for doing away with the 3pm domestic blackout rule.

But such a may well prove difficult to bring in until the end of the next Premier League TV deal in the UK, agreed in 2023, with Sky and TNT Sports, in which the competition will receive £6.7bn over four years for its UK television rights. That deal runs from the 2025-26 season for four years.

The Premier League insist Article 48 is there to “protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid”.

What are 'dodgy' Fire TV Sticks?

These 'dodgy' devices have become increasingly popular in recent years with them offering a simple way of watching premium content without paying high subscription fees.

Most come pre-loaded with access to illegal movie and sports streams, which can then be watched for a small monthly or yearly fee. It sounds enticing but it comes with some serious warnings.

Although it's unlikely consumers will ever face prosecution or jail, this way of watching TV can expose homes to nasty malware along with showing unprotected content that could be inappropriate for younger children.

Edited Saturday at 13:12 by Vesper

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Yeah not happy with this. Liverpool had game Wednesday evening and first game early now on Saturday. I thought they may be tired and lose points again. 

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They might put the game into a more difficult schedule though so don’t give up hope.

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City down lol

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55 minutes ago, Milan said:

They might put the game into a more difficult schedule though so don’t give up hope.

Not sure. I see they don't have games between February 1st and 15th. 

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Palace up over Citeh 1 nil

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Villa up 1 nil over SOTON

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Brentford just scored again

up 2 1 over NUFC

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Håland

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Håland bossed Guehi

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NUFC just scored

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