Cup Game Live On BBC 2

Ex-Wanderer
By Scott Cooper
January 31 2003

Wolves and Rochdale have both received huge cash boosts after BBC decided to screen the Fifth Round Cup Tie Live on BBC 2. Both clubs will receive huge lump sums from the BBC who won the rights to screen the game.

The game will be screened on Sunday 16th February at 7,00pm on BBC 2

The BBC wanted the Manchester United Vs Arsenal game at the prime time spot but amid Police fears the game, which will still be screened by the BBC will have a 12,15 Kick Off.

 This comes after Arsenal Manager Arsen Wenger said "We can win at 1pm or 6pm on the Saturday, but we can't play on the Sunday. That's impossible. We play on the Tuesday night so the earlier, the better for us. This is always a big game in this country and across the world. It's one that everyone wants to watch."

 The tie being shown Live will also be live on BBC Radio 5 Live which in itself will generate an extra £10k.

FA Cup Fifth Round Live Games:

5th RND TV GAMES

Man Utd v Arsenal BBC One, 15 Feb, 1215 Crystal P/Liverpool v Gillingham/Leeds Sky, 16 Feb, 1300 Stoke v Chelsea Sky, 16 Feb, 1600 Wolves v Rochdale BBC Two, 16 Feb, 1900