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BT Sport signal fails during crucial final minutes of north London derby | BT Sport signal fails during crucial final minutes of north London derby |
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Football fans across the UK went in to momentary meltdown on Saturday after the signal of BT Sport’s broadcast failed in the crucial final moments of the highly-anticipated north London derby. | Football fans across the UK went in to momentary meltdown on Saturday after the signal of BT Sport’s broadcast failed in the crucial final moments of the highly-anticipated north London derby. |
The signal of the live broadcast from Saturday’s Arsenal v Tottenham match was lost with only three minutes remaining of stoppage time, when the game was poised at 2-2. A message which appeared on the screen simply read: “We apologise for the interruption. We will be back on air as soon as possible.” | The signal of the live broadcast from Saturday’s Arsenal v Tottenham match was lost with only three minutes remaining of stoppage time, when the game was poised at 2-2. A message which appeared on the screen simply read: “We apologise for the interruption. We will be back on air as soon as possible.” |
When the coverage returned it lacked any sound, and the game ended without a scoreline showing. Commentators did not address the technical glitch but presenter Jake Humphrey apologised once coverage had returned to the studio. | When the coverage returned it lacked any sound, and the game ended without a scoreline showing. Commentators did not address the technical glitch but presenter Jake Humphrey apologised once coverage had returned to the studio. |
Fans of both clubs let the station know of their disbelief, and the broadcaster, which charges up to £19.99 a month for subscriptions, soon began trending on Twitter. | Fans of both clubs let the station know of their disbelief, and the broadcaster, which charges up to £19.99 a month for subscriptions, soon began trending on Twitter. |
Former Arsenal player Fabrice Muamba wrote “omg @btsportfootball” while a Chelsea FC affiliated account tweeted: “No Siri, I did not call you. I said ‘Are you serious’ because BT have ended football.” | Former Arsenal player Fabrice Muamba wrote “omg @btsportfootball” while a Chelsea FC affiliated account tweeted: “No Siri, I did not call you. I said ‘Are you serious’ because BT have ended football.” |
A BT spokesperson said: “We are sorry for the temporary loss of picture and sound during our broadcast of the Tottenham versus Arsenal match this afternoon. | |
“This was due to a loss of power at the stadium and we are continuing to investigate the root cause.” | |
I think it's safe to say that @btsport have had better days... pic.twitter.com/7PRi5fAZc5 | I think it's safe to say that @btsport have had better days... pic.twitter.com/7PRi5fAZc5 |
What shambolic broadcasting. BT Sport have outdone themselves today. | What shambolic broadcasting. BT Sport have outdone themselves today. |
That BT Sport mess up reminded me of when Sky missed the beginning of a north London derby also at the Lane years ago | That BT Sport mess up reminded me of when Sky missed the beginning of a north London derby also at the Lane years ago |
Oh dear, BT lose signal on closing moments of biggest north London derby for years. | Oh dear, BT lose signal on closing moments of biggest north London derby for years. |
BT Sport has gone full on ITV | BT Sport has gone full on ITV |
Robbie Savage has definitely unplugged something to charge his phone. | Robbie Savage has definitely unplugged something to charge his phone. |
Omg @btsportfootball | Omg @btsportfootball |
4 mins of extra time in a #NLD and you lose signal!!!!!!! Fuming @btsport | 4 mins of extra time in a #NLD and you lose signal!!!!!!! Fuming @btsport |
BT Sport headquarters, earlier: pic.twitter.com/SGno4vV1M1 | BT Sport headquarters, earlier: pic.twitter.com/SGno4vV1M1 |
The game ended in a draw, with Toby Alderweireld and Harry Kane scoring for Spurs and Aaron Ramsey and Alexis Sanchez for Arsenal. |