Viewers will continue to receive all the free to air and pay services which they are used to while a long term solution is being sought.  The administrator will negotiate with suppliers including of course the Football League.  It is in the interests of football to play a full part in these negotiations if they are to achieve the best outcome for the game and the clubs.

 

This is a testing time for football.  I urge the Football League to keep the negotiations going.  While everyone is still talking, there is hope this can be settled. 

This announcement is not the end of digital terrestrial television in the UK.   I reaffirm my strong belief in the benefits that digital television can provide to our society and the economy.

 

I am not going to keep a running commentary on the talks. It is now up to all sides to agree a way forward that benefits them and the viewers. The clock is ticking.