Sky Sports to televise England Schools' matches
Thursday 12 February 2009By ESFA Office
Last Updated:
10/02/2021 11:48:49
The English Schools’ FA are delighted to announce that the following SAFIB Carnegie Centenary Shield matches will be televised live on Sky Sports in April:
Scotland v England
Friday 17 April 2009
St Mirren FC
Kick-off 7.35 pm
Republic of Ireland v England
Friday 24 April 2009
Waterford United FC
Kick-off 7.35 pm
In welcoming the support from Carnegie and Sky Sports, Allen McKinstry Secretary of the Schools Association Football International Board enthused
"Thanks to the support from Carnegie and the commitment from Sky Sports to broadcast two of this year’s games, the competition will enjoy a much enhanced profile and status. The Republic of Ireland will look forward to defending their title won in dramatic circumstances last year at Sunderland FC, with a victory over England, while the other four nations will be eager to become the first holders of the Carnegie Centenary Shield."
For Carnegie Centenary Shield fixtures go to www.esfa.co.uk/international
