League Loses in Court

Last updated : 01 August 2002 By Andy Beill
The High Court ruled that they had no legal obligation to pay the £131.9million owed to the League by ITV Digital.

The League will now consider appealing against the decision, which could leave many clubs' finances in jeopardy.

A statement said: "The League is very disappointed by this outcome. ITV Digital's original bid letter and the promise of ongoing funding from its parents were instrumental in ITV Digital's bid for Football League television rights being successful."

For more information see the Football League website.