ESPN STAR Sports Giving Football Fans A “Total Football” Experience in Barclays English Premier League 2012/2013 New Season and Add Spanish La Liga Coverage

 Andrew Leci, Paul Parker, Steve McMahon, Jason Desmond

Pundits Take Questions From Internet Audience During Live 
Streaming Pre-Season Show 

The final day of the 2011/2012 Barclays Premier League (BPL) treated football fans to the most thrilling climax when Manchester City snatched victory and the league title in the dying seconds of the game from their cross-town rivals and defending champion Manchester United.

And after three excruciating months, the wait is finally over for football fans as the brand new season kicks off this weekend with the LIVE broadcast of the BPL returning on ESPN STAR Sports on Astro’s platform.

  Andrew Leci Gets The Pre-Season Live Streaming Show

And starting this weekend, you can expect many more moments from the Barclays Premier League the first matches of the season played on 18th August 2012 and will run through to the final fixtures played on 19th May 2013, with the addition of a new brand of football in the form of the Spanish La Liga on ESPN STAR Sports in Malaysia.

ESPN STAR Sports today announced its much anticipated 2012/2013 season of football. Anchored by presenter Andrew Leci and joined by the charismatic JD of Maxis Football Extra, the duo called on the knowledge and expertise of Liverpool legend Steve McMahon and Old Trafford hero Paul Parker to preview the new football season.

 Interview session to pick The Expert Panel's Minds ON All Things BPL

Fans will be spoiled for choice with ESPN STAR Sports’ trademark brand of coverage, ensuring fans get the ‘Total Football’ experience with a multitude of ways to enjoy their favourite sport. 

Its television coverage through its broadcast channels ESPN (Astro Channel 812) and STAR Sports (Astro Channel 813) will feature a stellar line up of expert pundits and an unrivalled 1,500 hours of original programmes to provide comprehensive analysis and engaging sports entertainment for every sports fan.

Furthermore, ESS’ coverage of BPL will be augmented by its high-definition coverage on ESPN HD (Astro Channel 832) with astonishing visual clarity and audio detail, as well as a top selection of live matches on ESPN 3D (Astro Channel 838), in partnership with Astro. Football fans can stay updated with up-to-date news coverage on SportsCenter, Score Tonight and on the 24-hour sports news channel, ESPNEWS.

Manchester United Fans Club Members

There were plenty more moments that defined last season’s BPL that drew over 6.3 million in-home viewers last season - a 28% increase in viewership. Last season saw plenty of highs and lows, such as Red Devil supporters getting their hearts broken with the worst ever 1-6 home defeat to Manchester City; Barclays Golden Boot winner Robin van Persie dragging Arsenal out of a dismal start to the season to clinch third on the table, Liverpool’s continued struggles under Anfield legend Kenny Dalglish, Papiss Cissé of Newcastle United’s Goal of the Season against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, amongst many others highlights.

ESPN STAR Sports 2012/13 Football Programmes