A group of Russian and Ukrainian clubs hoping to form a joint championship have formed an organising committee and have invited top flight clubs in both countries to a meeting in Moscow on 18th of February to formalise arrangements.
The invitation letter states, “The main goal of our organization is the development of club, national and European football”
“In order to bring football to a new level, we propose to combine multiple national championships in one tournament. Initially Ukraine and Russia will be involved but in order to develop the strength of our game, the league could be extended to all former-Soviet countries.
“We are convinced that this new championship will be a model for other territories; this integration process is the future of football.
“This initiative will create healthy competition, increase entertainment game and increasing revenues from television broadcasts and advertising – just some of the benefits of unification.
“All of this will allow individual clubs to benefit as well as national teams, who will gain from players working in a higher standard of league. This is perhaps a unique case in sport where all participants are able to win.
Soviet Sport spoke to several Russian teams who confirmed they will attend. Sergei Palkin, the chief executive of Shakhtar Donetsk, was cautious, suggesting Ukrainian clubs and the Federation need to act with unity, “I hope this meeting takes place but only after Ukrainian clubs have chosen a common position.
“Then we can decide who should attend. The Football Federation of Ukraine need to be active, they can unite clubs and deal with the proposal appropriately.”
Note their points:
“Main goal… development of club, national and European football”.
“Bring football to a new level”.
“Develop the strength of our game”.
“This integration process is the future of football”.
“This will allow individual clubs to benefit as well as national teams”.
“Create healthy competition, increase entertainment game and increasing revenues from television broadcasts and advertising”.
Amid all the talk about reorganising our game has anyone had the clarity of vision to articulate the above aspirations? Having lived with threats from “the big five” leagues for long enough other demographically-challenged countries are putting plans in place to allow their clubs a sporting chance. It will soon be “the big six” and thereafter, who knows?
Why on earth are we worried about the number of lower divisions we have? Regionalise or wither on the vine – and do your best to ignore any muppet who suggests taking legal action because he got his sums wrong. The only change worth having will be consensual and will benefit all in our game.
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BNCUWP
Thank you,not too pwoud ,wife arm wrestled me for it :O(
Though I did win the the re-match’ naked Greco Roman wrestling’:O)
Wisnae caring aboot the smokin then.
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/
Thoughts & prayers with your family
PMQ’s today?
MP asks PM;;
“Can the PM confirm that Atos has declared Richard iii fit for work”
The BBC reporter obviously didn’t get it describing the question as “curious” He’s obviously not curious enough to find out why the question was asked -but the MPs obviously did get it – provoked widespread laughter. They KNOW what is happening and now it is a joke.
A very sick joke. No pun intended.
sorry BMCUWP ,of course, will be gettin chipped oot the supporters club.
VOGUEPUNTER
Did she ever find out you’d smothered yourself in baby-oil first,ya cheatin’ smoothie….
jude2005 is neil lennon \o/
>>>>
Sincere condolences.
ynwa.
jude2005 is Neil Lennon \o/
Jude that’s horrible mate,condolences ,especially to your good lady.
Monaghan1900
It is traditional on here to accuse all new posters of being a Hun. Los-bhoy is obviously aware of this tradition.
Jude,
Difficult times for your wife and you, prayers said which I know will be of comfort to you.
JUDE 2005
Your wife will need you more than ever at the moment. We know you won’t be found wanting. Please pass on my condolences and my best wishes.
Raymac —–
Italian teams tend not to man mark Pirlo . He wanders /ambles all over the pitch ..
He is very dangerous when playing just inside his own half . He pings pinpoint passes towards both corner flags which are then rattled [first touch] across the penalty box by the on rushing wingback / full back .
He is a fabulous player.
From The Scotsman, apologies if already posted.
Michel Platini plans Celtic peace offer trip
French legend Michel Platini has apologised to Celtic. Picture: Getty
Published on Wednesday 6 February 2013 11:29
UEFA President Michel Platini has offered an olive branch to Celtic by announcing he plans to attend the Parkhead side’s Champions League clash with Juventus.
Platini, who gained hero status at the Italian club, enraged Celtic fans when he dismissed their chances shortly after the draw was made.
However, it has emerged that Platini has written to Celtic apologising for his comments, and is set to attend the match as a VIP.
In December, the former French international was quoted as saying: “After being drawn against Celtic, we can already consider Juventus to be in the quarter-finals – they will count themselves very fortunate.”
However, Platini has denied ever making such comments and claims that his comments were taken out of context, in a letter sent to the Parkhead club.
In the written apology, he expresses his respect for Celtic, who accepted the apology and invited him to attend the last 16 match as a VIP guest.
Platini played 147 games for the Turin giants, scoring 68 goals in the process.
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy
13:38 on
6 February, 2013
Monaghan1900
It is traditional on here to accuse all new posters of being a Hun. Los-bhoy is obviously aware of this tradition.
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As am I – I was at it!
tomtheleedstim
Those odds are for the game at Parkhead.. Sicilian bookies take 1 game at a time.
Jude dreadful news. Sympathies from a fellow Coatbrig’ man. Lost my brother-in-law on Fair Monday 2004 and my sister (his wife) on Christmas Eve 2004. Still find it difficult to take in.
I’ll remember your family in my prayers.RIP
Monaghan
Cheers.
Jude 2005,
Thoughts and prayers with you and yours at this very sad time.
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
I hope Platini paid for his ticket – or at least makes a donation to a local charity!
HH!!
Paul,
In your last article you mentioned that:
“As the matter is on-going, the football authorities have yet to issue any disciplinary action for the non-payment of taxes for the five players Rangers conceded to the FTT.”
Have “Rangers” therefore accepted the verdict of those five cases? I cannot recall anyone at any time making any distinction between any of the EBT contracts they operated. Therefore (if their claim was that the whole EBT operation was legal), I would have thought they would have appealed the verdict of the five “guilty” cases?
estorilbhoy @ 13 43.
A Torino based Fitba paper [ Tuttosport] ran those comments from Platini.
Juve publicly rubbished them and added that they didn’t believe that Platini had been stupid enough to make such a comment .
Platini [ several days later ] then stated that the paper had put words in his mouth..
Standard Italian media view of Platini is – great footballer but absolutely not the brightest button in the box . The more cynical take the view that such a dumb ass is perfect for the job. His performance during a Swiss Court Hearing re the Sion case was described as a master class in arrogant, ignorant stupidity.
31003 said:
“a pint of ice cold, delicious Budweiser,”
If you really think Budweiser is ” delicious” then there is already no hope for you 0:-)
After a year in America where the main things I missed were real beer and real pubs , I was astonished on my return to UK to discover that American ” beers” were being marketed here. That lots of people actually drink the now shows that not only Zombies are easily duped.
JJ
So Broonie captain of Scotland.
One very good piece of consolation I was given was : “Some things you never get over; you adjust.”
In time , that made sense and proved itself true.
JJ,
With you on that one. Really cannot go American beers, European are more my taste with Stella ( aka a pint of ‘ who are you looking at? ‘ ) my favourite tipple.
Once went to George Square a few years back as they had a German beer festival on and had four pints of a beer called Warsteiner, solved the problems of the world that night:)), strong stuff but lovely taste.
Hail! Hail!
LiviBhoy
12:53 on
6 February, 2013
Still don’t agree mate.
Even though players understand Celtic will be in the CL, if a mid table EPL team with diddly squat chance of a CL spot came calling, they’d be off.
You’d think CL football would tie them to the club, it doesn’t.
Good News!
Well kinda, if you believe in coincidence/ fate/ superstition/ tooth fairy etc.*
Despite being glued with a very strong adhesive to CQN I missed both the big zombie events of last year ie Administration Day and CVA Failure/Ha Ha Youse Are Deid day ‘live’.
This was due to circumstances beyond my control (well I was away and couldn’t get internet access).
Well… Away again soon so strap yourself in for bad news bears, breaking by Tuesday lunchtime.
*I don’t believe in this and nor should you
Who was the last Celt to captain Scotland?
Jude…..
Sad news mate!
You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Take care.
Jude
Sorry for your troubles, may they both Rest In Peace.
Marti
Jude
thoughts with you and yours
YNWA
Apologies for going totally off topic.
Has anyone managed to secure tickets for Fleetwood Mac at The Hydro?
I’ve been trying all morning via o2 priority with no success.
I’m just wondering in case I’m chasing a lost cause.
Thanks for any info.
Singapore Sn v Sevco (stbia) forthcoming box office event !! Any latest betting on that game ooooofffff !!!!!
Jungle Jim
I MUST STRONGLY DISAGREE
Granted…a lot of American things are rubbij….but….not BUDWEISER…..Strong, Sharp, Refreshing and the dogs bollox…(Any Budweiser reps looking in can get my e-mail from Paul67)
The wifes uncle was for a long time the phisio with Tottenham Hotspur (Nice one Cyril) for you older chappies out there. He told his players if they insisted going out on the lash (Talkin 80’s here) then they should drink the olde Budweiser. Less chemicals than your average European beers and best of all….it NEVER I repeat NEVER gives you a hangover. I personally have found that indeed to be the case.
Politics Shmolitics….ye canny whack a reet guid argument about beers and their flavour…
Last Captain ? Caldwell ?
Aye, the german beers might be slightly stronger (pils 4.9% and standard lager 5.2) however you don’t sit down and have 9 of them. If you want to try out the best tasting beer in the world, try Augustiner. It’s available up at the bon accord near the Mitchell library. The world beer guide gives it 98/100 for taste etc. and given it the class:exceptional.
Jungle Jim
14:00 on 6 February, 2013
31003 said:
‘“a pint of ice cold, delicious Budweiser,”
If you really think Budweiser is ” delicious” then there is already no hope for you 0:-)
After a year in America where the main things I missed were real beer and real pubs , I was astonished on my return to UK to discover that American ” beers” were being marketed here. ‘
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There’s now a thriving real beer movement in the US, with some cracking beers, at least according to this guy
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hops-Glory-search-British-Empire/dp/0330511866
31003
Couldn’t disagree more, fizzy p@sh. Some great American micro breweries out there but even the Americans are embarrassed about Budweiser.
Even the worst German beers are better and don’t give you hangovers due to the brewing rules there.
RobinBhoy