We’ve been trailing the Ukraine-Russia Joint League plans, which was due to commence early next year, since they were first mooted in 2012. Political will, met commercial money, and a football desire to put the merger of two large national leagues into the schedule.
Needless to say, these plans are off the agenda, although it’s easy to look back now and see why the political will was so forthcoming. Note to Westminster, if you want to indulge in a bit of togetherness, put your shoulder behind building a relevant nationwide sporting infrastructure.
Instead of a Joint League, what the football authorities in Russia, Ukraine and Zurich are left with is a bit of a mess. Crimean clubs, Sevastopli and Tavriya are midway through a season in the Ukrainian Premier League. Russian minister for Sport, Vitaly Mutko, said, “From the beginning of next season Sevastopol and Tavria wiil join the Russian Premier League”, which will expand to accommodate them.
He told Russian media he had received assurances from Fifa that they would accommodate the change, adding, “We want a friendly relationship with Ukraine and do not want to disrupt their current championship. When the season finishes in May we will be back in discussions to formulate the way forward.”
The Russian media report that Ukrainian FA are less interested in maintaining friendly relations with their eastern neighbours and have written to Fifa and Uefa asking them to ban Russian football if they take clubs from the Ukrainian FA without permission. This claim has not been mentioned in the Ukrainian press, or on the Ukraine FA website – despite this being cited as the source in Russia, so it cannot be verified.
Clubs moving between national associations is a common occurrence, happening every year somewhere in the world, but I’m unaware of it happening without the approval of both FAs. Notwithstanding that, there is zero chance Uefa or Fifa will block this transfer. Two member clubs are in a problematic situation, they have a league which wants to take them. Uefa will approve.
Conspiracy theorists everywhere were confounded this morning when one of Europe’s most connected clubs, Bayern Munich, were issued with a partial stadium closure for their home Champions League quarter final against Manchester United, after fans displayed an offensive banner against Arsenal in the last round. Homophobia was their offence of choice.
Seville – The Celtic Movement:
“After the game I asked a policeman the way to the station and he just pointed ahead…walked on to find myself in Porto Bus area…walked back – asked another Policeman and he pointed other way”.
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john o’neil
20:24 on 24 March, 2014
Do we apologise to you if we have the audacity to do such a stupid thing as to vote ‘no’ ….. I don’t recall having read such a ‘mad’ post on ANY blog……god help us all if people like you get into power….
John O’Neil
I can honestly say that no Marxist has ever set out to do me harm and equally honestly that many “Sams and Billys” have, simply because I am a Catholic educated Celtic fan.
I know that throughout history most powerful groups/political parties/religions have committed atrocities against those who oppose their world view. I find your “Daily Mail” world view quite nauseating and your selection of historical events to support your point of view narrow in the extreme. You would probably find more like minded delusionists in the American Bible Belt where you and the singing dick could launch tirades against Cuba to a hallelujah chorus of approval.
the clancy funeral , a wake to celebrate.
quite beautiful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUgEYl4V_AE
hav yi no homes to go to,
its no all about t.v income. a club like celtic entering the EPL would most probably see shirt sponsorship go from 5 million per year to 35 million a year, as well as all the other sponsorships increase tenfold with international companies rather than national companies buying the rights to show off their names in and around the stadium, add the demand for seats and pricing hikes and the landscape is transformed.
An EPL move would be worth at least 150 million per year, anyone who seriously think we’d struggle to get to the top of that league needs to think again. Within 3 years we would be competing for C/L place and championship.
EPL clubs know celtic would be a major obstacle and that is why we waste our time thinking its ever going to happen. the only caveat being this: if the arse falls out of the league and they need us, but will it be worth the hassle at that point?
think its more likely we will see several regional super leagues (2 x leagues in north, west, central Europe in the future
At last – a balanced and fair assessment of the forthcoming referendum and Scotland’s prospects. An article that lets us see ourselves as others see us :
http://harddawn.com/why-america-must-say-no-to-scotlands-independence-from-great-britain/
Navanbhoy ,good stuff was thinking that was your unit that’s one thing you can say about the royal county plenty of passion there regards football -whatever the type .sure you’re not related to Navanman ?think you’re having me on
Haw….Ena / SFTB…..!
Since You’re About…..
You’ve Been Throwing Around Accusations For Some Time Now…..
That Some Folk On CQN Are Holocaust Deniers….
Last Night,I Asked You To Name Those Posters You Considered To Hold These Views….
I’m Just Seeing Tumblewood…..So Far..
And While You’re At It,Can You Give Us A Precise Definition Of What Would Constitute Holocaust Denial….
In Your Own Very Unique Mind…
All Ears….!
And Still….Laughin’
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Get Well Soon Harry Hood..!
liam clancy sings dirty old town in what i think is a hollywood western interpretation
have a listen.
bloody good, not as good as jinky, but try not joining in
.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUgEYl4V_AE
four green fields.
if you cant identify with this , go to bed.
but in august the barley grow out of the grave,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d30rpdvtiA&list=RDVUgEYl4V_AE
Moonbeams WD. Kano 2000 \o/ Supporting Neil Lennon 29.9%. Champions. C’mon Wee Oscar.
13:35 on
24 March, 2014
Macjay
Apologies for the time getting back to you but I had to go look up the definition of cretin. MWD slaps forheid with rather large sigh.
TD67′s online persona is cretinous to me. But that is only my opinion. I find him offensive and some of his statements extrememly stupid. But hey ho. He stands by everything he says without fear or favour.
Now take me out and shoot me for having an opinnion, stating it and standfing by what I believe in and say. FFS. The loonies are taking over the asylum right enough.
MWD
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Don`t disagree with any of that,although perhaps the C.Q.N. political correctness watchdogs would appear to be asleep at the kennel.
Mate
I made a general point about a number of posters ganging up on one.I find that hunnish.As you say,only my opinion.
You chose to respond.
That`s all.
Hail Hail
Bournsoup Whistles The Theme Tune…..
Tae “Gunfight At The OK Corral”….
@@@@@ < tumbleweed
Natknow
Brilliant post….Americana at it’s best!
John O’Neil,Macjay1…
Let’s Take Them DOWN..!
@@@@@< Mair Tumbleweed…
Kojo…!!
Glad You Could Make It…
Old Buddy…!
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Stephbhoy
Have to disagree CL in three years.
I think of clubs like Newcastle and Villa with very good support and big clubs.
Villa are losing something like £50 million a year to struggle along in 12th place.
Newcastle a huge club with big support haven’t won a thing since 60’s.
Being in Dublin last summer in Avia v Liverpool where we were lucky if we had 12,000 in a 60,000 crowd was a real eye opener for me.
Or being at Liverpool v spuds last year where we were in corporate which probably had
500 Norwegians paying £200 a head for a ticket and some works canteen food NO FREE drink. (My tkt was a prize.)
We are light years behind that IMHO.
Nighty night the blanket show calls for me.
jinkyredstar cuts it back for Neil Lennon
14:08 on
24 March, 2014
Loved it.
Could identify with much of it.
About six years earlier.:-)
TSD
I’m gonna tell ye.
Again.
This time I suggest you write it down because you forgot it the last time you were given this information.
But, hey, I’m nothing if not full of the milk of human kindness.
It was, as I’ve told you before, your pal Chris Torey (I assume he is a separate person in real life), whom you have claimed as an associate in some of your sign offs. He linked to a speech by Bishop Williamson, noted holocaust denier and Catholic convert, but a supporter of a few of your other causes. You may have missed Chris Torey’s re-appearance on here when I gave out this information a few short weeks ago (should I remind you again in another few weeks?). Chris was “good” enough to be unapologetic about the link and to state that only Paul67 could prevent him expressing such views.
That is the squalid pool in which you are swimming.
BTW, I think you owe macjay an apology for trying to co-opt him to your side. macjay may be wrong on a lot of political issues and be a “reds under the bed” believer, but he has the decency to distance himself from the company you keep.
P.S. The tumbleweed you are hearing is your own thought processes and the vestiges of your decency rolling away.
Glad to be of help.
Your Kevin Keegan moment last night was of great satisfaction to me. With inept recruiting sergeants like you, I think the stupid “street movements” you extol are not going to be experiencing a clamour to join.
Bet you get more bites on FF. Give my regards to Adolf, Ernst.
stephbhoy
Our current shirt sponsorship deal 2013/2014 is only NOW just over £1.5M per year and runs for 3 years.
Arsenal’s deal = £30M per year.
Man City’s deal = £40M per year.
Man Utd’s deal = £45M per year.
5 Premiership teams have a lesser shirt sponsorship deal than us – as did 2 of the 3 relegated sides last season.
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that clicked onto my rubbish xbox one site the other day. I’m not sure why but the prices in the store were all super high, but I’ve fixed that now. Thanks again.
TSD
I have met Kilbowie Kelt ,a fine gentleman….hope to meet you too.
never atthttp://pics.pof.com/thumbnails/189/58/4mm1yiszucfoqx2brtconqywr319900749.jpgended CQTEN, but thought id put a face to the name………
The old CQN Fascist Faction appears to be in a state of extreme agitation this lovely evening.
A wee check at the Moon dashes my first guess.
Anybody ??
Sillars v Galloway debate just starting on BBC2
Roy Croppie happy birthday hope you and Lucy have had a great day
KK
He had a Kevin Keegan moment posting last night and the poor lamb has been floundering about looking for hauners.
Mike Winters and Schnorbitz appear to have gone into hiding on him.
Billy Bhoy 05
22:11 on
24 March, 2014
Natknow
Brilliant post….Americana at it’s best!
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Certainly is mate. :-)
See my post at the top of Page 9 re: polls – was trying to draw your attention to it earlier.
minx
How’s the ole sweaty obese tattoo ghuy tonight? :O)
Billy bhoy. No worries. I retract the bullying point.
John o’neill I have to say your post earlier was pretty disappointing. I believe that most of Scotland is effectively institutionally anti catholic and therefore sectarian, the OB act sums up to me why we should be concerned at an independent Scotland. The SNP passed this odious act to outlaw aspects of Catholicism and the police, who are hopelessly institutionally sectarian did what comes naturally and attacks the celtic support.
The open corruption around sevco, media silence etc etc.
The lost statistics………
Attacks on Catholic Churches unreported.
The minority being the main victims of sectarian attacks…….
So why on earth would anyone in the minority in Scotland be at ease with independence?
Voguepunter 22.26,
A lovely if somewhat exaggerated assessment.
Thank you.
VP – I’m waiting on him now last I heard him and SFTB were off to infiltrate a SDL meeting :-)
SFTB,
:¬)))
Haw Ena/SFTB….
Never Mind Slithering Off..
You Have Repeatedly Referred To Holocaust DenierS (Plural)….
So Let’s Hear The List Of Good Folk You Intend To Smear…..
In Your Textbook Marxist Fashion….
Straight Out Of Alinsky’s “Rules For Radicals”…..
And I Ask Again…
How Precisely Would You..
As Heid CoarnerBhoy Of
Darkest Cambuslang…
Your Criteria For Labelling Someone As A Holocaust Denier…….
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Audio :
Bournsoup Cracks A Whip……
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pqsR0l16pc
Disappointed for the young bhoys in our Under20 squad tonight with another away defeat.
Fantastic news that Sevco’s plans to launch the oldfirm circus next week has been stopped in it’s tracks.
You still have it in your own gift to achieve another title, lhads.
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NatKnow – Supporting Wee Oscar
21.54
Thanks for the laughs, really enjoyed that. There is even a Sarah Palin contribution.
Special mention for the previous post on the blog from July 2013; Are Militant Atheists Using Chemtrails to Poison the Angels in Heaven?
I want this journal in my dentist’s waiting room.
minx
Ha ha brill :O),tell them to give me a shout next time,promise to leave my brain at home.
Night night gorgeous x
TSD
You want me to do your maths and your reading for you???
Do you have cuisenaire rods handy now I’ve shown you how to spell them?
Right, Chris Torey is one.
You can move a unit block now if you have Unifix cubes handy.
You support him and the people in the EDL.
Therefore, if you are indeed different people, there’s mair than one of you.
Just throw the rest of the cubes and rods in and let’s save the strain on your brain by calling it lots.
Night Night now!
Kojo will be along to tuck you in soon.
Kojo/TSD/Chris Torey
Have never met??? Whit aboot the shaving mirror in the morn?
Chris Torey,
You are a cruel, deranged bastard. You need help.