The organising committee of the proposed Joint Russian and Ukrainian championship have confirmed that the Russian Premier League have voted in favour of the proposal. The matter will now go to the Russian Association and the corresponding authorities in Ukraine.
Valery Gazzaev, president of Russian club, Alania Vladikavkaz, told reporters, “Innovation is never easy, even the World Cup and European Championships had doubters in the game. The English, who founded the game, were sceptical about such championships.
“We have had the same doubts about our project but in football, a policy of integration is now necessary. Look at the European Championship in 2020, which will be held across 13 countries.
“Given the economic crisis in Europe few territories can afford to maintain a competitive team. If we draw a combined championship with Russia and Ukraine we will improve entertainment, as well as football and financial stability.
“Half of Russian clubs are unprofitable (a considerably lower portion than UK clubs), 70% are subsidised by governmental budgets, this is wrong. A Joint League will enable teams to earn money to pay their own way.
“We want to create a strong league which will compete with the best in Europe.
“The plan is to hold the first joint championship in 2015-16. Teams will compete in European competitions under their national flags. The national quotas for participation in the tournament will remain the same, so if ranking does not change, Russia and Ukraine will be represented in the Champions League by six teams.
“Our proposal is fully consistent with Uefa strategy. Uefa understand that, under the current league structures, Financial Fair Plan will weaken our clubs. A combined championship gives us a solution.
“Part of the budget for the new league will come from the sale of media rights. The remaining amount will be generated from sponsors. It’s not just about Gazprom, other major Russian, Ukrainian and international companies will be involved (no mention of Flamingo Land yet).”
Make no mistake, this project’s viability is underwritten by political and financial muscle. Gazprom are a huge player in world energy markets, as well as European football sponsorship, while politicians in Moscow and Kiev see football as a ‘political football’.
They have the money and backers to ensure this slips through Uefa, creating an important blueprint in the process. Note specifically that Champions League spots will be retained by each nation, a hugely important point for integration elsewhere.
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BT
I used to see him regularly at the powerleague Hamilton on a Thursday
but wasnt brave enough to tell him it was Dannys goal.
TSD
I take it I don’t need to change my Saturday plans.
C’mon a big strong Rugby Blue like yourself. Can’t be scared now, can we? What if I promise to read one of your BNP pamphlets and give you a quick history lesson on The Authoritarian Personality and the characteristics of the weak-minded that are drawn to them.
Therapy for you, free and for nothing.
Don’t say I’m not generous to you.
blantyretim is praying for the Knox family
THANKS for good wishes today re grandchildren’s christenings.all went well .i shoulld have known that a good ST SIMON’S BHOY would respond.
!!Bada Bing!!
19:49 on 27 September, 2013
jackie mac
19:45 on 27 September, 2013Right here’s a teaserFrom the ‘current squad section’ of the 40 th anniversary set of cardsQueen of diamonds. App. 67 goals 10
Justin Fashanu?
what a funny guy you are………or maybe not………….all inclusive for some
you really are low life
Favor uncle
Always good to receive good news on the site. Most of my recent prayers via this place have been for sad occasions..
My reality – Saturday afternoon – Dad out working – the taxi, Mum out working – the provident – me and my eldest brother (Of the three of us only Stephen and I like football) Stephen watching the cup final – bored actually – extra time – we were kicking a pillow from the couch about the room trying to keepy up and pass – I’m facing the telly – Daniel Fergus strikes the ball – I remember the brain blip of ‘that’s no going in’, changing quickly to ‘YEEEEAAAAAHHH!!!!!!!!!” – Brother and I hugging, celebrating.
The word SCLAFF entering my vocabulary. I have George’s autograph with the word SCLAFF in it.
It was a technicolour childhood Saturday memory, me and my brother and the studious one upstairs.
Here’s Wikipedia’s Reality…
Danny McGrain took a shot that was well off target, but George McCluskey redirected the ball past Peter McCloy and into the goal.
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Ah, memories…
zombie v zombie action tomorrow. lol!
Rangers Supporters @rangersfctrust
18th & 72nd minute protest tomorrow organised by @SonsofStruth Sack the board!
PoliticalCeltictweet @ edwardrice1
@ChrisGraham76 You’ll have to amend your list mate, apparently you should be on it now…
ASOD
Zombie V Zombie the movie that Sharknado wishes it was…
Uly
And then there was a riot..
magnificentseven- get a grip ya halfwit and have a laugh at yourself,dearie me.
I see Loyalist Willie Frazer had his bail conditions amended to allow him to attend a parade in Belfast this weekend. ffs…
I hope the big screens don’t breakat ibrokes tomorrow or it will be carnage…
Mag7
That must be the first time Bada Bing
has been described as low.
He’s a bigger man than you will ever be.
!!Bada Bing!!
20:27 on 27 September, 2013
magnificentseven- get a grip ya halfwit and have a laugh at yourself,dearie me
If you think making a homophobic remark about a guy who killed himself because of his sexuality is a good idea then there is only one halfwit in the conversation
george mac’s cot of arms
A MEANT IT.
From UEFA site, I like the ‘elite coaches’ label.
Elite coaches laud UEFA Youth
League
Published: Friday 27 September 2013,
10.52CET
Arsène Wenger, Jorge Jesus, Neil Lennon and
Manuel Pellegrini tell UEFA.com the first UEFA
Youth League could be “remembered as the
start of something great”.
Another Friday Fight Night on CQN…
COAT.!!!!!!!!!celabrations.
Quick post from the old Camino de Santiago. Thanks gery much for all the kind messages the other day. Yous made cry.
After three hard days I have made it to the lovely Navarresw town of Puente la Reina. The Pyrenees are a distant memory and it’s vineyards all the way for the next wee while. What’s not to like?
BT, I saw your amazing post about your mum and dad walking as well. All power to them. Please post the location where your dad leaves the stone so that I can look out for it.
If anyone knows John from Derry, who is a chef in Stravaigin, please tell him his oul fella is doing brilliantly, as you would expect from a veteran. But John senior is carrying a heavy extra burden this time, God love him. He’s doing brilliantly.
Love to all.
Youth game v barca is being shown live at fanzone on Tuesday.
Bada
You’re a friend of mine…but.. I can see what Mag7 is getting at.
Know you and know you didn’t mean any offence.
Sevco board have reported FF to the police for threatening one of the directors online haha
It just gets better hun on hun fight
Sky pay per view HH
FAVOURITE UNCLE
I read about the baptisms about three hours in arrears……
Delighted it went well,mate. Have you put their name down for the kids season ticket yet?
Celtic First
Good luck to you on your journey and remember to set a wee moment aside tomorrow to celebrate our victory.
kevjungle – “c’mon the cellic – fairytale fc “
19:17 on 27 September, 2013
You obviously cannot read a set of accounts.
Ill break it down.
Last year loss 7m
This year profit 9m
That’s 16m of a swing.
A balance sheet is only a snap shot at any given time, your P & L is what it’s all about, without champions league money we would have struggled to break even.
Unless you are carrying forward retained profits year on year with surplus cash in the bank, to keep in the black you need to sell an asset.
Too many are quick to slag off the “suits” without knowing how a business works.
“Bored”CFC
Disgusted however at how the treatment meted out to morrisey earlier.
C1st
Great progress but not my parents doing the walk.
KTF
Just reading back and found kojos words of wisdom, couple of problems kojo, you actually gave your blessing if I remember properly.
And this has everything to do with our board, they are legally responsible to protect the interests of the shareholders, by ignoring the malfeasance of the SFA they are failing in that legal obligation, no ?
VP-cheers ,you post a throwaway line and a guy has me up for manslaughter.Did you laugh btw?
Bada
Naw :O( you’re patters worse than Mickybhoy’s
Houl yer wheest 19.47
Thanks for reply, since I put up initial request for info. I’ve since learned that The Naomh Padraig CSC will be watching the game in Quinns of Drumcondra. It will depend now where we get parking. should be arriving in Dublin close to kick off time, so I’ll either head to Quinns or to your spot in Amiens Street. You will have no bother picking me out, I’ll be the wee ol’ codger in the Cork jersey, Ha Ha. I’ll listen out for a Northern accent if I can identify you I’ll introduce myself. Enjoy the day. Hail Hail.
celtic_first
I admire and envy your pilgrimage .
A Gweedore man made a mini series quite recently of his walk and the people he met en route.
Please say a wee prayer for those of us who wish they were there.
Apologies to anyone offended by the Justin Fashanu line.
We face the might Barca in less than than 100 hours.
Small matter of an away game at Rugby park park tomorrow.
Just 4 days after being beaten by Morton.
If nothing else it’s always interesting.
Bring it on.
!!Bada Bing!!
20:44 on 27 September, 2013
VP-cheers ,you post a throwaway line and a guy has me up for manslaughter.Did you laugh btw?
nobody had you up for manslaughter……I called you on a stupid ill-judged remark!! if you really thought about it you would agree
!!Bada Bing!!
The best option! If you’re out tomorrow and see me, ask me to remind you about my own ‘throw away line’ moment a couple of years ago. ;-)
!!Bada Bing!!
20:49 on 27 September, 2013
Apologies to anyone offended by the Justin Fashanu line.
!!Bada Bing!! thank you for been man enough to apologise the remark was unexpected from you
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS forza Oscar and Mackenzie
thanks palomine i was hoping more along the lines of playing in the mode of THE GREAT BOBBY M.but will settle for taking them up for a game shortly.