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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sorry for me part in that m7 – I saw it for what it was
BT apologies. I thought you posted that. Who did? Sorry for not knowing who it was. It would be great to know and to know where the stone will be.
Thomthethim, consider or done. There are lots of Irish people. One of them told me had already done the walk and when he got to Santiago, he could not resist the urge to go to confession “for the first time in 99 years”.
Hope Bobby doesn’s mind this repost from earlier. I’ll be more than happy to keep charge of the kitty…. ;-)
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BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS forza Oscar and Mackenzie
14:06 on
27 September, 2013
Afternoon,all.
Sorry for the delay replying to this,folks My Mum is making work for idle hands at the moment!
Those gracing us with their presence to date are
ME,MY DAD
PETEC
ACGR
16ROADS
DOUGC
GERRYBHOY57
GORDYBHOY
GORDON64
FFM
PAOLOSBOOTS
DOC
EDB
COWIEBHOY
DBBIA
KIKINTHENAKAS
TSOAL
JIMBO67
LENNYBHOY
JOBO
SENGA
TOMMYTWISTSTOMMYTURNS
THE TOKEN TIM
CELTICROLLERCOASTER
PHILBHOY
FOURGREENFIELDS
MIGHTYTIM
BUTSYBHOY
THE BARCA MOLE
LILYS GRANDPA
LEFTCLICKTIC
THE BOY JINKY
TROONTIM
AYRSHIRE TIM
SIPSINI
MARRAKESH EXPRESS
MASTY
MICKTT
MURDOCH AULD HAY
EUROCHAMPS
LIONROARS
CHE and his brother
VOGUEPUNTER
ST JOHN DOYLE
BLANTYRE TIM
BADA BING
PMCG1888
MAGGIEMAGILL
MORRISSEY THE 23RD
SANNABHOY
RICHIE
Now,I’m sure that some that I have mentioned will have had their plans thwarted by events,while I have inadvertently missed others out.
Also,people will be joining up and leaving at various times.
No matter,should be a belter of a day!
Bada Bing / Mag 7
Speaking as a member of the ‘Half wit society’
I found the use of term ‘half wit’ in your discourse
rather derogatory.
Chris Graham @ChrisGraham76
So….the dysfunctional Rangers board are threatening to sue me. I’ll see them in court. #sacktheboard
pmsl…
jackie mac
20:55 on 27 September, 2013
sorry for me part in that m7 – I saw it for what it was
no problem…..if you didn’t know what happened to the guy you would just dismiss it as a nothing remark
Gordon64
21:00 on 27 September, 2013
Bada Bing / Mag 7
Speaking as a member of the ‘Half wit society’
I found the use of term ‘half wit’ in your discourse
rather derogatory.
half the time I don’t have any
Is there a quiz tonight ?
bazzabhoy
20:41 on 27 September, 2013
What happened to morrisey mate ?
hun skelper
See Canamalar’s post @12:04 on page 1.
Anyone looking for Barcelona tickets?
Now have 2 Premium tickets still available for Tuesday night. Seated together in Jock Stein with access to lounges, free programme pies etc.
Looking to pass on for FACE VALUE of £100 each. Ideally sell as 2 to minimise logistics of handover etc.
Bought as part of 3 match package but late customer call off means I have availability.
James Vaughan would look good in the Hoops!
Celtic_First
YNWA!
HH!!
What is confusing is Morisseys treatment yesterday, then phoning him today to tell him the resolution has been accepted, I mean what’s that all about ?
I’m sure it sounded dreadful magnificent, bd’s posting record shows it was just a quick post without thinking rather than something malicious like other’s on the blog
Big Cup Winners –
CRC mentioned a couple of weeks ago that he was retiring from the quizmaster role. Shame, but I guess it must have taken up a fair bit of time both preparing and presenting it.
But feel free to take over ;-)
canamalar prays oscar can do it again
21:09 on 27 September, 2013
What is confusing is Morisseys treatment yesterday, then phoning him today to tell him the resolution has been accepted, I mean what’s that all about ?
What is this about mate, why was morrisey kicked out of CP and why was he there ?
big-cup-winners
21:06 on 27 September, 2013
Cheers mate haven’t a clue what is going on
jackie mac
21:09 on 27 September, 2013
I’m sure it sounded dreadful magnificent, bd’s posting record shows it was just a quick post without thinking rather than something malicious like other’s on the blog
I agree…I have never seem him post anything like that……unfortunately both subjects touch a nerve and I reacted
Jobo Baldie
I’d be willing to give it a go. Can’t guarantee I’d be any good but that would add to the fun perhaps ?
thought so m7- hope you’re allright
Evening Timland, still warm in the hun free mountain valley.
Canamalar. Morrisy
Well done on the resolution getting accepted.
A bizarre way the club went about things.
HH
jackie mac
21:16 on 27 September, 2013
thought so m7- hope you’re allright
oh… I am good….as I said some things get a reaction, but I do realise that sometimes it’s lack of thought rather than malicious intent
Hun skelper,
Dinny get bogged down.
The upshot is the resolution has been accepted by Celtic
Hun skelper,
He went back for news on the resolution, he told them he would come back as there were a couple of points they said they would clear up, that’s obviously before they read the resolution, when he went back the post at 12:04 was his experience.
I find the treatment quite weird, I’m still hoping after reading it and digesting the content they have actually found a useful strategy for it.
Celtic_First
Just catching up after being absent for a few days.
An Italian friend of mine who is married to a Basque lassie, did the walk a number of years ago – he is not a religious person but he found the experience an incredibly uplifting one.
His biggest problem was ensuring he had enough baccy and papers for his roll-ups!
HH!!
A son of Dan
This one caught my eye from Deadco Media. The poster was referring to the Rangers board calling the cops about their fans threats:
“If they’re clamping down on this sort of thing, I assume they’ll be trawling celtic sites for “threatening and abusive” posts about them. There will be plenty there I’m sure. If not, why not?”
They are usually wrong about so much …….but even for a zombie how wrong could he be ?
jackie mac-G64-HH
FFM – you’re not the only conspiracy theorist in the village)
Don’t think i’ll be able to make your bash tomorrow,
i’ll be there in spirit though…whisky if possible…don’t be adding any Aspartame to it though ;)
canamalar
As an infrequent poster can you please
explain what you are trying to achieve.
Gordon64,
Quite simply I want the SFA cleared out and a new set of rules that demonstrate transparency, justice and equality at all levels and in all departments of Scottish football.
Big ask but we’ve got to start somewhere
Celtic_First
There is an auld couple a few weeks in front of you, one is baldy and is carrying a stone taken from St Mary’s, before he left I attached a badge with Bro. Walfrid onto it.
If you happen to meet them, tell them I got the boiler fixed.
canamalar
A noble quest.
But can Celtic achieve that alone.
Agree we have to start somewhere.
What’s all these twitter rumours about our own Hamiltontim then…?
Can’t believe Celtic turned Morrissey away absolute disgusting.
Jobo….shhhh! :-)
T4
Ideally there would be no one from any football team serving in the SFA their job would simply be to ensure the running of the game was carried out properly and the rules adhered to.
Jobo Baldie 21:38:
What rumours?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!