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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Nothing better than hun on hun, oh the feckin joy of it all.
But still no accounts.
Now if say Celtic hadn’t produced accounts for 3 years, do you honestly believe we would still be playing football in scotland ?
Just logged on and not up to speed with the latest pro/anti board debate. Hope to catch up on all of this at the CQN dayoooot tomorrow.
Anyway, for music lovers, I’ve just watched a recording of Jools Holland from Tuesday. I thought Janelle Monae was brilliant. A female version of Elvis and Little Richard with a bit of punk attitude thrown in.
My dream girl!
She will be on Later with JH at 11:05 tonight. Don’t let me down Janelle.
HH
Magnificent7
Will know Paul and probably you. From my moniker you will know my cousins, J, M or probably your age, the lovely AM. :)
THE EXILED TIM
22:44 on 27 September, 2013
Nothing better than hun on hun, oh the feckin joy of it all.
But still no accounts.
Now if say Celtic hadn’t produced accounts for 3 years, do you honestly believe we would still be playing football in scotland ?
they aren’t ….. a new club took their place :-)
bazzabhoy
I have never been a violent man, always see the good in people.
When it comes to them, I must admit I have a tendency to get rather miffed about things.
Rotting in hell is too good for them.
HH
Troontim
Hands off. Janelle is mine :)
Magnificentseven
Aye, you have a point >}
Still doesn’t excuse the fact the sfa had broken all their rules to facilitate them and their corrupt dealings.
HH
So another first for CQN, I believe, with a wedding on the cards. Congratulations to 2 of the most beautiful persons I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and the privilege to call friends.
Paul67 will put up a Live updates blog on the big day, we’d don’t want any argument on the team line up, or tactics for HT later on in the evening.
There is currently a bidding war between the 2 on me being Best Man or Matron of Honour, thankfully Helen has more cash;)
Genuinely delighted for both.
hh
bjmac
Off to bed now,up at 5.30 to see the Hawks.Good Luck Liam.
Delaneys Dunky
22:44 on 27 September, 2013
Magnificent7
Will know Paul and probably you. From my moniker you will know my cousins, J, M or probably your age, the lovely AM. :)
I am sure I know AM……we are GM, TM & PM
stayed in Locksley
Troon/DD – she’s great, quite a talent. On in ten mins, thanks for heads up. Apart from the Pixies, don’t recognise any other names!
T4
Delaneys Dunky
Mutual appreciation of great potential. Sign her up now.
TT
THE EXILED TIM
22:50 on 27 September, 2013
Magnificentseven
Aye, you have a point >}
Still doesn’t excuse the fact the sfa had broken all their rules to facilitate them and their corrupt dealings.
HH
I know…and that will never change…….
We need to always see the bigger picture.
Now is our time.
The greatest time ever to be a Celtic supporter.
But we all know that our greatest challenge awaits.
They will throw everything at us.
That’s when we will need to be at our very best.
The players, supporters and the board need to be as one
even then it might not be enough.
We will be playing against the establishment and then some.
We might not succeed but we are going to have fun trying.
Ht @22:29
Looks like they’ve swapped login details already. ;)
Congratulations.
What film was it that the house crumbled into itself and disapeared, was Abbytitmusville House hooror or something like that?
They never bothered much when our manager was getting sent things in the post or attacked while doing his job
Bjmac – HT beautiful?!! Help ma boab!
I think you should do the service, Brother Lee Love with big fake hands! :-)
T4
BT,
Getting there, hopefully make it out tomorrow.
T4
Great bill, you canny beat the Pixies live. My favourite live band with the Manic Street Preachers and Foo Fighters close 2nd.
Tommytwists,
Pixes ye say? Churches are no bad too.
Box set to record.
“You will quickly discover what makes Flamingo Land the UK’s most visited Zoo. With over 140 species of reptiles, mammals and birds, plus an amazing penguin pool and Muddy Duck Farm, you can enjoy an amazing view of the animal kingdom. ”
From Secvo’s sponsors, clearly instructed to use the number 140, 1 animal for each year?
Congrats to HamiltonTim and Minx
In all my days of singledom I never managed to have a Celtic supporting girlfriend, not once.
My Mrs feigns mild interest in Celtic on average approximately once every five years. When we beat Barcelona last year she said ‘oh that was quite a good result then eh?’
Magnificent7
Not sure, am GD from Kirkton.
the exiled tim
22:47 on 27 September, 2013
Amen to that brother.
Magnificentseven
That is the problem, it will never change.
And yet we as a support still support the status quo.
The Celtic support are as smart a support as I have ever come across, we have know for years that they have been cheating, we have know that the powers have had it in for us.
And now that our paranoia has been found to be justified……………
We still fund them, that I can’t get the head around.
There is a fine line in what we do as a support, the last thing we want to do is to harm the club, but, ffs, even the suits who are running the club don’t give a toss about the corruption.
I waver on occasion about supporting the club, that is not quite right, I will always have Celtic in my heart, I just don’t like the way the suits are dealing with this present problem.
They know they have us by the balls, we won’t desert the club, and they know it.
HH
Hamiltontim & Minx
congratulations & may your days be blessed.
I hear there has been good news for two excellent CQNrs tonight.
There is still some magic around our club.
Wonder who will wear the white dress?
Good luck to you both HT and Minx
Congratulations to Hamiltontim & Minx on there engagement tonight it,hoopy news right enough,best wishes to them both, brought to you by CQN engagement news not lazyromance;)
Charlotte Fakeovers @CharlotteFakes 16m
@PJBHoops Walter was stitched up by Stockbridge and Traynor. He only ever agreed to be interim chairman. Investors and supporters misled.
this is one that delivers..IMO – succinctly describes the GULF between the rich and poor and the utter hopelessness of the end result.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuTMWgOduFM
VidmarFF @VidmarFF 18m
Rumour Jim Traynor has been placed on gardening leave. Anyone confirm?
Just saw this from a hun on twitter.
I thought he was on gardening leave when he chucked journalism.
Gordon64
22:57
Spot on.
A wee pal tells me that we might have a few friends in common (and might be common friends).
Hope to catch up tomorrow.
TT
I know he chucked jounalism about twenty odd years ago.
TET
I have said on many occasions that
it is a privilege to be a Celtic supporter.
One that we must pass on.
Regardless of what else happens
being a Celtic supporter is the be all and end all.
Traynor on Gardening Leave??
He’s always been a walking compost heap.
Djbee – when did he actually start being a journalist?! A scumbag hack from way back!
T4
Delaneys Dunky
23:06 on 27 September, 2013
Magnificent7
Not sure, am GD from Kirkton
well you are just a wean after all :-)
Favorite Celtic moment: In recent history.
Nakamura’s wonder-goal!