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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My first listen to Glasgow’s Chvrches. A nice OMD Sundays cross. Pixies and Janelle are immense tho. :)
So…..Another 4,000 Migrant Workers/Indentured Slaves May Die In Qatar ….
Before WC 2022 Even Kicks Off……
http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2013/sep/26/qatar-migrant-labour-abuse
FREE Oor Bold Canamalar…..
From His Rusty Shackles……!
Cruel Despotic Tyrant Emir Of Qatar….
LET OUR PEOPLE GO…!
As We Remember Zion…..
Barcelona legend luis enrique in this months four four two….
“After i finished playin… i went to see celtic v milan at parkhead I went with friends and stood with the fans wearing the scarf. I wanted to hear you’ll never walk alone before the game to feel it as a fan. What a great atmosphere. I love the concept of following your team.
B-)
leftclicktic, jabba on gardening leave? What kind of garden does a fud like him have?
His bluebells will be deid.
Congratulations to HamiltonTim and Minx1888 (always thought that was a sexy moniker :-)) – look forward to chatting to the offspring in years to come !!
Well done lovely people.
HH
BGFC
Good Evening.
Almost fifty years ago, a young skinny nervous dark haired girl, stood in front of a microphone with a little known band called the Stone Poneys. At the start of some songs, she took a little wobble– or maybe a warble– just feeling her way gently into the song before unleashing a voice that could variously be described as an instrument, a siren or even a weapon!
She went on to become the world’s first female stadium act, was nominated for numerous Grammy’s. Tony’s, Golden Globes, Emmys and just about any other kind of award going.
She eventually sold over 100 Million records covering all sorts of styles from Rock, to folk, to country, to world music including Opera and Punk influenced songs– singing anything and everything, collaborating with many other stars of different genres along the way.
She has appeared on the cover of every major magazine at some point in her career
( making the cover of Rolling Stone no less than 6 times ) and has featured regularly on both Time and Newsweek.
She has been politically active all her life, and in 1978 was the highest paid woman in popular music when in that one year her album sales grossed $60 Million.
Regrettably, however, time waits for no man and no woman, and last month she announced that the onset of Parkinsons disease had stolen her voice leaving her such that she could no longer sing a solitary note!
So, here along with another two female singing legends, is the fabulous Ms Linda Maria Rondstadt from 2008.
Clearly, she is no longer the skinny teenage girl, or the skinny young woman who knocked seven bells out of Blue Bayou.
However, despite the passage of years and the tell-tale signs of age just listen to this for a voice ( and indeed a set of harmonies from her two sidekicks ) — sadly it is a voice we will not hear again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpzREN3CRi4
Does HT have a three match ban before his nuptials. Incase he gets scudded with a loose ball and his fizzog is no good for the wedding pictures.
This air commemorates the long march – of 1000 followers of Donal Cam O’Sullivan Beare, only 35 arrived at the O-Rourke in Leitrim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vffqnYUyFVQ
Interestingly, this same air is played every year at Linlithgow Marches, where it is know as “The Roke and The Row”… how that happened, I dunno
TSD
Can you please return to the 19th century.
•-:¦:-•** -:¦:- sparkleghirl :¦:-.•**• -:¦:-•
Have you been canvassed for Bridesmaid / Maid of Honour duties?
And so the big day has arrived!
And to start it off, 7 hours sleep!
Be nice, now…
leftclicktic oscar in our thoughts
23:47 on 27 September, 2013
This is one of those odd occasions where I don’t want to go to bed incase I miss anything, but I know waking up will be a treat!!!
Meeting Burghbhoy in the hall tomorrow and can’t wait to hsve a pint and a laugh over the sevconians.
However, as a business manager in the bank of scotland world… I must ask…. Where the lumlie troubler??? Old davie has been conspicuously quiet.
Knock knock
DJBEE,
Big Vinny’s down the Raploch is a good Tim Shop, very close to Stirling centre.
What Hotel you in ?
HT and Minx
very best of luck and wishes to both
hail hail
Worried about civil disorder in Glasgow town tomorrow. As I have said to my weans, let them do each other, but be vigilant at all times in this toon tomorrow.
djbee – hmmm with that weathered coupon, a bit of soft focus will be required for sure! :-)
T4
!!Bada Bing!!
23:44 on
27 September, 2013
HT & Minx-all the best,the first CQN Wedding?
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me and CRC got married a few years ago.
its on the bbc iplayer, catchy title “jack and victor . still game, love conquers all”
Hamiltontim,
No being nosey,but did you and Minx1888 know each other before CQN?
Just wondering if this site brought you two together…tell me to mind my own if am being intrusive.
All the very best to both of you :O).
is there any official announcement about HT and minx
or are we all waiting for a ball to the coupon
Cowiebhoy
Can’t remember I think it might be Terrace hotel south of the centre?
Scotland, a land where if you are of the right persuasion, you can act with total impunity.
A country where you can buy a football club with tax payers money, a land where you can chase a dream, again with tax payers money,a land where you can dup a debt of hundreds of millions and nobody seems to give a shit, a land where you can cheat your biggest rivals, a land where the football powers allow you to cheat with their backing, a land where you can defraud the tax man and they will turn a blind eye to you dealings.
A land that allows you to intimidate your rivals knowing you can do so with the full backing of the police, a land where the police openly discriminate against the minority in the land.
A country where the leader of the political power openly states that, the corrupt club are the fabric of the nation, a land where sectarian songs, that have been deemed illegal, are lauded by a senior minister of the land when sung at a game when they beat their biggest rivals.
A land where the judiciary can not convict a man who openly states in court that he is guilty of an assault.
A land where a man doing his job of work is sent bombs and bullets in the mail, a land where the same man and his family have to be taken to a safe house in the middle of the night on quite a few occasions cos they can not guarantee his safety.
A land where the media are scared to report the truth as they are fear of their lifes, and the lifes of their familys.
A land where the court system is under the influence of the masonic order…….
Jeez, I could go on all night.
The best wee country in the world………Aye right.
HH
Fred – I believe they met first through CQN, so P67 gets the blame for something else!
Saint stivs – and what a right pair you & CRC make!
Minx put the news out on FB and Twitter this evening.
T4
SS
Be happy for two lovely people.
I know its a regular thing on here, people saying how much they love their fellow Tims, but HT & Minx have just brought it to a new level altogether. Even though I don’t really know either of them, I am genuinely delighted for them. Its amazing how Celtic & CQN just draws you in and makes you feel part of a family.
Oh Ghod, having said that, kinda makes me feel like my brother and my sister are planning to marry each other.
thomthethim for Oscar OK
Ooh, I’d be honoured, but I’m miles away..
I’ve never ever been a bridesmaid. Or a bride, for that matter :)
TET
I agree.
What should we all do ?
Emigrate.
TTTT,
Cheers…makes the good news even better :O).
Jobo, get off the blog and get the badges sorted. And aye, ACGR supports you holding the kitty tomorrow. But I’ll be keeping a beady eye oan ye.
twinbhoy
21:57 on 27 September, 2013
A wee mention for my wee pal Sharon, who fights on despite all the consequences. God Bless you my friend. Hail Hail.
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Just back,sounds like a lass wi principles. Give her my best,right is might!
(Not the other way round,btw)
Congrats to HT and Minx1888 P67 is the new Cilla Black
B-)
Gordon64
If you agree, are you happy with it ?
HH
The Terraces
could go to St Ninians and the Scots wa hae, the St Ninians Paul Mcstay bus uses this.
or Big Vinnys down the Raploch, a few buses pass through this.
In Stirling, most pubs mixed, so head up to Baker Street, a few pubs there.
Alternatively I could take you through to the CQN Bhoys day oot, leaving about 11.45 with Doc, and will be back for about 5 ?
Hail Hail
ACGR
Who mentioned badges ?
It’s no a Trekkie convention.
A fine rendition of May Brookbanks Jute Mill Song… or Yer Ten an Nine as we knew it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK0r4Hu8ukE
TET, I hope you’re well buddy and not eating any dodgy grub in the run up to our sclaffbaw doo.
It’s you and me v the young acgr whippersnacher so bring your bevy, your man sized huggie’s and your best game. We’ll need all three to beat the bhoy.
Totally jealous of all the excellent CQN-ers going for a day out tomorrow!
I have my week with Wee NatKnow however – so very happy nevertheless.
Congrats to CQN lovebirds. Everywhere.
Former Hearts chairman charged with money laundering offences as part of a fraud investigation
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-24297069
Strange how so many such “fit and proper” persons were magnetically attracted to boardrooms in Ibrox and Tynecastle.
TET
I love you pal.
But this is a fight for us is in Scotland to fight.
Your contribution is always welcome.
Fred
Just back on and saw your post.
We first met through CQN so Mr Paul67 has much to be responsible for!
I was still a monk and Minx was still at convent then so sadly a liaison wasn’t possible.
However, we both then met up through the Wee Oscar For Life Campaign, which came about as a result of Knoxy posting on CQN.
So aye and naw really :-)