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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TET
What an honest but stark summary. Every word you spoke is true.
What do I do? I am bringing children and grandchildren up in this place. Emigration?
The Singing Detective Demands The Resignation Of Campbell Ogilvie
23:54 on
27 September, 2013
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…..
Not getting the connection mate?
A non sequitur.
N’est-ce pas?
Gordon64, jobo’s in charge of badges, he da badge man.
I’ve got my own badge, it say’s DNR withoot big jugs. I’ve nae idea what it means, I found it in Aberdour.
Is HamiltonTim The Only Spectator In. Recorded SPL History…..
To Have His Already Stunning Good Looks Enhanced….
By Being Struck In The Face By A Thunderous Shot…..
Direct From The Field Of Play….?
If This Is Armageddon…Bring It On….!
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i met her, she is an evil, kill her
Minx1888 / Hamiltontim –
Many congratulations.
A genuine good news story indeed!!
Its like a blind date tomorrow I only know a few of the lads from cqn 5s but should be good for a laugh. Is there many going ti watch the watch?
•-:¦:-•** -:¦:- sparkleghirl :¦:-.•**• -:¦:-•
The way things are going on here you may have a marriage proposal by the end of the night:))
The ultimate BLIND DATE
FRED C DOBBS
Still not too late to get the info for the morra.
You’ll be missed,mate.
GET TAE |FU|CK
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar,
Great stuff. Hope you both have many years of happiness together.
What a great Celtic place this is :O).
Hamiltontim is praying for Oscar
00:21 on
28 September, 2013
chuffed for you young fella.
you shared some very raw honest and beautiful episodes from your life on here, so god bless your parents for getting you here, and god bless you for being such a smart guy.
you will get told this a millon times
but she is allready too good for ye.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrDizlPxOQ
The Sexual Disease,
Do one.
GORDON64
As I don’t have yer e-mail addy,I couldn’t send you the details.
VOGUEPUNTERand BADA BING know the details. If you aren’t there,I’ll be miffed. And taller,on average.
Have you made yer BOSS 50 yet?
TSD
Jealousy is a terrible sin.
twinbhoy, was that aimed at everyone?
BMCUW,
Things have conspired against me, sad to say :O(.
Would have loved to be there, but cannae make it.
Look forward to reading all about it though :O).
Hail Hail.
Am i the only one who clicked on BRT&H’s link and got Brian Ferry or am i melted?
ACGR
I will try my best, it may well not be good enough, but I will enjoy, I have a fair few bottles for you, I even have a couple of the blonde stuff, they are good.
See you soon.
……………………………….
G64
Not quite right mi amigo, I still have weans and grand weans who live there, they are my priority, so I will fight them any way I can, and I do, I don’t just post on here.
………………………….
DD
Many years ago I decided that leaving was the best solution, I have never regretted it, I have so much admiration for those who stay and fight them.
…………………………….
Sleep well Timland
HH
KTF
HAMILTON TIM
MINX1888
You are,obviously,the two legends I referred to meeting on Tuesday and introducing to my kid sis.
For about five minutes….
She’s a hard yin to please. But she was well impressed.
Going public tonight saves me the bother of shopping you later today!
I am delighted for you both,two nicer and more deserving people I have never met.
I hope you have a long and sickeningly happy life together.
BMCUWP, tell auld Pat not to wear the Crombie jaikit. There’s still a few loose fireworks in the depths of his crombie jaikit poakit that will exclude him from most fun city pubs.
He’s a GB reprobate and don’t try to convince me otherwise.
Nae smoke bombs allowed.
FRED C DOBBS
Nae bother,bud. My Dad will tell you all about it next time he meets you. It’s unlikely to come up though as neither of you know each other through here,just through having a beer.
Probably….
Whit’s happn?
The Star of the Sea.
I for one will be paying close attention to the crowd shots during game tomorrow to see if i can catch a glimpse of the happy couple:)).
This place truly has a special thing going on you hear of people you only know slightlys good news but could not be more happier than if they were direct family.
HT & Minx again may your days be blessed if i miss yous tomorrow remember how many wedding invites yous will need to keep this lot happy :))
good night all
……if that fecker has missed another train……
BMCUWP
I would not miss the chance to have a few beers
with you.
You are one of the very best.
See you tomorrow my very good CQN pal.
HH
He’s got to have discovered a new drug
Thank you one and all for your kind offers of bridesmaids really pushing the boundaries of all inclusive :-)
Genuinely feel blessed to be as lucky as I am and to count so many of you as friends.
I promise to let all of you buy me a drink at the next hootenanny!
ACGR
It’s coming up to fireworks season,bangers will be everywhere.
Especially doon The Gallowgate at tea time later!
canamalar
Cheers mate ordinary shares it is then
Zimmerman
Naw — it is me who is melted lol — sorry it has been a long hard day and I shouldn’t post when nodding off ha ha
Here is the correct link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnieh0Y1V-o
Congrats to Chris & Helen again
I confess, almighty Father
please defend me from bullying and RACISM
Leftclick, good point there. HT and Minx will need to rent the whole of Strathclyde park and three of billy smart’s old tents to fit us all in.
I hope it’s a free bar.
CALTON TONGUES.
Hope you can make it,bud. Won’t be the same without you-though doubtless we’ll manage!
Hope the hip is improving. Sair yin.
And then some.
i’m a haif wit – :)
BMCUW,
I’ll be there, hips getting better by the day.
ACGR,
HT said it was a free bar couple of pages ago… its goin to be all day seemingly