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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From @henrikvegetable
August 3rd http://t.co/OPK3mmte9D august 7th http://t.co/Z8WKanZCvr puppet on a well paid string
Happy birdie to you, happy birdie to you…
Happy birdie, dear Googybhoy…
Happy birdie to you……
Anybody lookin 2 tickets for barca on tues? Fella paid 54 quid off Celtic website when more was released last week. He’s lookin 50 each ticket. I can meet whoever wants them at about 5 o clock when my bus gets into Glasgow??
Welcome to Ticketmaster
Lennybhoy
The phone number for that place is no longer working
Thanks anyway
Reading the Glen Gibbons article opened an old and very bitter grievance of mine.
I couldnt believe my ears when 5000 or more Celtic fans booed Fergus that day. Anyone who did so allowed themselves to be brainwashed by the Murray’s Paid Poodles, and should have hanged their heads in shame.
I note sally is taking a pie cut…….and the ff natives are restless…… all to the good, as Zombies2 approach Armageddon……have they not passed the deadline for producing audited accounts for their AGM (Angry Growling Mutts) to go ahead…?
marrakesh express
10:51 on 28 September, 2013
Fully agree…..
the spirit of arthur lee
10:51 on 28 September, 2013
You want me to see if Vhman has a number?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
AC Milan .
Play Sampdoria tonight . AC Milan are 12th in Serie A, Sampdoria are 18th . Much pressure on AC Milan to win , much rumor re Allegri being bagged if they don’t . The Curva Sud will be closed [ punishment for ” discriminatory chanting “]
Allegri has asked the support to be nice to Matri [ his signing was greeted with a MATRI NO THANKS tifo and he was subject to jeers throughout the game v Bologna.].
Media still peddling a Milan in crisis line . .
We’ll see.
Lennybhoy
The name of the place would do
It is for the brother n law he is arriving at the Costa da Fylde in an hour
Love
I take it Greggs’ share price has fallen on news that The Rangers’ manager will have less disposable income?
TSOAL
Actually laughed out loud at ur ticket master comment. Only tryin to offer 2 fellow celts who didn’t get a ticket a chance. 50 quid is steep but he paid 54 pal from official Celtic website. Sudden Death in his family means him and his wee bhoy can’t make it.
Googybhoy
Have a hoopy birthday.
HH
CRC
I guy at my work has put two tickets for the game on tuesday in a raffle, helping raise funds for Macmillan Cancer.
Over £350 so far
In the true spirit of celtic.
From the amount of ‘non-celtic’ people buying tickets, it really is the only show in town.
McDowellcelt god bless wee oscar
Keep posting it on here mate and i am sure someone will take up the offer
Love
TSOAL:
44, St Annes Road FY4 2AS.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
McDowellcelt
Didn’t see your post before i posted mine.
My post wasnt a dig at you, just in case it reads that way.
I just wanted to share my news.
TSOAL:
Forgot name Waterloo Social Club. Vhman’s mate Dunky should be on the door if he mentions Vinny.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Lennybhoy
Cheers
I told hymn to get you a seeujimmy hat
Lennybhoy
Vhman has a mate?
Well everyday is a schoolday
Love
Hamilton Tim, Minx1888, congratulations to the pair of you, I wish you all the Happiness in the World.
Fab news.
!!Bada Bing!!
10:45 on
28 September, 2013
Can someone post week 6 games for the predictor? Ta
6 Sat 21st Sept Norwich Aston Villa
52 6 Cardiff Tottenham
53 6 Liverpool Southampton
54 6 Chelsea Fulham
55 6 Aberdeen Inverness
56 6 Celtic St Johnstone
57 6 Partick Thistle Kilmarnock
58 6 Ross County Hearts
59 6 Sun 22nd Sept Arsenal Stoke
60 6 Man City Man United
you might want week 7
7
Sat 28th Sept
Tottenham
Chelsea
7
Aston Villa
Man City
7
Man United
West Brom
7
Swansea
Arsenal
7
Kilmarnock
Celtic
7
Hearts
Dundee Utd
7
Inverness
Hibernian
7
St Johnstone
Partick Thistle
7
Sun 29th Sept
Sunderland
Liverpool
7
Mon 30th Sept
Everton
Newcastle
Good afternoon,
Not too sunny here,
Hope we can pick up the pace today and enjoy a game that is full of Celtic at their best.
Stokes and Teemu to assist and score.
HH
Morning Bhoys and Ghirls, birthday peeps, engaged folk and party goers and a Celtic game, now that’s what I call a Saturday..
Until we meet again…
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
lennybhoy…supporting neil lennon, wee oscar knox and cfc until i die
10:36 on 28 September, 2013
googybhoy ♥ celtic 10:27 :
Hoopy Birthday mate, surely your not working today?
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Cheers mate. No, watching the game.
Hail hail
67 heaven and celticrollercoaster
HamiltonTim and Minx1888
Great News and all the best
Now bite the bullet and get the singing dect as your Best Man and Kojo as an usher
LOve
Pre-match preperation well underway here.
Just on to my second ro*l on sq*a*e sau**ge on a crispy Mo*to*s roll.
Didn’t want to upset our overseas lurkers…
Oh, and completed my 100th 5K ParkRun in my 2nd best time ever of 20’18” so might be shandies for me today ;-)
great time Jobo, i hope to better my 22′ 11 before spring next year.
Just caught the news. Minx1888 and Hamiltontim
Congratulations to you both. All the best.
.
Re; Stub Hub ..
This type of Third Party selling on has been going on for over a Decade..
Whether You agree with it or Celtic using it.. It is Just a Official form of what goes on any way..
It’s the third party that puts the Cost up..
There are Plenty of Tickets for the Amsterdam Arena .. Price 120 Euros I believe that is 70 over face value..
Ajax have a Public sale again 2 Weeks before the match.. Tickets will be sold at around 50 Corner shops/ Milk bars at a Certain time.. First come first served..
Thanks again to SannaBhoy for getting My Dutch mate tickets.. I believe Celtic do it better than Most Clubs for CL tickets..
Summa
HT & Minx
Congratulations from down under. Despite not being invited to the big event, I’m more than happy to attend if you’re running a bus from Oz.
S
Jobo,
Goan yerself my man.
That’s half a million kilometers so your prematch munch is well deserved.
Try doing your next one running forward. You’ll shave loads off your time ;p
GoogyBhoy, HOOOOOOPY Birthday Fhella, have a good one.
.
Jobo..
Mind and No trip on any Pot Holes on your Run..
Think Lightning is Forecast also.. Wear a Tin Hat..:-)
Summa of S*%+% S&@€%#€CSC
Doc , running ( for Jobo) a wee bit late 12 will do
goofy hoy huge congrats, now a win will make your day
Hail Hail
Morning Celts……..
the spirit of arthur lee
Your mate picked a great weekend for it, Lennybhoy cheers sir!
V