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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Any tim friendly pubs in Ayr for game tomorrow?
Kilbowie Kelt
Point taken. I really hope you’re right.
Bada Bing
The only tim pub in Ayr is The Market Inn, close to the station.
Once more for the hard of thinking:
The Celtic Board is not the target for the AGM Resolution.
It is the SFA.
Friesdorfer……..sorry about the weather pal…..if it’s
any consolation it’s miserable here too…….on the
subject of young Ryan-creative player, somthinge
we badly need
Kevj…….what are you like?
gherrybhoy57-thanks
Bawsman
15:19 on
27 September, 2013
‘Once more for the hard of thinking:
The Celtic Board is not the target for the AGM Resolution.
It is the SFA.’
####
If I may.
That might be how you view it and it might be how those who are behind the resolution view it, but the Board might view it differently.
They might view it as an attempt to embarrass both themselves and the SFA.
Perhaps the way to resolve the matter if for Paul67 to intervene and broker a meeting between the proposers of the resolution and a suit?
Or is that just being cynical?
.
Canamalar..
Re: 6 Week deadline for submission of resolution before AGM..
Not 100% on this but l am Pretty sure if it is Legally stated about the 6 week deadline and a Date for AGM has Not been set..
They can’t then Call a AGM in say for Example 4 weeks any good brief would pick a hole in that..
As I said if it is a Legal thing they would have to announce a Date with at the Very least 6 weeks Notice..
Just a thought..
Summa
Bawsonman
That is Correct..It is the S.F.A. who are at Fault
Howevahhhhhhhhhh..
The Celtic Board are getting it in the Neck..if they Ignore canamalar’s resolution
which..
In Ma Opinion. they Should do.
Fur none of it concerns the Celtic Board.
Like You hiv said..
this resolution should be put tae the S.F.A.
No the Celtic Board..
Whit could the Celtic Board Dae anyway?
Sweet Fanny Addams..
All of this Stuff that canamalar is talkin aboot is
History
Gone.
It is a Loada Nonsense tae keep oan Picking at a This Scab.
Waste of Time..
There is Nothing that kin be done tae Rectify whit has occurred.
Kojo
Still Laughin
Valentinesday 1522
Agree that we need one, was hoping that Rogic was going to be the solution – but he needs game time.
HH
Guys
Just in case anyone hasn’t heard yet, it’s been announced today by Buckingham Palace that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a new Coat of Arms.
JohnnyClash
15:34 on
27 September, 2013
Guys
Just in case anyone hasn’t heard yet, it’s been announced today by Buckingham Palace that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a new Coat of Arms.
“”””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””””
And no before time!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anybody able to help with buying shares ?
Recommend a broker who will not charge mad fees ?
Advise what type of shares to buy and how many ?
All help appreciated – someone posted details a while ago but I wasn’t in a position to buy them then – I’ve now talked the wife round and it will be my christmas and birthday presents in one !!!!!!
DBBIA @ 14 00 .
£ 120 spent on Duane Allman ? You could have bought 17 super duper Studio One Represses for that —–
ernie lynch
15:29 on
27 September, 2013
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Ernie, the greatest story never told will out one day.
This scandal, the whole stinking mess of it since Murray bought Rangers for £6 Million all those years ago, the Masterton / Murray scam, the stranglehold they had over the game? The collusion of SFA Officers and officials with Rangers Officers and officials (sometimes/often one and the same)? The silence of the lambs – or, to be more precise, those stuffing their gizzards with the succulent stuff?
Someone HAS to open that can.
We are asking our board to ask the correct people to pick up the can opener, that is all.
kojo
So according to your logic anyone in jail for a crime they didn’t commit should just give up because it happened a long time ago.
Don’t think the Guildford 4 or Birmingham 6 would agree.
4 Green Fields,
You’ll pay for your mistake.
:¬)))
Things that make you go -Mmmm .
Linesman who made a wowee Honest Mistake in Juve’s favor during the Chievo v Juve game is to be suspended for a lengthy period .
The Italian fitba authorities have thanked Chievo for not creating a stink and accepting the Honest Mistake in good grace..
The Juve Manager, Antonio Conte has said— ” When it happens to us, we will act like Chievo .” [ a likely story]
kilbowie kelt
What mistake :-))
I agree with Kojo on this
Anyone who has read any of my posts on the subject of the SFA ‘s position, pre this Resolution, will know my view.
It is that non club connected shareholders should challenge the SFA through the Courts, on their conduct during the Rsngers affair.
I feel that where this Resolution is flawed is in it’s desire to draw the Celtic Board into a situation where they may be deemed to be in conflict with their Association. a UEFA no no.
The author of the Resolution has freely admitted that it could be harmful to the club, but stated that it is a ” risk he was prepared to take”.
What risk is he taking?
I suspect that the struggle to reach the required signatures was not down to apathy, but perhaps reflecting the views of many shareholders who do not agree with the strategy.
Like everyone else, I admire the tenacity involved in reaching this stage, but even though we all want the SFA to be brought to account, this is something that the fans should do alone.
Having said that, the fans couldn’t even embarrass the SFA with an empty stadium at the Cup Final………missed an open goal.
Four Green Fields
Ah am no talking aboot.. Folk who hiv bin Unjustly Incarcerated.
Ah am talkin aboot
canamalals resolution, which diz not relate tae whit you are talkin aboot.
Get with the Program,kid
Kojo
Still..Laughin
bobby murdoch’s curled-up winklepickers forza oscar and mackenzie
14:06 on 27 September, 2013
We’re gonna need a bigger pub!
FourGreenFields supports Wee Oscar
15:49 on
27 September, 2013
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Learned a long while ago to scroll past his ‘musings’ mate.
I have tried writing to the SFA/SPL, I have e-mailed them, they do not even have the decency/manners to even acknowledge correspondence.
Our club have said nothing – WHICH I AGREE WITH – All we ask is for our board to trigger an investigation to find out if we (as shareholders) were denied Champions League entry by a team not eligible for the competition according to the rules.
Three cheers for ole Mr Johnny Clash.
The ole Voice of Sanity
SofTunis- ssshhhh, it’s a secret.
‘Skydog’ to be the definitive version on Bro Duane’s career, put together by the clever clogs at Rounder Records.
I’ll get back to you once I’ve given it a spin, in time for ole Santa.
Meant to say (as shareholders we lost income)
kojo
You know fine what I mean and I don’t take lessons from you about ” getting with the program “
Awe this stuff that happened a long time ago
Fuggettabout it
Jesus 33AD
bawsman
I usually do scroll past but that post caught my attention , very dismissive of genuine concerns within the Celtic support.
Apropos absolutely nothing at all I must declare the new Mazzy Star album as fantastic.
Now that PL is in the SFA..bonus!
He’ll be in the know now. :)
DBBIA
Everything he ever did ? { and therefore including choons by the likes of Spencer Wiggins/ The Lovelles / Doris Duke and [ cough ] Lulu -murdering Mr Bojangles ?}
Mags,
:))
Important to remember 2000 years ago, as history tells us that back then evil empires terrorised the world and rebellious philosophers were put to death by the pitchfork brigade. Nothing like today.
There’s more.
Christening of Prince George to take place on Wednesday 23 October at the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace.
Anyone know if this clashes with a Champion’s League game? Hope not.
SofTunis- apparently, yes.
Rounder have left no turn unstoned in their quest to ransack the ole vaults.
Big Nan
14:48 on
27 September, 2013
I also sent an e-mail to every member of the Faculty of Advocates last night (sore fingers today)
——
Ye missed wan, then.
Hutchybhoy
From last night.
Aye, thanks to Jude, R Tart has won me a few bob. Got a wee E/W interest on him at Newmarket at 5
JOHNNYCLASH
Why do you think William & Kate are Tims ?
in my works kitchen there is a bookcase for the plebs to share some reading materials.
i left the jinky book there recently, and this week an Auto biography of “SOUNESS THE MANAGEMENT YEARS” has appeared.
I read his 4 Rangers chapters during my lunchtimes.
Next week I am going to tease out some of his musings.
I know hindsight is easy, but when you lay out what we know about the EBT years, and his comments about his own (or Davids as he calls him) transfer dealings, it doesnt take a great leap to wonder how they were getting paid.
he also admits to going to dinner with David at least 5 nights a week,
was it a bro-mance ?
Joke Wit a Jag!
A wee Jewish Boy wiz walkin doon the Road, when he met
Anither Wee Boy.
Who asked him..
“Are you a Jew?”
“Ah Am.” Replied the wee Jewish Boy.
Thereupon, on hearing this
The First Wee Boy..
Punched the wee Jewish Boy oan the Nose.
“Ouch! ” Cried the wee Jewish Boy..
“Why did ye dae That, Ah hiv nae quarrel wi You”
“Ah know that” Answered the First Wee Boy…
“But,is wiz You People who Crucified oor Saviour”
“Whit! Awe that stuuf Happened . Two Thousand Years Ago!”
Cried the wee Jewish Boy.
“Mebbe, It did.. But Ah just Heard aboot it, Today!”
Kojo
Still, Laughin’