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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MickTT
It was in connection to something else this morning that had got to me(wrongly as it turns out and I was wrong)
The love of my life I was talking about was our club ,but as I say I was wrong (again).
Their combined footballing knowledge could be contained within Ally McCoist’s Big Boys Book of Football Tactics.
Big right wing men??- the most scared little girls on the planet
margaret mcgill-sell another player?So this would have happened after they had our ST money?
ElDiegoBhoy 18:23:
Had a text from St. John Doyle, told him arrangements, he’s still to confirm. On the bright side, I’ll be there as per our conversation. Who knows if we are 5-0 up at H-T, I’ll be there earlier…:)
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Honest TSD
If you promise to be there, I will make alternative arrangements and will get to the meeting.
I cannot foresee that being necessary however. The rugby blue from Amplefunds Old Crocks is permanently running scared.
Be careful out there! You maybe don’t have the life skills for the big bad city if Matron’s not holding your hand.
Tsoal You got it
BT it’s good but not the one we’re looking for
BT
Another Silver Medal
xx
gallowgate mad squad
18:36 on 27 September, 2013
I worked in nightclub pub trade for a good few years and in my current job of 17 years I visit most of the big manufacturing plants and factory’s in mostly the west of Scotland and believe me mate it still exists BIG TIME and it will take generations to drive it out
And living near govanhill I know the discrimination to all creeds most of that is just ignorance and lack of education
The hatred towards celtic supporters and indeed Catholics is a hatred that’s in the blood
HH
Monaghan1900
18:31 on 27 September, 2013
Big Nan
18:15 on
27 September, 2013
I’ve asked Paul for your e-mail address. Be in touch as soon as I get it.
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No problems and I can send you or any other advocate in the Faculty a copy of the e-mail that was sent to them personally, timed between 8 and 10 last evening.
I have since reading your e-mail did a one off letter to John D which has gone to him at advocates.org and I have prefixed this with a personal message. Will be interested to see his response.
Just read Fat Sally admitting Sevco will not spend on a transfer fee until they are in the SPL I wonder if any alarm bells are ringing yet on the zombie sites.
Fat Sally will get sacked next season when his team are struggling to get past the likes of Falkirk, Dundee, etc…
I see Scotland’s Ladies team are dong the Huddle now. I wonder if wee Gordon can get the men’s team t do the same.
big-cup-winners
Truly disgusting. Happen to know that company have lots of work placements ongoing. Wonder if they recruit Christmas/summer temps.
I was jumping through hoops when I found out he was starting and was telling him to act really keen and to tell everyone he enjoys working there and would love a full time job!!!!
Poor Bhoy :(
H.H
jackie mac
18:42 on
27 September, 2013
Jackie’s impromptu Friday eve quiz
Lisbon lions collection 40th Anniversary Playing Cards
3 of clubs – 508 appearances : 82 goals.
Any guesses who ?
Paul McStay?
Wtf has the saintly tommy burns got to do with the Lisbon lions
jackie mac,
Big TG perchancity?
BT
Everbody knows TG only scored 37 goals for Celtic
While you are on the quiz bhoys don’t forget the public petition can be signed or RT while you are deliberating.
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/GettingInvolved/Petitions/judgesmasonregister
Ta.
jackie mac –
Bobby Murdoch (minus the winklepickers?)
PCs.
See my question.
The answer is TB..
Soal
That super duper phone of yours working wonders again? 8-)
BT
That is League Goals
Sorry all in 64
Big Nan –
Done!
BT
That phone won awards at cannes
Ok – which former celtic captain was thinking about a career as a classical pianist before joining celtic?
Gallowgate Mad Squad
Roy Airken?
Jimbo67 supporting Oscar Knox
too easy!!
The Bear even.
Peter Grant
“Ten ‘Dirty-Blonde’ Bottles…..
Staundin’ On The Wa’….
“Ten ‘Dirty-Blonde’ Bottles….
STAUNDIN’ On The Wa’..
An’ If TEN ‘Dirty-Blonde’ Bottles…
Should A-C-C-I-D-E-N-T-A-L-L-Y Fa’ ”
” There’d Be No ‘Ena Sharples’…..
Oan The Blog No More….??”
Jings..! Crivvens..! Help M’Bhoab..!
I was going to put in the 4 of clubs
195 appearances 69 goals
A Walker – thought ‘better not’
nobody shoot me down for listening,
but Keevins and Johnstone and Delahunt all stated “Rangers were banned by UEFA for not submitting accounts”
Jobo Baldie
19:03 on 27 September, 2013
Big Nan –
Done!
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Thanks, you know it makes sense.
Neil on SSB – “If we didny make the CL – we would have had to sell a player.”
Eh ?
So – where’s awe last years money ?
Neil – I think that you are prominent member of a ‘parcel of liars / cheats n con-men’ who
populate the executive hierarchy at CP. imo
Old Firm Spivco is alive and well. imo
Off oot.
any more, Jackie Mac?
jackie mac
jinky
leftclicktic oscar in our thoughts
18:46 on 27 September, 2013MickTTIt was in connection to something else this morning that had got to me(wrongly as it turns out and I was wrong)The love of my life I was talking about was our club ,but as I say I was wrong (again).
Sorry, jumping to conclusions, it was the irony of it..!
Ayrshire is Green and White
HH
(no mention of Flamingo Land yet).”Superb one liner.
If Lenny stated that we would have had to sell if we failed to qualify then someone is doing a terrible job of running our club..