kni Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 An open letter from Legia asking for a one off game to settle the matter. Do they know anything about Celtic? No way in a million years would they do that. "Meet in Warsaw or in Glasgow and let's settle this matter honourably," No chance there! It's unlikely that UEFA would allow such a deal anyway as it would set a precedent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 An open letter from Legia asking for a one off game to settle the matter. Do they know anything about Celtic? No way in a million years would they do that. Nor should they. Or indeed would any club in this position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read'n'yell Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Meet outside the school gates - half 3 - be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) The BBC has added more to its story. The statement, posted on the Legia Warsaw website, reads: "Celtic FC is a legend in European football - the club with an incredible tradition, which since 1888 co-creates the story of the most beautiful game in the world. "At the basis of this legend are not only amazing sporting achievements, but also the determination and commitment to values such as honesty and honour." And, the statement alludes to Celtic's European Cup win in 1967. "Celtic FC wrote one of the most beautiful pages in the history of European football, when in 1967 they unexpectedly defeated in the final of the Champions Cup mighty Inter Milan headed by Helenio Herrera. "Imagine that Jock Stein and Billy McNeill were deprived of the greatest triumph in their athletic career by completing the application form wrong. It continues: "Do not destroy the beautiful clubhouse heritage that you have left in the care of previous generations, 'The Bhoys'. I challenge you, would you in the spirit of the game and fair play, and on the basis of Art. 34 paragraph 5 of the Uefa Disciplinary Regulations of Legia Warsaw took a common position on the Uefa disciplinary bodies. Meet in Warsaw or in Glasgow and let's settle this matter honourably." Celtic have yet to issue an official response, but BBC Scotland understands that they are unlikely to agree to the request. Edited August 10, 2014 by kni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Celtic should do and say nothing. Legia Warsaw have made a simple, and very costly, administrative error. UEFA have upheld the rules of the competition. There is nothing Celtic can do or say to change the situation, even if they wanted to. And why should they? What would you want Thistle to do in this scenario? Millions and millions of pounds are at stake. Celtic were sh!te. They suffered humiliation over 180 mins and we all had a good laugh. The history book, though, will show that they won on away goals before being humiliated again in the next round. Let's hope they continue to keep us amused after their hilarious gig at the Edinburgh Fringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p12tfc Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 If celtic make it through then in a years time no one will talk about this and celtic will have another 20-30 million in the bank. Of course they shouldn't concede the tie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read'n'yell Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 The BBC has added more to its story. The statement, posted on the Legia Warsaw website, reads: "Celtic FC is a legend in European football - the club with an incredible tradition, which since 1888 co-creates the story of the most beautiful game in the world. "At the basis of this legend are not only amazing sporting achievements, but also the determination and commitment to values such as honesty and honour." And, the statement alludes to Celtic's European Cup win in 1967. "Celtic FC wrote one of the most beautiful pages in the history of European football, when in 1967 they unexpectedly defeated in the final of the Champions Cup mighty Inter Milan headed by Helenio Herrera. "Imagine that Jock Stein and Billy McNeill were deprived of the greatest triumph in their athletic career by completing the application form wrong. It continues: "Do not destroy the beautiful clubhouse heritage that you have left in the care of previous generations, 'The Bhoys'. I challenge you, would you in the spirit of the game and fair play, and on the basis of Art. 34 paragraph 5 of the Uefa Disciplinary Regulations of Legia Warsaw took a common position on the Uefa disciplinary bodies. Meet in Warsaw or in Glasgow and let's settle this matter honourably." Celtic have yet to issue an official response, but BBC Scotland understands that they are unlikely to agree to the request. Pretty cringeworthy stuff. No club in their right mind would agree to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Pretty cringeworthy stuff. No club in their right mind would agree to it. The twitter feed from their chair man is blasting UEFA for actually breaking their own rules (1 person decision instead of a pannel of 3, no chance to represent themselves, no chance to send evidence etc) don't think this is over yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Pretty cringeworthy stuff. No club in their right mind would agree to it. True but if it wasn't for the inordinate amount of money at stake as opposed to simple euro prestige then most clubs may well be shamed into at least compromise. I'm sure after all Celtic fans are au fait with the expression "sporting integrity". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaggyMad Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has fined Debrecen <emdash />15,000 ($19,200) for fielding an ineligible player in the Europa League, but rejected a protest by opponent Litex Lovech to kick the Hungarians out of the competition. UEFA says its disciplinary panel agreed that Peter Mate should not have played last Thursday in the second leg of the playoffs. But UEFA says Debrecen used Mate in good faith as a substitute in Bulgaria when it led 4-1 on aggregate. UEFA says Debrecen had "no interest in fielding this player for the three last minutes of additional time, when the score was so clearly in its favor." Litex can appeal the ruling before Debrecen opens group play on Sept. 16 at home against Ukrainian club Metalist Kharkiv. Uefa set the rules, but now seem to be changing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has fined Debrecen <emdash />15,000 ($19,200) for fielding an ineligible player in the Europa League, but rejected a protest by opponent Litex Lovech to kick the Hungarians out of the competition. UEFA says its disciplinary panel agreed that Peter Mate should not have played last Thursday in the second leg of the playoffs. But UEFA says Debrecen used Mate in good faith as a substitute in Bulgaria when it led 4-1 on aggregate. UEFA says Debrecen had "no interest in fielding this player for the three last minutes of additional time, when the score was so clearly in its favor." Litex can appeal the ruling before Debrecen opens group play on Sept. 16 at home against Ukrainian club Metalist Kharkiv. Uefa set the rules, but now seem to be changing them. That's been discussed by people before. Basically because the player for Debrecen wasn't banned the rule allows for discretion, whereas the Legia player was banned so it comes under a different rule, which doesn't and states that the game will be declared forfeit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billko Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has fined Debrecen <emdash />15,000 ($19,200) for fielding an ineligible player in the Europa League, but rejected a protest by opponent Litex Lovech to kick the Hungarians out of the competition. UEFA says its disciplinary panel agreed that Peter Mate should not have played last Thursday in the second leg of the playoffs. But UEFA says Debrecen used Mate in good faith as a substitute in Bulgaria when it led 4-1 on aggregate. UEFA says Debrecen had "no interest in fielding this player for the three last minutes of additional time, when the score was so clearly in its favor." Litex can appeal the ruling before Debrecen opens group play on Sept. 16 at home against Ukrainian club Metalist Kharkiv. Uefa set the rules, but now seem to be changing them. Legia made a mistake but for me the player played no part in achieving this victory and UEFA should view it in that context. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 The stuff from Legia seems to me to just be an attempt to shift the blame for it from themselves to Uefa and Celtic, or at the very least distract their fans from how much they messed up. They surely can't actually expect to be reinstated to the champions league or for Celtic to agree to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Legia made a mistake but for me the player played no part in achieving this victory and UEFA should view it in that context. Typical nonsense from a Sevco supporter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billko Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Typical nonsense from a Sevco supporter! Typical response from an obsesser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglemon Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 If the roles were reversed would Legia play a one off game- no way Jose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Typical response from an obsesser Sevco over-paid granddads 1 Jambo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Legia made a mistake but for me the player played no part in achieving this victory and UEFA should view it in that context. Typical nonsense from a Sevco supporter! Which part of billko's post was nonsense? 'Legia made a mistake'?, 'the player played no part in achieving this victory'?, 'UEFA should view it in that context'? I agree with billko on the first two points. The third is, I believe, irrelevant as UEFA rules clearly state the sanction for fielding a banned player. They had no option. What this has to do with Sevco, I fail to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Which part of billko's post was nonsense? 'Legia made a mistake'?, 'the player played no part in achieving this victory'?, 'UEFA should view it in that context'? I agree with billko on the first two points. The third is, I believe, irrelevant as UEFA rules clearly state the sanction for fielding a banned player. They had no option. What this has to do with Sevco, I fail to understand. As soon as the banned player enters the pitch, he has played a part in achieving the victory. It's clear that Billko is trying to make case for Legia being reinstated at the expense of Celtic whom Sevco's hoards of knuckle-draggers hate with sectarian venom. Do you understand now? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billko Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 It's clear that Billko is trying to make case for Legia being reinstated at the expense of Celtic whom Sevco's hoards of knuckle-draggers hate with sectarian venom. Do you understand now? I rest my case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjptfc Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 As soon as the banned player enters the pitch, he has played a part in achieving the victory. It's clear that Billko is trying to make case for Legia being reinstated at the expense of Celtic whom Sevco's hoards of knuckle-draggers hate with sectarian venom. Do you understand now? It's not necessarily 'sectarian venom' in all cases, might just be standard venom for some h@ns. The same type of venom with which I hate Celtic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 It's not necessarily 'sectarian venom' in all cases, might just be standard venom for some h@ns. The same type of venom with which I hate Celtic. Same type? So you hate them because they are catholic? Or of Irish background? Because you are one of the people and they're not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One t in Scotland Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 It's not necessarily 'sectarian venom' in all cases, might just be standard venom for some h@ns. The same type of venom with which I hate Celtic. Yawn. Sums up why this board is utter drivel now. Can we have a separate sub board for this tripe that anybody who couldn't give two hoots can ignore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjptfc Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Same type? So you hate them because they are catholic? Or of Irish background? Because you are one of the people and they're not? Not at all. I hate them because of mostly football reasons, and partly because I've always found their fans to be scum (for the most part). Likewise with the currant buns. I'm just saying that there maybe some h*ns who hate them for similar reasons and not necessarily sectarian reasons. Edited August 11, 2014 by cjptfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Not at all. I hate them because of mostly football reasons, and partly because I've always found their fans to be scum (for the most part). Likewise with the currant buns. I'm just saying that there maybe some h*ns who hate them for similar reasons and not necessarily sectarian reasons. Then surely these H8ns must hate their own team for the same reasons? Or is it because they've come down in the world they can do that? Edited August 11, 2014 by Mr Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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