legia kicked out/Celtic re-instated *official*

I'm afraid they've just used the word "ineligible" carelessly, which is kind of * ironic considering it was simply carelessness that led to Legia's forfeit.

What they mean is that he's ineligible for this game because he's suspended which leaves Legia up * creek without a paddle.

The distinction is clear in the rules between a player who is "ineligible" and one who is "suspended" and therefore the published result should show this clear distinction; i.e. it should just say they fielded a "suspended" player (and I've no idea why they haven't; maybe they think saying ineligible fits in better with the rules surrounding "eligibility" but there's obviously different ways of dealing with clubs who include a suspended player in a matchday squad vs. an unregistered or otherwise ineligible one and therefore they should just use one or the other to avoid ambiguity).

I think all the * about Celtic signing a form is also bullshit. UEFA have to enforce this rule because it otherwise sets a precedent that teams can pick suspended players for matchday squads and get away with a fine or a slap on the wrist. If this precedent is set, clubs will field their suspended star players, bullshit their way around the rules by putting it down to carelessness/admin errors and use Legia's slap on the wrist as an example as to why they should get off the hook without a forfeit/points penalty. UEFA cannot under any circumstances let this happen.

 

I think it's a disgrace! It clearly wasn't the club's fault but an administration error on the COMPANY'S part. Why should the club pay?

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Sorry mate, as news broke big Peter immediatley went out for celebration, while you were calling he was doing snow angels in piles of cocaine while neck deep in a hooker.

 

This is why we are through to a tee.

Rules are the foundation, questioning the rules can bring down an establishment, this rings true in any walk of life.

 

I smell Hun!

 

This pic needs a nice smiley Lawwell and maybe the cute wee blonde curly-haired woman from Legia hanging around scantily clad and ready to accept his payment.

 

Until I hear otherwise I'm under the impression that Celtic were not involved in the decision at all. If it does surface that they refused to sign something it does make things a little murkier but I'll hold off until I hear it from a reputable source.

Thanks for posting though It's an incredibly unfortunate event for Legia no matter which way you look at it.

 

Why does it make things murkier? All it does is show UEFA up to be spineless.

 

Fee fi fo fum....to the wee bitter lurking hun.

 

From a sporting perspective. But we all know that football is no longer simply a sport. It's a business first and foremost.

 

Just to rub it in that little bit deeper

 

I've heard a lot of * on here over the last 12 hours. Sure we played pish and deserved to go out, but I have little sympathy for the Poles. They might not have cheated with this 'administrative error' but they did * cheat by diving in the first leg and timewasting (kicking the ball away at a celtic freekick) in the second. Then we had Legia supporters jumping about in the celtic section when they scored, rubbing it in our faces and almost starting a riot, and their keeper running the entire length of the pitch to celebrate their 2nd goal. Oh, and remember how they celebrated in our players faces at the end of the 1st leg.
I'm sorry but * happens. What goes round comes round. I'm not saying it's right but * tends to run downhill as far as UEFA are concerned, with the smaller clubs losing out. We've been shafted before, albeit not quite on this scale, LOL.

 

man, this site logs you off fast.....

It was a journalist with ties to Legia that reported that on his twitter 23 hours ago:
https://twitter.com/K_Stanowski
You can translate it if you want, it doesn't matter. Basically every source I had was saying that UEFA wanted to keep Legia in but couldnt because of wording of the rules. And Celtic refused to state that they won't appeal the decision if it is not in their favor.

Doesn't matter now. What's done is done. Legia * up, they got punished. It just puts Celtic in a bad light and it will be obvious for you if you visit any foreign media. Legia's fans (I am not one of them since I live in Canada and can't truly be a fan of a team without being able to go to games, I just sympathize with couple of teams, Legia and Celtic being one of them) don't blame anyone but team's management.

 

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Lets look at the 3 , 4 or 6 minutes the guy played. MADE NO DIFFERENCE

so when should the punishment take place, 14minutes?, 40 minutes?

if the amount of time is taken into account it would only complicate the issue.

The player was suspended and took part in the game. The Poles want a financial penalty imposed. But why should they be allowed to profit from breaking the rules?

A can of worms could be opened if rules not followed. Legia did not do this deliberately and they have not received any additional punishment though the player has. A club could bring an ex player who is unregistered onto the field of play. Imagine if it were Celtic winning at home and deliberately brought on Rod Stewart just to take the *... i am sure he could cover a fine from his own pocket and Celtic march into the next round!

Never going to happen, but if rules are not followed it could cause unforeseen problems in the game. Legia played a suspended player .. they did not follow the rules. It is not nice for the fans that our team qualify in this manner.... but it is not our fault.

Those who break the rules should not have any financial gain. It is harsh on Legia, and i dare say if it were a local domestic cup then Celtic may well have signed the no complaint form.

Football is a business and the directors of Celtic could possibly end up sued by shareholders by signing paperwork that deprived the club of potential millions.

 

Ronny Deila said that during the press conference

I am not saying it is good basis. it is not, but the appeal will be submitted anyway and it will drag on for months, just to * UEFA off. Nobody is hoping Legia will be reinstated or get any kind of compensation.



Again, show me where they have publically said such a thing.

Seriously? Reputation does affect the income from merchandise, gate receipts. Basicaly the bigger the fanbase, the bigger the income. And thats a long-term issue so I am sure either way the decision could be justified to shareholders financially.

 

One more thing that's been puzzling me - can someone explain why PL has gone from villain to hero in 24hrs? Is it because he (apparently) refused to write to UEFA on Legia's behalf?

 

new top in the legia club shop on monday.

 

I see that 99% of replies to me are: go and * yourself. I WROTE NOTHING OFFENSIVE. Thanks Celtic fans to form my opinion about you. I was so wrong for so many years. I hoped for constructive discussion and get this. You know what???

I hope you die in your sleep.

BYE