One of UEFA’s main partners are among the driving forces behind plans to combine the Russian and Ukrainian leagues titled the United Championship.
Gazprom, a Champions League sponsor, are behind the plan which could massively increase commercial revenue for clubs in both countries.
UEFA are watching developments closely but haven’t raised any objections with other countries and clubs watching developments closely.
With television deals in the major countries escalating other nations like Scotland, Portugal and Belgium are being left behind with Celtic among those clubs looking to see if there is any way to combine resources.
Russia and the Ukraine border each other making a football union natural as Gazprom Chief Executive Alexei Miller said: “Of course the approval of UEFA is required.
“We can already say with confidence there will be an interesting discussion.
“This is because of the requirements imposed by UEFA’s financial fair play rules. I am sure if the United Championship is created, this requirement will be fully conformed to.
“We think it is realistic to hold the championship from the autumn of 2014.”
Until the early nineties Ukrainian and Russian clubs played in the same league but the break up of the Soviet Union led to the formation of different associations who all started their own leagues providing them with access to UEFA competition.
While there is a natural solution between Russia and the Ukraine Scottish clubs face a tougher challenge with no natural partner since the English Premier League is the most successful commercial operation in Europe.
Talks about talks have been mentioned with Scandinavian clubs for over a decade without any real proposal being put on the table.
If we don’t do something, we, and the other small countries, are just going to get further and further behind- something that would suit UEFA to a tee. They don’t want a proper competition; they just want a circus with the same teams playing each other all the time.
Money talks and if this goes through sky will be trying like Fuck to get us and probably the zombie outfit into the premiership. It’s all about the money as they say HH
I wouldnt want near that cesspit of debt known as the EPL we wouldnt be ling followig suit just to get top four and end upnin a mountain of shite. Some solution with european teams would e better and attract gd audiances n money to compete with the eng spain n germamy.
It will assuredly bring changes that much sooner, Russia / Ukraine already talking about next season. Huge sponsorship involved so highly unlikely UEFA will be able to stop them. Next I can easily see Scotland / France / Holland / Belgium etc having a mini European league. Fans won’t be encouraged to travel with away games being beamed back or on TV.
SPL better get their act together pronto and allow Celtic to field a 2nd XI at least it would keep some interest and give the youngsters a good grounding.
Sevco I think are going to miss the boat, especially as with Admin II heading their way. Green will be looking to jump ship long before the accounts MUST be submitted (Dec 14). With troubles already involving the Chairman, it seems some can see the problems coming.
Hey! Why is this story not about rangers? I need you to write more stories about rangers so I can come on here and scream about this site only being about rangers!
Seriously though, no thanks to the EPL, We need some form of league taking the top teams from NED, SCO, BEL, POR, NOR, SWE, and DEN to from some sort of Atlantic Super League. It won’t challenge England, Germany, or Spain for viewers or money in terms of broadcast rights(maybe Spain) and it won’t devalue the Champions League or Europa League.
Hail! Hail! 4-1 in Turin!