Football Season 2012/2013 - Page 175

**Damien** · 06-12-2012, 17:02

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Originally Posted by denphone

Uefa to hold 2020 European Championship across continent

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20631963

Everyone hates this idea but I think it has a lot of merit.

First of all they had few bids, only one was from Turkey and they might be holding the Olympics then which would stop them from hosting the Euros. Additionally no one wants to incur the entire cost of bring the competition to their country - hence the low amount of interest so far. Finally it let's more of Europe go to a game as there will be one in their own country or near one of them. It's also likely we'll get the final.

danielf · 06-12-2012, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Damien

Everyone hates this idea but I think it has a lot of merit.

First of all they had few bids, only one was from Turkey and they might be holding the Olympics then which would stop them from hosting the Euros. Additionally no one wants to incur the entire cost of bring the competition to their country - hence the low amount of interest so far. Finally it let's more of Europe go to a game as there will be one in their own country or near one of them. It's also likely we'll get the final.

I was a bit surprised when reading the comments on the Beeb. I think it's an interesting idea, and see no reason why it shouldn't be tried at least once.

thenry · 06-12-2012, 17:10

Chelseas John Obi Mikel banned for 3 games and fined 60k for his actions post match in relation to the fake racism claims made against Mark Clattenburg.

disgusting filthy club.

**Damien** · 06-12-2012, 17:14

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Originally Posted by danielf

I was a bit surprised when reading the comments on the Beeb. I think it's an interesting idea, and see no reason why it shouldn't be tried at least once.

Because people hate change and like throwing their toys out of the pram.

Plus it's UEFA and hence it must be a big conspiracy against the English....

denphone · 06-12-2012, 17:18

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Originally Posted by Damien

Everyone hates this idea but I think it has a lot of merit.

First of all they had few bids, only one was from Turkey and they might be holding the Olympics then which would stop them from hosting the Euros. Additionally no one wants to incur the entire cost of bring the competition to their country - hence the low amount of interest so far. Finally it let's more of Europe go to a game as there will be one in their own country or near one of them. It's also likely we'll get the final.

l have to agree with you and UEFA on this one and they are not many times l agree with UEFA.

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Originally Posted by thenry

Chelseas John Obi Mikel banned for 3 games and fined 60k for his actions post match in relation to the fake racism claims made against Mark Clattenburg.

disgusting filthy club.

Lets not knock the club but Obi Mikel does fully deserve his punishment.

thenry · 06-12-2012, 17:20

why?

danielf · 06-12-2012, 17:20

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Originally Posted by Damien

Because people hate change and like throwing their toys out of the pram.

Plus it's UEFA and hence it must be a big conspiracy against the English....

Yes, there does seem to be a lot of that, and having Platini obviously doesn't help. I think it'll be interesting. I suppose you wil get less of the travelling fans following the team around, but my feeling is that it'd be alright. Most likely it'll save shedloads of money on upgrading the stadiums as well.

denphone · 06-12-2012, 17:24

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Originally Posted by thenry

why?

Because if you make false claims you deserve a fitting punishment thus also it was a slur on the referre and his reputation and that to me is not acceptable behaviour by a professional footballer.

thenry · 06-12-2012, 17:27

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Originally Posted by denphone

Because if you make false claims you deserve a fitting punishment thus also it was a slur on the referre and his reputation and that to me is not acceptable behaviour by a professional footballer.

i was asking why i and others shouldnt call the club filthy!!! i thought that was obvious but if it wasnt ill correct it...

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Originally Posted by denphone

Lets not knock the club but Obi Mikel does fully deserve his punishment.

in bold! why?

**Damien** · 06-12-2012, 17:27

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Originally Posted by denphone

Because if you make false claims you deserve a fitting punishment thus also it was a slur on the referre and his reputation and that to me is not acceptable behaviour by a professional footballer.

The FA found the claims not be 'false' but a misunderstanding. Their theory suggests a mixup in communication due to the language barrier and because the words used sounded alike. This isn't being given because of the accusation but the angry confrontation after the game.

thenry · 06-12-2012, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Damien

The FA found the claims not be 'false' but a misunderstanding. Their theory suggests a mixup in communication due to the language barrier and because the words used sounded alike. This isn't being given because of the accusation but the angry confrontation after the game.

it was a joke. Chelsea 'knee jerk' FC.

Shadow Demon UK · 06-12-2012, 19:43

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Originally Posted by Damien

Because people hate change and like throwing their toys out of the pram.

Plus it's UEFA and hence it must be a big conspiracy against the English....

It will be ok for a one off, but not in the long run imo. It will be worthwhile letting countries/cities host games that wouldn't have a chance of hosting an entire tournament. But the main problem will be the cost for the fans, which is why it shouldn't be a regular thing.

**Damien** · 06-12-2012, 21:49

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Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK

It will be ok for a one off, but not in the long run imo. It will be worthwhile letting countries/cities host games that wouldn't have a chance of hosting an entire tournament. But the main problem will be the cost for the fans, which is why it shouldn't be a regular thing.

Not if you keep the group games for a team close together. Also a lot more neutral fans will be able to attend a game rather than just the locals of one country and the more hardcore fans.

Shadow Demon UK · 06-12-2012, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Damien

Not if you keep the group games for a team close together.

Like having the tournament in one country?

thenry · 06-12-2012, 23:21

While City and Chelsea’s billionaire owners have been reaching for the Mastercard, across the border Celtic have produced a masterclass in how to qualify in the Champions League group stages on a shoestring budget.

Manchester City's squad: Â£312m
Chelsea's squad: Â£287m
Celtic's squad: Â£11m