Guest Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/dec/08/steaua-bucharest-romania-lose-name-colours-emblem-court-ruling-defence-ministry Steaua Bucharest stripped of name, colours and emblem after court ruling• 1986 European champions left without identity• Steaua have lost battle over trademark with defence ministry• Romania champions referred to as ‘hosts’ on scoreboard• But club handed Europa League reprieve for Thursday’s matchShare 156inShare0EmailReuterstheguardian.com, Monday 8 December 2014 11.30 GMTJump to comments (78) Steaua Bucharest, pictured in yellow in the Europa League against Aalborg, have been stripped of their name. Photograph: Henning Bagger/AFP/Getty Images The Romanian champions, Steaua Bucharest, were stripped of their name, colours and emblem last week and for Sunday’s victory over CSMS Iasi, but they have been handed a reprieve for Thursday’s Europa League match with Dynamo Kiev.Romania’s most famous club, who were founded in 1947 as an army side, had their registration cancelled by Romania’s highest court on Wednesday after losing a battle over their trademark with the country’s defence ministry.The ministry had first resorted to law in 2011, saying the club had used the Steaua brand illegally since 2004. The court verdict effectively left the most popular and successful club in Romanian football as a team with no name.The 1986 European champions, playing in yellow instead of their famous red and blue shirts, were presented on Sunday by the stadium’s announcer as “the champions of Romania”.They appeared as “hosts” on the scoreboard and the club’s emblem was replaced by an empty square. Steaua was never mentioned.The name effectively became invisible, removed from all training kits and officials’ suits. The two teams’ names were missing from the teamsheet, which were presented to reporters before Sunday’s clash.The situation could change, but only if Steaua officials reach an agreement with the defence ministry for the use of the trademark, and indeed, it has allowed the club to use the name, colours and emblem in the Europa League this week.Steaua’s flamboyant owner, Gigi Becali, and the club’s general manager, Mihai Stoica, are currently serving prison terms for abuse of power.On the field, the Poland centre back Lukasz Szukala scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time with both teams reduced to 10 men after CSMS Iasi’s Branko Grahovac and Steaua’s Andrei Prepelita were sent off in the closing stages.Steaua, who have won their last five league matches without conceding a goal, top the standings with 43 points from 17 matches, followed by CFR Cluj on 33.• 1986 European champions left without identity• Steaua have lost battle over trademark with defence ministry• Romania champions referred to as ‘hosts’ on scoreboard• But club handed Europa League reprieve for Thursday’s matchShare 156inShare0EmailReuterstheguardian.com, Monday 8 December 2014 11.30 GMTJump to comments (78) Steaua Bucharest, pictured in yellow in the Europa League against Aalborg, have been stripped of their name. Photograph: Henning Bagger/AFP/Getty Images The Romanian champions, Steaua Bucharest, were stripped of their name, colours and emblem last week and for Sunday’s victory over CSMS Iasi, but they have been handed a reprieve for Thursday’s Europa League match with Dynamo Kiev.Romania’s most famous club, who were founded in 1947 as an army side, had their registration cancelled by Romania’s highest court on Wednesday after losing a battle over their trademark with the country’s defence ministry.The ministry had first resorted to law in 2011, saying the club had used the Steaua brand illegally since 2004. The court verdict effectively left the most popular and successful club in Romanian football as a team with no name.The 1986 European champions, playing in yellow instead of their famous red and blue shirts, were presented on Sunday by the stadium’s announcer as “the champions of Romania”.They appeared as “hosts” on the scoreboard and the club’s emblem was replaced by an empty square. Steaua was never mentioned.The name effectively became invisible, removed from all training kits and officials’ suits. The two teams’ names were missing from the teamsheet, which were presented to reporters before Sunday’s clash.The situation could change, but only if Steaua officials reach an agreement with the defence ministry for the use of the trademark, and indeed, it has allowed the club to use the name, colours and emblem in the Europa League this week.Steaua’s flamboyant owner, Gigi Becali, and the club’s general manager, Mihai Stoica, are currently serving prison terms for abuse of power.On the field, the Poland centre back Lukasz Szukala scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time with both teams reduced to 10 men after CSMS Iasi’s Branko Grahovac and Steaua’s Andrei Prepelita were sent off in the closing stages.Steaua, who have won their last five league matches without conceding a goal, top the standings with 43 points from 17 matches, followed by CFR Cluj on 33. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Seems harsh, though I would not be surprised if the SFA now pursue us for using the "Rangers" logo illegally since 1872.They were not a bad team when they won the European Cup but nothing special.Had 11 home country players, and basically had an easy draw all the way to final where their opponents (Barcelona) who were a much better team failed on the night to play well, in an awful final. (Sound familiar ?)Anyone remember the famous centre forward who Barcelona relied on to score the goals in that final which ended 2-0 to Steaua on penalties, after a 0-0 draw ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Seems harsh, though I would not be surprised if the SFA now pursue us for using the "Rangers" logo illegally since 1872.They were not a bad team when they won the European Cup but nothing special.Had 11 home country players, and basically had an easy draw all the way to final where their opponents (Barcelona) who were a much better team failed on the night to play well, in an awful final. (Sound familiar ?)Anyone remember the famous centre forward who Barcelona relied on to score the goals in that final which ended 2-0 to Steaua on penalties, after a 0-0 draw ?It's tediously predictable that the scum will eagerly pounce upon this, but they're on to nought, as no other body has any form of valid claim on our brand.P.S. Romario?It was one of the first players to get a bit OTT with the male grooming. Shaven groin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,592 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Feel for the fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,073 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Feel for the fans.Must be a right kick in the guts!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 If you're no fast, your're last.http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=276856Can still mind coming in from primary school and the away game against them was live on council tv.2-0 in Romania, always had a soft spot for them though, hope they get all their shit back Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietofWorms 2,063 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Seems harsh, though I would not be surprised if the SFA now pursue us for using the "Rangers" logo illegally since 1872.They were not a bad team when they won the European Cup but nothing special.Had 11 home country players, and basically had an easy draw all the way to final where their opponents (Barcelona) who were a much better team failed on the night to play well, in an awful final. (Sound familiar ?)Anyone remember the famous centre forward who Barcelona relied on to score the goals in that final which ended 2-0 to Steaua on penalties, after a 0-0 draw ?I went round the Nou Camp museum in 1987...and lo and behold next to famous foreign Barca players Cryuff and Maradona was Stevie Archibald. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,595 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 A shadow of there former self..boom boom here all week Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,473 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Wow that's shit. Shame for the fans and club, wonder what will happen now/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen fish boy 8,572 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 trying to mind if lacatus played that night for steau,one of my favourite ever players,can only remember the keeper was called duckadam Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 A shadow of there former self..boom boom here all week Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 It's tediously predictable that the scum will eagerly pounce upon this, but they're on to nought, as no other body has any form of valid claim on our brand.P.S. Romario? It was one of the first players to get a bit OTT with the male grooming. Shaven groin. "DietofWorms" got it. Steve Archibald, ex Clyde player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac 1,405 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Could just change their name to Steau Buckaroo. No copyright issues there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin 13,608 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Could just change their name to Steau Buckaroo. No copyright issues there.Fraid not Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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