Siam69 26,758 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28732601Champions League: Legia Warsaw ask Celtic for meetingLegia Warsaw have issued an open letter to Celtic requesting a "meeting" to decide which side should progress to the Champions League play-off round. The Polish side beat the Scottish champions 6-1 on aggregate in the third qualifying round. However, Legia were then punished by Uefa for fielding the ineligible Bartosz Bereszynski in the second leg. Reinstated Celtic were drawn to face Maribor in the play-off but Legia want another chance to reach that stage. Legia Warsaw defender Bartosz Bereszyński Bereszyński is the player at the centre of the controversy "Meet in Warsaw or in Glasgow and let's settle this matter honourably," wrote Legia co-owner Dariusz Mioduski in the letter. Mioduski praised the stature of both clubs and describes Uefa's punishment as "deeply unjust and contrary to the spirit of fair play". 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 No chance Celtic would accept...Why would they? They got hammered 6-1 the first time round They would severely need to be off their heads to accept another game against them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 And im hoping for a ride of Cheryl Cole but like Legia's request to the mhanks i cant see it happening Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,732 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 There isn't a club in the world that would give up the CL money willingly.That said, they do present themselves as the Martin Luther King of football clubs, so they could always set a precedent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 It will never, ever happen unless Legia offer to share the UCL money with them or something - then it's a possibility. Would UEFA even allow this? Surely they'd have to ratify something like this and after they chucked Legia out, I doubt they'd be too keen to backtrack and allow Legia a 2nd chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancedeangers1 287 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I don't think he was asking for a match v them, he was asking for a meeting ( dialogue ) in order to resolve the situation. I heard the owners interview on Ssn and he said they have been unable to contact IRAceltic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancedeangers1 287 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Apparently Uefa stated that it could happen if the two clubs agreed to let Legia re enter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,031 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 This is a really desperate move from the poles.Plus the fact that they don't understand that this is a club with no integrity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,031 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 It will be interesting to see the poles next statement after they are told to GTF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,017 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,758 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 I don't think he was asking for a match v them, he was asking for a meeting ( dialogue ) in order to resolve the situation. I heard the owners interview on Ssn and he said they have been unable to contact IRAceltic.Apparently Uefa stated that it could happen if the two clubs agreed to let Legia re enter.I think you might be right mate, though good to see there is a precedent for it.Never let these cunts mention sporting integrity again, when they knock this back............ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam57 698 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 C####c won't entertain this,which helps to make them look bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
linfield1690 4,249 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 C####c won't entertain this,which helps to make them look bad.That is exactly why he has offered a one off game because legia know they will not take part and makes them look bad smart move by legia and once again the bheasts have more haters Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxholm 2,260 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Worth a try but no chance. There is no way they will be able to fit this in due to their trip to Motherwell, Partick, Ireland, Japan - take your pick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff crap in the head 120 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Won't somebody think of the sporting integrity Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenosebrad 452 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 It wont shame them their necks are made of brass, but fair play to so call ask them for the chance to resolve in the name of Sporting Integrity so that Legia fucked then. However it will highlight these bheast for what they are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
72barca 1,788 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Legia may as well howl at the moon as expect this lot to show any honour.I hear Lennon is being sent out tomorrow to berate Legia for showing C1888c a lack of "Sporting Integrity".I hear also that he will claim that Legia are victimizing C1888c, when all C1888c did was play by the rules.But he is sure the club will proudly welcome the 60K fans to the Maribor game.For a board who can conduct state aid land deals, this is a walk in the park.Someday ... KARMA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,357 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Anything that makes them look bad is good.Novel idea though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,031 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Sportowego Integralnosc F.C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queens 11 127 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Would be good though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,048 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 No chance would they ever agree to this. They wankstains don't even have the decency to answer the phone, sporting integrity my arse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermansGaffer 2,552 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 This story has been now taken off the BBC website on my news app.Funny that??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy 2,513 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 scumtics response on their broadcasting channel the BBcAnd a Celtic spokesperson said: "This is entirely a matter for Uefa and its processes. Accordingly, we will reserve further comment for the appropriate time." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 15,965 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 scumtics response on their broadcasting channel the BBcAnd a Celtic spokesperson said: "This is entirely a matter for Uefa and its processes. Accordingly, we will reserve further comment for the appropriate time."So smellic pick and choose when they stick their nose into authorities affairs. Can't say I am shocked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheazy_joe 2 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 We'd defo let legia through if it was us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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