Gashauskis9 Posted December 9, 2019 Just been banned from all world sports. If we don’t get their place at the Euros, I fully expect the SFA to take this to court. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyNic Posted December 9, 2019 I think they'll still be allowed to compete at Euro 2020 as the event wasn't listed on the WADA conditions. World Cup 2022 in Qatar was listed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boab Posted December 9, 2019 It doesn’t affect the Euros or, indeed, the World Cup. There are loopholes ! There are always loopholes !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyNic Posted December 9, 2019 But yes, I'd also expect it to at least be challenged by the SFA and rightly so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boab Posted December 9, 2019 Edit the WC as seen above. Thought it wasn’t listed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatlad Posted December 9, 2019 Only band from major sporting comps. Committee don’t deem euros as a major event so does not apply. We are still miles of ever qualifying for anything even with other breaking the rules don’t worry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jap Jambo Posted December 9, 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50563736 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAI Posted December 9, 2019 We don't deserve to be anywhere near a World Cup or Euros anytime soon anyway. We embarrass ourselves as a nation enough during the qualifiers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gov Posted December 9, 2019 They are banned from everything bar the Euro's pretty much... Looking forward to March games. IF we beat Israel then its the biggest game since Italy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingantti1874 Posted December 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, CAI said: We don't deserve to be anywhere near a World Cup or Euros anytime soon anyway. We embarrass ourselves as a nation enough during the qualifiers. Agree- they pumped us fair and square.. strange that they are allowed to play at euros in 2020 but not the WC though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted December 9, 2019 They'll probably appeal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masonic Posted December 9, 2019 wee bit nippy this thread is in the terrace as i opened one in the shed as its non hearts content anyways if a mod can merge that would be good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovecraft Posted December 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: Agree- they pumped us fair and square.. strange that they are allowed to play at euros in 2020 but not the WC though FIFA and OOFA are 2 different things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxterd1974 Posted December 9, 2019 UEFA are not considered to be a major event organiser oddly enough. That said it would be a laughable way to qualify anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1953 Posted December 9, 2019 18 minutes ago, Boab said: It doesn’t affect the Euros or, indeed, the World Cup. There are loopholes ! There are always loopholes !! Just heard on the BBC 2 news that the ban does include the 2020 Euros and the 2022 World Cup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homme Posted December 9, 2019 Just when you think we have run out of ways to not qualify for something, we go and finish directly behind Russia in the wrong qualifying competition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Homme said: Just when you think we have run out of ways to not qualify for something, we go and finish directly behind Russia in the wrong qualifying competition. It must be added to the long list I thought the women topped it in summer, people have been recalling Saudi U30s team beating our U16s in World final. This is up there. Edited December 9, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gashauskis9 Posted December 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Homme said: Just when you think we have run out of ways to not qualify for something, we go and finish directly behind Russia in the wrong qualifying competition. This Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E6 Inc Posted December 9, 2019 As far as I can make out teams and athletes will still compete if they can prove no doping (as all footballers will be able to) but no flag or anthems. This won't affect Scotland at all - we still aren't going anywhere! And the Euros isn't classed as a 'major sporting event' somehow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted December 9, 2019 I haven't seen anything suggesting doping in football in Russia is happening to any extent. There was an investigation but found "insufficient evidence". The dad of Denis Cheryshev claimed he was using a growth hormone but he was cleared. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Durham Jambo Posted December 9, 2019 BBC Radio news are now reporting that they are banned from Euro 2020. Still not hanging my hat on that though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barack Posted December 9, 2019 Russia cheated fair & square. Would be a travesty, if a team as pish as Scotland stole their place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted December 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Durham Jambo said: BBC Radio news are now reporting that they are banned from Euro 2020. Still not hanging my hat on that though. BBC website says Russia can play at Euros. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hungry hippo Posted December 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Durham Jambo said: BBC Radio news are now reporting that they are banned from Euro 2020. Still not hanging my hat on that though. Not on anything else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taffin Posted December 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Barack said: Russia cheated fair & square. Would be a travesty, if a team as pish as Scotland stole their place. 😂😂 UEFA pleading for Russia to be allowed to stay in to avoid the tournament being devalued by Scotland "We agree, it's not a major tournament, let them stay...please!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special Officer Doofy Posted December 9, 2019 53 minutes ago, Masonic said: wee bit nippy this thread is in the terrace as i opened one in the shed as its non hearts content anyways if a mod can merge that would be good The Terrace is for football topics in general though, not just Hearts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ribble Posted December 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: I haven't seen anything suggesting doping in football in Russia is happening to any extent. There was an investigation but found "insufficient evidence". The dad of Denis Cheryshev claimed he was using a growth hormone but he was cleared. Gary O played there for a year and clearly never got tested Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwaysthereinspirit Posted December 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovecraft said: FIFA and OOFA are 2 different things Just like OOFA and the SFA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i8hibsh Posted December 9, 2019 We got taught a lesson without the use of Loob by ****ing Kazakhstan, We have no business being anywhere near the Euros. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjh1874 Posted December 9, 2019 40 minutes ago, Ribble said: Gary O played there for a year and clearly never got tested To be fair he was a fully certified dope before he even got there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tian447 Posted December 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Homme said: Just when you think we have run out of ways to not qualify for something, we go and finish directly behind Russia in the wrong qualifying competition. Sad, but true! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heres Rixxy Posted December 9, 2019 I don't care how we get there I just want to see us at a major finals again! Although apparently now if we ever quality for a Euros we can't consider it a major finals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pasquale for King Posted December 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Gashauskis9 said: Just been banned from all world sports. If we don’t get their place at the Euros, I fully expect the SFA to take this to court. Especially as they’re banned from the 2020 Olympics 🤷🏾♂️? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pasquale for King Posted December 9, 2019 5 hours ago, CAI said: We don't deserve to be anywhere near a World Cup or Euros anytime soon anyway. We embarrass ourselves as a nation enough during the qualifiers. I don’t think a bunch of thick football players really count as embarrassing ourselves as a NATION. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Rob Posted December 9, 2019 7 hours ago, baxterd1974 said: UEFA are not considered to be a major event organiser oddly enough. That said it would be a laughable way to qualify anyway. Perhaps, but I honestly wouldn’t care. Denmark won Euro 92, and nobody remembers or cares that they didn’t actually qualify for it and were only there because of the war in Yugoslavia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_A wehatethehibs Posted December 9, 2019 Absolute disgrace that a team of state sponsored doping cheats are being allowed Scotland’s rightful place at these Euros. Every one of their players is probably on performance enhancing drugs. Should be disqualified Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gashauskis9 Posted December 9, 2019 5 hours ago, i8hibsh said: We got taught a lesson without the use of Loob by ****ing Kazakhstan, We have no business being anywhere near the Euros. Neither does Russia, most of it’s in Asia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted December 9, 2019 Russia are a bigger name. UEFA won't budge and with the SFA being so inept I doubt they'll act either. Farse but not a shock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted December 9, 2019 6 hours ago, i8hibsh said: We got taught a lesson without the use of Loob by ****ing Kazakhstan, We have no business being anywhere near the Euros. We were being led by a guy with an alcohol problem and some clear signs of illness though to be fair. But aye we'd merely be there to make up the numbers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlatanable Posted December 9, 2019 Seems like a big story. But hardly anyone is talking about it really. What do you think Russians think about it? Do they think they are being framed or what Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted December 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, Zlatanable said: Seems like a big story. But hardly anyone is talking about it really. What do you think Russians think about it? Do they think they are being framed or what They'll more than likely blame the 'corrupt' west for planting fake records or evidence. Cold War never really ended after all did it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smith's right boot Posted December 9, 2019 8 hours ago, kingantti1874 said: Agree- they pumped us fair and square.. strange that they are allowed to play at euros in 2020 but not the WC though Not sure it was fair. Is that not the whole point in the verdict? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted December 9, 2019 8 hours ago, baxterd1974 said: UEFA are not considered to be a major event organiser oddly enough. That said it would be a laughable way to qualify anyway. Champions League is diddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted December 9, 2019 9 hours ago, kingantti1874 said: Agree- they pumped us fair and square.. strange that they are allowed to play at euros in 2020 but not the WC though Might be due to the fact that St Petersburg are a host city for Euros 2020 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey1874 Posted December 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Jeff said: Russia are a bigger name. UEFA won't budge and with the SFA being so inept I doubt they'll act either. Farse but not a shock I think games being in St Petersburg is more important to UEFA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
