Romanov claims Rangers and Celtic of buying off referees and players

goldenHuddlestone · 02-15-2007, 03:40 PM

Hearts majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov has accused the Old Firm of Rangers and Celtic of "buying off" referees and players in Scotland.

"They buy off players and referees," Romanov told Russian magazine Futbol.

"If two opponents are equally matched then the referees can have a real influence on the outcome."

But Celtic chairman Brian Quinn told BBC Radio Four: "I think it is absurd. Absolutely ridiculous. If he is saying this I will take legal advice on this."

And he added on the Today programme: "The Scottish Football Association will clearly take a clear view of this."

Romanov is currently involved in a legal dispute with the SFA after he appealed a fine for accusing Scottish referees of bias last season.

And he added of the Old Firm: "They have turned football into a type of showbusiness with their underhand games.

Romanov has an interest in Lithuanian side FC Kaunas.

And the controversial figure continued: "Celtic and Rangers? Even Kaunas are a match for them on the pitch."

aisuru · 02-15-2007, 04:37 PM

nonsense. the referees don't take pay-offs from Celtic or Rangers. for the simple fact most of them are Infirm supporters anyway, and thus ready to award dubious penalties even without a brown envelope.

but anyroad, Vlad's not doing himself any favours with the SFA here. he really should learn to use some degree of diplomacy.

goldenHuddlestone · 02-15-2007, 10:56 PM

Thats whhat a normal envious chairman would say.

aisuru · 02-16-2007, 02:53 AM

perhaps, but none of the other SPL chairmen go around saying it to journalists, who then print it in newspapers for everyone ( especially the SFA ) to read with their cornflakes of a morning. the rest have the sense to keep it off-record.

goldenHuddlestone · 02-16-2007, 01:53 PM

Scotland's top managers want Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov banned from football after his outburst about corruption in the game.

The Daily Record - SPORT - FOOTBALL - SPITTING VLAD

aisuru · 02-23-2007, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vladimir Romanov

"To discuss whether referees take money or not is the same as discussing a woman who gives herself with no love.

"Isn't it better to concentrate on the standard of their work instead of looking for reasons for their poor performance?

"A woman cheats herself and nature if she gives herself without love.

"If a referee officiates a game based on his personal love, he commits a cynical crime, especially when the public has trusted him".

The statement went on: "I respect those referees who take money from two stupid teams and then honestly officiates a game.

"They do not harm football in any way. Though it is bad, still everybody is equal for them."

might be time to cut down on the Vodka there Vlad!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vladimir Romanov

"Today I will express my opinion in English about refereeing in order that your Mowgli will not make you tell lies."

goldenHuddlestone · 02-24-2007, 12:38 AM

Like a Cantano quote

snk · 03-18-2007, 02:54 PM

it wouldnt matter if we were buying refs off. did you see the glorious hearts yesterday?

goldenHuddlestone · 03-18-2007, 05:20 PM

Quite the whooping they got

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goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Romanov claims Rangers and Celtic of buying off referees and players Hearts majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov has accused the Old Firm of Rangers and Celtic of "buying off" referees and players in Scotland. "They buy off players and referees," Romanov told Russian magazine Futbol. "If two opponents are equally matched then the referees can have a real influence on the outcome." But Celtic chairman Brian Quinn told BBC Radio Four: "I think it is absurd. Absolutely ridiculous. If he is saying this I will take legal advice on this." And he added on the Today programme: "The Scottish Football Association will clearly take a clear view of this." Romanov is currently involved in a legal dispute with the SFA after he appealed a fine for accusing Scottish referees of bias last season. And he added of the Old Firm: "They have turned football into a type of showbusiness with their underhand games. Romanov has an interest in Lithuanian side FC Kaunas. And the controversial figure continued: "Celtic and Rangers? Even Kaunas are a match for them on the pitch."

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02-15-2007, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
aisuru Admin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: the Village Posts: 4,207 vCash: 726	nonsense. the referees don't take pay-offs from Celtic or Rangers. for the simple fact most of them are Infirm supporters anyway, and thus ready to award dubious penalties even without a brown envelope. but anyroad, Vlad's not doing himself any favours with the SFA here. he really should learn to use some degree of diplomacy.

02-15-2007, 10:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Thats whhat a normal envious chairman would say.

02-16-2007, 02:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
aisuru Admin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: the Village Posts: 4,207 vCash: 726	perhaps, but none of the other SPL chairmen go around saying it to journalists, who then print it in newspapers for everyone ( especially the SFA ) to read with their cornflakes of a morning. the rest have the sense to keep it off-record.

02-16-2007, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Scotland's top managers want Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov banned from football after his outburst about corruption in the game. The Daily Record - SPORT - FOOTBALL - SPITTING VLAD

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goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Like a Cantano quote

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snk New Signing Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3 vCash: 500	it wouldnt matter if we were buying refs off. did you see the glorious hearts yesterday?

03-18-2007, 05:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Quite the whooping they got