07 Aug 2014 22:05:33
Why are no Scottish media outlets using BBCs example of Debrecen £15,000 fine for fielding an ineglible player in the dying minutes of a match that was clearly already won. Uefa ruled that Debrecen, who won 4-1 on aggregate, had "no interest in fielding this player for the three last minutes of additional time, when the score was so clearly in its favour" - surely an identical solution will arise from a 6-1 victory - precedence has been set by Uefa already.

1.) 07 Aug 2014
07 Aug 2014 23:38:04
your right m8, precedent been set, no worries bout replay, it was 2 minutes for gods sake, even septic fans will agree its nonsense, well sum of them, a fine will follow no doubt

2.) 08 Aug 2014
Maybe because that example is wrong mate. Debrecen fielded a player with a registration problem this player was clearly suspended.

3.) 08 Aug 2014
I see the unwashed think the will be re instated to big cup I think its all wrong but the are saying rules are rules

4.) 08 Aug 2014
Precedent also set (funny enough it involved Celtic) against Swiss team. However, then it was not about one player and they played more than two minutes. I think if boot was on other foot we would all be looking for Legia to be punished. That said, I don't think anyone involved with Celtic could complain if the result was a slap on the wrist and a fine. The player had absolutely no bearing on the result and might even have assisted in killing time by coming on and saving them from losing another goal. They were dross, not just over, in both games. Celtic drop into Eurpoa qualifying and then, based on their recent performances, oot on their erchies.

5.) 08 Aug 2014
I wouldn't count my chickens where that club are corncerned. there seem to be too many decisions over the years that seem to go their way or are sweeped under the carpet. there are dark forces working within and around that club, mark my words!!

6.) 08 Aug 2014
08 Aug 2014 10:02:45
I'm struggling to see why he was suspended. He was sent off last year and suspended for 3 matches. Missed both at pat's games and first celtic game!

Fauldsrfc

7.) 08 Aug 2014
He was suspended because Legia did not register him for the St Pat's matches so they didn't count towards his suspension. Stupidity on their part; someone should get their jotters

8.) 08 Aug 2014
Legia Warsaw are to appeal. If there is any justic they will be reinstated citing the Debrecen precedent.

9.) 08 Aug 2014
Op, the difference is between suspended and in ineligible. The club failed to register the player (fit, injured, suspended or whatever) for the requisite 3 games so he never served his suspension. The rule states the consequences. With so much money at stake what other option did EUFA have? Fair-NO, Correct-YES. It is what it is.

10.) 08 Aug 2014
@5, just to clarify, which team are you talking about, Celtic or Rangers?