Rangersitis 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 That's precisely why I underlined "can". He did indeed have that option but then the same time factor would have applied as if he tried to convene his own panel. Basically he had an hour to make a decision. He might have been wiser to try to organise a teleconference OR bat it off on the Appeals Committee as you suggest; but he chose not to. Without doubt he would have been advised by the UEFA Secretariat as to precedents etc; I strongly suspect they would have prepared a paper for him to consider with an outcome already suggested. He would not just have sat in a dark room and meditated for an hour. I am quite sure that some discussions would have taken place, even if ultimately it has been presented as one man's decision. Note that if he had sent it direct to the Appeals Committee there would have been no further appeal available within UEFA (unless they have a procedure for a second Appeal Tribunal to hear the same case, whiuch I doubt) but I haven't checked. So he might have been advised against that route. In any event none of this constitutes grounds for Appeal. Sorry haven't had time to check the Rules they have cited; but you'll know the outcome tomorrow anyway, so not much point in further speculation. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueflag 380 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The appeal for this is early this morning 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Celtic have far too much power, it will be thrown out no doubt about it. If Uefa reverse it Celtic will sue them for lost earning from the original decision to put them in. You know what these cretins are like. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 On these three points of Appeal at a quick read: 17.1 - Not clear if this can override a mandatory penalty; on the face of it, it might, but then what would be the point of a mandatory penalty. It's not clear if Legia have put forward any mitigating circumstances or indeed what might constitute mitigating circumstances in this case. Possibly the fact that the suspension had actually been served? Also not clear what might constitute aggravating circumstances. 17.2 - As far as we know UEFA charged Legia so this does not appear to apply. 20.1 - May have allowed a suspension of the disciplinary procedures; but it's not clear how that would have helped Legia as ultimately the case would have been decided on the same facts. May have allowed the Chair a case for delaying a decision but then we go back to the time of the draw etc and his reasons for going ahead. 17.2 Seems to be Legia's strongest hope but without knowing how it has been applied in the past it is difficult to make an assessment in this case. Overall, my feeling is that the Appeal will fail and UEFA will be content for Legia to take it to the CAS. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueflag 380 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Oh I don't expect uefa to uphold the appeal. Or I would be surprised if that's the case. I can see it going to CAS but even that is not a quick solution. They probably won't loose there place as it would be 3 months or so down the line 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,220 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Legia Warsaw say their appeal has been heard and UEFA will outline their decision ''tonight or tomorrow morning". 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real PapaBear 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Legia Warsaw say their appeal has been heard and UEFA will outline their decision ''tonight or tomorrow morning". I'm hoping this is good news. Surely if Legia's appeal was going to be dismissed, UEFA would simply have said, 'naw, beat it' - but it sounds like they are spending today getting all their ducks in a row instead. Let's hope they are working on a statement which begins, "The official who awarded Celtic a walkover victory did nothing wrong. However,....." 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,511 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 They will refuse the appeal but they've got to make the grounds for refusal watertight to survive the scrutiny of the CAS and that's why they're taking time to cook up something good. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,511 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 DZIEKANOWSKI - Ian's post above. A name from the past. Remember the glorious cup-tie at Hampden when celtic fielded three Poles. Dziekanowski, Aitken-offski and Miller-on-and-offski. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangersitis 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 dziekanowski - ian's post above. A name from the past. Remember the glorious cup-tie at hampden when celtic fielded three poles. Dziekanowski, aitken-offski and miller-on-and-offski. Nice one. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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