Cat Among The Celtic Pigeons

[ichkeria]

This is far too good to waste in the "Sport" section, and it is News really

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/english-newspaper-columnist-calls-wales-23500796

Does this coluumnist have a point
(FWIW I don't think he does)

Almost as cheeky as Russia's application to stage Euro 2028 ...

[wolf63]

I'm only reading this because of the magic word "Cat".

Maybe England could give up their place! :-)

[ichkeria]

Touched a nerve there I think ;-)

[tonyav]

LOL.

[tomus42]

I wouldn't do it and I don't think should but if they did it would be OK.

[tomus42]

Think *they* should

[archibaldy]

Ukraine are going to win the Eurovision song contest and that should be enough for anyone.

[ynnafymmi]

I dont see why not.Its not as if Scotland or Wales are going to win the competition,is it.

[Hopkirk]

If this were to happen, then in Qatar do each team they play have to throw their match?

[Gromit]

No.
Russia should be banned from the World Cup and their place given to Ukraine.

[steg]

//If this were to happen, then in Qatar do each team they play have to throw their match?//

Don’t be silly, if they get angerland then they should have to play, cause angerland are the only side in the world that can win it…… lol

[rowanwitch]

You don't help by taking away pride. You only want to be there on merit however banning Russia and offering them that slot seems fairer. I like seeing the other home nations playing in big tournaments. They usually outdo expectations and it's not going to cause a major upset if they lose.

[THECORBYLOON]

Following Russia's suspension, Poland was given a bye through to the play-off final so there is no option for Ukraine to replace Russia.

Regarding opponents withdrawing, how far down the line should that go?

They should progress on merit and I would say the same regardless of possible opponents.

[ichkeria]

The problem with offering Ukraine Russia's slot is that Russia didn't have a slot.
Otherwise it would have been a great idea.

[royfromaus]

They should all step aside or stop taking the knee.

Hypocrites.

[ichkeria]

Lol

Constructive as never

[ichkeria]

It really rubs people like you up the wrong way that doesn’t it

[royfromaus]

What are you talking about?

[Prudie]

I see this as an insult to Ukraine. Surely they are proud enough to get there on their own merits or not at all?

[douglas9401]

Surely supremely fit athletes are all on the front line at the moment with nary a thought for kickball.

This has the potential to disappear up it's own fundament.