GIGGS BACKING WELSH TITOV APPEAL

**Team Sheep** · 01-29-2004, 03:54 PM

I know this is a few days old now, but since no one has posted it:

Source:
http://msn.skysports.com/skysports/a...121238,00.html

Ryan Giggs has backed Wales' bid to clinch a place in the Euro 2004 finals through the back door by appealing to Uefa over Yegor Titov's involvement in the competition's play-offs.
The wing wonder has lended his support to the cause even though initial reports have indicated that Uefa are extremely unlikely to throw Russia out of the tournament.

Titov tested positive for bromantan after the first leg in Moscow but played in the second leg in Cardiff, which ended in a 1-0 win for Russia that broke the hearts of the home side.

"I was very interested to hear that Titov failed a test," Giggs told The Western Mail.

"His admission at taking a banned stimulant, and the fact that he faces a ban from the game, has quite rightly raised question marks over the result of the second leg of our play-off.

"I understand that the Welsh FA have made an official protest to Uefa and that they're trying to get the result overturned.

"I support them in that.

"Personally, I would be delighted if Uefa reinstated us, but I don't want to think about that too much at this stage.

"I haven't booked any holidays for the summer yet. So it will be no problem to rearrange my plans!"

And I read in the Western Mail this morning that if Uefa/Fifa ignore their appeal, they will take them to court! I'm glad Wales are doing something about it, and they are not taking this incident lightly. Come on! We can do it!

01-29-2004, 03:54 PM	#1
Team Sheep T�m Defaid Posts: 6,646	GIGGS BACKING WELSH TITOV APPEAL I know this is a few days old now, but since no one has posted it: Source: http://msn.skysports.com/skysports/a...121238,00.html Ryan Giggs has backed Wales' bid to clinch a place in the Euro 2004 finals through the back door by appealing to Uefa over Yegor Titov's involvement in the competition's play-offs. The wing wonder has lended his support to the cause even though initial reports have indicated that Uefa are extremely unlikely to throw Russia out of the tournament. Titov tested positive for bromantan after the first leg in Moscow but played in the second leg in Cardiff, which ended in a 1-0 win for Russia that broke the hearts of the home side. "I was very interested to hear that Titov failed a test," Giggs told The Western Mail. "His admission at taking a banned stimulant, and the fact that he faces a ban from the game, has quite rightly raised question marks over the result of the second leg of our play-off. "I understand that the Welsh FA have made an official protest to Uefa and that they're trying to get the result overturned. "I support them in that. "Personally, I would be delighted if Uefa reinstated us, but I don't want to think about that too much at this stage. "I haven't booked any holidays for the summer yet. So it will be no problem to rearrange my plans!" And I read in the Western Mail this morning that if Uefa/Fifa ignore their appeal, they will take them to court! I'm glad Wales are doing something about it, and they are not taking this incident lightly. Come on! We can do it!