Royal League

Green Apes · Proff Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 343 Location: Israel

Hello, I have few questions about the royal league

1. It is a scandinavian league, then why Iceland and Finland aren't accepted in it?

2. What goes for the winner?

3. Do the teams take the games seriously?
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HeiaVincent · Posted: 12.07.2006 23:26 Post subject:

1. Iceland and Finland are not part of Scandinavia. It is called "Royal", because the three countries are monarchies, while Finland and Iceland are republics.

2. A fair amount of cash.

3. No, except for FCK.
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2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61170 Location: Trondhjem

I would say Rosenborg took the league fairly serious when we competed in 04/05, as the coaches wanted match training between the Champions League matches.

Prize money (in NOK):

"Start money": 1m
No. 1 in group: 1.25m
No. 2 in group: 1m
No. 3 in group: 500k

Group stage matches:
Victory : 250k
Draw: 125k

Quarter- and semifinal matches:
Victory: 400k
Draw: 200k

Final: 1m
Final victory: 2m

In addition to this the clubs can recieved bonuses for their average attendance.

Read more: Bonus og prÃ¦mier

Green Apes · Proff Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 343 Location: Israel

thanks for the information i needed to know more about this tournament, but i still think finland needs to play there.
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Green Apes · Proff Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 343 Location: Israel

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Havremunken · Junior Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Posts: 94

http://en.wikipedia.org/w...candinavia

Green Apes · Proff Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 343 Location: Israel

ok its not like i understand anything about it..thats why im asking
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Jon Irenicus · Veteran Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 4292

The original Scandinvia was just Norway and Sweden.

H.I.F.K · Posted: 10.08.2007 22:11 Post subject:

I think Finnish champion and runners-up will be in Royal League next years.

Do you think that it will be possible?

Sory bÃ¤d englis
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ssjovold · Proff Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Posts: 380

There's some decent football being played (at times) in both Iceland and the faeroes, and the finnish league is probably on par with the current three (at least the top two teams would not make fools of themselves in that company). Maybe the best team from iceland and fareoes could join, expanding the roster from 12 today, to 16 (two from finland, one each from iceland, faeroes?)

It would make the competition broader in appeal. I think UEFA has already ruled out giving the winner (or 5th runner up orwhatever...) a spot in the UEFA cup. And it would fit, culturally.
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Skotten · Posted: 14.12.2007 00:17 Post subject:

No Royal League for 07/08 due to financial reasons. Guess that won't really affect RBK.

I find it strange that Denmark keep dominating this competition despite being in mid-season.

spinthelights · Junior Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 7 Location: Seattle, WA

I had noticed that Wikipedia had mentioned of there being consideration to add the winners of the Finnish and Icelandic premier leagues to the Royal League (uncited, of course.) However I did find mention of it in a 2006 FIFA.com article about the Royal League in 2006.

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61170 Location: Trondhjem

The clubs and comitÃ©e think there are too many matches in the tournament, and think of reducing them to 27 in a probable 2009 edition.

In other words: In the moment there is no interest in inviting more countries.

spinthelights · Junior Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 7 Location: Seattle, WA

Ah, good to know, I'm happy to have some more recent news. Thanks! Tommel'n opp!

Is the possible reduction in match numbers due to spectator interest, money or something else?

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61170 Location: Trondhjem

Mainly lack of time. The clubs want vacation when the league is finished in early November, and the pre-season starts in January. The 2009 Royal League will therefore just be played in February and March.

spinthelights · Junior Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 7 Location: Seattle, WA

That makes a lot of sense, thank you for the info. Very Happy

It's a long time wait, but I'm really looking forward to the next Royal League nonetheless.

Gerrit · Posted: 17.12.2007 18:06 Post subject:

too bad, I think it would be interesting to see teams like HJK Helsinki and IA Akranes in the Royal League. I don't think they would be minnows, they won't win the tournament of course but I also don't think they would embarrass themselves. Of course Faroe Islands is different but a trip to Torshavn would add an exotic element to the tournament which can be just as charming as another potential winner.

And probably this will never happen, but if we make it a Nordic League we could include the Greenlandic champions. Yes, there is football in Greenland, and it is even quite popular. Even Qanaaq in the far north of Greenland has a club (must be the northernmost club in the world playing competitive football...)

But definitely Iceland and Finland should have a slot in the Royal League.
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2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61170 Location: Trondhjem

As said, Royal League next time (if there ever will be a next time) will take place in 7-8 weeks in February and March. It is simple not possible to invite more clubs.

And I have to say that the Finnish and Icelandic clubs are at a level below the Scandinavian.