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By Kadira MalkocFC Vaduz have ended the autumn campaign in the Swiss Nationalliga B [url=http://www.perlagroup.com/wp-img.php]http://www.perlagroup.com/wp-img.php[/url] top of the table after a 3-0 victory over FC Yverdon-Sports in the final game before the winter break. Big decisionTheir position has come as a surprise to many, especially to the Swiss football authorities who must now decide whether the Liechtenstein Cup holders, who are playing in the Swiss league as there is no professional league in their home country, could be promoted to Nationalliga A.Special caseVaduz are a special case in the Swiss league. The two football associations - the Swiss Football Association (SFV) and Liechtenstein Football Association (LFV) - signed an agreement to allow Vaduz to play in the second division and the play-offs, but [url=http://www.westphalstaffing.com/whats_new/nfl.php]cheap nfl jerseys[/url] this agreement does not extend to the top flight. Mass approvalHowever, following their impressive efforts this season, it seems the two associations will have to reconsider Vaduz's position. UEFA and FIFA would also need to give any new understanding their blessing along with the rest of the sides in Nationalliga A. Clubs dividedAt the moment the Swiss football authorities seem divided on the issue. The Swiss National League Association - covering clubs in the top two divisions - cannot decide whether a team belonging to another association should compete with the country's best, but a definite stand on Vaduz will have to taken before the restart of the season in the spring. Hörmann effectUntil only a few months ago there was no mention of promotion at Vaduz. In the spring they were facing relegation to the third division. The change came with the arrival of their new coach, the Austrian Walter Hörmann, who took over in March. Since then, they have been on a collision course with controversy. 'Fully motivated'"We want to play in the play-offs at any cost," Hörmann said. "We have had a very successful start to the season and the squad are fully motivated. We are convinced that an agreement can be reached with the SFV." Able reinforcementsAfter promotion to the second division, Vaduz strengthened by signing established players like Michael Stocklasa and Renato Brugnoli, both formerly of FC Zürich. "Vaduz are composed of standard Liechtenstein internationals, but also of players who have experience in the best leagues," explained Hörmann. "This is a perfect combination."European parallelsThey are an unusual case, but Vaduz are not the only example of a side from a smaller country or smaller association playing in a bigger and more competitive league. AS Monaco FC play in the French Ligue 1 and are in a similar situation to Vaduz. The difference is that the principality from the Mediterranean is not automatically granted a UEFA Cup place as is the case with Liechtenstein. Welsh exampleAlso Wales's three big clubs - Cardiff City FC, Swansea City FC and Wrexham FC - play in the English league system. Cardiff were also the only non-English team to win the FA Cup in 1927 but the three sides have been barred from representing Wales in Europe since 1995. UEFA insisted that only teams playing in the national league could qualify. Not influencedVaduz are now waiting to see whether they can reach a final arrangement on similar lines, but for their coach, what happens on the pitch is what matters most. [url=http://www.alliedartsrc.org/wp-web.php]http://www.alliedartsrc.org/wp-web.php[/url] "The Swiss press have created huge pressure with the question of our promotion," said Hörmann. "Luckily my squad are not affected by this and they [url=http://www.venners.co.uk/bars/]cheap football kits uk[/url] are focusing on the major progress they made in just six months." Related ItemsSwitzerland round-up: Leaders miss out on winter highSwitzerland round-up: Winter lead for GrasshoppersSwitzerland round-up: Perfect preparation for BaselSwitzerland round-up: No favours for BaselSwitzerland round-up: Wil power sets new mark
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