Dokko Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45054000/jpg/_45054036_europa203.jpg Uefa Cup gets new name in revamp The Uefa Cup is to be renamed the Uefa Europa League from next season, with the competition set to be extended. The new-look league will have 48 clubs in 12 groups of four, with teams playing each other home and away as opposed to just once as it stands now. The top two in each group then join the eight third-placed Champions League clubs in a 32-club knock-out stage. However, under the new format beaten cup finalists will no longer qualify for the competition. Millwall and West Ham have both qualified as beaten FA Cup runners-up in recent years, but Uefa say this will no longer be the case, even if the winners have already qualified for the Champions League. The competition will also have its TV rights sold centrally, in the same way as the Champions League, which should increase income to clubs. "I am convinced the new format will give the Uefa Europa League a successful new impetus," said Uefa president Michel Platini. "These changes will improve this historic competition, which is very important for Uefa and for European football as it gives more fans, players and clubs the thrill of European club football." A statement on the Uefa website adds: "The new name and logo will help underline the tournament's special character and unique sporting appeal. "Uefa's ambition in making these changes is to rejuvenate the competition in the light of the new European football landscape, which has shifted significantly with the continued success of the Champions League, so that the Uefa Europa League can establish itself as a major competition." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 horrible name......and dunno how to feel about cup final runners-up not qualifying. im guessing that place just goes to the next league team?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikri Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45054000/jpg/_45054036_europa203.jpg Uefa Cup gets new name in revamp The Uefa Cup is to be renamed the Uefa Europa League from next season, with the competition set to be extended. The new-look league will have 48 clubs in 12 groups of four, with teams playing each other home and away as opposed to just once as it stands now. The top two in each group then join the eight third-placed Champions League clubs in a 32-club knock-out stage. However, under the new format beaten cup finalists will no longer qualify for the competition. Millwall and West Ham have both qualified as beaten FA Cup runners-up in recent years, but Uefa say this will no longer be the case, even if the winners have already qualified for the Champions League. The competition will also have its TV rights sold centrally, in the same way as the Champions League, which should increase income to clubs. "I am convinced the new format will give the Uefa Europa League a successful new impetus," said Uefa president Michel Platini. "These changes will improve this historic competition, which is very important for Uefa and for European football as it gives more fans, players and clubs the thrill of European club football." A statement on the Uefa website adds: "The new name and logo will help underline the tournament's special character and unique sporting appeal. "Uefa's ambition in making these changes is to rejuvenate the competition in the light of the new European football landscape, which has shifted significantly with the continued success of the Champions League, so that the Uefa Europa League can establish itself as a major competition." So you'll no longer get in by losing a cup final, but losing Champion's League games is fine? I've always seen the losing CL teams entering the UEFA cup as a complete piss-take that exists only to increase TV revenue & prize money of already rich clubs to the detriment of the whole competition. Bring back the old Champion's Cup where you qualified by winning the league, 3-4 teams get to enter the UEFA cup & re-establish the Cup-Winners Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Bring back the old Champion's Cup where you qualified by winning the league, 3-4 teams get to enter the UEFA cup & re-establish the Cup-Winners Cup. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Wonder if we ever get in there again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnbull2000 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 So long as Champions League rejects are allowed to compete, the UEFA Cup is almost worthless IMO. I wouldn't knock it back mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Bring back the old Champion's Cup where you qualified by winning the league, 3-4 teams get to enter the UEFA cup & re-establish the Cup-Winners Cup. This. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 should make it purely knockout, same with the champs lye - much more entertaining and be good to see some new clubs in the last 4 or 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leazes.ender Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Bring back the old Champion's Cup where you qualified by winning the league, 3-4 teams get to enter the UEFA cup & re-establish the Cup-Winners Cup. This. This. Ditto this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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