Village Idiot Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11945_5959632,00.html Scotland will lose one of their two Champions League places from the season after next, the Scottish Premier League have confirmed. Thursday night's Europa League results for Belgian clubs saw them overtake Scotland into 15th spot in Uefa's co-efficient ranking table. A fall to 16th also means the 2010-11 SPL champions will not qualify automatically for the following season's Champions League group stage. They will instead have to navigate three qualifying rounds, though all matches will be against champions from smaller European nations rather than runners-up or third and fourth-placed sides from larger countries. But the loss of a Champions League spot is potentially a huge blow to Rangers and Celtic, who published their half-yearly accounts this week in which the difference between reaching the group stage and failing to do so was laid bare. Next season will see both the SPL winners and runners-up in the Champions League, with the runners-up facing two qualifying rounds, the second of which could be against one of the giants of the European game. "Our clubs are sorted for next season. It's for the season after that that Belgium are now above us," said an SPL spokesman. Big blow, but probably warranted given how much Scottish football has declined this decade. Now it will be interesting to see what happens with the Old Firm, since they won't have guaranteed CL money every season anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 If Rangers don't get in they'll be fucked after a few seasons, surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11945_5959632,00.html Scotland will lose one of their two Champions League places from the season after next, the Scottish Premier League have confirmed. Thursday night's Europa League results for Belgian clubs saw them overtake Scotland into 15th spot in Uefa's co-efficient ranking table. A fall to 16th also means the 2010-11 SPL champions will not qualify automatically for the following season's Champions League group stage. They will instead have to navigate three qualifying rounds, though all matches will be against champions from smaller European nations rather than runners-up or third and fourth-placed sides from larger countries. But the loss of a Champions League spot is potentially a huge blow to Rangers and Celtic, who published their half-yearly accounts this week in which the difference between reaching the group stage and failing to do so was laid bare. Next season will see both the SPL winners and runners-up in the Champions League, with the runners-up facing two qualifying rounds, the second of which could be against one of the giants of the European game. "Our clubs are sorted for next season. It's for the season after that that Belgium are now above us," said an SPL spokesman. Big blow, but probably warranted given how much Scottish football has declined this decade. Now it will be interesting to see what happens with the Old Firm, since they won't have guaranteed CL money every season anymore. Unsurprising. Embarassing performances in Europe from them this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 If Rangers don't get in they'll be fucked after a few seasons, surely? So will Celtic to be honest, it will just start the argument of them coming into the EPL again though to get a bit of that TV money instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 No suprise. But as Anderlecht are as gash as anything Scotland throws up in the CL they might get their place back soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 They only recently got a 2nd CL place anyway. That was on the back of Celtics Uefa cup run and some decent showings for Rangers too. They've both been shite lately, so deserve to lose the place... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 It will become a 1 team league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 well if the Old Firm moved to the English Premier League they'd have no chance of qualifying. http://myebayadventure.com/Blog-Pcs/can_o_worms.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Just cranks up the pressure in Glasgow. Shit or bust from now on in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richo Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 It's always surprized me that they have had two places to go for tbh. Two teams from 12 in a leage as poor as the SPL takes the piss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Great stuff, would happily see either of them twats go tits up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Just cranks up the pressure in Glasgow. Shit or bust from now on in. More like shit or shittest, I'd laugh my fucking ass off if Aberdeen or someone ended up winning it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Great stuff, would happily see either of them twats go tits up. I have a soft spot for Rangers, so go Celtic, literally, just go bust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Great stuff, would happily see either of them twats go tits up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Just cranks up the pressure in Glasgow. Shit or bust from now on in. More like shit or shittest, I'd laugh my fucking ass off if Aberdeen ended up winning it. Never happen. Either Celtic or Rangers get the chance to get some money in the bank. What price a war of attrition to decide who pays thir bills? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddco Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Just cranks up the pressure in Glasgow. Shit or bust from now on in. More like shit or shittest, I'd laugh my fucking ass off if Aberdeen or someone ended up winning it. Alloa are doing alright at the moment!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Good. Hope Celtic miss out every year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Good. Hope Celtic miss out every year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Still on the scottish tip if I were Levein I would play K.Boyd up front & then have Dorrans, Adam & G.Boyd behind him with D.Fletcher & Ferguson (if goes willing to go back) behind them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Think I'll take the positive belief that it might actually bring the league back in order and open it up, with the view that Ranger/Celtic have think a little more conservative to get that CL spot. However they'll probably try to outspend each other getting 'better' players to get it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Its because Scottish teams are pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I find it strange how it's been taken away considering both Celtic and Rangers have been in the Uefa cup final in the past 10 years. That's them both fucked now though, can't see any players wanting to join them, hopefully it will improve the league though. I think those rangers twats destroying manchester may have had a bearing on the decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I find it strange how it's been taken away considering both Celtic and Rangers have been in the Uefa cup final in the past 10 years. That's them both f***ed now though, can't see any players wanting to join them, hopefully it will improve the league though. I think those rangers twats destroying manchester may have had a bearing on the decision. Nothing to do with that. Purely is based on numbers. UEFA uses a coefficient based on the performance of teams from that nation. Ukraine are an example of a league that has gained in the rankings. They're 7th now, right behind the five traditional powers and Russia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Think I'll take the positive belief that it might actually bring the league back in order and open it up, with the view that Ranger/Celtic have think a little more conservative to get that CL spot. However they'll probably try to outspend each other getting 'better' players to get it. Once one qualifies two seasons on the belt the other club is fucked until a benefactor pops up or the other club implodes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Could be the start of a long slide into total obscurity for Scots football as they have to spend more time qualifying for the money decent players won't be seen dead there and the they continue to spiral down hill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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