Deuce Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Swansea were above Liverpool in the table before today's game. By fielding the lineup they did, shows they blatantly didn't play to win. The League Cup final is a week away, would've been plenty of time for the regulars to rest after today's game. And yes, I'm miffed that Michu didn't get me any more points in fantasy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do Swansea get a Europa League spot if they win it? Cardiff weren't going to be given a UEFA Cup spot if they had have won the FA Cup a few years ago because the English FA said it is up to the Welsh FA to put them forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do Swansea get a Europa League spot if they win it? Cardiff weren't going to be given a UEFA Cup spot if they had have won the FA Cup a few years ago because the English FA said it is up to the Welsh FA to put them forward. I think that's been sorted now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 As much as Swansea will dispute it, action will be taken against them. The end will probably justify the means though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Unfortunately (IMO) it's not their right, because the PL have fined people for doing this before. Not really since the league have changed the rule regarding 'weakened teams'. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14166038 Edit: They have only one 21-yo player in the starting line-up today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do Swansea have a particularly small squad, or a lot of injuries/suspensions at the moment? If the answer to all of these is no, there's no need for wholesale changes IMO. The final is a week away ffs. Can understand Bartley and Monk at the back, to play for the place vacated by Chico next week. But we weakened the midfield and no-one understands Laudrups fascination with Schecter. Aye whenever I've seen him Schechter looked like the definition of a 'all fart and no sh*t' player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do Swansea get a Europa League spot if they win it? Cardiff weren't going to be given a UEFA Cup spot if they had have won the FA Cup a few years ago because the English FA said it is up to the Welsh FA to put them forward. Yes we will if we win, Cardiff would have too. Never know, may see Bradford in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 As much as Swansea will dispute it, action will be taken against them. The end will probably justify the means though. If the end justifies the means, and clubs continue to do this, then the fines will increase and god knows what else they'd do. Point deductions perhaps... Would be good fun to see how many times Man Utd can play a weakened side and avoid deductions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Unfortunately (IMO) it's not their right, because the PL have fined people for doing this before. Not really since the league have changed the rule regarding 'weakened teams'. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14166038 Missed that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Unfortunately (IMO) it's not their right, because the PL have fined people for doing this before. Not really since the league have changed the rule regarding 'weakened teams'. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14166038 Edit: They have only one 21-yo player in the starting line-up today. Well that's me out then. Was unaware of that. No sanctions it is, I'm fine with that tbh. Although in this instance I still think it's fairly idiotic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do Swansea get a Europa League spot if they win it? Cardiff weren't going to be given a UEFA Cup spot if they had have won the FA Cup a few years ago because the English FA said it is up to the Welsh FA to put them forward. Yes we will if we win, Cardiff would have too. Never know, may see Bradford in it. Don't think Bradford's stadium match the UEFA requirements anyway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Unfortunately (IMO) it's not their right, because the PL have fined people for doing this before. Not really since the league have changed the rule regarding 'weakened teams'. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14166038 Edit: They have only one 21-yo player in the starting line-up today. Huh, well my post is now obsolete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do Swansea get a Europa League spot if they win it? Cardiff weren't going to be given a UEFA Cup spot if they had have won the FA Cup a few years ago because the English FA said it is up to the Welsh FA to put them forward. Yes we will if we win, Cardiff would have too. Never know, may see Bradford in it. Don't think Bradford's stadium match the UEFA requirements anyway? Don't the likes of Shamrock Rovers play in the qualification rounds of the Champions League? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 3-0 Wigan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Great goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do Swansea get a Europa League spot if they win it? Cardiff weren't going to be given a UEFA Cup spot if they had have won the FA Cup a few years ago because the English FA said it is up to the Welsh FA to put them forward. Yes we will if we win, Cardiff would have too. Never know, may see Bradford in it. Don't think Bradford's stadium match the UEFA requirements anyway? About 25K+ seater, should be large enough no? Bradford actually have a larger stadium than Swansea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do Swansea get a Europa League spot if they win it? Cardiff weren't going to be given a UEFA Cup spot if they had have won the FA Cup a few years ago because the English FA said it is up to the Welsh FA to put them forward. Yes we will if we win, Cardiff would have too. Never know, may see Bradford in it. Don't think Bradford's stadium match the UEFA requirements anyway? About 25K+ seater, should be large enough no? It's about facilities etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I have no qualms about Oldham deserving a result yesterday, but some of the commentary, Christ. "Well it's probably offside, but that's the magic of the cup." "There's all sorts of pushing and shoving going on in there and I'm surprised there's no whistle, but Oldham deserve that." Oh, right, well, that's fine then isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Been some high scores today like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I have no qualms about Oldham deserving a result yesterday, but some of the commentary, Christ. "Well it's probably offside, but that's the magic of the cup." "There's all sorts of pushing and shoving going on in there and I'm surprised there's no whistle, but Oldham deserve that." Oh, right, well, that's fine then isn't it? I'm positive it's all just a massive parody now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 They had the facilities to play in the Premier League so you'd think it'd be ok for the Europa given some of the grounds you get on the continent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Good point. For some reason, I thought Bradford moved stadiums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do Swansea get a Europa League spot if they win it? Cardiff weren't going to be given a UEFA Cup spot if they had have won the FA Cup a few years ago because the English FA said it is up to the Welsh FA to put them forward. Yes we will if we win, Cardiff would have too. Never know, may see Bradford in it. Don't think Bradford's stadium match the UEFA requirements anyway? They would just play at Elland road, or Huddersfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillClinton Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Scharner's back at Wigan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Borini out for the rest of the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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