Hanshithispantz Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 wat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Europa League > Champions League imo More interesting games sometines in terms checking out teams you aren't as familiar with, but the higher quality football (usually), players and the higher drama of it being the pinnacle of club football make it so much better for me. If they were played at the same time, would you prefer to watch a Sevilla Benfica semi for a good but ultimately not as important cup or a Barcelona Bayern Munich one for the best possible European trophy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Aye to be honest UEFA were probably shitting themselves that Italy may take one of England's spots in the coming years and they need as many of the English clubs in it as they can. I'm pretty sure UEFA would love to have more than 4 teams from England in the CL. They have done this so they can retain as many clubs from England as possible whilst still getting the big teams from elsewhere in there. Aye to be honest UEFA were probably shitting themselves that Italy may take one of England's spots in the coming years and they need as many of the English clubs in it as they can. I'm pretty sure UEFA would love to have more than 4 teams from England in the CL. They have done this so they can retain as many clubs from England as possible whilst still getting the big teams from elsewhere in there. Nah, Italy are no where near England at the moment. England has moved past Germany now as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 You'll get it right one day, Stifler. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Absolutely guaranteed bother when Feyenoord play Man Utd. Great stuff. Couple of decent aways for the bland So'ton fans too. West Ham missing out on 3 class aways, glorious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 It's a but unfair anyway but no real difference to what we have now. The 4th place teams are/were expected to win their qualifier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 It's a but unfair anyway but no real difference to what we have now. The 4th place teams are/were expected to win their qualifier. Trying to put a positive spin on it, maybe this now means that there will be more even match ups in the play offs, so even though there are fewer places available, it might not get much more difficult for smaller teams to get in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 It's a but unfair anyway but no real difference to what we have now. The 4th place teams are/were expected to win their qualifier. Trying to put a positive spin on it, maybe this now means that there will be more even match ups in the play offs, so even though there are fewer places available, it might not get much more difficult for smaller teams to get in. They've already done this by having league champions competing just against each other in the final round of qualifying for the group stage. For example Dundalk couldn't face Porto or Villareal in the last round Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Did they annouce the wildcard thing that was proposed aka if a big team doesn't qualify they'll be parachuted in anyway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Next year be prepared for 4th placed teams in the Champions league group stage also getting knocked into the Europa League, just so they can fuck that competition up as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Did they annouce the wildcard thing that was proposed aka if a big team doesn't qualify they'll be parachuted in anyway? Nope, so far they've only announced the 16 teams from the top 4 leagues, the rest will be announced later this year. Wasn't anything in the AP report from yesterday about that though, so fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Did they annouce the wildcard thing that was proposed aka if a big team doesn't qualify they'll be parachuted in anyway? Nope, so far they've only announced the 16 teams from the top 4 leagues, the rest will be announced later this year. Wasn't anything in the AP report from yesterday about that though, so fingers crossed. that's when it becomes a full-on joke like. The sooner there is a European Super League ft. guest teams from USA / China / Moneystan the better, lets the rest of us get on with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 "We couldnt score against Astra fuckin' Goo Goo!" "Why arent we sending Valencia off to China or Syria" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I hope to god we never get one of these Fan TV things. Absolute fucking cringefest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 "We couldnt score against Astra fuckin' Goo Goo!" :lol: "I can't watch that cunt no longer" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 As embarrassing as the way he acted is, everything he says is actually true. What's the point of all that work and celebrations last year if you go out in a qualifier? The biggest joy in football for fans of mediocre clubs is the European away days, I'd gladly sacrifice a few points and finish 14th instead of 10th to give it a proper go in a European cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 As embarrassing as the way he acted is, everything he says is actually true. What's the point of all that work and celebrations last year if you go out in a qualifier? The biggest joy in football for fans of mediocre clubs is the European away days, I'd gladly sacrifice a few points and finish 14th instead of 10th to give it a proper go in a European cup. I think you'll find that you're as good as relegated as soon as you're in the Europa League mate. Just ask Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I hope to god we never get one of these Fan TV things. Absolute fucking cringefest. Fucking hell, ours would be horrific. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 What bullshit reasoning have they given for this? ..."The amendments made will continue to ensure qualification based on sporting merit, and the right of all associations and their clubs to compete in Europe's elite club competitions. "We are happy that European football remains united behind the concepts of solidarity, fair competition, fair distribution and good governance."... Hahahahaaaaa, ahaahahaaaaah....hahaaha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 As embarrassing as the way he acted is, everything he says is actually true. What's the point of all that work and celebrations last year if you go out in a qualifier? The biggest joy in football for fans of mediocre clubs is the European away days, I'd gladly sacrifice a few points and finish 14th instead of 10th to give it a proper go in a European cup. Don't think he was all that embarrassing tbh, seemed fair enough to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I think we've all had rants like that after watching Newcastle like. Thank fuck we don't have an NUFC channel, it would be absolutely horrible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 No joke one of you should do it and make some of that Youtube money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 A 51 year old Everton fan who suffered a heart attack at their match today has passed away, may he rest in peace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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