The College Dropout Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 13 minutes ago, duo said: Is Palmer injured? Thought he was unwell but not injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 We could play Isaks boyhood club AIK if we play in the Conference League Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 All of our competition play in Europe or FA Cup. We could be playing Arsenal with nothing to play for, Man U and Villa after they play European games. Brighton focused on the FA Cup and Everton on the beach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 3 minutes ago, frankpingel said: Definitely torn between Europa, with a half decent chance of progressing deep into the competition or CL with massive financial and player benefits. What a nice predicament to ponder. What? You'd be insane to prefer Europa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Just now, Keefaz said: What? You'd be insane to prefer Europa. Aye, Villa are in the quarter finals of the CL this year, absolutely no reason we couldn't do that next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 3 minutes ago, frankpingel said: Definitely torn between Europa, with a half decent chance of progressing deep into the competition or CL with massive financial and player benefits. What a nice predicament to ponder. Now that we’ve finally got the trophy monkey off of our backs I care less about advancing in the Europa League. It would be nice, but the CL money moves us closer to our next long term goals (winning the league or the CL). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 1 minute ago, Keefaz said: What? You'd be insane to prefer Europa. Insane to win another trophy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I feel like getting the CL would unlock money for squad rejuvenation and not selling our stars. For that it’s a no contest with the Europa. A cup win and another CL finish gives our FMV a nice big boost. Much more guaranteed revenue from the competition itself too. We can just add quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosstef Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 22 minutes ago, Fak said: They look sorry without Jackson. Ooooh. Are you for real? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Gagging for a Europa League run. I get the arguments in favour but I'm no more endeared by the Champions League despite our soiree there last season. The Europa is a better competition with significant prestige and holds some painful memories for us to vanquish. I've all the time in the world for the Conference but it's totally undermined if the PL entrants are the default winners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepharite Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 My predictor had us 5th on 70 points. 4 points in front of Villa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 How's this: if we're definitely going to win the UEFA Cup, I'd choose the Europa league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I'm absolutely delighted we're in Europe no matter what, I'd love to win the Conference League (despite that name just instantly lowering the prestige). Europa would also be fantastic, but sadly in this PSR world, we probably need CL to continue our growth and rebuild properly. Agree with Yorkie, I'd actually prefer to be in Europa if all things (PSR) were equal as that's a genuine chance of another trophy. Getting fucking greedy now aren't I. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 37 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: They’ve been shit with him. Theuve only beaten Leicester, Southampton, West Ham, Wolves all at home since the middle of December. lost to Fulham, Ipswich, City, Brighton, Villa and Arsenal. draws to Everton, Palace, Bournemouth. Not beaten a team above 16th since a 2-1 victory over Brentford in the middle of December. Incredible they are 4th despite all that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Very happy with conference football, gives some of the squad a chance to impress. I think CL would play out the same as last time, we put everything into it, and don't have the squad to maintain league form as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis H Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 The Conference is the one West Ham won while finishing 14th and Chelsea are the big favourites this year despite mostly playing a second string team. Should be an easy way to never have to mention the Fairs Cup win again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 If you're a travelling supporter, I think the Conference would be a laugh. But there's something exciting about a big CL match at SJP, hosting Barcelona or Juve etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Conference League really doesn't do much for me. The PL has such a financial advantage that it lessens the appeal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 The remains teams in this years ECL: Chelsea Legia Warsaw (Poland) Celje (Slovenia) Fiorentina (Italy) Real Betis (Spain) Jagiellonia (Poland) Djurgarden (Sweden) Rapid Vienna (Austria) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 5 minutes ago, Keefaz said: If you're a travelling supporter, I think the Conference would be a laugh. But there's something exciting about a big CL match at SJP, hosting Barcelona or Juve etc. The bloated format and expectation of progress undermines that now though. Beating PSG was seismic for many reasons, including the stakes being so high. Didn't matter in the end, but at the time... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 2 minutes ago, SteV said: The remains teams in this years ECL: Chelsea Legia Warsaw (Poland) Celje (Slovenia) Fiorentina (Italy) Real Betis (Spain) Jagiellonia (Poland) Djurgarden (Sweden) Rapid Vienna (Austria) Have really enjoyed watching Fiorentina this season. They've been good. I'm going with them to win it over Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 As for Newcastle. Has to be the Champions League ideally. The money from all those games would be huge. The new format also increases the chances of progressing through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I suppose I'm thinking of the olden days when we weren't allowed to win anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 CL qualification off the heels of a trophy win would put us in such a strong position for the summer. We'd be in total control of where we want to take the squad. The new format also makes it much more likely we could get at least to the playoff round and there's more money available than last time. The Europa League would be a fun consolation with a likelihood of progressing far and a possibility of winning it. The money can become decent if you make it far enough too. There are some famous clubs, but at least half of the teams in the final eight of this year's conference league have Championship-level revenues. There are spending disparities in all competitions, but the gap is a bit extreme for the top PL clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 CL final next year is in Budapest Europa League final in Istanbul Europa Conference final in Leipzig Get your planes booked lads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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