Paullow Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 23 hours ago, Yorkie said: The Conference League is only a six-game group stage (because it's aimed at teams without the resources of those in the PL); and would pit us against the likes of Hamrun Spartans and Shkendija, with theoretically tougher ties against the likes of AEK Athens and Sparta Prague. I'm not sure there's any experience to be gleaned from featuring in that tournament that could be applied to a Champions League campaign. The 6 game thing is kind of negated by all teams playing a 2 legged playoff, so those qualifying would still play 8 matches by the end of the group stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramirez Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 I wonder what the club would set prices at for the lesser European games, would be tricky to gage. Anywhere near the champions league prices and there would be empty seats although they have the fear element of missing out on a potential final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 My 'we're back' ganglion is being tickled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Think we’d do comfortably well in the Europa League. Would absolutely boss the Conference League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 11 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: Think we’d do comfortably well in the Europa League. Would absolutely boss the Conference League. Imagine how empty that would have felt if it was a Conference League league game instead of a Champions League knockout though. Would be a glorified preseason match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Really hope we get some sort of European football next season. Have loved almost every minute (bar the shit show from Pope in Marseilles) of our European games. Been a welcome relief from league fixtures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 20 minutes ago, toon25 said: Really hope we get some sort of European football next season. Have loved almost every minute (bar the shit show from Pope in Marseilles) of our European games. Been a welcome relief from league fixtures You can say this about a lot of things but how different would our season look with a top goalkeeper? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 25 minutes ago, Cf said: You can say this about a lot of things but how different would our season look with a top goalkeeper? A better keeper probably goes a long way to mitigate the impacts of the huge fall in striker quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 So what's needed now to try and reach Europe , champions league was dead a few weeks ago but uefa cup must be the aim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 minutes ago, astraguy said: So what's needed now to try and reach Europe , champions league was dead a few weeks ago but uefa cup must be the aim Not to go all Howe, but we jusy need to try and put some results together and see where we end up. More than happy for us to priorities the cups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 (edited) Think 10 points in the next 5 before Arsenal away has to be the minimum. That's giving us room for the inevitable Chelsea away league defeat and for one of Man U at home or Palace away to be a draw. Sunderland has to be 3 points I think for morale. Edited February 22 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 7th is achievable. Think we've been alright recently. 6th out of reach imo with our schedule. Id be happy with 7th and Europa League. Can't be fucked with the Conference League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I think its fair to say we've finally turned the corner, Howe has managed to get a song out of what he has available to him and we look like a decent side again that could beat anyone on our day. We ride the wave and we take each game in our stride and see where we are come the end of the season. There's teams dropping off, teams picking up and teams that are struggling to maintain any momentum. So its hard to gauge, we just have to play our games and see what opens up for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 5 minutes ago, Doctor Zaius said: 7th is achievable. Think we've been alright recently. 6th out of reach imo with our schedule. Id be happy with 7th and Europa League. Can't be fucked with the Conference League. Is 7th not Conference League? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 3 minutes ago, Mattoon said: I think its fair to say we've finally turned the corner, Howe has managed to get a song out of what he has available to him and we look like a decent side again that could beat anyone on our day. We ride the wave and we take each game in our stride and see where we are come the end of the season. There's teams dropping off, teams picking up and teams that are struggling to maintain any momentum. So its hard to gauge, we just have to play our games and see what opens up for us. Believing this is a recipe for anguish later down the line imo. That's not me being a doom-monger or knocking the lads (I think they've been fucking incredible since the Brentford game tbh), but I think most of our issues aren't going away despite this mini-resurgence. I still think it'll be choppy between now and the end of the season, and that's okay - it's an absolutely mammoth effort staying competitive on three highly intensive fronts. That cup draw is so bloody cruel, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Is 7th not Conference League? Depends who wins the fa cup doesn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 minute ago, healthyaddiction said: Depends who wins the fa cup doesn't it? Fair point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 22 minutes ago, Mattoon said: I think its fair to say we've finally turned the corner, Howe has managed to get a song out of what he has available to him and we look like a decent side again that could beat anyone on our day. We ride the wave and we take each game in our stride and see where we are come the end of the season. There's teams dropping off, teams picking up and teams that are struggling to maintain any momentum. So its hard to gauge, we just have to play our games and see what opens up for us. Yep not too bothered about losing last night, we’re not in the CL race this season and we usually lose there anyway. However, more important than the result was the way we played, we’re beginning to look good again and it’s massive for the rest of this season and next. Look at some of the teams we’ve played over the past month away… PSG (we were the better team second half), Liverpool better team for the first half and Man City yesterday, where we had the better of the second half. This isn’t luck, it’s the green shoots of a new team and I’m more optimistic than at any other point this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaj Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Top 5 I believe is pretty nailed on for CL 6th Europa League 7th Conference League because the winner of the Carabao will be in the CL If winner of the FA Cup is already in Europe then 7th Europa League and 8th Conference league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
500bhp Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, astraguy said: So what's needed now to try and reach Europe , champions league was dead a few weeks ago but uefa cup must be the aim Win the FA cup! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Vaj said: Top 5 I believe is pretty nailed on for CL 6th Europa League 7th Conference League because the winner of the Carabao will be in the CL If winner of the FA Cup is already in Europe then 7th Europa League and 8th Conference league Yeah. I think the losing finalist no longer qualifies for Europe (may as well devalue it some more), and that spot goes to the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Given who is left in the FA Cup, seems most likely that it will be a team from top 7 or us that wins it - I’m expecting 7th is europa. i think 7th is very achievable even with continued choppy form, just need a small improvement not a total turnaround. I will be happy with that now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 We'll be in the CL next season as reigning champions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Our run to the CL final could end up looking kinder than any run to the FA Cup final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Would absolutely love the Europa mind. Plenty good teams but a definite chance of adding to our trophy cabinet. I realise some players might view it differently but they've not suffered what we have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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