Jump to content

Champions League 2023/2024: Group F (Newcastle, Milan, Dortmund, PSG)


Recommended Posts

We will definitely be the team in Pot 4 those in the other pots will be wanting to avoid.

 

I'm definitely not saying we would beat the likes of Bayern, Real Madrid etc at home, but we have a fighting chance of making it very competitive in a one off game with a bouncing St James'.

 

I know the stats show it was more down to sheer luck, but I remember Celtic beating Barcelona back in 2012 at home. I'm sure they had like 16% possession but they went 2-0 up (I think) :lol: 

Link to post
Share on other sites

Maybe with the exception of Real Sociedad, we'll be the team nobody in pots 1-3 will want in their group. 

 

Undecided for me yet if I want us to form part of a group of death, or get an easier draw with a better chance of reaching the knock out stages.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Regarding the earlier discussion with us in pot 4, want a group that gives us a very good chance of getting to the RO16 but want at least 1 huge club.

 

ie Feyenoord, Real Madrid, Red Star Belgrade, Newcastle.

 

Many other combinations I'd love though.

Link to post
Share on other sites

On 24/05/2023 at 13:05, Chicken Dancer said:

We will definitely be the team in Pot 4 those in the other pots will be wanting to avoid.

 

I'm definitely not saying we would beat the likes of Bayern, Real Madrid etc at home, but we have a fighting chance of making it very competitive in a one off game with a bouncing St James'.

 

I know the stats show it was more down to sheer luck, but I remember Celtic beating Barcelona back in 2012 at home. I'm sure they had like 16% possession but they went 2-0 up (I think) :lol: 

 

11%[emoji38] They won 2-1.

Link to post
Share on other sites

What's most pleasing about this for me is that during the horrible Ashley years I had an unshakable feeling that the damage he was doing was setting us so far back we would be beyond repair, or that it would take a decade or more.

 

But look where we are off the back of some sensible investment over 18 months. An incredible achievement and one that should make our growth all the quicker. Can't wait for those CL nights next season, I'll be so excited and proud. 

Link to post
Share on other sites

25 minutes ago, Interpolic said:

What's most pleasing about this for me is that during the horrible Ashley years I had an unshakable feeling that the damage he was doing was setting us so far back we would be beyond repair, or that it would take a decade or more.

 

But look where we are off the back of some sensible investment over 18 months. An incredible achievement and one that should make our growth all the quicker. Can't wait for those CL nights next season, I'll be so excited and proud. 

:indi: Back where we belong! 

Link to post
Share on other sites

Very similar to us actually. Qualified for one CL campaign in the late 90s and played it again in the 02/03 season. Been down to the second tier and back. Guessing they'll be pot 4 also, though?

Link to post
Share on other sites

14 minutes ago, Stifler said:

This is Lens’ first entry into the Champions League.

 

It's their third. 

Link to post
Share on other sites

20 minutes ago, McCormick said:

Last time we were in CL, Lens were in it too I believe.

 

 

 

 

You're right. 02/03 with us, also 98/99 the year after us. They played Arsenal when they had use of Wembley for Champions League games. 

Link to post
Share on other sites

27 minutes ago, Stifler said:

This is Lens’ first entry into the Champions League.


:embarrassed:

 

12 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

 

You're right. 02/03 with us, also 98/99 the year after us. They played Arsenal when they had use of Wembley for Champions League games. 


:smugdog:
 

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...