Yorkie Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I love the Europa League and will be elated if we qualify for it via our league position in May, but I can't decide how I feel about the prospect of entering it by failing to progress in a separate competition. Of course it represents a tangible hope of silverware but I've always felt like the opportunity is a bit unearned in that scenario. I didn't feel the same excitement as a lot of fans about CL qualification but, Christ, I've loved every second of it since it's started. I'm now dying for us to qualify just to see how far we can go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Looking at how the other groups are going, if we're runners up we're looking at the likes of Real, Barca, Inter or Bayern in the next round Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 3 hours ago, The Prophet said: Looking at how the other groups are going, if we're runners up we're looking at the likes of Real, Barca, Inter or Bayern in the next round Love how our route in all competitions is basically playing the hardest teams we could. I honestly believe that will expedite our rise to the top. These matches are invaluable to EH and our squad learning and training. So if we qualify, fucking bring it mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 43 minutes ago, Lish007 said: Love how our route in all competitions is basically playing the hardest teams we could. I honestly believe that will expedite our rise to the top. These matches are invaluable to EH and our squad learning and training. So if we qualify, fucking bring it mate. When someone said we would draw prime Brazil out of the hat in the carabou cup I didn't even flinch If there is a hard way, you better believe Newcastle are taking it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) Already well stoked for Dortmund. It's effectively must not lose or we have a mountain to climb. That said, given we'd likely draw Real, Barca, Bayern or Inter in the next round, dropping into the Europa wouldn't be the worst thing. Edited November 3, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Big game for BVB ahead of us on Tuesday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 On 01/11/2023 at 07:57, Yorkie said: I love the Europa League and will be elated if we qualify for it via our league position in May, but I can't decide how I feel about the prospect of entering it by failing to progress in a separate competition. Of course it represents a tangible hope of silverware but I've always felt like the opportunity is a bit unearned in that scenario. I didn't feel the same excitement as a lot of fans about CL qualification but, Christ, I've loved every second of it since it's started. I'm now dying for us to qualify just to see how far we can go. I think in our position it's still definitely a good thing. We over-achieved to get into the CL so if we finish 3rd then drop down then fair play. If we're ever at a level where CL should be the norm and we drop down, I'll feel a bit different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Dortmund lost to Bayern while we beat Arsenal. Sets us up nicely for Tuesday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: Dortmund lost to Bayern while we beat Arsenal. Sets us up nicely for Tuesday maybe we can borrow Kane to play upfront Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 With the state of the squad right now I’ll be shocked if we can follow that up with something from this game. But who knows with this team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Dortmund thread pls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 We just need to defend like we did against Arsenal. This isn't the game for opening up, hopefully we've learned that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 get willock and tino in for this,can relax a little if we win this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 5 hours ago, gbandit said: Dortmund thread pls Give me an hour, out atm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Do we start Willock and Livramento? I think I would. Pope Tino. Lascelles. Schar. Tripps Longstaff Bruno Willock Almiron. Gordon. Joelinton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Feel like the Arsenal game probably took a hell of alot out of the players. So won't be expecting miracles here. But perhaps if we play similar to the 2nd half and look to Willock, Almiron and Gordon for fast counter attacks and defend solidly, you never know. Would also go Tino and Trips for this also if Burn unavailable, maybe even if he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 (edited) Definitely must not lose if we want to progress in this competition, Dortmund win and we're effectively four points behind them. A point would be alright. Edited November 5, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Maybe I just don’t understand how GD works, but how are we not actually second in the group? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Just now, Miggys First Goal said: Maybe I just don’t understand how GD works, but how are we not actually second in the group? It’s head to head record that counts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Just now, Miggys First Goal said: Maybe I just don’t understand how GD works, but how are we not actually second in the group? In European competitions (even some domestic leagues) it goes off teams records against one another primarily (after points) before then moving to goal difference as the third point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallumG6 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Paris SG fan stabbed in Milan this afternoon. The Italians really need to get to grips with this off the field violence that's increased in recent years. Bet the Dortmund away following will be on their guard for when they visit on 28th Nov. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 23 minutes ago, CallumG6 said: Paris SG fan stabbed in Milan this afternoon. The Italians really need to get to grips with this off the field violence that's increased in recent years. Bet the Dortmund away following will be on their guard for when they visit on 28th Nov. So Milan have played 2 home games in the Champions League this season, and each time the other team has a fan stabbed. Just kick them out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I fancy we will win this 1-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Stifler said: So Milan have played 2 home games in the Champions League this season, and each time the other team has a fan stabbed. Just kick them out. Pretty sure Italian ultras being able to knife foreign football fans is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Edited November 7, 2023 by Checko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, CallumG6 said: Paris SG fan stabbed in Milan this afternoon. The Italians really need to get to grips with this off the field violence that's increased in recent years. Bet the Dortmund away following will be on their guard for when they visit on 28th Nov. Contrasting that with the club guidance posted on the last page. In Dortmund you mix in the stadium, aren't held after and don't need massive police escort. I doubt UEFA will ever do anything about the Italian and French ultras. If you can't safely visit somewhere for a game of football then that place simply shouldn't be allowed in the competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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