McCormick Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, nufcjb said: And you can't go all the way if you draw big teams aye? Or you avoid them all together if you draw minnows? Can't get my head around that want either, too. I just want us to win and progress. Having a harder group makes that more difficult. Minnows all the to the final (as unlikely as it is) gives us a better shot at doing that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 8 hours ago, The College Dropout said: None of them are THAT good though. We can beat all 3 at home and get a result away to secure qualification. There’s no whipping boy aye but there’s no Real Madrid. It’s the hardest group though, man . I want the best possible chance of progression; those teams are beatable in theory but less so than other teams we could have been drawn with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 No one’s giving us a chance of winning the entire thing. So if we lose in the groups, that’s okay. We’ll focus on the league. But if we get out of this group by beating last year’s semi finalist and PSG, we’ll have the belief that we can beat anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 My take, I wanted group E because it provided the safest path to the knockout stage. Why is this important? It means a hellluva lot more money to keep the team moving forward. In addition, it increases the UEFA coeffcient. Very important going forward. That said, group F is pretty amazing for the reasons others here have articulated. Great games ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 8 hours ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Which game are you looking to be on when you're over @Mike? The one in mid November, most likely. Game vs Arsenal and one of these three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Can’t wait for Eddie’s press conference later. Bet he’s buzzing about getting stuck into these lot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 7 hours ago, TheHoob said: Paris is a brilliant city and I'd be buzzing to go to Madrid but I'm probably in a relative minority in that I'd spend a decent amount of time sight-seeing rather than just going to get tanked up with the lads Tell the jarmins, we’re cultured, innit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 5 hours ago, McCormick said: It’s the hardest group though, man . I want the best possible chance of progression; those teams are beatable in theory but less so than other teams we could have been drawn with. That’s true I’m just trying to see the positives. It’s Milan that’s the kicker. The other 2, there were harder teams that we Didn’t get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 We can worry about progression in future years as far as I’m concerned. For now, just the excitement of meeting Europe’s elite clubs again is enough. And for those disappointed by the ‘tough’ group - trust me, those of us who went to all our games in the previous seasons we qualified for the CL, the games against the real heavyweights (Barca, Inter, Juve) really were absolute dream games to attend. It makes years of suffering turgid shite worthwhile. While all European games are exciting, you wouldn’t want a European Cup group that could easily feel like a UEFA Cup group Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Tell me ma me ma, I won’t be home for tea, We’re going to beat PSG Tell me ma me ma, I won’t be home for tea, We’re going to beat AC Tell me ma me ma, I won’t be home for tea, We’re going to win in Germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Mike said: The one in mid November, most likely. Game vs Arsenal and one of these three. I meant which one would you like to be on, of the 3? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Hopefully we're at home on the fifth game week. Chelsea (h) PSG/Dortmund/ Milan (h) Man United (h) That'd be a class week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 It certainly would beat this week just 6 years ago... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Honestly happy with that, some class games and a proper champions league experience. its already looking like this will be such a tough season but it will be a fantastic benchmark to where we are compared to the biggest teams in the world and might give the owners a good indication about what we need to do if we are to get to the top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, Stifler said: Tell me ma me ma, I won’t be home for tea, We’re going to beat PSG Tell me ma me ma, I won’t be home for tea, We’re going to beat AC Tell me ma me ma, I won’t be home for tea, We’re going to win in Germany *We’re going to beat BVB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Just now, GeordieDazzler said: *We’re going to beat BVB Nice, nailed it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Saturday can't come soon enough. All this talk about PSG, Dortmund and Milan would be so much more fun had we beaten Liverpool. We're going to be stretched beyond belief by the time the UCL games comes around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Mazzy said: Saturday can't come soon enough. All this talk about PSG, Dortmund and Milan would be so much more fun had we beaten Liverpool. We're going to be stretched beyond belief by the time the UCL games comes around. I know what you mean, but I’m like a kid at Xmas with this stuff. I bastard love European nights. It’s been far too long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 11 hours ago, patrone said: 😂 Tempted https://book.nufc.co.uk/en-GB/hospitality/champions league group stage - hospitality package - dates tbc/2024-7-1_19.45/hospitality areas Two of these have sold out already 🤣🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Just now, TheBrownBottle said: I know what you mean, but I’m like a kid at Xmas with this stuff. I bastard love European nights. It’s been far too long. I'm excited, don't get me wrong. Just want the Brighton game to wash away those memories of last weekend. Champions League this season is going to be incredible regardless of how we are doing in the league anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Amazing draw for us, absolutely amazing. The homes games will be bouncing, so chuffed for everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 19 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: It certainly would beat this week just 6 years ago... Kin hell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magvicar Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 We didn't strive to get into the champions league just to be fodder. A lot of players in our squad are top quality and have played at a high level for their clubs and countries. I'd rather have this group than a so called minnow group. Imagine going out to unfancied teams in a group. I get the old " if we get 3rd we can play in Europa." Fine but do you think Eddie and the players are thinking on those lines or rubbing their hands at pitting themselves against these teams? This is exciting and it gives us 6 solid games for starters and who knows what will happen. On paper we will be fodder for a lot of people but football isn't played on paper and games are not set in stone at any time, unless you have corrupt officials. This gives us a chance to up our game and also gives us fans a chance to get all excited. There's always hope and it's not always about the dog in the fight but the fight in the dog. Let's enjoy and see where it takes us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Saturday can't come soon enough. All this talk about PSG, Dortmund and Milan would be so much more fun had we beaten Liverpool. We're going to be stretched beyond belief by the time the UCL games comes around. Better to be stretched over never feeling stretched again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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