Atromitos
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Brave13VVV
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How long is a piece of string
Probably Tuesday 20th unless AEK Athens get knocked out then it would Thursday 22nd unless they reverse the fixtures and we play them at Ibrox on the 22nd and in Athens on the 29th
If the Tuesday 29th then East Fife game will be postponed
Hope that makes sense
Probably Tuesday 20th unless AEK Athens get knocked out then it would Thursday 22nd unless they reverse the fixtures and we play them at Ibrox on the 22nd and in Athens on the 29th
If the Tuesday 29th then East Fife game will be postponed
Hope that makes sense
Portrushbear
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It's a joke, European football shouldnt be forcing domestic games to be cancelledHow long is a piece of string
Probably Tuesday 20th unless AEK Athens get knocked out then it would Thursday 22nd unless they reverse the fixtures and we play them at Ibrox on the 22nd and in Athens on the 29th
If the Tuesday 29th then East Fife game will be postponed
Hope that makes sense
Especially considering we should have a majority reserve team out for the east Fife game
Hipster Dashie
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Not just about the players it is about the management and back room staff. They need to be focussed on the European tie.
At the draw the guy said the games have to be played on the two Thursday's so they may have to switch it.How long is a piece of string
Probably Tuesday 20th unless AEK Athens get knocked out then it would Thursday 22nd unless they reverse the fixtures and we play them at Ibrox on the 22nd and in Athens on the 29th
If the Tuesday 29th then East Fife game will be postponed
Hope that makes sense
Would be ideal for me.
SuperGers07
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Did have a chuckle at folk saying Legia would wipe the floor with them. Legia are a side who drew 0-0 in Gibraltar 3 weeks ago.
Certainly wouldn't be ideal for rangers having to travel to Greece 3 days before an old firm game.
Bowery Boy
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Not on the pitch though. Legia are a better side than the Greeks.
TN8
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Not for me, I'm at the Fringe on the 22nd so I want it moved!
The take away the first number you thought of.How long is a piece of string
Probably Tuesday 20th unless AEK Athens get knocked out then it would Thursday 22nd unless they reverse the fixtures and we play them at Ibrox on the 22nd and in Athens on the 29th
If the Tuesday 29th then East Fife game will be postponed
Hope that makes sense
Ano mate am just been selfish. I think Legia will get an away goal on Thursday
rangeral
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UEFA will know the dates whatever happensNot for me, I'm at the Fringe on the 22nd so I want it moved!
Could we play in Athens on the Thursday yes as AEK Athens would the Tuesday
Olymiakos play the Wednesday if the get through tomorrow night in the CL qualifiers
We would just have to see happens tomorrow and Wednesday
Nor would it suit the club.
Home leg 2nd is always an advantage and we don't need a trip to Greece 3 days before the filth.
would the St mirren game on sunday 25th have any bearing on the game
millar2318
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Surely the winner of the tie is the better team?
rangeral
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No only issue would be next midweek
kevfromkent
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Al, why would AEK be playing on the Tuesday 20th? I thought they were ranked above Atrimitos.
gersfanal
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rangeral
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Possible solution
Happened in Luxembourg Dudelange ended playing the Tuesday when they should had the Thursday
Barclay the Bear
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Aek have a ban on supporters attending next European fixture ,
gersfanal
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Exactly !
kevfromkent
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Oh really? Do you mean they have to play behind closed door at their gaff?
Bowery Boy
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That's not how football always works. Legia should have buried them out of sight. I think we'd beat both of them though.
Super Cooper
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Didn't Legia famously put the green 'n' gray out twice in one season a few years back?
HenningBerg
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Agreed .
We also have an utterly atrocious record against Greek sides in European competition.
The kind of football they are good at- and won them a European championship- is exactly the type we struggle against. Organised, sit in, stuffy, but the difference with the Greeks is they are tactically good and can also hit on the break.
I’d much rather play the poles, who will open up a bit.
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Legia cuffed them 6-1 on aggregate.Legia got booted out after fielding an ineligible player.The beggars got reinstated and got papped out by Maribor instead
Valley Bluenose
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I don't know when it would be - but whenever it is it will be f*cking roasting in Athens in mid-August. I'm also wary of Atromitos as we've never heard of them - it suggests an up-and-coming team tasting a bit of success for the first time. They are, therefore, likely to be full of confidence and no little ability.
Given the aforesaid, I'm hoping Legia can win the away leg - ideally after extra time and penalties.
Given the aforesaid, I'm hoping Legia can win the away leg - ideally after extra time and penalties.
Superrangers
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Totally ridiculous. UEFA are a farce. This should all be far clearer. If you have cities that are unable to host a game by simply bringing a game forward a day or making a match kick off a few hours earlier, then the lowest ranked side from that city, that are causing the issue, should be kicked out and replaced by another side. You’ll soon find the police sort out policing to make the games go ahead and this doesn’t happen. Legs should absolutely not be switched.How long is a piece of string
Probably Tuesday 20th unless AEK Athens get knocked out then it would Thursday 22nd unless they reverse the fixtures and we play them at Ibrox on the 22nd and in Athens on the 29th
If the Tuesday 29th then East Fife game will be postponed
Hope that makes sense
kevfromkent
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Rather radical outlook you've got there pal, we'll all just have to be patient I guess....
rangeral
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Banned for the next 2 games but it makes no difference on staging the games
Atromitos is Wednesday
AEK Athens is Thursday
this midweek
Friday 22 February 2019 13.56CET
The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) has announced the following decision:
Match: UEFA Champions League group stage match between AEK Athens FC and AFC Ajax (0-2), played on 27 November in Greece
Charges against AEK Athens FC:
- Throwing of objects - Art. 16 (2) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR)
- Setting off of fireworks - Art. 16 (2) DR
- Field invasion by supporters - Art. 16 (2) DR
- Crowd disturbances - Art. 16 (2) DR
- Insufficient organization - Art. 11 (1) DR
- Illicit banner - Art. 16 (2) DR
- Stairways blocked - Art. 38 of the UEFA Safety and Security Regulations
Decision:
The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body has decided:
- To exclude AEK Athens FC from participating in the next UEFA club competition for which it will otherwise qualify. This sanction is suspended for a probationary period of two years.
- To order the club to play its next 2 UEFA competition matches as host club behind closed doors.
- To fine AEK Athens FC €80,000.
The CEDB has decided to close the proceedings against AFC Ajax at the same match.
Superrangers
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It’s just not acceptable that we might end up having our legs swapped, through no fault of our own and end up with a high intensity trip to Greece on the eve of playing the paedos, when there is a high chance that the winner of these games will win the title. Forgive me for having no sympathy for another side who play in a large city that should easily be able to accommodate two fixtures.
Edit - the cynic in me thinks UEFA don’t want sides from the same country playing at the same time as it impacts on tv audiences.
rangeral
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The dates will already known on the potential outcomes
Would be surprised if we aren't away next week
