Away fans aren't allowed for any qualifying rounds so I think the play off is the same.It just feels inevitable we'll play the Racists again. It wouldn't surprise me if away fans were not allowed (assuming they aren't already through covid).
Can still get that though by finishing third and dropping in to Europa League? No shame in that.Absolutely mate. CL finances would be unbelievable but being battered left right and centre by the best sides in the world isn’t always better than getting a decent run at it and having some fantastic European nights.
And me, too much of a circus if we draw them.Really want to avoid Slavia.
Just want us to have the game to concentrate on and not all the drama that would surround that fixture.
Is FC Salzburg Red Bull Salzburg? Would fancy our chances against any one in this draw - Slavia Prague could do without the sideshow to be honest but what a result it would be putting them out.Champions League Play off at 11am.
Europa League draw should we lose to Malmo.
Note: If we progress against Malmo, we're guaranteed Europa League Group Stages.
Champions League Potential Opponents:
FC Salzburg (AUT)
Winners of GNK Dinamo (CRO) / Legia Warszawa (POL)
Winners of Ferencvárosi TC (HUN) / SK Slavia Praha (CZE)
Winners of Olympiacos FC (GRE) / PFC Ludogorets 1945 (BUL)
Ties played either:
Tuesday 17th August and Wednesday 25th August
Or
Wednesday 18th August and Tuesday 24th August
8pm kick off - BT have exclusive rights.
I wouldnt say we have, I would say we've been boxing at our own weight but for the first time in decades we have been coached in a manner that suits European Football.We’ve been punching above our weight for years, hopefully it continues but I just feel EL will be our level.
I do think it would be incredible to be in the CL but I fear we wouldn’t be able to compete with most sides.
I'll go along with that, rather than the half cut nonsence.Prague were good, no point denying it. But we were well in the game and tie until Roofe got sent off. If he kicks the ball instead of the guys head we're 1-1, 2-2 on agg and favourites with 20 minutes left.
Prefer not to play them but they're not unbeatable.
YeahIs FC Salzburg Red Bull Salzburg? Would fancy our chances against any one in this draw - Slavia Prague could do without the sideshow to be honest but what a result it would be putting them out.
Convinced we are getting Prague. Want GNK Dinamo or Legia should we get past Malmo.
Yep, sponsorship reasons mean they are rebranded as FC Salzburg for UEFA competition.Is FC Salzburg Red Bull Salzburg? Would fancy our chances against any one in this draw - Slavia Prague could do without the sideshow to be honest but what a result it would be putting them out.
Wee team mentality.More than happy if we beat Malmö and qualify for the Europa . Just do not see what the fuss is about with the CL these days . I get the finances are a wee bit more than the Europa , but it’s not as enjoyable a competition .
Feels inevitable doesn’t it?Convinced we are getting Prague. Want GNK Dinamo or Legia should we get past Malmo.
Nonsense .Wee team mentality.
More than happy if we beat Malmö and qualify for the Europa . Just do not see what the fuss is about with the CL these days . I get the finances are a wee bit more than the Europa , but it’s not as enjoyable a competition .
If we get back to back CL we are destined for domestic dominance.More than happy if we beat Malmö and qualify for the Europa . Just do not see what the fuss is about with the CL these days . I get the finances are a wee bit more than the Europa , but it’s not as enjoyable a competition .
I dreamt of Europe not necessarily the CL . I like the Europa league it’s been superb for us the last three seasons , which have been the most enjoyable times in Europe for us since 2008 and 1992/3. The champions league isn’t enjoyable any more , it’s a lopsided tournament designed to make 7 or 8 clubs a lot of money every year. I prefer the Europa I don’t think I’m alone .If we get back to back CL we are destined for domestic dominance.
Don’t tell me you didn’t dream about the CL when we were sat in div3?
I'm desperate to get back there after being away for 11 years. The aim of every ambitious club outside the top 5 leagues is to get there. Not just for the money but also the prestige. Players will be more likely to want to join us or stay with us if we are in the biggest club competition.Nonsense .
im fairly certain you get more money for CL Group Stage than you do for every round combined in the EL including winning itMore than happy if we beat Malmö and qualify for the Europa . Just do not see what the fuss is about with the CL these days . I get the finances are a wee bit more than the Europa , but it’s not as enjoyable a competition .
I understand mate , it’s just for me personally I prefer the Europa league better . There’s still great money and prestige in that as well plus we can compete in it well . I love itI'm desperate to get back there after being away for 11 years. The aim of every ambitious club outside the top 5 leagues is to get there. Not just for the money but also the prestige. Players will be more likely to want to join us or stay with us if we are in the biggest club competition.
I understand mate , it’s just for me personally I prefer the Europa league better . There’s still great money and prestige in that as well plus we can compete in it well . I love it
The only memories I have is their player being racist to one of ours.Salzburg would be too good for us I think.
Slavia would just bring up bad memories. I get it that people want revenge but you know the same issues will be brought up again
I’d much rather we took the CL money and got into the group stage. No reason why we couldn’t come 3rd and enter EL in the later stages.I dreamt of Europe not necessarily the CL . I like the Europa league it’s been superb for us the last three seasons , which have been the most enjoyable times in Europe for us since 2008 and 1992/3. The champions league isn’t enjoyable any more , it’s a lopsided tournament designed to make 7 or 8 clubs a lot of money every year. I prefer the Europa I don’t think I’m alone .
I'm sure they're still a good side but are they one we should be fearing? Lost three of their best players in the last two windows, a new manager this summer. I know when they sell good players they usually replace them with ones at a equal level but i feel most teams at this stage if we get past Malmo are at a fairly similar level, RO16 or QF in the Europa League quality.Anyone but Salzburg.
Fair points , I’m not saying I don’t want us to qualify if it’s possible to do so , but I won’t be nervous or losing sleep over it . The Malmö tie is the main one , win that we are gauranteed Europa league football and a £5 million parachute payment if we lose to Salzburg or whoever in the CL qualifier . That’s still great .the moneys not that good though but agree on it being enjoyable, but tbh id rather make CL and come 4th than make it through the Europa group stages.
We need the money plain and simple, and the healthier our bank balance becomes long term the better chance we have of building long term success. CL would also encourage better players.
plus theres also the Thursday-sunday games which i hate, if we get to play mostly on a saturday and the mhanks sunday they will always be on the back foot.
To the groups you mean? Likely be dearer than the europa league tickets were.Should we progress i hope the board dont take a kick at us with the price of tickets. Never once moaned about not seeing a game last year or anything but would be a tad disappointed in them
Can still get that though by finishing third and dropping in to Europa League? No shame in that.
Luck of the draw.Do we know if we would be home or away first in these games ?
also the dates ?
I think it will be £145 for the 3 match package.To the groups you mean? Likely be dearer than the europa league tickets were.