Yeah, it's a bit weird to say the least. One single table, obviously there's not enough time for them to all play each other so I guess there are seeded and unseeded teams and within that there will be 10 random fixtures each. I think they're applying the same model to the Europa League and Conference. On the plus side for Villa, this might make it easier to qualify for Europe through the league.
Speaking as someone who's run multiple table football competitions to the format - UEFA are making a pig's ear of it so far. Without going in to the gory - and very dull - details of it, they've either made or are highly likely to make rookie errors that will likely make it easier to 'game' the system for mid-ranking sides -- too many rounds of fixtures for the number of teams competing, 3pts for a win [should be 2pts], using goal difference or goals scored to sort the league table [should be disregarded]I'd be surprised if it doesn't come under a lot of criticism, first for being hellishly complicated, second for it producing 'odd' positions, and then for it being too easy to game the system.
They gradually encroaching on the Domestic game and have an eye on the prize of the Premier League Revenue. Stream.
Quote from: algy on May 13, 2022, 09:20:13 PMSpeaking as someone who's run multiple table football competitions to the format - UEFA are making a pig's ear of it so far. Without going in to the gory - and very dull - details of it, they've either made or are highly likely to make rookie errors that will likely make it easier to 'game' the system for mid-ranking sides -- too many rounds of fixtures for the number of teams competing, 3pts for a win [should be 2pts], using goal difference or goals scored to sort the league table [should be disregarded]I'd be surprised if it doesn't come under a lot of criticism, first for being hellishly complicated, second for it producing 'odd' positions, and then for it being too easy to game the system.Sounds like a right load of old bollocks. Win a game and get punished with more difficult fixtures? Would it not also be the case that you wouldn't know who or where you were playing until a week before the match? That will be an absolute nightmare for fans. Unsurprisingly, they don't seem to have been consulted in any way.
I suppose we will be wanting English teams to do well to assist our champions league placings push.Maybe we won't begrudge Jack a Champions league win next season if it gives us Champions league extra place due to success of England clubsScenario JG Win the league this season , champions league next season with Man City then he can come back home to play Champions league with us! No excuses not to!
Quote from: Footy-Vill on May 14, 2022, 11:37:20 AMI suppose we will be wanting English teams to do well to assist our champions league placings push.Maybe we won't begrudge Jack a Champions league win next season if it gives us Champions league extra place due to success of England clubsScenario JG Win the league this season , champions league next season with Man City then he can come back home to play Champions league with us! No excuses not to!Indeed, the sale of Jack and everything that has followed has contributed to Villa's current situation with the manager and squad. In some ways, we can thank Grealish for leaving as much as we can for staying, given what has happened. I simply wanted to remind everyone that English clubs' performance will result in 5th place as a Champions League spot for clubs starting in season 24/25.Villa, I believe, will make every effort to achieve that or a higher position in 2024/2025.This season, there's a chance for top four, and it's all very exciting! Champions League football within the next few years. It's our destiny and maybe we'll even see the return of Grealish!