UEFA Europa Conference League - Alkmaar, Legia and Zrinjski

[andyh]

Do we want the conference league thing, or is it more effort/trouble than it’s worth?

[PaulWinch again]

We haven’t been in Europe for a decade. I certainly want it.

[Flin5tone]

Of course we want it, great opportunity that may not come our way for a very long time.
Unfortunately I think we will miss out

[olaftab]

I have just booked a hotel in Athens on BV’s advice. Looking forward to it😀

[Bad English]

All of those pining for European awaydays must remember that over here we have special regulations concern the curvature and malformation of bananas and you are all going to have to respect that. Plus you can't order a meal or  beer without the permission of European Commission. Be careful what you wish for.

I'm not sure you will get past Dover anyway.

[hipkiss92]

I think Brentford getting something at Spurs is slightly more realistic than us winning/drawing at Anfield.

I can see us beating Liverpool. No idea why, just a hunch.

Well we've taken points off everyone above us this season other than Arsenal, so we are due a result against Liverpool

[Smirker]

I think that's our European dream all but over I'm afraid. Spurs have Brentford and Leeds with a slightly better GD. We have Liverpool away and Brighton at home.

Annoyingly I think we will miss out. It must have been some time since spurs didn't qualify for European Football

Brentford could easily beat them. So could Leeds actually. It's Spurs.

[john2710]

I wouldn't want to play that shithouse team Brentford. They'll also think they still have a remote possibility of getting Europe. If Leeds need to win on the last day I'd fancy them to beat this Spurs team. We just need a point more than Spurs over the last 2 games.

In all fairness Brighton deserve to qualify for Europe, they're a bloody side. They'll have sealed their place by the time they come to Villa Park.

But if we have to wait another season, so be it.

[john2710]

Double post, somehow

[Brazilian Villain]

I have just booked a hotel in Athens on BV’s advice. Looking forward to it😀

Would be a decent trip as I haven't been to Athens. Will let you know when it's been confirmed, all I know is that it's definitely on May 29th.

[tomd2103]

In reality, I think it’s us and Spurs for 7th now.  I think Brighton will get enough points in their remaining games to secure 6th, so we’re going for 7th.  Might not be the case as Brentford are a good side and Leeds could be scrapping for survival on the last day, but I think we’re probably going to need to get something at Anfield and beat Brighton to finish above Spurs. 

[Baldy]

Do we want the conference league thing, or is it more effort/trouble than it’s worth?

For me, no.

It has fecked up West Ham in the league this year, non prestigious, non profitable and no benefit for attracting top players.

Focus fully on top 4 next season with no european distraction.

Apart from Man Shitty, we have no reason to fear anyone in the league. With a good pre season, 3 or 4 more quality players and no distractions I will be disappointed if we dont seriously challenge for top 4 next season.   

[Brazilian Villain]

Do we want the conference league thing, or is it more effort/trouble than it’s worth?

10-12 million prize money if you win it, plus gate receipts, TV revenue etc.

[olaftab]

I think Brentford getting something at Spurs is slightly more realistic than us winning/drawing at Anfield.

I can see us beating Liverpool. No idea why, just a hunch.

Well we've taken points off everyone above us this season other than Arsenal, so we are due a result against Liverpool

yes this is very impressive. And if only VAR had done it’s job Arsenal game would have ended 2-2.

[paul_e]

Do we want the conference league thing, or is it more effort/trouble than it’s worth?

For me, no.

It has fecked up West Ham in the league this year, non prestigious, non profitable and no benefit for attracting top players.

Focus fully on top 4 next season with no european distraction.

Apart from Man Shitty, we have no reason to fear anyone in the league. With a good pre season, 3 or 4 more quality players and no distractions I will be disappointed if we dont seriously challenge for top 4 next season.   

No it hasn't, Antonio being injured and/or out of form for most of the season and 3-4 other players being found out a bit (Soucek in particular) is where they've struggled.