UEFA Europa Conference League - Alkmaar, Legia and Zrinjski

[Martyn Smith]

I don't like Hibs' chances of getting through. I'd say 4th place in the Swiss league is probably of a higher quality than 5th place in Scotland. I hope I'm wrong as I have a lot of time for the Hibees.

Not that it really matters/means anything but I think Hibs UEFA coefficient is slightly higher so not a foregone conclusion they’re any worse or better. Then again it’s Hibs and their Manager is that pint sized pillock Johnson so swings and roundabouts.

He's not so popular with the Hibs support following defeats away to Andorra whatnots and at home to St Mirren. I guess though he'll be in charge against us if we do meet them as European progress should keep him in the post

[Martyn Smith]

TNT Sports

Down the pub it is then...

[john e]

If we draw Lucerne will people look at  driving ?
It’s about 9 hours from the euro tunnel (560 miles)

[Brend'Watkins]

If we draw Lucerne will people look at  driving ?
It’s about 9 hours from the euro tunnel (560 miles)

Hibs fans would walk that or more.

[Dogtanian]

If we draw Lucerne will people look at  driving ?
It’s about 9 hours from the euro tunnel (560 miles)

Hibs fans would walk that or more.

 

[algy]

Hotel reserved in Edinburgh to cover  either 24th or 23rd. Four Point Sheraton near Haymarket train station. Booking a room in Luzern is a bit more  of a problem at the moment.

I dunno what the prices are at the moment, but in case it helps anyone... if you're really stuck, my old uni (Heriot-Watt) has a shit-tonne of rooms available, unadvertised, in the halls of residence:

https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/edinburgh/accommodation.htm

The number 25 bus starts there, it's 30-40mins to the top of Leith Walk (depending traffic etc), which is walking distance from Easter Road.  24hr bus service, varies from every 12mins (peak) through to every 20mins (between midnight & 5am)

Useful if you're needing not-extortionate accommodation during the festival

[Monty]

The best way to get to Easter Road is to to drink your bodyweight at the Holyrood 9A then walk yourself sober down the Mile.

[Sexual Ealing]

I used to live above the Holyrood Tavern.

[PeterWithesShin]

A reminder that European matches aren't all jolly fun days.

AEK Athens v Dinamo Zagreb CL qualifier has been postponed.

A man has died after being stabbed in violence among fans of AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb in Athens, police said.

The man was stabbed several times in clashes among fans of both clubs outside AEK’s stadium in Nea Philadelphia late on Monday, a police official said. Police said 100 to 120 Dinamo fans had shown up late on Monday near the AEK stadium, and where AEK fans had gathered.

Clashes broke out more than an hour after the visiting team’s training session ended and the team had left the stadium, with fans from both sides hurling flares, makeshift explosives and stones, police said.

Three Greek and five Croatian fans were also injured and being treated, and 98 people were arrested over taking part in the violence, the police official said.

Dinamo condemned the incident. “Such events are not in line with the values and ethics we promote as a club and community,” they said in a statement.

A Greek police spokesperson said the Champions League qualifying-round match between AEK and Dinamo scheduled to take place at AEK’s stadium on Tuesday had been postponed.

Greek football has been plagued by violence on and off the pitch and authorities have repeatedly promised to clean up the game. Fights between fans are frequent before or after a game despite heavy fines.

[Meanwood Villa]

It's a good job there's not a showpiece final being held there any time soon, oh right

[Monty]

I used to live above the Holyrood Tavern.

Used to live round the corner up St Mary's Street. The 9A was the best local choice for drinking alone without being recognised. Then I told everyone about it being good and there went that.

[algy]

I used to live above the Holyrood Tavern.

Ha, used to go for pre-Dogma drinks there

[Paul.S]

A reminder that European matches aren't all jolly fun days.

AEK Athens v Dinamo Zagreb CL qualifier has been postponed.

A man has died after being stabbed in violence among fans of AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb in Athens, police said.

The man was stabbed several times in clashes among fans of both clubs outside AEK’s stadium in Nea Philadelphia late on Monday, a police official said. Police said 100 to 120 Dinamo fans had shown up late on Monday near the AEK stadium, and where AEK fans had gathered.

Clashes broke out more than an hour after the visiting team’s training session ended and the team had left the stadium, with fans from both sides hurling flares, makeshift explosives and stones, police said.

Three Greek and five Croatian fans were also injured and being treated, and 98 people were arrested over taking part in the violence, the police official said.

Dinamo condemned the incident. “Such events are not in line with the values and ethics we promote as a club and community,” they said in a statement.

A Greek police spokesperson said the Champions League qualifying-round match between AEK and Dinamo scheduled to take place at AEK’s stadium on Tuesday had been postponed.

Greek football has been plagued by violence on and off the pitch and authorities have repeatedly promised to clean up the game. Fights between fans are frequent before or after a game despite heavy fines.

And unfortunately English fans are still seen as the No1 target.

[yammers]

Has anyone found what channel the Hibs v Luzern game is on? Fancy doing an Emery and researching our opponents.

BBC Scotland and I think live on I Player too.

[Ads]

If probably drive to Hibbs if its them. Closer to me than Palace is.