Champions League Contention

[Brazilian Villain]

I say we get 4th and hope all the other English sides get knocked out as soon as possible thereby denying Spurs or Man Utd the Champions League revenue for next year.

FTF !!!!

Finish Top Four?

[Percy McCarthy]

Losing two key midfielders in the space of couple of weeks is going to hurt us. It’ll be the difference in comfortable 4th or a nail biter.

It’s inevitable that we will have more injury issues and will have to try and get something out of the likes of Rogers, Zaniolo, Diaby, Tim, Chambers.
We have to hope that Martinez Watkins SJM  Luiz Konsa Bailey remain fit.
We just can not afford to lose any of them.

More names for the ‘must stay fit’ list: Torres and at least one of Digne/Moreno. Carlos and Cash will be useful for rotation too.

[ChicagoLion]

Losing two key midfielders in the space of couple of weeks is going to hurt us. It’ll be the difference in comfortable 4th or a nail biter.

It’s inevitable that we will have more injury issues and will have to try and get something out of the likes of Rogers, Zaniolo, Diaby, Tim, Chambers.
We have to hope that Martinez Watkins SJM  Luiz Konsa Bailey remain fit.
We just can not afford to lose any of them.

More names for the ‘must stay fit’ list: Torres and at least one of Digne/Moreno. Carlos and Cash will be useful for rotation too.

Agree, it’s critical now that we are somehow able to get them on the pitch regularly.
It’s why I think that we don’t have the resources to try and get 4th and win the Conference League.

[Percy McCarthy]

Losing two key midfielders in the space of couple of weeks is going to hurt us. It’ll be the difference in comfortable 4th or a nail biter.

It’s inevitable that we will have more injury issues and will have to try and get something out of the likes of Rogers, Zaniolo, Diaby, Tim, Chambers.
We have to hope that Martinez Watkins SJM  Luiz Konsa Bailey remain fit.
We just can not afford to lose any of them.

More names for the ‘must stay fit’ list: Torres and at least one of Digne/Moreno. Carlos and Cash will be useful for rotation too.

Agree, it’s critical now that we are somehow able to get them on the pitch regularly.
It’s why I think that we don’t have the resources to try and get 4th and win the Conference League.

It’s unlikely we’ll need to finish fourth.

[OCD]

Losing two key midfielders in the space of couple of weeks is going to hurt us. It’ll be the difference in comfortable 4th or a nail biter.

It’s inevitable that we will have more injury issues and will have to try and get something out of the likes of Rogers, Zaniolo, Diaby, Tim, Chambers.
We have to hope that Martinez Watkins SJM  Luiz Konsa Bailey remain fit.
We just can not afford to lose any of them.

More names for the ‘must stay fit’ list: Torres and at least one of Digne/Moreno. Carlos and Cash will be useful for rotation too.

Agree, it’s critical now that we are somehow able to get them on the pitch regularly.
It’s why I think that we don’t have the resources to try and get 4th and win the Conference League.

It's more that we've had rotten luck with injuries this season than not having resources. If everyone's fit, we've got some decent depth.

[ChicagoLion]

Losing two key midfielders in the space of couple of weeks is going to hurt us. It’ll be the difference in comfortable 4th or a nail biter.

It’s inevitable that we will have more injury issues and will have to try and get something out of the likes of Rogers, Zaniolo, Diaby, Tim, Chambers.
We have to hope that Martinez Watkins SJM  Luiz Konsa Bailey remain fit.
We just can not afford to lose any of them.

More names for the ‘must stay fit’ list: Torres and at least one of Digne/Moreno. Carlos and Cash will be useful for rotation too.

Agree, it’s critical now that we are somehow able to get them on the pitch regularly.
It’s why I think that we don’t have the resources to try and get 4th and win the Conference League.

It's more that we've had rotten luck with injuries this season than not having resources. If everyone's fit, we've got some decent depth.

Right now we don't have the resources.

[Russ aka Big Nose]

I know lots on here think 5th is going to be good enough for a CL spot. Even if that is the case, with the new format, would 5th place have to do a qualifying round?

That adds jeopardy and also screws with pre-season plans.

In any event, I'm looking forward to overtaking the teams above us! UTV

[paul_e]

I know lots on here think 5th is going to be good enough for a CL spot. Even if that is the case, with the new format, would 5th place have to do a qualifying round?

That adds jeopardy and also screws with pre-season plans.

In any event, I'm looking forward to overtaking the teams above us! UTV

Nope - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League - it's explained in the distribution section on there but basically all English teams would go straight into the group.

[Meanwood Villa]

I know lots on here think 5th is going to be good enough for a CL spot. Even if that is the case, with the new format, would 5th place have to do a qualifying round?

That adds jeopardy and also screws with pre-season plans.

In any event, I'm looking forward to overtaking the teams above us! UTV

No qualifying round, straight to group stage.

[Meanwood Villa]

Good chance Dortmund and Leverkusen go through this round I reckon. Freiburg West Ham is a biggie.

[Russ aka Big Nose]

Great, thanks paul_e and Meanwood Villa. I still want to finish above Spurzzzzzzzz, but good not to have to do a qualifying round.

[Footy-Vill]

When can we start the Villa vs. Spurs discussion pre-threat?
I'm unavailable for online activities after tomorrow until Easter.So I wish to give my forecast.

One or all of the following will happen:
We'll score four goals.
Watkins brace or Hatrick
Douglas Luiz penalty
Win.

Of course i'll take a win, but I have a feeling there's a big win coming in this match for us, and it'll be some sort of statement

Up the Villa!

[ChicagoLion]

When can we start the Villa vs. Spurs discussion pre-threat?
I'm unavailable for online activities after tomorrow until Easter.So I wish to give my forecast.

One or all of the following will happen:
We'll score four goals.
Watkins brace or Hatrick
Douglas Luiz penalty
Win.

Of course i'll take a win, but I have a feeling there's a big win coming in this match for us, and it'll be some sort of statement

Up the Villa!

Bugger. That’s done it.

[Footy-Vill]

When can we start the Villa vs. Spurs discussion pre-threat?
I'm unavailable for online activities after tomorrow until Easter.So I wish to give my forecast.

One or all of the following will happen:
We'll score four goals.
Watkins brace or Hatrick
Douglas Luiz penalty
Win.

Of course i'll take a win, but I have a feeling there's a big win coming in this match for us, and it'll be some sort of statement

Up the Villa!

Bugger. That’s done it.

Won the last three matches v Spurs.
They have only won one match away since October.

[Somniloquism]

I seem to remember Newcastle having a poor away record as well.