Europa League 2025-26

[The Edge]

I don’t think it does if you completely fail in the league at the same time. If you perform well in the league AND win the Europa league then absolutely.

Also, can you imagine how awful the feeling around the club would be if we were getting turned over every week? Spurs got lucky they were the least bad team, but it’s not a model to follow.

Spurs is not a model to follow and that's not what I'm saying. Pushing for top 4 is where we expect to be now. Winning a cup be it Europa or otherwise would hopefully be a catalyst for further success.

[Dante Lavelli]

Here's a question, would you accept a season like Spurs had just had?  I.e. win the Europa League but finish 17th?

Usually I’d put a trophy above finishing 4th, however “the journey” must’ve been horrid with 80% of weekends ruined.

[baddowvillans]

Same as this season. Finish top 8, bypass last 32 and see who's left when we come into the last 16 in the March.

We can't be deriding Man. United/Spurs and then claiming this competition is beyond us with endless amazing teams.

Got to be looking to win this.

If someone streetwise could knock out Palace before we get to the last 16 then that would be ideal!

Please God/Allah/Brahma/Zeus/Baal/Ahura Mazda/Ra/Jove/Huitzilopochtli and all the lads, let someone (preferably foreign and not in the Europa League) sign Eze and Sarr this summer so we might actually have a chance against the bastards.

And Mateta, just to be safe.

Maybe we could sign Mateta?

[ChicagoLion]

It will feel like after the Lord Mayors show.

It depends how we do in the domestic league to some extent.  Had spurs finished 3rd or 4th and won the europa it would be one of their best ever seasons.

The respective league positions of the finalists significantly undermines the prestige of this competition.

You're right, the European Cup was a pointless trophy when we entered it. Forest only finished 7th in the league when they won it. And 12th the season after.

Fantastic comparison, spot on.

[Drummond]

It will feel like after the Lord Mayors show.

It depends how we do in the domestic league to some extent.  Had spurs finished 3rd or 4th and won the europa it would be one of their best ever seasons.

The respective league positions of the finalists significantly undermines the prestige of this competition.

You're right, the European Cup was a pointless trophy when we entered it. Forest only finished 7th in the league when they won it. And 12th the season after.

Fantastic comparison, spot on.

Thanks, though it was your point that really did all the work.

[JUAN PABLO]

Two words.
Crystal Palace. .

might  be kicked out of Europa yet ?

[Mellin]

No. Not worth the misery and league form is a reflection of where you are.

[Jon Crofts]

Two words.
Crystal Palace. .

might  be kicked out of Europa yet ?

Should be expelled from the Premier League, Football League and UEFA just for the fact they have a twat with a drum.

[Meanwood Villa]

Here's a question, would you accept a season like Spurs had just had?  I.e. win the Europa League but finish 17th?

Usually I’d put a trophy above finishing 4th, however “the journey” must’ve been horrid with 80% of weekends ruined.

My thoughts too. Although Spurs fans seem to be pretty happy about things at the moment.

[robleflaneur]

EUFA have rejected Crystal Palace's owners plans to put their shares into a 'blind' trust,don't ask,as they missed the deadline. One owner owns shares in Lyon also in the Europa League,.Lyon's league position was higher than Palace's,so it's Palace who have to miss out.
They can't be relegated to the Conference as the other owner holds shares in Brondby.

[cdbearsfan]

It is starting to sound like they might actually be banned from Europe. Does seem a bit daft that you have to do the blind trust thing two months before most teams know if they're in Europe.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jun/05/crystal-palace-europe-place-uefa-rejects-owners-blind-trust-move

[robleflaneur]

Their owners have been stupid.Having shares in Lyon and Brondby who are no strangers to European football and Palace finished last season strongly.So a top 7 finish or a League Cup win not outlandish.
A FA Cup win somewhat remote as teams in the CL like Villa take it more serious,oh...

[cdbearsfan]

Maybe, it's a shame for their supporters though. Even more so if it means Brighton qualify, bit of a kick in the teeth.

[Percy McCarthy]

Maguire dismissed this possibility out of hand on his podcast, which I listened to yesterday (don’t know when it came out).

[Matt C]

They’ll be fine and UEFA will help them navigate it. We had similar issues lest we forget.