The Race for Champions League Places

[lickedlollipop]

Spuds out of CL?

[Gingawaria]

Wasn't sure where else to ask this!

With Chelsea getting into the CL for winning it this year, does this mean we get their place in the Group Stages of the Europa League for being runners up in the FA Cup?

[Kenneth]

I really hope not.

And I don't think so.

[Darkon]

Wasn't sure where else to ask this!

With Chelsea getting into the CL for winning it this year, does this mean we get their place in the Group Stages of the Europa League for being runners up in the FA Cup?

I think so, normally the cup's euro place goes to the losing finalist and since that is us and it's better than what the CC gives we should get it. It would however also mean that Cardiff get's our place in the EL-qual. They might interpret it differently this time to get a stronger team from the league instead.

I really hope not.

And I don't think so.

Why don't you hope for that? We can save ourselves an early start of the season, really an win only situation for us.

[Gingawaria]

I really hope not.

And I don't think so.

Why would you hope not? It'd mean our season wouldn't be starting as early?

I've just had a look anyway and it seems the FA Cup Winner just gets a spot in the play-off to get into the Group Stages so I assume we'll get that.

[Gingawaria]

I think so, normally the cup's euro place goes to the losing finalist and since that is us and it's better than what the CC gives we should get it. It would however also mean that Cardiff get's our place in the EL-qual. They might interpret it differently this time to get a stronger team from the league instead.



Why don't you hope for that? We can save ourselves an early start of the season, really an win only situation for us.

Don't think that spot goes to Cardiff though, I think the spot goes to the next ranked team in the league, which I think goes to Spurs now.

[Kenneth]

Which makes it even funnier.

[Lee]

Think I heard yesterday that our season starts in the EL on the 2nd August.

[Gingawaria]

That's not TOO bad then I suppose.

[Kenneth]

Think I heard yesterday that our season starts in the EL on the 2nd August.

bloody carling cup.

[ChesterDave]

Craig was proven to be utterly wrong here. If you're reading this Craig, oh dear.

He did squeek in with his Newcastle no chance of 4th malarky.

[BobTheCharmer]

so next year, 4th place or fa cup, league cup and europa league? 3 trophies or a possible 2 leg qualification for CL?

[Lee]

so next year, 4th place or fa cup, league cup and europa league? 3 trophies or a possible 2 leg qualification for CL?

Ooh, erm good question.

Cup treble with CL qualification the season after.

[The_weatherman]

so next year, 4th place or fa cup, league cup and europa league? 3 trophies or a possible 2 leg qualification for CL?

Depends on what the outlay will be in the summer doesn't it, but we have to aim for top 6 at the very leasy and one very good cup run. But what I really want to see is a big picture, strategic planning and not just a scattergun approach to buying players.

[Neil Young]

Depends on what the outlay will be in the summer doesn't it, but we have to aim for top 6 at the very leasy and one very good cup run. But what I really want to see is a big picture, strategic planning and not just a scattergun approach to buying players.

Here you go:



Ah, f*ck it. I miss Rafa.