Uefa Cup draw

[Kahnee]

Bolton are in the same group as Bayern

[Gilps]

Bolton are in the same group as Bayern

 

Red Star Belgrade too. Couple of proper European ties that, even if it unlikely to help poor Sammy's cause.

 

Everton's group looks very winnable, depressingly. Will at least add to the comedy value if they do f*** it up of course.

[Kahnee]

Red Star Belgrade too. Couple of proper European ties that, even if it unlikely to help poor Sammy's cause.

 

Everton's group looks very winnable, depressingly. Will at least add to the comedy value if they do f*** it up of course.

 

It will that

 

Spurs should have a fun time with Getaffe, Anderlecht and Hapoel Tel-Aviv

[Gunga Din]

some cracking away days for Bolton

[AntM]

some cracking away days for Bolton

some less cracking away days for the oppo going to Bolton though....

[John am Rhein]

Bayern are in the same group as Bolton

[Mike]

surely the hoofer cup should suit bolton and the s***e to a tee.

[growler]

its pointless, don't the top 3 go through anyway? Not exactly a challenge is it?

 

I just hope the games give neverton injuries, stress, and more games than they can cope with...

[Hassony]

I have a feeling we will win the uef cup this season

Edited October 10, 2007 by Hassony

[Sion]

I have a feeling we will win the uef cup this season

 

Seriously though, if we get knocked out in the CL, we should play reserves in the UEFA.

 

Blessing in disguise? probably not.

[growler]

I would rather finish bottom of the group then go into UEFA. Only downside of going out completely is the UEFA co-efficient thing, and the seeding in future years.

[Knox_Harrington]

I'd f***ing love to win the UEFA Cup this season.

[Hassony]

would rather win the uefa cup than the fa cup, although hopefully six points against the turks and we should be back in the group

[passater]

I'd f***ing love to win the UEFA Cup this season.

Did you miss the or the after that comment? Just interested in what's driving your comment.

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

I would rather finish bottom of the group then go into UEFA. Only downside of going out completely is the UEFA co-efficient thing, and the seeding in future years.

we exist to win trophies

[_00_deathscar]

we exist to win trophies

 

What this man (?) said.

[Knox_Harrington]

Did you miss the or the after that comment? Just interested in what's driving your comment.

I think it'd be f***ing brilliant.

 

Last 32, everyone down, we send out a second string and starting giving them experience (captained by Hyypia) and they start picking up results. Last sixteen, same again and suddenly Anfield's bouncing and the UEFA Cup is back on the map as Bayern, Lyon, Liverpool, Athetico Madrid, Spurs, Everton are all flying along. Meanwhile our league form is strong because we aren't playing a first eleven in midweek European games. We're challenging on two fronts here and we've got momentum but more importantly, should we pick up any knocks we've a cracking and tip top second eleven ready to come in. Then the last eight. Home to Madrid first leg, massive game, Luis back. We again rest players but these lads are coming on leaps and bounds. Voronin scores first half, only for Agbonlahor to add a brace second forty five. Everyone derided his decision to come to Anfield but he's blossoming. But with five to go Luis bangs a thirty yarder and even though the tie is on a knife edge the crwod, which is a party crowd because it's only the UEFA Cup stands as one and hails him. Second leg we concede early but Hyypia evens it up and we go through on aggregate.

 

Semi final time comes and we get the Toffees. First leg at their place is a dour nil nil. We've brought a few big boys back but Hyypia retains the captaincy. It looks like the big man's final season will be quite a journey. We get them back for a glorious night at Anfield and go into an early lead but they get one back on half time and are in the box seat. Second half they come out and defend like lions but a rash Tony Hibbert challenge brings Leto crashing to the deck. On the replay it looked like there was no contact! Hibbert has every right to feel aggrieved. Voronin steps up and coolly slots it and we go on to win 4-1 on the night, picking the Blues off on the counter. Kevin Ratcliffe explodes.

 

The final, against Bayern Munich, awaits in Manchester. Meaning the city cheaply decamps for the day to pick up a piece of silverware and those fans who saw it all begin in a little place you've probably never heard of in the last 32 all get the tickets they richly deserve. Some of the lesser lights get the start they richly deserve. With the league having gone down to the wire the previous week when we had everything to play for, and an FA Cup final against Arsenal on the horizon we need our strongest eleven at their fittest, and in any case, who'd take this opportunity off the likes of Insua who has come on leaps and bounds. Nevertheless some are calling the UEFA Cup the de facto European Cup Final, as Porto face off against Werder Bremen the following Wednesday and there's only one game all of Europe wants to see. Indeed, the UEFA hasn't known excitement like this in years and some are pushing for the format to be simplified. Regardless, when the mighty boys in Red and the German champions meet there's going to be fireworks and I for one can't wait to see it.

[Gilps]

It's on

 

Well that's that f***ed then

[Knox_Harrington]

Well that's that f***ed then

Not named any winning of any silverware, just discussed an adventure you cynical t***. You can't enjoy yourself these days.

 

I'm desperate to come third in the group.

[Gilps]

Not named any winning of any silverware, just discussed an adventure you cynical t***. You can't enjoy yourself these days.

 

I'm desperate to come third in the group.

 

And I was joking ffs.

 

Much rather come 3rd and then have a decent run in the UEFA than get through the group only to limp out in the last 16 or quarters myself.

[Knox_Harrington]

And I was joking ffs.

 

Much rather come 3rd and then have a decent run in the UEFA than get through the group only to limp out in the last 16 or quarters myself.

I was just waiting for someone to make the point is all.

 

I think it'd put the fun back.

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

I think it'd be f***ing brilliant.

 

Last 32, everyone down, we send out a second string and starting giving them experience (captained by Hyypia) and they start picking up results. Last sixteen, same again and suddenly Anfield's bouncing and the UEFA Cup is back on the map as Bayern, Lyon, Liverpool, Athetico Madrid, Spurs, Everton are all flying along. Meanwhile our league form is strong because we aren't playing a first eleven in midweek European games. We're challenging on two fronts here and we've got momentum but more importantly, should we pick up any knocks we've a cracking and tip top second eleven ready to come in. Then the last eight. Home to Madrid first leg, massive game, Luis back. We again rest players but these lads are coming on leaps and bounds. Voronin scores first half, only for Agbonlahor to add a brace second forty five. Everyone derided his decision to come to Anfield but he's blossoming. But with five to go Luis bangs a thirty yarder and even though the tie is on a knife edge the crwod, which is a party crowd because it's only the UEFA Cup stands as one and hails him. Second leg we concede early but Hyypia evens it up and we go through on aggregate.

 

Semi final time comes and we get the Toffees. First leg at their place is a dour nil nil. We've brought a few big boys back but Hyypia retains the captaincy. It looks like the big man's final season will be quite a journey. We get them back for a glorious night at Anfield and go into an early lead but they get one back on half time and are in the box seat. Second half they come out and defend like lions but a rash Tony Hibbert challenge brings Leto crashing to the deck. On the replay it looked like there was no contact! Hibbert has every right to feel aggrieved. Voronin steps up and coolly slots it and we go on to win 4-1 on the night, picking the Blues off on the counter. Kevin Ratcliffe explodes.

 

The final, against Bayern Munich, awaits in Manchester. Meaning the city cheaply decamps for the day to pick up a piece of silverware and those fans who saw it all begin in a little place you've probably never heard of in the last 32 all get the tickets they richly deserve. Some of the lesser lights get the start they richly deserve. With the league having gone down to the wire the previous week when we had everything to play for, and an FA Cup final against Arsenal on the horizon we need our strongest eleven at their fittest, and in any case, who'd take this opportunity off the likes of Insua who has come on leaps and bounds. Nevertheless some are calling the UEFA Cup the de facto European Cup Final, as Porto face off against Werder Bremen the following Wednesday and there's only one game all of Europe wants to see. Indeed, the UEFA hasn't known excitement like this in years and some are pushing for the format to be simplified. Regardless, when the mighty boys in Red and the German champions meet there's going to be fireworks and I for one can't wait to see it.

[Florist Cinema Pond Goal]

I would rather finish bottom of the group then go into UEFA. Only downside of going out completely is the UEFA co-efficient thing, and the seeding in future years.

 

And the possible £18m from a long UEFA Cup run, a contributing factor to Bayern's spending spree.

Edited October 12, 2007 by Florist Cinema Pond Goal

[Falconhoof]

I think it'd be f***ing brilliant.

 

Last 32, everyone down, we send out a second string and starting giving them experience (captained by Hyypia) and they start picking up results. Last sixteen, same again and suddenly Anfield's bouncing and the UEFA Cup is back on the map as Bayern, Lyon, Liverpool, Athetico Madrid, Spurs, Everton are all flying along. Meanwhile our league form is strong because we aren't playing a first eleven in midweek European games. We're challenging on two fronts here and we've got momentum but more importantly, should we pick up any knocks we've a cracking and tip top second eleven ready to come in. Then the last eight. Home to Madrid first leg, massive game, Luis back. We again rest players but these lads are coming on leaps and bounds. Voronin scores first half, only for Agbonlahor to add a brace second forty five. Everyone derided his decision to come to Anfield but he's blossoming. But with five to go Luis bangs a thirty yarder and even though the tie is on a knife edge the crwod, which is a party crowd because it's only the UEFA Cup stands as one and hails him. Second leg we concede early but Hyypia evens it up and we go through on aggregate.

 

Semi final time comes and we get the Toffees. First leg at their place is a dour nil nil. We've brought a few big boys back but Hyypia retains the captaincy. It looks like the big man's final season will be quite a journey. We get them back for a glorious night at Anfield and go into an early lead but they get one back on half time and are in the box seat. Second half they come out and defend like lions but a rash Tony Hibbert challenge brings Leto crashing to the deck. On the replay it looked like there was no contact! Hibbert has every right to feel aggrieved. Voronin steps up and coolly slots it and we go on to win 4-1 on the night, picking the Blues off on the counter. Kevin Ratcliffe explodes.

 

The final, against Bayern Munich, awaits in Manchester. Meaning the city cheaply decamps for the day to pick up a piece of silverware and those fans who saw it all begin in a little place you've probably never heard of in the last 32 all get the tickets they richly deserve. Some of the lesser lights get the start they richly deserve. With the league having gone down to the wire the previous week when we had everything to play for, and an FA Cup final against Arsenal on the horizon we need our strongest eleven at their fittest, and in any case, who'd take this opportunity off the likes of Insua who has come on leaps and bounds. Nevertheless some are calling the UEFA Cup the de facto European Cup Final, as Porto face off against Werder Bremen the following Wednesday and there's only one game all of Europe wants to see. Indeed, the UEFA hasn't known excitement like this in years and some are pushing for the format to be simplified. Regardless, when the mighty boys in Red and the German champions meet there's going to be fireworks and I for one can't wait to see it.

 

 

[ManxRed]

That is, quite simply, brilliant.