HybridFox Posted 10 March 2019 Posted 10 March 2019 2 hours ago, TOMMYG said: It's a bit of a long shot , but couldn't 8th place be enough, if Chelsea or Arsenal win the Europa League , therefore qualifying for next seasons Champions League, but then fail to finish in the top 4. This would leave 5 Champions league places for English Teams next season. Then it would need one of the Manchester clubs to win the FA cup & finish in the top 4. If this happens wouldn't Europa qualification be 6th. 7th & 8th. Bit complicated I know but think it's possible. Max of 7 teams in Europe from same country. UEFA rules
Guest Manini Posted 10 March 2019 Posted 10 March 2019 We were shit and as good as getting relegated next season when Fulham equalised yesterday we wont catch them this season, and we need a monumental clear out and a staggeringly good transfer window in the summer to even get nearly competitive for 7th next season. We’ve got too many average players masquerading as world beaters at the minute, and that isn’t to say they won’t improve. But we’re no way near good enough for Europe as it stands at the moment.
Footballwipe Posted 11 March 2019 Posted 11 March 2019 6 hours ago, Manini said: We were shit and as good as getting relegated next season when Fulham equalised yesterday we wont catch them this season, and we need a monumental clear out and a staggeringly good transfer window in the summer to even get nearly competitive for 7th next season. We’ve got too many average players masquerading as world beaters at the minute, and that isn’t to say they won’t improve. But we’re no way near good enough for Europe as it stands at the moment. This, pretty much. I actually despair at how bad our options are from the bench and how thread-bear our squad is considering the amount of money we've spent over the last few years. Everyone would love a Europa run and I think it's inevitable that we'll get there in the next five years. We desperately need a much better, deeper squad, though, to manage both competitions and remain competitive across all cups. Quite depressing to think about what we've squandered transfer wise since 2016, our greatest recruitment opportunity ever.
lcfc sheff Posted 11 March 2019 Posted 11 March 2019 Think us and wolves are the most likely teams to be actually able to handle being in Europe, anyone else I think it would be seriously detrimental to their performance in the league.
foxes21 Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 3 points off 7th. Wolves game in hand is against Arsenal and Watfords game in hand is against Southampton Can we get 7th?
Blue'nWhiteFox Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 I'd lost the hope for getting 7th, but now...
richardsfoxes Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Never say never in football, anything is possible, now is the perfect time to collect results and hit form.
Jattdogg Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Our season ends brutally so i dont think it will happen. Of course would be nice and if by sone miracle it happens then bonus. But im more excited about a new season that has good memories. This season has been tough and i think next season will be kinder to us.
Shamomoa Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 if arsenal or chelsea win the europa league and an english team win the champions league would 7th still be a european place?
AjcW Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 I might be wrong. But if Wolves or Watford continue in the cup and win it, doesn’t 7th stop from being a Europa place? Thought 7th was only a Europa spot if someone who is already in Europe wins the cup?
KFS Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 1 minute ago, AjcW said: I might be wrong. But if Wolves or Watford continue in the cup and win it, doesn’t 7th stop from being a Europa place? Thought 7th was only a Europa spot if someone who is already in Europe wins the cup? Yep that’s right, a top four team has to win the FA cup.
AjcW Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Just now, KFS said: Yep that’s right, a top four team has to win the FA cup. Annoying really, you kinda want wolves or Watford to continue being distracted by it so we can catch them, but also don’t want them to win
KFS Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 What you really want is the two of them gunning for the cup and taking their eye off the Premier League, and then losing in the later stages against one of the big boys.
yorkie1999 Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 10 minutes ago, Jattdogg said: Our season ends brutally so i dont think it will happen. Of course would be nice and if by sone miracle it happens then bonus. But im more excited about a new season that has good memories. This season has been tough and i think next season will be kinder to us. With a bit of luck we could put another 12 points on the board before the tough games start, but you never know with us, could win them all or lose them all. I’d be happy with 7th and no Europe though as I think we’ll be in a much better position to play in Europe next year
Aleksz Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Just did a predictor. Had Wolves lose 3 times and draw once. Had us draw away at West Ham, lose at Man City and get a point at home to Arsenal. Still fell 4 points short. Its gonna be a big ask.
leicesterseddon Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 IMO the way to qualify for the Europa League is directly into the group stage by winning a domestic cup. Still possible (just) that we could finish 7th this year...but I also suspect that a non-top 4 team could win the FA Cup this year too.
urban.spaceman Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Knowing our luck we’ll finish 7th but then Newport will go and win the ****ing Cup blocking us from Europe.
PhillippaT Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 9 minutes ago, leicesterseddon said: IMO the way to qualify for the Europa League is directly into the group stage by winning a domestic cup. Still possible (just) that we could finish 7th this year...but I also suspect that a non-top 4 team could win the FA Cup this year too. Well, let's hope that Man City can also mount a decent comeback, then... (It's one of those days, innit?)
Jattdogg Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 4 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: Knowing our luck we’ll finish 7th but then Newport will go and win the ****ing Cup blocking us from Europe. If newport won the cup that would be massive and would have no problem not going to europe.
Wrighty22 Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 6 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: Knowing our luck we’ll finish 7th but then Newport will go and win the ****ing Cup blocking us from Europe. Newport are out...aren’t they?
kyleolly Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 7 minutes ago, Wrighty22 said: Newport are out...aren’t they? Did he mean Swansea both welsh same thing
norwichfox Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 It's unlikely that we will get into Europe this season, a shame, but given what's happened to Burnley's form this year after qualifying last season without the player resources and not spending any pound notes, I'd rather wait a year and give it a good go in both league and Europe. But my biggest wish is to see us win the FA cup before I die, and I'm running out of time rapidly.
urban.spaceman Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 4 minutes ago, kyleolly said: Did he mean Swansea both welsh same thing I didn’t actually! 13 minutes ago, Wrighty22 said: Newport are out...aren’t they? Even so I bet they’ve still got better odds than us winning the league.
Stevosevic Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Win the next 3 v Bournemouth, Huddersfield and Newcastle and we would be on 50 points. We could do it but I don't expect us to
ScouseFox Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 10/1 if anyone is interested. which is probably about right, it is a long shot.
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