Foxxed Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 We could possibly make seventh and the Europa Leauge with some luck. But I'm not sure if we'd want the Europa League: look what it did to Burnley this season. What would you prefer? Play full strength and try to make seventh and get into the Europa League? Or play a weaken side with some youngsters and see if we can develop a fourth youngster from the academy (or at least play our third)?
Blue ROI Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Just now, Foxxed said: We could possibly make seventh. Our run is difficult but about as difficult as Wolves'. But I'm not sure if we'd want the Europa League: look what it did to Burnley this season. What would you prefer? Play full strength and try to make seventh and get into the Europa League? Or play a weaken side with some youngsters and see if we can develop a fourth youngster from the academy (or at least play our third)? We would have a much stronger squad than Burnley to deal with Europa League though. I would gladly take a place in the competition. Would be a good way of convincing players to join us.
st albans fox Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 If it’s possible we take it - the momentum we would have as a consequence headed into next season shouldn’t be forgotten either
SouthStandUpperTier Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Just now, Blue ROI said: We would have a much stronger squad than Burnley to deal with Europa League though. I would gladly take a place in the competition. Would be a good way of convincing players to join us. Europa League qualification might also help persuade Tielemans to sign permanently. Go for it.
StanSP Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Go for Europa. Look at how much we loved Champions League football. Being in Europe. The journeys across the continent. The standard of teams we'd play. The atmosphere generated for games like the first CL game, Sevilla, Atletico games etc. I think if we qualified for EL and got through with a generous draw, it'd start to put us on the map again and get us some good publicity instead of being known for going back to being unstable and switching managers every so often instead of the title win. I don't want to settle for just being best of mid-table. If we want to be ambitious, I don't see why a club like us shouldn't be going for Europa League. We shouldn't be so obnoxious to turn down Europa League because let's face it, we may not see Champions League football for a very, very long time. And as said above, I think we'll have a much better approach and squad than Burnley did so that's a far-fetched comparison. They seem like a club that were ridiculously out of their depth when playing in Europe. We've at least got some experience to call upon given the recent CL venture. The other point being is that playing in Europe is a huge plus-point for signing players, not to mention the financial gains just for being in the competition.
StriderHiryu Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Go for Europe! It is true that if we qualified that it might have a negative impact on our next season but the goal of the club is to be one that plays in Europe every year, so that's got to be our goal. If we lost a few games and it's no longer possible to qualify, well then I would like to see Rodgers give a few more players chances such as Soyuncu and Choudhury. But as of right now, I think we have already found a good system with the players we have so we should keep that system and players and develop our play. In recent games out attacking play has seemed much better in terms of cohesion and elements of the high press will be exciting to watch. If we sign Tielemans then I think we already have a very good team for next season already. I am sure Rodgers will bring in one or two more, but honestly I think our first team is very solid at the moment, so building the relationships up between the team is worth the effort involved..
Poznan34 Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Obviously go for Europe! What's the alternative? Let Wolves or Watford have it? Think of all the quality away games!
Beechey Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Obviously he'll want to finish 7th, but just get as many points as possible and get the team playing his way would be enough for me. We all wrote this season off after the helicopter crash, so being in this position itself is incredible.
Grebfromgrebland Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 We definitely want European football! It will be epic even if it's shit!
KrefelderFox666 Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 7th doesn't mean Europe. However, we should always aim for as high a finish as possible and 7th is achievable. Either way, Rodgers will want to build for next season and get some momentum. Let's see what happens but next season is key
StanSP Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 7 minutes ago, KrefelderFox666 said: 7th doesn't mean Europe. However, we should always aim for as high a finish as possible and 7th is achievable. Either way, Rodgers will want to build for next season and get some momentum. Let's see what happens but next season is key Not guaranteed but if Man City win the FA Cup then it means Europe I think?
KrefelderFox666 Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Just now, StanSP said: Not guaranteed but if Man City win the FA Cup then it means Europe I think? Correct, and that's not a given. Wolves and Watford are in great positions. Both in the race for 7th and both in FA Cup semis.
FoxInTheBirstallBox Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 3 minutes ago, StanSP said: Not guaranteed but if Man City win the FA Cup then it means Europe I think? Europe goes to the runner up, and if they are already in Europe aswell it goes to 7th. Thanks to wolves we can say bye bye to that
Mehrez Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 2 minutes ago, FoxInTheBirstallBox said: Europe goes to the runner up, and if they are already in Europe aswell it goes to 7th. Thanks to wolves we can say bye bye to that Don’t believe this is correct, it goes to the FA Cup winner if the winner is already in Europe it goes to the highest placed team in the PL without European football (7th). FA cup runners up don’t get a look in
Foxxed Posted 16 March 2019 Author Posted 16 March 2019 39 minutes ago, Captain... said: Play Hamza Tbh, I'd be happy if this happens and we put a u21 kid on the bench for a game or so.
Foxxed Posted 16 March 2019 Author Posted 16 March 2019 2 minutes ago, Mehrez said: Don’t believe this is correct, it goes to the FA Cup winner if the winner is already in Europe it goes to the highest placed team in the PL without European football (7th). FA cup runners up don’t get a look in That's my understanding too.
Mehrez Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Just now, Foxxed said: That's my understanding too. If I remember rightly it used to be the runner up got it but a UEFA rule change a few years back put an end to that
StanSP Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 Just checked Premier League site. Last season it was: Quote a) If the FA Cup winners finish in the top five of the Premier League, their UEL group stage place will go to the next-highest ranked team not qualified for UEFA competitions in the Premier League.
M0901 Posted 16 March 2019 Posted 16 March 2019 40 minutes ago, Captain... said: Play Hamza Instead of who, though?
Foxxed Posted 16 March 2019 Author Posted 16 March 2019 3 minutes ago, M0901 said: Instead of who, though? Our last three games are again Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea. I'd like to see Hamza fitted in somehow. Although I'm not sure how we can with Tielemans.
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