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All fair points. We’re in it now. Might as well win it.
Leicester lost 5 of the last 9 to miss out on CL. Ouch
An interesting read and the last paragraph kind of sums up the Premier League and also how we were viewed in the past few years. You can excel and break in for a while but, ultimately, money wins.
Leicester give their all to the very end but the richest clubs prevail | Jonathan Liew
Brendan Rodgers’ side were unlucky to miss out on top four after a season racked by injuries, while Chelsea imploded but held on to fourth and Liverpool stormed to thirdwww.theguardian.com
Pretty weak crop for Goal of the Season this year in my opinion
Cant believe Reggies goal wasnt in there.Pretty weak crop for Goal of the Season this year in my opinion
Judging on their performances vs us and Newcastle it was all down to nerves.Well, yes but they didn't lose because they lacked money.
They lost because their form nosedived. Either the first 31 matchdays along with 37 matchdays last season were outliers, or the final two matchdays of this one along with the final matchday of last season where outliers.
It's true that they're where they should be after 38 games. But at the same time they need to have a look at why both seasons saw them freeze at the last minute.
Seems like a form and mental issue, not a money one.
It was the 1000th own goal in PL history too. A goal worthy of the milestone.Cant believe Reggies goal wasnt in there.
Was a fuckin unbelievable goal.
I didn’t know how I felt about the finishing below Arsenal but out of the ECL. Have to say now it’s done, I’m happy with the outcome.
who knows, we may just win the bloody thing and that would give us a boost and a Europa league spot the following year (if we needed it).
The only good thing about the ECL is the UEFA coefficient, although I'm not even sure how big of a factor it is.
It's a pretty huge impact as we really don't want the doughnut in our coefficient for five full seasons, that would badly affect our seeding in any European tournament we play all the way to 2026.The only good thing about the ECL is the UEFA coefficient, although I'm not even sure how big of a factor it is.
I don’t think the coefficient should be overlooked, yes we think it’s a Mickey Mouse tournament but not being in europe could have big ramifications later down the line.The only good thing about the ECL is the UEFA coefficient, although I'm not even sure how big of a factor it is.
I don’t think the coefficient should be overlooked, yes we think it’s a Mickey Mouse tournament but not being in europe could have big ramifications later down the line.
We are currently ranked 15th (dropped 3 places from last year) in Europe with arsenal 10th. Arsenal not being involved at all will see them drop down that table and depending how serious we take the new comp and how far we get will determine how far we can move up it.
UEFA coefficient - Wikipedia
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Especially as that 16/17 season drops away where we got 10 points and the scum got 19. There’s the swing right there. I’m assuming the points must be less for the third tier competition though, although I’m not certain.
Especially as that 16/17 season drops away where we got 10 points and the scum got 19. There’s the swing right there. I’m assuming the points must be less for the third tier competition though, although I’m not certain.
Champions League | Europa League | |
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Round | Points awarded | |
Preliminary Round elimination | – | 0.5 |
First qualifying round elimination | – | 1.0 |
Second qualifying round elimination | – | 1.5 |
Third qualifying round elimination | – | 2 |
Play-off elimination | – | 2.5 |
Group stage participation | 4 | 3 (minimum) |
Win in group stage or subsequent round | 2 | 2 |
Draw in group stage or subsequent round | 1 | 1 |
Round of 16 participation | 5 | – |
Quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals participation | 1 | 1 |
It's only a major factor if you're right on the cusp on being included. Guess where we are?The only good thing about the ECL is the UEFA coefficient, although I'm not even sure how big of a factor it is.