Europa Cup

[symptomless]

I heard somewhere that there are some ETFC fans that have Spurs as their second team. Can't see it myself but if that's you, where are you watching the game? Anyone make it to Spain? Predictions?

Personally, I can't work out who I want to lose most, but unpredictably I'll be at the stadium tonight watching it on their JumboTron.

I'm hoping for a 3-all draw, lots of entertainment for the neutral and an explanation of how two teams at the bottom of the league can be competing for a place in the Champions League.

[andyetfc]

Probably failed on all three ‘hopes’.

[Mr Happy]

Cannot understand why there’s so many comments about the Europa League winners qualifying for the next Champions League.  It’s happened for quite a few seasons and no one’s complained before.  Winning this competition is a major achievement.  Yes, both clubs have performed poorly domestically, but they got to the final on merit.  In the same way it’s a just reward for the Conference League winners to qualify for the Europa League.

[symptomless]

My main issue with the allocation of Champions League places is that the advantage is always geared towards the big 5 leagues. 

One reason a CL place was on offer as a prize was that it meant that the bigger clubs take it seriously. If they can't take it seriously then leave it for teams that do. 

I support a team from outside the big leagues that are champions off their league, but have to qualify to get into the CL league stage via a playoff, whereas the winner of a minor UEFA cup gets straight into the CL league stage.

There is too much weight and advantage to the big leagues meaning their teams get bigger and the gap grows ever wider.

[andyetfc]

Bring back the European Cup, Cup winners cup and the Inter City Fairs Cup. Shame it will never happen as money talks.