Pot 2

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

In response to a question in another thread, if a club which wins the champions league also qualifies through being champions of their national league, then the place goes to the league winners in the 8th ranked country. As both Juventus and Barcelona have won their league, that now definitely moves Dynamo Kiev above us and into pot 1 (or PSV depending on who you believe)

if Napoli win tonight, I believe they will also move above us on coefficient points although I'm a little unclear whether their current standing on the uefa website includes last week's draw (unless I've done my sums wrong, they should be 2 points behind us and will get 2 points should they win tonight, and a point for reaching the next round). But if they win the Europa league, we will definitely be in pot 3 unless one of United, Valencia or Leverkusen fail to qualify.

The only other scenario is that if the strike in Spain stops the season from finishing, with no confirmed league positions no Spanish team would qualify (except Barcelona if they win the CL). Of course the chances of Real Madrid allowing that to happen are remote in the extreme.

Except for one thing. Barcelona have far from won the title. They have a very tough game this weekend at Athletico while Real go to Espanyol.
The final games see Barca at home to Deprtivo while Real entertain Getafe.
Because of the ridiculous goal difference, ( +88 to Madrids's +73)
Real probably need a big favour from their city rivals, beating Barcelona rather than just a draw.
It's stacked in Barca's favour but far from done.

[Wonderwall]

In response to a question in another thread, if a club which wins the champions league also qualifies through being champions of their national league, then the place goes to the league winners in the 8th ranked country. As both Juventus and Barcelona have won their league, that now definitely moves Dynamo Kiev above us and into pot 1 (or PSV depending on who you believe)

if Napoli win tonight, I believe they will also move above us on coefficient points although I'm a little unclear whether their current standing on the uefa website includes last week's draw (unless I've done my sums wrong, they should be 2 points behind us and will get 2 points should they win tonight, and a point for reaching the next round). But if they win the Europa league, we will definitely be in pot 3 unless one of United, Valencia or Leverkusen fail to qualify.

The only other scenario is that if the strike in Spain stops the season from finishing, with no confirmed league positions no Spanish team would qualify (except Barcelona if they win the CL). Of course the chances of Real Madrid allowing that to happen are remote in the extreme.

Except for one thing. Barcelona have far from won the title. They have a very tough game this weekend at Athletico while Real go to Espanyol.
The final games see Barca at home to Deprtivo while Real entertain Getafe.
Because of the ridiculous goal difference, ( +88 to Madrids's +73)
Real probably need a big favour from their city rivals, beating Barcelona rather than just a draw.
It's stacked in Barca's favour but far from done.

Realistically, Barca need 2 points from their last two games and with the last one being Getafe, who are 5 points away from relegation but in all honesty they are safe and will know for sure by the time they play Barca, it will be a walk in the park for Barca. I say 8-0 ;-)

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

Ah bollox. My eyes are going, I read it that Madrid were on 88 and not the 86 they actually are.
Forget all that nonsense then.

[Wonderwall]

Ah bollox. My eyes are going, I read it that Madrid were on 88 and not the 86 they actually are.
Forget all that nonsense then.

Are you not wearing your glasses again Roger :-)

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

I'm still putting off the day when I become a 'furniture face'. My eyesight won't get through my next medical. Mind you I didn't think I would pass the last one.

[Wonderwall]

I'm still putting off the day when I become a 'furniture face'. My eyesight won't get through my next medical. Mind you I didn't think I would pass the last one.

I have a secret pair of reading glasses to read small print in my desk drawer, unfortunately they make me realise how bad my eyes are getting :-(

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

I won't be able to have contacts because I am such a big girl's blouse about stuff in my eyes. I can't even manage to put eye drops in without a right carry on.
Maybe glasses will make me look distinguished and brainy rather than a bog eyed auld twat?

[Foreverinbluedreams]

That Dnipro v Napoli game is on ITV4 tonight, kick off 8.05pm

For those in Ireland, 3e are also showing it live.

[DoomMerchant]

I won't be able to have contacts because I am such a big girl's blouse about stuff in my eyes. I can't even manage to put eye drops in without a right carry on.
Maybe glasses will make me look distinguished and brainy rather than a bog eyed auld twat?

I believe many women find balding, mature gentlemen with glasses very appealing. Allegedly.

Old cunt.

Cheers

[Dameerto]

I won't be able to have contacts because I am such a big girl's blouse about stuff in my eyes. I can't even manage to put eye drops in without a right carry on.
Maybe glasses will make me look distinguished and brainy rather than a bog eyed auld twat?

I'm as squeamish as they come and have had to wear glasses most of my life - contacts take a small amount of getting used to at first (those finger tips so close to the eyeball) BUT it's well worth it. You'll eventually be wearing them without giving it a second thought if you try it.
It's been quite a few years since I last wore some, but at the time the daily disposables were supposed to be the most comfortable - the higher the water content the less irritation to the eyeball you feel and the dailies at that time had the highest. (There's probably been some changes/advancements since then though).

[nottsblue]

Pot 2, pot 3. If the Champions League wasn't a corrupt, rigged affair designed to keep favoured clubs at the forefront then it would make a difference which pot we are in.

As the Champions League isn't a level playing field, we will be given a shitty draw regardless of our pot. I hope the rags fuck up their qualifier as it would be hilarious but I shan't worry too much about it

[Slim]

So next season, we could end up get Bayern and Real and us in the same group.

Happy days.

[Im_Spartacus]

So next season, we could end up get Bayern and Real and us in the same group.

Happy days.

And someone like Lazio or a Turkish team

Nice

[Moonchesteri]

So next season, we could end up get Bayern and Real and us in the same group.

Happy days.

We're gonna play like shit again anyway... Isn't it at least better to lose for the likes of real and Bayern instead of ludogorets and CSKA?

[iwasthere2012]

Dnipro still drawing 0-0.

[Nigels Tackle]

Dnipro still drawing 0-0.

what about napoli?

[iwasthere2012]

Dnipro still drawing 0-0.

what about napoli?

They're losing 0-0.

[Nigels Tackle]

Dnipro still drawing 0-0.

what about napoli?

They're losing 0-0.

'kin cunts

[Ted Hughes]

What's that all about, putting a 'd' straight before a fucking 'n'. That's just pointless.

[iwasthere2012]

What's that all about, putting a 'd' straight before a fucking 'n'. That's just pointless.

It's perfectly normal Ted.
Just say it with an Irish accent and you'll get it.
De Neepro, just like de newspaper or de nearest pub.
They're 1-0 up on the night now.