Europa League Draw: Real Betis, Sparta Prague and Aris Limassol | Fixtures Announced

[Gonzo79 13,716]

1 hour ago, Tannochsidebear said:

. A convincing win on Sunday could be helicopter day for Beale’s fortunes.

If we win 7-0 on Sunday I'll still have serious doubts about Beale. 

 

The man makes too many strange mistakes.

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,487]

8 hours ago, Gonzo79 said:

If we win 7-0 on Sunday I'll still have serious doubts about Beale. 

 

The man makes too many strange mistakes.

I hope you're wrong Gonzo but I do get the feeling that MB somewhat overthinks things a bit too much. People can say what they want about Postacoglu but he had a plan and it seemed that he brought in players to fit that plan. MB has bought a lot of players but as of yet we've seen very little continuity and identity in the team. 

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,487]

Getting back to the EL, it's quite a good draw IMO as it gives us the potential safety blanket of the Conference League after Christmas. It will be interesting to see how the fixtures are laid out. I wouldn't mind a game against the Cypriots early (Game 1 or 2) to get points on the board and gain some confidence and momentum. 

[Gonzo79 13,716]

I think the fixtures get announced at some point today. 

[ian1964 10,429]

 

[Scott7 5,206]

2 hours ago, BlackSocksRedTops said:

People can say what they want about Postacoglu

OK. He was damn good.

[Bill 13,717]

3 hours ago, BlackSocksRedTops said:

I hope you're wrong Gonzo but I do get the feeling that MB somewhat overthinks things a bit too much. People can say what they want about Postacoglu but he had a plan and it seemed that he brought in players to fit that plan. MB has bought a lot of players but as of yet we've seen very little continuity and identity in the team. 

He also had the great advantage of saying less and doing more? Our man is prone to conducting a talking shop rather than building a football team. People like Brian Clough could do both but it's very rare.

[26th of foot 5,841]

Real Betis are first up at the Stadium, how long before we get the Jock Wallace connection, an interview with Ted McMinn and, the derivation of their green and white jersey?

 

Then, it is Limassol. Literally, they will wheel out the Jakey's Jakey, Neil Lennon because he jaked about Cyprus for several months.

 

Prague will be a reminder of Viktoria Zizkov.

[Rousseau 9,409]

 

[CammyF 6,807]

49 minutes ago, Rousseau said:

 

£120 for 3 matches but at least the CCCS payments are staggered. 

 

For a comparison, Brighton are charging £75 for their 3 match package.