Europa League Play Off Draw - Monday

[houseboy]

To be honest I'd rather us play a team somewhere that I didn't like.
The victory would be that much more satisfying.

Rovers aren't in it.

[houseboy]

Avoided the 2 sides i didnt want. Braga and zenit. Didnt draw the side i wanted feyernoord but this is a tough draw.

Did you want Feyenoord because you want us out of it early? Looking at it that is one of the last ones I'd want.

[Culvert_for_one]

Just booked flights and accommodation in Athens. Hotel is next to the Parthenon so the club better make this the official meeting point and put shuttle buses on from there or I won’t be happy.

Is this a wind up? fair play if you have, very confident that, ill stick to my free cancellation hotels thanks!

More money than sense

[cricketfieldclarets]

Unlike the Turks I cannot see why Olympiacos are one of the favourites - their squad is not full of expensive players and they only finished 3rd in a poor league. I fancy beating them more than beating Istanbul B, which with their pace I'm pessimistic about, but we'll see. It's their first competitive game.

Luzern would be great though. The first leg is before I fly to Portugal on holiday so I was hoping we would be at home second, which we are.

Exactly. Istanbul are a tougher side on paper. That said Olympiacos away will never be easy.

Gutted as I definitely wont be able to make this one if its Olympacos. If it was the other way round and home first could have done both legs.

Hopefully we get Lausanne as that will be easier to get to and if i cant I wouldnt be as gutted missing that as I will be Olympiacos.

[Shappie]

Dimitrios Papadopolous to do the half time draw?!

[Falcon]

Ah, but Israel have to be favoured in everything now, didn't you know? It's a wonder their teams haven't got by's to the group stages at least and then given a 3 point start.

Oi that's anti-symmetrical that!

[karatekid]

Look on the bright side karatekid. If we get knocked out by Basaksehir you can feel less gutted!

I'd prefer olympiacos to lose to the Swiss side. Wouldn't feel as bad flying home then. Still, watching the mighty clarets in a bar on the Greek islands is something we all could embrace. I will get Istanbul second leg whilst I'm there so not all bad.

[cricketfieldclarets]

Dimitrios Papadopolous to do the half time draw?!

I am hoping to get a lift from Nik Michopoulos from Salonika on Wednesday!

[jrgbfc]

Definitely going to this one should we get there after missing out on Istanbul. Suppose Switzerland would be cheaper and easier to get to.

[cricketfieldclarets]

Anyone for chartering that plane to athens and dropping me off at skipton at 11am friday morning?

[TonbridgeClaret]

Definitely going to this one should we get there after missing out on Istanbul. Suppose Switzerland would be cheaper and easier to get to.

Agree that Switzerland would be easier and cheaper. Added to that, I think their fans are likely to be far more friendly, Olympiakos don't have the best of reputations. Living in Kent we could drive to Luzern (Lucerne) in under 11 hours!

[cricketfieldclarets]

Agree that Switzerland would be easier and cheaper. Added to that, I think their fans are likely to be far more friendly, Olympiakos don't have the best of reputations. Living in Kent we could drive to Luzern (Lucerne) in under 11 hours!

Olympiacos will be more popular than istanbul. But ironically be a lot more hostile in Athens

[gandhisflipflop]

Did you want Feyenoord because you want us out of it early? Looking at it that is one of the last ones I'd want.

No i wanted feyernoord as it is easy to get to and a good sized ground with a propper atmosphere. I am not doubting their ability.

[houseboy]

Oi that's anti-symmetrical that!

Not quite, it's got an odd edge to it.

*For what it's worth (on a semi-serious note) for anyone who might seriously think I'm being anti-symmetrical (nice one) I'm not. Jews are fine people but I consider Israel a dangerous terrorist nation.

The last club I would want in Europe is an Israeli club (they aren't even in bloody Europe so why are they in it).

Who mentioned the Eurovision?

[houseboy]

No i wanted feyernoord as it is easy to get to and a good sized ground with a propper atmosphere. I am not doubting their ability.

I know what you mean mate and it's what playing in Europe is all about but I'd prefer to get the big clubs in the groups stages. I'm hoping for an Italian trip at some point to be honest.

[houseboy]

Definitely going to this one should we get there after missing out on Istanbul. Suppose Switzerland would be cheaper and easier to get to.

Switzerland might be slightly cheaper to get to but wait well you get there and see the prices. You'll have to take out a mortgage for a beer.

[claretblue]

You'll have to take out a mortgage for a beer.

could always rent!

[NickBFC]

could always rent!

If you drink enough, they can have it back quicker than they thought too

[houseboy]

could always rent!

What a brilliant idea - I'm gonna start a new company - Rent-a-Pint.

[Claretmatt4]

We've got Aberdeen which was so close the tickets sold out straight away, then two teams at the arse end of Europe where flights alone are £300+

Only saving grace is we missed Kazakhstan and Russia.

We best get a group with Belgians, Austrians and Spanish.