stupants 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I'm currently working on an article focusing on this years upcoming European adventure. Thought I'd pick all your brains and canvass some opinion. Realistically, how far to you think we can progress? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I feel we can get to the last 16 depending on the draw. If we are in pot 3 and drawn against Barcelona and Inter Milan then we have no chance and the Europa League will have to do. If we get bumped into pot 2 we should we be looking at the last 16. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegersandme 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I agree. POT 2 and we should be looking at the last t16.. otherwise Europa (hopefully) No expectations above last 16. Europa? Quarter finals minimum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 with the right draw no reaon why we cant get to the last 16 and hey once we get there everything else is a bonus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmunro 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I feel we can get to the last 16 depending on the draw. If we are in pot 3 and drawn against Barcelona and Inter Milan then we have no chance and the Europa League will have to do. If we get bumped into pot 2 we should we be looking at the last 16. Spot on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 21,054 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 There's always a few shite-ish teams in the last 16. I think we can go further. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,164 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 The Final then anything goes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilstonloyal 186 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 hopefully last 16 hopefully but anything from last will do me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 41,246 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Just because we are possibly moving into pot 2 it isn't going to make the task of qualifying any easier. The opportunity of taking Lyon, Inter, Juve and Lyon out of the equation obviously lifts a weight off of our shoulders as a support, but some of the teams in pot 3 are as good as teams in pot 2 and they too are capable of giving us a real run around, especially away from home. Add in the possibility of an akward trip to Israel, Germany, Russia or Romania in pot 4 and I think we are facing a very tough task to get out ofmost groups. It's achievable, but it's going to take a massive effort in every game for it to become a real possibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 21,054 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Remember Villareal? They were a very beatable team. We need to make the last 16 and get a draw like that. It's as simple as that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 2,644 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Knowing our luck we will probably make pot 2, get Man United and someone like Athletico Madrid out the 3rd pot. this would be a very difficult group. If we get the draw then I don't see why we can't get to last 16. And even at that stage a good home result and a shut up shop away could work in a two legger. Time will tell, to be honest am not one for making predictions, although I do think we will win the league this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgazbcm 55 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 i feel pot 2 would make it easier ,and as it stands with lisbon drawing last night at home and pana down 1 nil tonite,,its defo on guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 1-1 now guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 21,054 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 It's 4-0 Lyon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bear 7 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 It depends on the draw but it will be difficult for us to progress to the knockout stages. But I nice trip to Madrid along the way would be good ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 athletico 2-1 up now good news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgazbcm 55 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 we just need fiorentina and athletico to win their ties and we are in pot 2,,i think.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgazbcm 55 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 burnley still beating man u does that help us ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 1-3 Atletico. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H72 265 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I reckon we can get to the last 16 if we get into Pot 2 but wouldn't knock it out of reach even if we're in Pot 3. However, its a good time to point out that Wolfsburg are in Pot 4, so even if we got into Pot 2 we could still get them and it would be just as hard as Pot 3! Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina need to beat Panathinaikos and Sporting Lisbon for us and we're in...Its looking likely too because with Lisbon losing two goals at home and Aguero just hitting an absolute belter from the tightest of angles -- and just as I'm typing this Leto has just hit a screamer for Panathinaikos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 13,731 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Tin hat time I feel....but, am I the only one that really couldn't care! For me...just getting there & taking the money is good enough for me. It'll be the usual....fighting for 3rd place, which would be a bonus! I'd still be happy just being in Europe after Xmas....although saying that....the fact we didn't have European football afer Xmas last season helped us win the league! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey126 42 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 even if we do get into pot 2, IMO to progress into the last 16, we still need a VERY favourable draw. for example wolfsburg in pot 4 is a team who will have to avoided. id much rather go into the last 16 of the CL but at the end of the day aslong as we are still in europe after christmas, then i'll be a happy man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteman81 1 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 still playing in europe after christmas and i'll be happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Realistically, how far to you think we can progress? Depends on the draw. Realistically we should be finishing 2nd in the group stages most seasons. As we have not strengthened the squad, and are bare at the back, I think we'll be lucky to finish in the Europa League position. Again, it depends on the draw. There are some cracking teams out there, and you never get an easy game in Europe, especially in the Champions League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 europe by christams is success for me, CL beyond christmas would be excellent........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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