Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 hopefully next summer will be the only time we need to play in the group stage shite.It's only 7 games yo win the tournament. 6 of you're in Europe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovanFrontSince96 315 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Don't see much wrong with the format, might actually keep fans in their seats until the end to see a shootout. Either that or a bonus point for scoring 2 or more goals win lose or draw would produce more attacking football and goals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I mean, you might not like it, but how's it embarrassing!?Who said it's embarrassing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,534 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Who said it's embarrassing?Guy in the prev page. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
showtime69 514 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 It's only 7 games yo win the tournament. 6 of you're in Europe.is it not 8 games?4 group games then last 16, quarters, semis and final?edit: id rather not be playing 4 league cup games between the 16th and 30th of July so hopefully next season will be the only season we will be involved in it, would rather be in the european qualifiers after that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I quite like it.It's a pointless competition that no one cares about, so they might as well try to add something to make it interesting. The shootout angle may well add something to attendances and it's more revenue for the smaller sides. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Guy in the prev page.What perv page? You sure you're on the right site Inigo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPapac05 3,383 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Fuck getting involved with that shite!!! What a state. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,565 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Don't see much wrong with the format, might actually keep fans in their seats until the end to see a shootout.Either that or a bonus point for scoring 2 or more goals win lose or draw would produce more attacking football and goals.It's no fucking Rugby haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 is it not 8 games?4 group games then last 16, quarters, semis and final?edit: id rather not be playing 4 league cup games between the 16th and 30th of July so hopefully next season will be the only season we will be involved in it, would rather be in the european qualifiers after that Yeah. I thought it was 32 teams, 4 team groups. Still not a lot of games. I'm sure we could rest players against the low league teams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Fuck getting involved with that shite!!! What a state. in which way? What's wrong with it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
showtime69 514 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Yeah. I thought it was 32 teams, 4 team groups. Still not a lot of games. I'm sure we could rest players against the low league teams.im sure we will but id much rather be in the euro qualies and not involved in the group stage.thats what i meant by not being involved.plus if we are in europe then its only 4 games to win it haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 edit: id rather not be playing 4 league cup games between the 16th and 30th of July so hopefully next season will be the only season we will be involved in it, would rather be in the european qualifiers after that I would be surprised if we didn't finish in the top 4 next season. Or maybe even make the Scottish cup final after we strengthen in January.4 games to win a cup is ridiculous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatNightInFlorence 696 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I would be surprised if we didn't finish in the top 4 next season.Or maybe even make the Scottish cup final after we strengthen in January.You need to win the Scottish Cup to make Europe now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,534 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 What perv page? You sure you're on the right site Inigo?http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=204598&page=1Grab the marigolds and the poly bag and enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 You need to win the Scottish Cup to make Europe now.That's right. The changed the rules a couple of years back. I agreed with it at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatNightInFlorence 696 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 That's right. The changed the rules a couple of years back. I agreed with it at the time.Aye, I think it was after the embarrassment of Gretna representing us in Europe that done it. So instead of say a Gretna/Falkirk getting knocked out in the first round of the Europa league St Johnstone or someone will now get knocked out in the first round. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue05 18 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I imagine these 4 games will replace any friendlies next season with them being so early in JulySeason after that it doesn't appear to affect us much if we finish top 4 which would be expected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=204598&page=1Grab the marigolds and the poly bag and enjoy.Ah... One of the best threads on here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBagalag 722 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 As others have said the competition is on its arse so I'm happy to see if this new format works out better. One thing about being involved in group stages is that gives opportunities for teams to give young players some first team experience without fear of being knocked out after one game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 The cup is not what needs revamped, its the incompetent Bastards who run the game that need replaced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Wilmot's Wedding Brek 299 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Thing is, it might have helped the UEFA sides by giving them competitive football earlier to get in shape for their qualifiers, but they're excluded. One of the few good things that could have come from it has actually been taken away from it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetheart 8,458 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 The tournament in detail A group stage will be introduced for the first round of the competition40 teams will take part. Thirty-eight will be drawn from the SPFL, with the champions of the Highland and Lowland Leagues also participatingThe season's European participants will not enter until the second roundEight groups of five teams will be drawn on what the SPFL is describing as a "loosely regionalised" basis, meaning no teams will face long tripsTeams will play each other once in an identical format to the 2006/07 UEFA Cup, with each side playing two games at home and two awayPremiership teams will be seeded and each placed into one of the eight groupsThe first match will be played on Saturday, July 16Subsequent matches will be played on July 20, 23, 27 and 30, all before the start of the league seasonDrawn matches in the group stage will go immediately to a penalty shootoutThe winner of the penalty shootout will be awarded a bonus pointThe tiebreak format for the competition will be in order: points gained, away goals scored, goal difference, total goals scoredThe eight group winners, and the four best runners up, will qualify for the second roundFour rounds will then follow on an unseeded basisThe final will continue to be played in Marchhttp://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/st-mirren/1335126-clubs-to-get-bonus-points-for-penalty-shootout-wins-in-new-league-cup/?I can agree with some of the changes but not all. Imho the structure and rules of competitions should be unified worldwide Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,765 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Interested to see MW take on it as it clearly affects his previous season plans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I always remember in early 70s when the scum were in their pomp and we were weak .We always seemed to be drawn in each other's group Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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