SuperPapac05 3,383 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 How long until Lawwell and the rest of his kind stage a takeover so everything can benefit Celtic? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 On 13/10/2016 at 9:49 AM, johanhentze said: ...to form a an international league with teams from Scotland, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium (....) after UEFA announced new plans for Champions League. They sound pretty serious about this. Seems a lot of clubs are pretty fucked off with the new plans. Interesting times ahead. Oh aye that will tell them, kids all over vet Europe will shun Man City v Barcelona in the CL to take in the Copenhagen and Gothenburg local derby Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 On 13/10/2016 at 1:38 PM, MayboleLoyal_atb said: Love my away days too much for this too happen unless away days in this were affordable. A breakaway tournament would be a better idea rather than league for me A breakaway tournament would have all the appeal of the europa league, none Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,691 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 2 hours ago, AlCapone said: A breakaway tournament would have all the appeal of the europa league, none A never quite understand why Europa league doesn't have the appeal mate, champions league spot up for grabs if you win it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:52 AM, MayboleLoyal_atb said: A never quite understand why Europa league doesn't have the appeal mate, champions league spot up for grabs if you win it This is because all the teams and media in the top leagues grumble about it so much, until they they are in the last 4 and all of a sudden it is a fantastic competition. Simply, it is down to money for that lot- Europa doesn't offer enough. Personally, I really enjoy the Europa league over the CL as teams are much more closely matched and you do see some 'unknkown' sides who can cause upsets more regularly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 On 13 October 2016 at 1:16 PM, The Mailman said: Don't think the Portuguese would be involved , their league does quite well with champions league places. If Benfica and Porto were involved they would wipe the floor with every cunt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Skyson1872 said: If Benfica and Porto were involved they would wipe the floor with every cunt Agreed. They've not even been mentioned as one of the nations to take part though. Think it's just wishful thinking by some because without the likes of their teams being mentioned, this idea doesn't seem quite as glamorous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,955 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Skyson1872 said: If Benfica and Porto were involved they would wipe the floor with every cunt Don't know about that both are relatively poor now. Porto havent won a game in a group including Copenhagen and brugge Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurphy1 43 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Rfc52 said: Don't know about that both are relatively poor now. Porto havent won a game in a group including Copenhagen and brugge They won 2-1 last night. 90th min pen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,955 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 37 minutes ago, jmurphy1 said: They won 2-1 last night. 90th min pen. Oh well shows what i know Point stands though 2 of them ain't at the level they were about 5 or six year back for Benfica and about 10 year ago for porto Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Rfc52 said: Oh well shows what i know Point stands though 2 of them ain't at the level they were about 5 or six year back for Benfica and about 10 year ago for porto Porto always seem to have a decent team but never really deliver much in the champions league. Even the season we made the last 16, they had a tremendous squad and finished bottom of the group. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,533 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 5 hours ago, TheLoudenTavernier said: Agreed. They've not even been mentioned as one of the nations to take part though. Think it's just wishful thinking by some because without the likes of their teams being mentioned, this idea doesn't seem quite as glamorous. They were mentioned in previous iterations. Obviously it doesn't look as glamorous, still beats the pants off Hamilton Accies though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,533 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 8 hours ago, Skyson1872 said: If Benfica and Porto were involved they would wipe the floor with every cunt Don't see why that would be the case in the long run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 28 minutes ago, Inigo said: They were mentioned in previous iterations. Obviously it doesn't look as glamorous, still beats the pants off Hamilton Accies though. Yeah I was just meaning they haven't been mentioned in these talks that have supposedly taken place regarding it happening this time. Whether that means they aren't interested or just haven't been approached yet I'm not sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Inigo said: Don't see why that would be the case in the long run. In the long run I reckon we could be the big dogs of a league like that just due to sheer fan base and sponsorship revenue etc, but for the first few years Ajax, PSV, Benfica etc would win most games comfortably. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,533 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, Skyson1872 said: In the long run I reckon we could be the big dogs of a league like that just due to sheer fan base and sponsorship revenue etc, but for the first few years Ajax, PSV, Benfica etc would win most games comfortably. Personally, I think it'd level out quite quickly to being regularly shared between us, sellic, Ajax, Feyenoord, Porto and Benfica with the occasional other team. In that fantasy scenario, I could see it being very, very competitive and interesting. Who knows though. Could provide a platform for some other team to grow unexpectedly. There is some potential there for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 10 hours ago, Skyson1872 said: If Benfica and Porto were involved they would wipe the floor with every cunt There would have to be some rule regarding the amount South American/African players (ex colonies) entering the squads of the Portuguese and Dutch sides, been an unfair advantage for a lot of European nations for a long time and it needs tied up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 54 minutes ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: There would have to be some rule regarding the amount South American/African players (ex colonies) entering the squads of the Portuguese and Dutch sides, been an unfair advantage for a lot of European nations for a long time and it needs tied up. Aye its ridiculous the amount of money Porto make from buying Brazilian, Uruguayan and Colombian players Good business though int it, if we could do it I'd fully expect us to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM 20,892 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I just want to know why it's called the Atlantic league? Most of the countries involved are nowhere near the fucking Atlantic Ocean, just us and Portugal. The North Sea league would be a more geographically apt name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueoysterbar 19,630 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Just now, FSM said: I just want to know why it's called the Atlantic league? Most of the countries involved are nowhere near the fucking Atlantic Ocean, just us and Portugal. The North Sea league would be a more geographically apt name. The North Sea is part of the Atlantic Ocean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM 20,892 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, theblueoysterbar said: The North Sea is part of the Atlantic Ocean. I just went and checked and it appears you have me on a technicality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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