European Football 2012

**swinfordfc** · 14/08/2012, 9:08 AM

Correct me if i'm wrong on this but Ireland will be ranked in the earlier 40's next year in the co-efficient?

**pineapple stu** · 14/08/2012, 9:20 AM

For next season, we'll be 36th (the position we are now; I don't see Lithuania catching us this year). For the season after, we'll be 37th, plus adjustment for whatever happens next season. So yep, you're wrong.

**A N Mouse** · 14/08/2012, 9:21 AM

Originally Posted by swinfordfc

Correct me if i'm wrong on this but Ireland will be ranked in the earlier 40's next year in the co-efficient?

Depends on what you mean exactly by earlier 40's.

But I think you're wrong.

This shows current ranking

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_c...urrent_ranking

Also, I believe next years access list will be based on the standing at the end of last season. This should be viewable on bert's site.

**Dodge** · 14/08/2012, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by placid casual

Pats found their level a few years ago and fair play to them
beating teams in the 1st and 2nd round in the europa league, helped no doubt by finishing 3rd in the league every year.

Pats haven't finished 3rd in the league since 1991 and there's no difference in terms of euro qualification between teams finshing 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc etc

I'm just glad we've never had to face the might of Flora Tallinn and Ekranes

**mypost** · 16/08/2012, 8:48 AM

Which is why Pats still wait to see the inside of a group stage.

**placid casual** · 16/08/2012, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Pats haven't finished 3rd in the league since 1991 and there's no difference in terms of euro qualification between teams finshing 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc etc

I'm just glad we've never had to face the might of Flora Tallinn and Ekranes

and you never will face champions league opponnents. enjoy your mediocrity.

**green-blood** · 16/08/2012, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Pats haven't finished 3rd in the league since 1991 and there's no difference in terms of euro qualification between teams finshing 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc etc

I'm just glad we've never had to face the might of Flora Tallinn and Ekranes

FC Zimbru Chişinău, 0–5, 0–5 (0–10 agg.)

I rest my case

**osarusan** · 16/08/2012, 10:30 AM

Classic banter here from the Rovers fans.

**Dodge** · 16/08/2012, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by osarusan

Classic banter here from the Rovers fans.

Seems I hit a nerve alright.

**PartySaint** · 16/08/2012, 2:01 PM

You definitely upset them Dodge. Bringing up results from 13 years ago and taking about mediocrity when there is a good chance they wont even be in Europe next season, aw bless.

**mypost** · 16/08/2012, 5:43 PM

The current Top 4 will be playing European football of some kind next year.

**Mr A** · 16/08/2012, 6:39 PM

Trips to Derry don't count

**TonyD** · 17/08/2012, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by mypost

Which is why Pats still wait to see the inside of a group stage.

Jesus. One good result last year and you think you're the bees knees now. Didn't work out for you too well this year, did it? Oh and btw, can I just mention.. 5-1.

**mypost** · 18/08/2012, 12:31 AM

You can of course. One good league result and that's Pats season covered.

Meanwhile in Europe, we play 12 games in one year. Pats play 12 games as well....in 2 years.

**SkStu** · 18/08/2012, 1:41 AM

Originally Posted by mypost

You can of course. One good league result and that's Pats season covered.

Meanwhile in Europe, we play 12 games in one year. Pats play 12 games as well....in 2 years.

Or for consistencies sake

You play 14 games in 2 years. Pats played 12 games in 2 years. Not a whole lot of difference there...

Kenny Our Hero.

**PartySaint** · 18/08/2012, 7:33 PM

Not to mention we won 4 of those 12 whereas Shams only won 2 of their 14.

**Charlie Darwin** · 20/08/2012, 2:31 AM

A more accurate comparison will be available next season when Rovers are parachuted straight into the easy round of the Europa League.

**TonyD** · 22/08/2012, 8:45 PM

Originally Posted by mypost

You can of course. One good league result and that's Pats season covered.

Hardly. (Was fun though

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**Dalymountrower** · 23/08/2012, 8:36 AM

Originally Posted by mypost

The current Top 4 will be playing European football of some kind next year.

So.. you are assuming that Drogs or Pats will win the FAI Cup or is it that you will get rid of Stephen Hero in the next month and finally live up to the "coup specialists " cliche

**mypost** · 23/08/2012, 9:17 AM

Originally Posted by PartySaint

Not to mention we won 4 of those 12.

Nor to mention that just one of them was from somewhere that wasn't the football powerhouses of Iceland or ~~Kazach~~ Indo-China.

With respect, we've had to face ex-European Cup champions, finalists, and group teams in the past couple of years. If you ever face them, we'll see if you win 2 games, let alone play 12.

Tonight, it's Tromso's turn to deal with Partizan Belgrade. Been there, done that.