UEFA Cup Draw

[Poor Student]

http://www.uefa.com/index.html

Near the top left of the page.

[CuanaD]

Different to what was reported on the radio this morning then.
I'm confident that UEFA have a rule that the representatives for each country have to be notified to them by a certain (past) date - so no one could take their place if they are banned.:D

I am also confident that UEFA will always bend their own rules to suit the BIG teams:mad: - so I don't think there is any real chance of a 'bye' into the group stages

[bigmac]

I'm confident that UEFA have a rule that the representatives for each country have to be notified to them by a certain (past) date - so no one could take their place if they are banned.:D


They already extended the date for the Italians afaik

[CuanaD]

http://www.uefa.com/index.html

Near the top left of the page.

Southern section just finished - started on Central section now - about 5 minutes to our section:eek:

Guy picking out the teams didn't know where Zimbru were from!

[bigmac]

what a great name for a club - "Young Boys" :D

[Dodge]

4 swiss teams in it? Suprisingly strong league

[Poor Student]

4 swiss teams in it? Suprisingly strong league

Vaduz of Liechtenstein who play in the Swiss league have drawn Basel.:p

[CuanaD]

They already extended the date for the Italians afaik
prooves my second point :D



Hey! - why have they stopped?

[Jimmy's_head]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/video_and_audio/help_guide/4304501.stm

draw live on the bbc now

[Jimmy's_head]

Start v Drogs :)

[higgins]

nice one!
should be able to get past that one or at least up our coefficient points :cool:

[Poor Student]

Newcastle and Twente gone!

[bigmac]

Can we nominate one person to post up Derry's draw so that we don't get a million people posting the same stuff! At least post your reaction as well

[RonnieB]

Derry vs Gretna! I win! :P I had a witty one liner about Flora lined up as well *mumbles*

[CuanaD]

Two of the 'easiest' possible draws - Both Derry & Drogs will feel they have a chance of advancing FURTHER

[CharlesThompson]

Two great draws! Hopefull they can help to increase our coefficient aswell. Both winnable I would imagine also.

[higgins]

Two fantastic draws for them...
actually 3 fantastc draws today!!

[bigmac]

definitely a good chance for both clubs to progress. Drogheda have nothing to be afraid of in their tie, so I think they should at the very least contribute something to the coefficient.

Gretna are a bit of an unknown quantity but it'll be very interesting to compare a lower half of the table Scottish outfit to a good EL side. Gretna will be in pre-season, first game in Europe, definitely there for the taking. Best of luck to both teams

[dav_sfc]

Just brilliant, i think i willed it to happen. The teeth marks in my fist are proof, as if any was needed.

[micls]

2 good draws.........hopefully more coefficient points

[swinfordfc]

Great two fair draws and chance for both teams to progress into group stages excellant and vaduz got basel which is a bonus :D

[JW.]

Superb draws for Drogs and Derry!

[thejollyrodger]

Gretna !!! Never heard of them so must be good news !! What a fantastic draw !! Our co-efficent will go up to 2 hopefully ! Something i thought was impossible.

The EL is really motoring now and the league hasnt even completed all its reforms. I would love to see where we are in 3 seasons time.

[TonyD]

Guy picking out the teams didn't know where Zimbru were from!

ZImbru !! Aaaagh:eek: The flashbacks are starting, quick, Nurse, my medication.

[Poor Student]

Gretna have a fair few players who have SPL experience. They were good enough to hold their own with Hearts last season so they could yet prove too much for Derry. Small travel expenses for both sides and hopefully the BBC will cover the away leg.

[Philly]

Gretna are in the Scottish First Division. They got into the UEFA cup as they lost in the cup final to Hearts - who secured European qualification via the league - meaning Gretna were awarded the UEFA Cup spot. Here is their team: http://www.gretnafootballclub.co.uk/squad/profiles/ . they are certainly no great shakes.

[BohsFans]

I reckon Derry will get Gretna

I ****in knew it!! ;)

[De Town]

Gretna !!! Never heard of them so must be good news !!
You've never heard of them? Ambramovich like owner, pumpingmoney into them. Were in Scottish cup final last year and took Hearts to penalties.

Anyway, 2 very good draws.

[CuanaD]

ZImbru !! Aaaagh:eek: The flashbacks are starting, quick, Nurse, my medication.


:D sorry about that :D (hehehe)

[Dodge]

Nowhere near Abromovich type owner. He looked into buying/raping Pats and Rovers within the last year. Mates with Roddy Collins

[pete]

Both teams have a decent chance of progressing. Woukd certainly expect to earn some more precious co-efficients.

Excellent away trip for the Derry lads too. Don't know where Start are from but they came 2nd last year after getting promoted the year before. Norway typically expensive to travel to though.

[Poor Student]

Ambramovich like owner, pumpingmoney into them.

He's a lot more level headed than Abramovich. He's trying to make the club self sustainable after he dies and he sits amongst the fans and travels with them. Watch out for Kenny Deuchar, a qualified GP and a highly prolific goalscorer. John O'Neil was also a good playmaker in his days at Hibs and Alan Main was a great goalkeeper for many years. There's also a host of other names that have played for SPL clubs in there.

[BohsFans]

Gretna are in the Scottish First Division. They got into the UEFA cup as they lost in the cup final to Hearts - who secured European qualification via the league - meaning Gretna were awarded the UEFA Cup spot. Here is their team: http://www.gretnafootballclub.co.uk/squad/profiles/ . they are certainly no great shakes.

last time that happened we beat Aberdeen, although they were in the top flight!

What's the points total so far from Irish clubs??

[De Town]

Nowhere near Abromovich type owner.
Ah I know he doesn't have his sort of money but he's been pumping money into them like Ambramovich, just not the same amount of money!

[wws]

Gretna are in the Scottish First Division. They got into the UEFA cup as they lost in the cup final to Hearts - who secured European qualification via the league - meaning Gretna were awarded the UEFA Cup spot. Here is their team: http://www.gretnafootballclub.co.uk/squad/profiles/ . they are certainly no great shakes.


backed by ure man Brooks Mileson (?) who was sniffing around all the el clubs with his pimp Roddy Collins

I wouldnt underestimate a team with a bit of money behind em

[paudie]

No seriously though, Milan are provisionally in the draw and a decision will be made by Uefa as to whether or not they can be Italy's fourth representative in the CL. If not, they will be replaced by the next Italian team in line - not sure who that is.


Palermo I think.

[Dazzy]

We're gonna have a load of fans over for this! ****ing brilliant bus and boat and getting drunk:D

[dav_sfc]

I tried do some research on Start, i tried reading the website in my best Norwegian accent but i still couldn't understand it. That's about the only effort I'm going to make. I hope they underestimate their opposition and Drogs go through. For the more knowledgeable out there, how many internationals have they got and how good are they on a scale of 1-10. 1 being Bohs, 10 begin Shels. ;)

[CuanaD]

Ah I know he doesn't have his sort of money but he's been pumping money into them like Ambramovich, just not the same amount of money!
They won the 2nd division this year with 18 points to spare! (over Morton who had another 13 points over 3rd place) so they would fancy themselves to be promoted again this season at that rate

[BohsFans]

Both teams have a decent chance of progressing. Woukd certainly expect to earn some more precious co-efficients.

Excellent away trip for the Derry lads too. Don't know where Start are from but they came 2nd last year after getting promoted the year before. Norway typically expensive to travel to though.

12th in the Norwegian league (3rd bottom)

http://www.soccerbot.com/norway/tables/nor06.htm

[BohsPartisan]

I tried do some research on Start, i tried reading the website in my best Norwegian accent but i still couldn't understand it. That's about the only effort I'm going to make. I hope they underestimate their opposition and Drogs go through. For the more knowledgeable out there, how many internationals have they got and how good are they on a scale of 1-10. 1 being Bohs, 10 begin Shels. ;)

At least you know we're number one! :p

[Poor Student]

By the way, as far as I know, Gretna are using Partick Thistle's ground in Glasgow which makes travel even easier for the Derry fans. You could expect a good 1,000 maybe?

[paudie]

backed by ure man Brooks Mileson (?) who was sniffing around all the el clubs with his pimp Roddy Collins

I wouldnt underestimate a team with a bit of money behind em

They're in Scottish Div 1 but will probably win it if mileson keeps putting in money so more realistic to regard them as a mid table Scot Prem side.

you'd still give Derry a decent chance of going through.

[higgins]

lads I know its no walkover and they will probably puch for the first division next season but what more could you ask for in the UEFA Cup 2nd QR ?

Seriously :cool:

From the Gretna website!

Gretna were beaten in their penultimate pre-season friendly, losing 3-0 to Morecambe at Christie Park.

Goals from Garry Hunter, Danny Carlton & Michael Twiss gave the Conference side victory over the Scottish Division 2 Champions.

Gretna’s final friendly match before the start of the season takes place this Saturday (29th July) as the Black and Whites entertain Coca-Cola League 2 side Hartlepool United at Raydale Park (kick off 2pm).

[Dodge]

The minimum required amnount of fans to bring to Glasgow for a european game is 1,500

[ColinR]

By the way, as far as I know, Gretna are using Partick Thistle's ground in Glasgow which makes travel even easier for the Derry fans. You could expect a good 1,000 maybe?

it was in the metro over here during the week that they are playing in fir park in motherwell :confused:

[Sniffer]

Who's at home first in both ties then?

[ColinR]

Who's at home first in both ties then?

we are away first in ours

[Dodge]

Derry are away first two. More postponements in the league I presume...

[Dazzy]

we are away first in ours

Same also! Setanta will probally show our game in Scotland as they have rights to Scottish football?? anyone confirm??