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Awful group for Cork. I know they're unseeded but that looks particularly strong. Linfield obviously the one you want. Pats and Rovers enjoying the benefits of seeding. Pats' group looks a bit more benign. Rovers group looks tough enough actually, considering they're seeded.
Cork should be ok with Ventspils too - not a gimme, but not a bad draw.
Sligo gave rosenborg a right go two years ago; Dundalk could beat them, though obviously wouldn't be favourites. Iceland the draw to get for sure.
Pat's and Rovers can't complain much so far
Tough enough group for us. Maybe wed have a go at Hearts with them out of season but you don't know really. Travel wise it could have been a lot worse, looks like UEFA went back to regional groups this year.
Midtylland and Ventspils will be the trickiest to get to but nothing crazy.
It's tough but Cork are much better set up for European football this year. There is no BATE in that pot.Quote:
Originally Posted by El-Pietro
They always try for regional groups but it depends on numbers. I mean Dundalk can't say Belgrade is part of our "region".
When is the draw?
On now. Being streamed live on uefa.comQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Iceland, here we come.
Great draw.
Not a bad draw for Dundalk. Plenty of flight options to Iceland too, from Dublin and Belfast.
That is a brilliant brilliant result for Dundalk - have to do the business now mind.
Given the incredible progress Icelandic football has made that may well still be a tough game. But better than the other options at the same time.
No excuses if we don't. The team should be buzzing to get a competitive draw.Quote:
Originally Posted by Real ale Madrid
they have to take this chance
(bloody hard to talk to a client with one eye on a bad stream!!)
Europa League at 12 I presume?
yes..Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Our resident Icelandic expert will get something of chance to really compare the 2 leagues now.
Linfield v Cork City
Shamrock Rovers v RoPS Rovaniemi
St Pats v Jeunesse Esch
Pats off to Luxembourg and Cork have to really sort out tough travel arrangements to get to Belfast!
Sounds like the best we could hope for overall.