Dundalk are indeed seeded for round 1, and round 2 if we get there, would be surprised if we don’t. The fun will start in round 3 if we get that far, as being seeded means avoiding likes of Burnley, Besiktas, Seville, Bordeaux, Sparta Prague and so many more top top teams, but we would be unseeded if we got to round 3 and could draw anyone. I`d say highly unlikely we could go any further, as it would mean beating a much better side than BATE this time.
Round 2 could be tricky enough mind, plenty of tough sides on the unseeded side. Earning almost 800k for playing in 3 rounds is a decent pick up though, but not sure you actually make anything on the gate with these games, the home leg usually covers the away expenses, plus there will be additional expenses for renting Tallaght and all the items that go with further round games.
Hopefully all 4 clubs will get favourable draws next week.
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