Intertoto 2006

[higgins]

Does anybody know if the FAI applied for 2 spots in this seasons Intertoto Cup ?

The rules have been changed as you may know and there is now a chance of Ireland getting a 2nd spot if some other countries stay away. It would mean Longford Town getting a spot which I am sure they would jump at considering its now a 3 round competition and the chance of meeting a 'BIG' team is greater then in previous seasons.

[dcfcsteve]

Longford in Europe again ?!?! God - NOOOOOOOOO !

Can't we give the slot to Athlone instead...?

[Poor Student]

I could have sworn I heard the opposite in that all countries will now only have 1 Inter Toto spot. I'd say we're well down the list for a 2nd spot in any case. Sadly we're still one of the worst ranked leagues in Europe.

[higgins]

We may not be too far down the list as the numbers in each round are not decided as of yet.

It will be worked that if a country in Round 1 doesnt take their spot then another country in Round 1 will get 2 assuming they applied, so it doenst have to work its way down from the top leagues.

Depending on how many start in each round we could be close enough for a 2nd spot.

[Poor Student]

Of course Higgins that brings us back to your original point, did the FAI actually apply? We wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.

[higgins]

Dont think you can blame the FAI fully if they didnt. The clubs themselves especially Longford should have pushed the issue.
I think some time this week was the deadline for every country to apply for 0,1 or 2 spots.

The FAI should have communicated to the clubs but the clubs themselves should be aware of new UEFA rules when they happen.