UEFA Cup Draw

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.

Originally Posted by 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.

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

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

Originally Posted by De Town

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.

Originally Posted by Dodge

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!

Originally Posted by 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.

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

Originally Posted by CharlesThompson

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.

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

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.

Originally Posted by De Town

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

Originally Posted by 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.

12th in the Norwegian league (3rd bottom)

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

Originally Posted by 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.

At least you know we're number one!

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?

Originally Posted by wws

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.

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

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).

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

Originally Posted by 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?

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

Who's at home first in both ties then?

Originally Posted by Sniffer

Who's at home first in both ties then?

we are away first in ours

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

Originally Posted by ColinR

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??