20 Oct 2017 19:07:19
Hi all. United fan coming in peace.
I read a good thread at the bottom of this page regarding how long the 4th place epl team will still qualify for the cl. Also on whether you wanted domestic rivals to do well in the cl or not.
Well the rules have changed. Now the top 4 ranked leagues automaticaly get 4 cl places. Those are in order la liga, epl, italian german and french is miles behind in 5th. Epl is miles ahead of italy and germany and are really assured to always be in the top four ranked leagues so effectively guaranteed 4 places for the foreseeable future.
On the 2nd point i have no problem with domestic rivals doing well but never want to see any of them win it or get to a final. With the exception of liverpool who i would like to see get to the final every year and lose because the only thing better than liverpool losing is watching liverpool nearly win and then lose😂😂
But in the case of the EL this season i hope arsenal win it and with a bit of luck in the draw after the 3rd placed cl teams come into it you can definitely win it. We all know its not the cl but don't turn your noses up at it. There is all the joy of winning it, the trips to support them, the night of the final the memories and a guaranteed cl place.
Sure last season we won and it won't rank as high as our cl wins with supporters but we needed it. badly and its been a bit of a springboard for the team and manager it can be the same for your club allbeit with a new manager probably.
Sorry for long post. Enjoy the rest of the season and i hope you go on to win the EL and that you enjoy the ride.
Some too posters on this page and while i rarely contribute i enjoy reading the banter and football opinions.
Cheers.
20 Oct 2017 19:46:35
Great post Ken, my personal opinion is we still have a way to go as a club from top to bottom before we actually accept we aren't currently one of the games elite and get back to basics in order to regain our place.
We do as a club think we are above the league cup and Europa league and unless we get to the semi final of either won't give them the respect they deserve.
City Utd Chelsea all try and win the league cup each season as Mourinho Pep as with Mancini and Pelgrini before him realise the value of creating a winning mentality and maintaining and encouraging it over a season not thinking it can be turned on like a tap as and when wanted.
We are not yet ready to change with the times and learn from others despite our obvious weaknesses mentality wise that have been and continue to be well documented over the past 10 seasons and continue to be this season too.
I think we may need to go a bit further backwards before we are really ready to move forwards from top to bottom.
20 Oct 2017 19:57:50
G62 ken must be your united twin. What a nice even handed gentleman. Cheers ken your a gent.
{Ed025's Note - ken has been a top poster for a long time SLB..
20 Oct 2017 22:28:17
Ken's a good bloke.
Nice post too.
20 Oct 2017 21:03:19
So it appears ed!