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sonic2009 · 20th May 2012, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Paul Sidorczuk

I do not wish to sound too pedantic (....well I do really..:), but how can you call a competition a Champions League, when, for example, England has FOUR teams that are allowed to enter to enter this competition....

I think it's something to with the coefficients system.

Paul Sidorczuk · 20th May 2012, 17:17

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Originally Posted by sonic2009

I think it's something to with the coefficients system.

So obviously nothing to do with the term "Champions" then,,,,

Oswyntail · 20th May 2012, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Paul Sidorczuk

Good news to see York City back in the Football League.

Well, good for some

Still, a game is a game, and you take offside goals against you with equanimity - don't you? I just hope Mrs O doesn't meet up with too many Yorkists on her trip back to Ilkley. Amazing crowd for Luton, who sold over three times as many tickets for this match as the opposition. Reminiscent of the Trophy final in their relegation year (which one, I hear you ask), when they held the record for most tickets sold by any club for a Wembley match.

EM2 · 20th May 2012, 18:33

Ivo, while I admire the work you've put into that, you do realise that until the 1997-98 Champions League, you could only qualify for the competition by winning your domestic league or being the current holders?

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Originally Posted by Oswyntail

Amazing crowd for Luton, who sold over three times as many tickets for this match as the opposition. Reminiscent of the Trophy final in their relegation year (which one, I hear you ask), when they held the record for most tickets sold by any club for a Wembley match.

Which begs the question, where are they every other week? Not at Kenilworth Road, that's for sure.

Ivo · 20th May 2012, 19:00

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Originally Posted by EM2

Ivo, while I admire the work you've put into that, you do realise that until the 1997-98 Champions League, you could only qualify for the competition by winning your domestic league or being the current holders?

But of course. I thought it would be interesting to compare the fortunes of repeat winners (e.g. Bayern '74/'75/'76) in comparison to their League performance, to see whether they would have qualified otherwise. (It also makes the table more consistent.)
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Originally Posted by Oswyntail

Amazing crowd for Luton, who sold over three times as many tickets for this match as the opposition. Reminiscent of the Trophy final in their relegation year (which one, I hear you ask), when they held the record for most tickets sold by any club for a Wembley match.

Which begs the question, where are they every other week? Not at Kenilworth Road, that's for sure.

Old Trafford I expect

Oswyntail · 20th May 2012, 19:10

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...Which begs the question, where are they every other week? Not at Kenilworth Road, that's for sure.

My impression is that there is a large core of loyal local fans of whom a high percentage go to home games. But, surprisingly perhaps, there are also large numbers around the country, who go to the away games they can. I suspect there will be a huge sigh of relief around the Coloured Shape league that Luton have stayed down, because they usually mean a large gate. I guess this may be because anyone in their right mind wants to leave Luton so they spread round the country more than most. But when they get together at eg Barrow, the dominant accent is Luton!

David · 20th May 2012, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Oswyntail

Amazing crowd for Luton, who sold over three times as many tickets for this match as the opposition. Reminiscent of the Trophy final in their relegation year (which one, I hear you ask), when they held the record for most tickets sold by any club for a Wembley match.

Easy. 2009. Prevented Nigel Adkins from completing a Wembley double that year

YorkshireRider · 20th May 2012, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Oswyntail

My impression is that there is a large core of loyal local fans of whom a high percentage go to home games. But, surprisingly perhaps, there are also large numbers around the country, who go to the away games they can. I suspect there will be a huge sigh of relief around the Coloured Shape league that Luton have stayed down, because they usually mean a large gate. I guess this may be because anyone in their right mind wants to leave Luton so they spread round the country more than most. But when they get together at eg Barrow, the dominant accent is Luton!

Doesnt seem that long ago (although it probably was and im getting old) you lot were in the top division and were always a difficult away game due to that damn plastic pitch

AdamW · 20th May 2012, 19:39

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Doesnt seem that long ago (although it probably was and im getting old) you lot were in the top division and were always a difficult away game due to that damn plastic pitch

I can certainly remember Luton - Liverpool in the FA cup, when Xabi Alonso scored from the halfway line. Must have been something like 7 years ago.

Ivo · 20th May 2012, 20:22

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I can certainly remember Luton - Liverpool in the FA cup, when Xabi Alonso scored from the halfway line. Must have been something like 7 years ago.

A great game - and Gerrard's reaction to seeing Alonso's shot was priceless

AlterEgo · 21st May 2012, 11:05

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Originally Posted by JOHNUK123

Right, a good name for it now would be :

"The Champions and near misses League"

How about the European Cup? Simpler.

Robinson · 21st May 2012, 11:48

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Originally Posted by JOHNUK123

Right, a good name for it now would be :

"The Champions and near misses League"

Or not even particularly near in some cases - like Motherwell who finished 11 points behind Rangers in 3rd place despite us having a 10 point penalty!

Barton Keyes · 22nd May 2012, 08:38

It's more about filthy lucre than football, unfortunately:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisf...ity-high-price

Wolves may be back in the Championship but at least the air there is cleaner.

AdamW · 22nd May 2012, 12:23

José Mourinho will not be the new Liverpool nor Chelsea manager - Sky sports news reporting that he has signed a contract extension at Real Madrid.

Mr Spock · 22nd May 2012, 14:23

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Originally Posted by Oswyntail

Well, good for some

Still, a game is a game, and you take offside goals against you with equanimity - don't you? I just hope Mrs O doesn't meet up with too many Yorkists on her trip back to Ilkley. Amazing crowd for Luton, who sold over three times as many tickets for this match as the opposition. Reminiscent of the Trophy final in their relegation year (which one, I hear you ask), when they held the record for most tickets sold by any club for a Wembley match.

I thought Arsenal would have held the record when they played their champions league matches at Wembley.

I had a good laugh when I read that the reason why Luton took so many people to Wembley this year was because they have all these real supporters all over the country. Luton like all other clubs have people who become "supporters" for the day as the local team is playing at Wembley and its a day out.

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AdamW Established Member Join Date: 23 Jan 2012 Location: Exeter (term-time) & Gloucestershire Posts: 1,092	José Mourinho will not be the new Liverpool nor Chelsea manager - Sky sports news reporting that he has signed a contract extension at Real Madrid.