It's not been officially announced yet but it is does look likely to be this coming season yeah, ready for the 2024/25 CL campaign.
La Liga also looking likely to get a 5th spot. Largely down to Madrid n Sevilla doing so well.
When are we getting a 6th spot?
This makes a bit of a mockery of the CL and makes the PL much less exciting.
comment by Glazers Out (SE85) (U21241)
posted 16 minutes ago
It's not been officially announced yet but it is does look likely to be this coming season yeah, ready for the 2024/25 CL campaign.
La Liga also looking likely to get a 5th spot. Largely down to Madrid n Sevilla doing so well.
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Similar with Liverpool and city doing so well.
It depends who finishes 5th I think. For example if it is us then we go through but someone like Newcastle will not have the necessary quota of points so won't qualify.
This might have changed since I last read up on it.
The top two best performing for the season get the extra spot.
Yeah it’s based on league not club. If Luton finish 5th they will go into the CL
comment by (K̇ash) - Liverpool 7-0 Man U (U1108)
posted 21 minutes ago
It depends who finishes 5th I think. For example if it is us then we go through but someone like Newcastle will not have the necessary quota of points so won't qualify.
This might have changed since I last read up on it.
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This was the original plan but rejected by the smaller clubs and you can see why.
It will be whoever finishes 5th. Although they might have to pre qualify in the early knockout rounds.
comment by Glazers Out (SE85) (U21241)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by (K̇ash) - Liverpool 7-0 Man U (U1108)
posted 21 minutes ago
It depends who finishes 5th I think. For example if it is us then we go through but someone like Newcastle will not have the necessary quota of points so won't qualify.
This might have changed since I last read up on it.
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This was the original plan but rejected by the smaller clubs and you can see why.
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Yeah.
You almost have to admire the cheek of UEFA though, admonishin the super league whilst basically trying to sneak their own version through the back door.
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 56 minutes ago
The top two best performing for the season get the extra spot.
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Believe it is over 4 year cycle, and England well clear.
How many teams from the PL do people think should be in the CL? Seems like people would be fine with as many as possible. 20 even? Where do you start drawing the line to try and keep a balance of quality around Europe? Remember that this system may not always benefit England like it currently is.
Well it depends entirely on the number of team UEFA want in the competition. I think the new format looks awful, but I also quite liked the second group stage and away goals rules and in hindsight we're much better off without them. So I guess we'll see.
comment by Scott Tiffoney (U1734)
posted 25 minutes ago
How many teams from the PL do people think should be in the CL? Seems like people would be fine with as many as possible. 20 even? Where do you start drawing the line to try and keep a balance of quality around Europe? Remember that this system may not always benefit England like it currently is.
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The numbers are not really the point here. Fairly clear this is just the next stage in the forming of a euro league.
It is 2035 and Saudi owned Fulham have just secured the new 10th CL spot in the PL. Investors saw the potential in Fulham after fellow Saudi owned side West Brom secured last season's 9th CL spot after heavy investment in the team. Qatar are now looking at the prospect of buying Norwich in anticipation of an 11th CL spot coming to the PL.
comment by Cinciwolf----Old Trafford record attendance.....WOLVES V GRIMSBY. .......lolz (U11551)
posted 9 minutes ago
Absolute farce
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You don't need to concern yourself with it. 😂
comment by Cinciwolf----Old Trafford record attendance.....WOLVES V GRIMSBY. .......lolz (U11551)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Scott Tiffoney (U1734)
posted 25 minutes ago
How many teams from the PL do people think should be in the CL? Seems like people would be fine with as many as possible. 20 even? Where do you start drawing the line to try and keep a balance of quality around Europe? Remember that this system may not always benefit England like it currently is.
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The numbers are not really the point here. Fairly clear this is just the next stage in the forming of a euro league.
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It will be 6 sides within 5 years and more or less 8 sides in a decade I reckon.
It’s all about money, Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad will generate more revenue than BATE Borisov vs Videoton - UEFA has seen the figures generated by the Prem and wants more of that - the rest of Europe comply because they desperately need it also.
The game is purely about money these days.
Wouldn’t be at all surprised if within 5 years we see UEFA expand the competition again and start inviting all star teams - MLS, Saudi, J League, South America
It will be 6 sides within 5 years and more or less 8 sides in a decade I reckon.
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I don't think so. For one, you'll need a 50+ team CL format to make it happen - as far as I know the addition of an extra team for the top 2 leagues hasn't come at any other league's expense? (Do correct me if I'm wrong). And secondly, I don't think its in UEFA's interest to pretty much completely devalue the Europa League.
as far as I know the addition of an extra team for the top 2 leagues hasn't come at any other league's expense?
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No, in fact there is more space for other leagues as well.
comment by -bloodred- (U1222)
posted 55 seconds ago
It will be 6 sides within 5 years and more or less 8 sides in a decade I reckon.
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I don't think so. For one, you'll need a 50+ team CL format to make it happen - as far as I know the addition of an extra team for the top 2 leagues hasn't come at any other league's expense? (Do correct me if I'm wrong). And secondly, I don't think its in UEFA's interest to pretty much completely devalue the Europa League.
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They are already expanding from 32 to 36, 50 is nothing to them.
The Europa League will be more competitive - Sevilla likely to qualify for the CL. They already created the conference for the diddy teams, the CL is the cash cow
Yeah, but i cant imagine a diluted 50+ CL filled with mid-table teams from England, Spain, Germany and Italy is that appealing to anyone.
There's also a point where logistically it starts to become ridiculous. They are approaching that point already tbh but there's only so far you can push it.
They should just have 2 separate competitions.
First a group stage for all teams who qualify for Europe - 120 odd.
Then a knockout stage with group winners being in CL, 2nd being in Europa and 3rd in ECL.
That way the groups can have all the shiiity little teams in, and the CL knockouts be just the best of England, Spain, Germany and PSG.
The new league structure in the European competitions looks schit.
I hate that you don't play teams home and away in the league section and that you could draw a nation from your own country in the league section.
That said it will get it's chance and it might be a novelty for a while.
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 1 minute ago
They should just have 2 separate competitions.
First a group stage for all teams who qualify for Europe - 120 odd.
Then a knockout stage with group winners being in CL, 2nd being in Europa and 3rd in ECL.
That way the groups can have all the shiiity little teams in, and the CL knockouts be just the best of England, Spain, Germany and PSG.
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How many games get played in the group stage and who plays who
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posted on 31/7/23
It's not been officially announced yet but it is does look likely to be this coming season yeah, ready for the 2024/25 CL campaign.
La Liga also looking likely to get a 5th spot. Largely down to Madrid n Sevilla doing so well.
posted on 31/7/23
When are we getting a 6th spot?
posted on 31/7/23
This makes a bit of a mockery of the CL and makes the PL much less exciting.
posted on 31/7/23
comment by Glazers Out (SE85) (U21241)
posted 16 minutes ago
It's not been officially announced yet but it is does look likely to be this coming season yeah, ready for the 2024/25 CL campaign.
La Liga also looking likely to get a 5th spot. Largely down to Madrid n Sevilla doing so well.
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Similar with Liverpool and city doing so well.
posted on 31/7/23
It depends who finishes 5th I think. For example if it is us then we go through but someone like Newcastle will not have the necessary quota of points so won't qualify.
This might have changed since I last read up on it.
posted on 31/7/23
The top two best performing for the season get the extra spot.
posted on 31/7/23
*best performing leagues
posted on 31/7/23
Yeah it’s based on league not club. If Luton finish 5th they will go into the CL
posted on 31/7/23
comment by (K̇ash) - Liverpool 7-0 Man U (U1108)
posted 21 minutes ago
It depends who finishes 5th I think. For example if it is us then we go through but someone like Newcastle will not have the necessary quota of points so won't qualify.
This might have changed since I last read up on it.
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This was the original plan but rejected by the smaller clubs and you can see why.
It will be whoever finishes 5th. Although they might have to pre qualify in the early knockout rounds.
posted on 31/7/23
comment by Glazers Out (SE85) (U21241)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by (K̇ash) - Liverpool 7-0 Man U (U1108)
posted 21 minutes ago
It depends who finishes 5th I think. For example if it is us then we go through but someone like Newcastle will not have the necessary quota of points so won't qualify.
This might have changed since I last read up on it.
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This was the original plan but rejected by the smaller clubs and you can see why.
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Yeah.
You almost have to admire the cheek of UEFA though, admonishin the super league whilst basically trying to sneak their own version through the back door.
posted on 31/7/23
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 56 minutes ago
The top two best performing for the season get the extra spot.
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Believe it is over 4 year cycle, and England well clear.
posted on 31/7/23
How many teams from the PL do people think should be in the CL? Seems like people would be fine with as many as possible. 20 even? Where do you start drawing the line to try and keep a balance of quality around Europe? Remember that this system may not always benefit England like it currently is.
posted on 31/7/23
Absolute farce
posted on 31/7/23
Well it depends entirely on the number of team UEFA want in the competition. I think the new format looks awful, but I also quite liked the second group stage and away goals rules and in hindsight we're much better off without them. So I guess we'll see.
posted on 31/7/23
comment by Scott Tiffoney (U1734)
posted 25 minutes ago
How many teams from the PL do people think should be in the CL? Seems like people would be fine with as many as possible. 20 even? Where do you start drawing the line to try and keep a balance of quality around Europe? Remember that this system may not always benefit England like it currently is.
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The numbers are not really the point here. Fairly clear this is just the next stage in the forming of a euro league.
posted on 31/7/23
It is 2035 and Saudi owned Fulham have just secured the new 10th CL spot in the PL. Investors saw the potential in Fulham after fellow Saudi owned side West Brom secured last season's 9th CL spot after heavy investment in the team. Qatar are now looking at the prospect of buying Norwich in anticipation of an 11th CL spot coming to the PL.
posted on 31/7/23
comment by Cinciwolf----Old Trafford record attendance.....WOLVES V GRIMSBY. .......lolz (U11551)
posted 9 minutes ago
Absolute farce
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You don't need to concern yourself with it. 😂
posted on 31/7/23
comment by Cinciwolf----Old Trafford record attendance.....WOLVES V GRIMSBY. .......lolz (U11551)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Scott Tiffoney (U1734)
posted 25 minutes ago
How many teams from the PL do people think should be in the CL? Seems like people would be fine with as many as possible. 20 even? Where do you start drawing the line to try and keep a balance of quality around Europe? Remember that this system may not always benefit England like it currently is.
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The numbers are not really the point here. Fairly clear this is just the next stage in the forming of a euro league.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It will be 6 sides within 5 years and more or less 8 sides in a decade I reckon.
It’s all about money, Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad will generate more revenue than BATE Borisov vs Videoton - UEFA has seen the figures generated by the Prem and wants more of that - the rest of Europe comply because they desperately need it also.
The game is purely about money these days.
Wouldn’t be at all surprised if within 5 years we see UEFA expand the competition again and start inviting all star teams - MLS, Saudi, J League, South America
posted on 31/7/23
It will be 6 sides within 5 years and more or less 8 sides in a decade I reckon.
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I don't think so. For one, you'll need a 50+ team CL format to make it happen - as far as I know the addition of an extra team for the top 2 leagues hasn't come at any other league's expense? (Do correct me if I'm wrong). And secondly, I don't think its in UEFA's interest to pretty much completely devalue the Europa League.
posted on 31/7/23
as far as I know the addition of an extra team for the top 2 leagues hasn't come at any other league's expense?
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No, in fact there is more space for other leagues as well.
posted on 31/7/23
comment by -bloodred- (U1222)
posted 55 seconds ago
It will be 6 sides within 5 years and more or less 8 sides in a decade I reckon.
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I don't think so. For one, you'll need a 50+ team CL format to make it happen - as far as I know the addition of an extra team for the top 2 leagues hasn't come at any other league's expense? (Do correct me if I'm wrong). And secondly, I don't think its in UEFA's interest to pretty much completely devalue the Europa League.
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They are already expanding from 32 to 36, 50 is nothing to them.
The Europa League will be more competitive - Sevilla likely to qualify for the CL. They already created the conference for the diddy teams, the CL is the cash cow
posted on 31/7/23
Yeah, but i cant imagine a diluted 50+ CL filled with mid-table teams from England, Spain, Germany and Italy is that appealing to anyone.
There's also a point where logistically it starts to become ridiculous. They are approaching that point already tbh but there's only so far you can push it.
posted on 31/7/23
They should just have 2 separate competitions.
First a group stage for all teams who qualify for Europe - 120 odd.
Then a knockout stage with group winners being in CL, 2nd being in Europa and 3rd in ECL.
That way the groups can have all the shiiity little teams in, and the CL knockouts be just the best of England, Spain, Germany and PSG.
posted on 31/7/23
The new league structure in the European competitions looks schit.
I hate that you don't play teams home and away in the league section and that you could draw a nation from your own country in the league section.
That said it will get it's chance and it might be a novelty for a while.
posted on 31/7/23
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 1 minute ago
They should just have 2 separate competitions.
First a group stage for all teams who qualify for Europe - 120 odd.
Then a knockout stage with group winners being in CL, 2nd being in Europa and 3rd in ECL.
That way the groups can have all the shiiity little teams in, and the CL knockouts be just the best of England, Spain, Germany and PSG.
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How many games get played in the group stage and who plays who
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