Europa League 2013/14 Thread

by NickisBHAFC Fri 30 Aug - 6:34

R.I.P Dinamo Tbilsi.

by NickisBHAFC Fri 20 Sep - 0:13

Valencia vs Swansea
Zulte Waregem (WHO) vs Wigan
Tottenham vs Tromso (WHO)

Games for our British Clubs tonight Smile

All live on ITV 4 and BT Sport 1

by The Special Juan Fri 20 Sep - 3:56

Valencia are so bad tonight it's scary. I didn't even notice Rami being sent off!! For Swansea, Bony M look like a potential 25-goal-a-season combination partnership but there's a long way to go yet. I think Bony can dominate the Europa League but will struggle in the PL this season.

by Guest Fri 20 Sep - 4:10

It's a shame what's happened to Valencia, still in so much debt and an unfinished stadium. Having seen Silva, Villa, Soldado, Mata & the rest all leave, it's no wonder their struggling now in the league & in europe. Future doesn't look bright either.

by Nakatomi Plaza Fri 20 Sep - 4:19

Jonathan de Guzman, take a bow son!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 20 Sep - 4:22

Go on the Swans

by NickisBHAFC Fri 20 Sep - 7:26

Swansea football club are a credit to British football. Fantastic win against a huge club in Europe, not to only win in there back yard, but to smash them! Up the Swans.

Wigan gettng a 0-0 draw, good result for them.

Tottenham easing to win, Defoe showing he is still so deadly and still very key for Tottenham. How good was Erikson goal btw! He is going to be signing of the season IMO.

by Guest Fri 20 Sep - 23:22

I think people need to realise that Valencia are not a big club anymore. They only qualify for Europe because of the lesser quality & competition in La Liga. They are in a financial mess, have been forced to sell quality players & the Swansea players are on bigger wages. People need to realise the transition from `huge` club to `average` club, that Valencia have sadly undertaken over recent years. They are not a force anymore at all, currently 16th in La Liga, for me, Swansea winning their was actually likely.

Spurs game was embarrassing. Opposition were like league two standard or worse. Agree, Eriksen`s goal was great but the game was a training exercise.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Fri 20 Sep - 23:37

John wrote:I think people need to realise that Valencia are not a big club anymore. They only qualify for Europe because of the lesser quality & competition in La Liga. They are in a financial mess, have been forced to sell quality players & the Swansea players are on bigger wages. People need to realise the transition from `huge` club to `average` club, that Valencia have sadly undertaken over recent years. They are not a force anymore at all, currently 16th in La Liga, for me, Swansea winning their was actually likely.

Why? Because they came 5th last season? They where in the Champions League the 3 previous seasons. I know they have sold Soldado and co recently and not I have the best start but they still have a good squad. I didn't see Swansea winning at the Mestalla as likely and especially 3-0.

by Guest Fri 20 Sep - 23:46

They lost more than just Soldado, it`s an average squad. They got fifth but lost Tino Costa, Gago, Cissoko, Albelda & many more. Their not at the level they have been & will only get worse with their financial situation. Problem for them now is, their talent pool has run out, therefore selling for high fees to ease their monetary issues is going to get harder. Shame.

Watched Valencia vs Betis last week, they got completely outplayed. Swansea, with a full squad, with their ball possession & attacking threat, were always going to be challenging for the win. I just think people need to accept Valencia for what they are now & not keep looking back at previous years. Times change.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Fri 20 Sep - 23:52

I know where your coming from but you still have to give Swansea credit for the result. Have you seen the state of Betis' pitch Laugh

You sink more and more into it with every step!

They should be in there new stadium next season. I still see them coming either 4th, 5th or 6th

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 1:22

Just looking at tottenham's cup form(europe and league cup)

15 goals to none in 4 games..

Yes this is an easy contest at the early stages , but that is kind of beyond easy.

Anyway kick of is early today- 5pm start, they are playing a russian outfit that hasnt won a game in 15 games in there league!!! How is that possible to get into this tourney yet be so bad the following season?

by Guest Fri 4 Oct - 3:26

Good showing so far by Spurs by God does Alex McCleish sound drab on commentary.

by NickisBHAFC Fri 4 Oct - 3:41

Yeah Tottenham with an impressive win. Defoe looked very sharp. Never ever easy playing in Russia.

Alex McCleish on commentary is just embarrassing. Couldn't sound less interested if he tried. Guess he is bitter, he is still unemployed.

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 3:51

If tottenham didn't get a result here it would have been shock of the season lads.

Anj are a broken team and in the worst form of their history by the looks of their record. 5 losses 6 draws in 11 domestically and sit bottom of there league

by Guest Fri 4 Oct - 3:59

The shock of the season awaits Palace at Anfield this weekend Myst knowing my luck Laugh

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 4:02

Come on mate I cant even dream that. We played well enough first 4 to cause an upset(it could have happened v tottenham or man u)

But we have gone past the honeymoon dude..

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 4:04

Palace will pick up the odd win when some of our players come back from injury-. Until that happens i can only see the odd draw.

by Guest Fri 4 Oct - 4:04

Promoted sides tend to well at Anfield and you did beat us (at Selhurst) in 2005 so you never know.

Believe Myst, believe..

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 4:05

No man , I just cant do it. I feel broken as a palace fan today. Maybe things will change at the weekend

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 4:07

By the way I do think defoe is the better striker over soldado

by Guest Fri 4 Oct - 4:08

I was just texting that to my Spurs mate. Defoe could score a hat trick and save 2 penalties and he'd still not start the next game. Still a lively player. Time to move on perhaps? Read earlier this week somewhere Newcastle were interested.

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 4:13

I can't see defoe going unless he puts pressure on wanting to leave!

I mean yes he isn't starting but when he has come on as a sub he has looked very good.(the game v palace he looked a class above everyone else on the pitch)

today he looked sharp as well.

Its very good signs for him that he is still playing well even though he isn't playing much. But as an england fan its gutting to see him not playing enough, i can't think of too many teams he wouldn't start at to be honest(in the prem)

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 5:09

What's up with Swansea's fans- Singing the palace TUNE!!

Make your own up lads.

by Guest Fri 4 Oct - 5:20

Awful pen that.

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 5:30

Swansea have just woken up. About time!

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 5:35

Blatter has tapped this ref up. Joke.

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 5:39

Worse ref I have seen since Chelsea v barca

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 6:03

2 stone wall pens. Neither given. One a red card as well. Not given. Instead the ref plays on . Doesn't stop play and Swansea are down to men for ten minutes..

There were also at least another 5 blatant fouls not given . Not sure if this ref has been pulled from rugby union because he doesnt understand the rules of football.

All the same great game. Both teams showing good skills

by NickisBHAFC Fri 4 Oct - 6:41

mystiroakey wrote:What's up with Swansea's fans- Singing the palace TUNE!!

Make your own up lads.

I know Palace were one of the first sides to sing it, but it isn't there song. None the less, you lot probably do it the best.

So annoying when random sides like Leicester, Peterbrough, Watford, Bristol City, Bognor Regis, Crawley, and Derby sing it!!!

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 6:45

Who was the first?

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 6:48

I really like nathan dyer, good talent , good feet. Routledge is also good(never thought he would get it back tbh!!I had a season ticket the last season he played for palace- that must have been 8 plus years ago!) .

by NickisBHAFC Fri 4 Oct - 6:49

mystiroakey wrote:Who was the first?

Some Irish club.

by NickisBHAFC Fri 4 Oct - 6:50

Yeah always rated Dyer, shocked he has never had a call up for England really, when the likes of Andros Townsend and Wilfred Zaha have.

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 6:51

wilf only got the call up to try and make sure we(england) didn't lose him to his birth nation.

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 6:52

But all the same. Zaha is class...

by NickisBHAFC Fri 4 Oct - 6:54

Dyer is obviously better though.

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 6:55

well at least he gets a game!!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 4 Oct - 6:56

NickisBHAFC wrote:Dyer is obviously better though.

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 6:56

Nice find dude!

Yahoo

by NickisBHAFC Fri 4 Oct - 6:57

Wigan win 3-1.

Nick Powell with 2 goals, he looks a class prospect.

by NickisBHAFC Fri 4 Oct - 6:58

Swansea with a 1-0 win. Good soild win. They can have a good ole run in this competition you know.

by mystiroakey Fri 4 Oct - 6:58

well played swansea- Really tough game that one!

And wigan also did it!! The championship is flying!

by NickisBHAFC Fri 25 Oct - 5:24

Tottenham bossing it.

by NickisBHAFC Fri 25 Oct - 7:46

Swansea bossing it.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 25 Oct - 7:46

This is such a pointless competition

by NickisBHAFC Fri 25 Oct - 7:53

I only like it because of the time its on. First games are on around dinner time and when i get in from footy on Thursday nights its on when im lieing on the sofa shattered!

Last minute penalty for this team against Swansea

by NickisBHAFC Fri 25 Oct - 7:55

Djibril Cisse scoring the penalty! Forgot all about him, failed QPR player.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 25 Oct - 7:56

Gerhard Tremmel I hope you go live in a very dark cold place. Cost me 30 quid you German Bar Steward

by mystiroakey Fri 25 Oct - 7:58

cost me 200

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