VillaChris Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 34 minutes ago, turvontour said: Thing is though. Imagine our squad following a summer transfer window ahead of a champions league campaign. We would have 3 or 4 very high calibre additions to what we already have. Not sure on that. I think we'll try to hang on to what we have but we'll follow a similar model to January. Newcastle made the CL and their transfer business was Lewis Hall, Tonali and Harvey Barnes. Probably didn't do enough there with all their injuries but could see Howe's thinking in not wanting to disrupt the team spirit and balance of the team. Issue is if we sign 3-4 high calibre players that will further increase the wage bill so we will remain in danger of FFP breaches if we then don't secure CL the following season. From what I remember aswell once we're eliminated from CL there isn't Europa league drop in either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 36 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Not sure on that. I think we'll try to hang on to what we have but we'll follow a similar model to January. Newcastle made the CL and their transfer business was Lewis Hall, Tonali and Harvey Barnes. Probably didn't do enough there with all their injuries but could see Howe's thinking in not wanting to disrupt the team spirit and balance of the team. Issue is if we sign 3-4 high calibre players that will further increase the wage bill so we will remain in danger of FFP breaches if we then don't secure CL the following season. From what I remember aswell once we're eliminated from CL there isn't Europa league drop in either. You get EL if you come 3rd in the group. Don't think you drop in from the qualifying stage though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted February 25 VT Supporter Share Posted February 25 2 minutes ago, beasley14 said: You get EL if you come 3rd in the group. Don't think you drop in from the qualifying stage though. New format next season. No dropping into EL. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viivvaa66 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 53 minutes ago, VillaChris said: From what I remember aswell once we're eliminated from CL there isn't Europa league drop in either. If we qualify for CL we are guaranteed two more matches than ManU and Newcastle had in Europe this season. Only 8 teams out of 32 will drop out after the group stage, and I’m sure we make into the knockout stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted February 25 Popular Post Share Posted February 25 All them absurd posts from two weeks ago claiming the season is over have not aged very well. Not that they werent dramatic OTT opinions at the time 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 13 minutes ago, Zatman said: All them absurd posts from two weeks ago claiming the season is over have not aged very well. Not that they werent dramatic OTT opinions at the time They’ll come back the next loss. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 1 hour ago, VillaChris said: Not sure on that. I think we'll try to hang on to what we have but we'll follow a similar model to January. Newcastle made the CL and their transfer business was Lewis Hall, Tonali and Harvey Barnes. Probably didn't do enough there with all their injuries but could see Howe's thinking in not wanting to disrupt the team spirit and balance of the team. Issue is if we sign 3-4 high calibre players that will further increase the wage bill so we will remain in danger of FFP breaches if we then don't secure CL the following season. From what I remember aswell once we're eliminated from CL there isn't Europa league drop in either. I think Livramento too. They spent over 100m and one gets banned and the other is always injured ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tayls Posted February 25 Popular Post Share Posted February 25 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Zatman said: All them absurd posts from two weeks ago claiming the season is over have not aged very well. Not that they werent dramatic OTT opinions at the time To right. People need to have more faith. Edited February 25 by Tayls 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Didnt know where else to post this.. What a couple of weeks ahead. Ajax fixtures put us up against an established UCL team A chance at the jugular of Spurs to give ourselves that edge on UCL next season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSvillain Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 2 hours ago, A'Villan said: Didnt know where else to post this.. What a couple of weeks ahead. Ajax fixtures put us up against an established UCL team A chance at the jugular of Spurs to give ourselves that edge on UCL next season Ramsey hitting form just at the right time. Ramsey/Moreno attacking the space behind Porro and an on fire Leon Bailey in behind ooooh Doggy will hopefully be a delight to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 19 minutes ago, MSvillain said: Ramsey hitting form just at the right time. Ramsey/Moreno attacking the space behind Porro and an on fire Leon Bailey in behind ooooh Doggy will hopefully be a delight to watch! Think they are both injured at the minute, they might be back though for our game. WE can defo hit them in that area though even if they aren't playing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 @CVByrne are you feeling a bit more optimistic after the last 2 results mate ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 On 25/02/2024 at 20:16, Troglodyte said: New format next season. No dropping into EL. Ah ok thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrBlack Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Doesn't really belong here but the fight for 7th spot is really interesting as well. West Ham, Brighton, Newcastle, even Wolves and maybe Chelsea. Only a few points separates the lot. If United keep messing up and play more like their rubbish selves then their occasionally ok selves, they could fall back into it. Nice to be watching it from a relatively elevated spot... would be nice if we can guarantee ourselves top 5 before the last few games, and have 5th spot guaranteed CL also. Long shot I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DCJonah Posted February 26 Popular Post Share Posted February 26 I want champions league so much. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) This time last year it all clicked for us, especially down our left and with Watkins, and we charged up from 11th-12th to 7th in the run in and went 10 games unbeaten. Look at where we are now! We just need to keep steady and we can secure top 4 (having been in or around it all season). Edited February 26 by Captain_Townsend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 39 minutes ago, DCJonah said: I want champions league so much. That theme tune gonna slap at VP when we’re lining up against Barca. Shivers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 27 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: That theme tune gonna slap at VP when we’re lining up against Barca. Shivers. All I want is to hear that song. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 What’s the coefficient for 5 places after last week’s final uefa qualifier games? Some guy on Twitter normally updates but I can’t remember who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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