2015/2016 UEFA Europa League

[lxmmy]

Group Stage

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Tough groups for Spurs and Celtic there..

 

[lxmmy]

I think Celtic has the toughest group. It be interesting if they can see off Fenerbahce who have been busy in the transfer market and Ajax of course.

Matchday One / 17 Sep 2015 / 19:00

Fenerbahçe SK - Molde FK
AFC Ajax - Celtic FC
FC Girondins de Bordeaux - Liverpool FC
FC Sion - FC Rubin Kazan
Gabala SC - PAOK FC
Borussia Dortmund - FC Krasnodar

 

[Akmuq]

A, G, H, J, L all look like good groups IMO.

 

[Brend]

Great game in Amsterdam so far, Celtic clinical, Ajax utilizing their total football style.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Good night for the Brits, Liverpool drew away to Bordeaux 1-1, Celtic got a good result away to Ajax drew 2-2 and Spurs had a fairly comfortable night at home to Qarabag winning 3-1, good night all round 👍

 

[lxmmy]

Matchday 1 Results

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A few shocking results. Fenerbahce, Sporting Lisbon, Villarreal, Rubin all losing.

 

[Brend]

That new Europa font is very lovely. Not so keen on the new theme song.

 

[Dennisch]

AZ beats Athletic de Bilbao 2-1.

Ajax draws against Molde, who?, Molde FK....

 

[Brend]

Celtic trying their best to make sure they wont qualify.

Doing a great job. 👎

 

[lxmmy]

Tough match for Celtic but shock of the night goes to Marseille. Losing 1-0 to Liberec.

 

[Vegard]

shock of the night

I disagree:

 

[Dennisch]

I see that the Belgian teams are just as misplaced in Europe as the Dutch teams.

Awful. Just awful for us low-lying swamp dwellers.

 

[Brend]

I see that the Belgian teams are just as misplaced in Europe as the Dutch teams.

Awful. Just awful for us low-lying swamp dwellers.

To be fair, Molde did beat Fenerbache 3-1 so I wasn't too surprised Ajax didn't beat them. Especially if Milik started. He doesn't seem to be impressing so far.

 

[lxmmy]

I disagree:

Wow! I didn't notice that match. I said Marseille losing to Liberec would be a shocker as they are potential winners of the tournament.

 

[Vegard]

Wow! I didn't notice that match. I said Marseille losing to Liberec would be a shocker as they are potential winners of the tournament.

Yeah, I can appreciate that.
Those stats though

 

[lxmmy]

Yeah, I can appreciate that.
Those stats though

It looks like something of a game of FIFA.

 

[Liquid]

I see that the Belgian teams are just as misplaced in Europe as the Dutch teams.

Awful. Just awful for us low-lying swamp dwellers.

Yep but the coefficients mean you'll still get better seeding than those lesser countries.

 

[Dennisch]

Yep but the coefficients mean you'll still get better seeding than those lesser countries.

Just a matter of time. By the looks of it we'll have, if we're lucky, one team left in Europe after the winter break.

 

[Liquid]

Just a matter of time. By the looks of it we'll have, if we're lucky, one team left in Europe after the winter break.

I don't think I've ever asked; who is your club team?

 

[Dennisch]

I don't think I've ever asked; who is your club team?

None. I don't watch the Eredivisie anymore. It's just appalling to look at. I only watch the European shenanigans because that used to bring out the best in our teams, but as of now that is also dwindling.

I mean, if you watch the average Champions League game, and how good that can be, how on earth can I watch that amateur level football of the Eredivisie.

 

[lxmmy]

None. I don't watch the Eredivisie anymore. It's just appalling to look at. I only watch the European shenanigans because that used to bring out the best in our teams, but as of now that is also dwindling.

I mean, if you watch the average Champions League game, and how good that can be, how on earth can I watch that amateur level football of the Eredivisie.

I always think that the Eredivisie as a scouting home for the big clubs as for example Arsenal just bought a 16 year old from Ajax who is training with the first team now.

 

[Dennisch]

I always think that the Eredivisie as a scouting home for the big clubs as for example Arsenal just bought a 16 year old from Ajax who is training with the first team now.

It was, ~ish. What did we have to show for lately. Memphis Depay. And that's it.

There was a time when players stayed until they were in their early 20's. But the money in England ****ed that all up. England is now the goal for most, not Germany, Spain or Italy. They rather choose a Newcastle United over top 10 team in any other competition because of the money.

 

[lxmmy]

It was, ~ish. What did we have to show for lately. Memphis Depay. And that's it.

There was a time when players stayed until they were in their early 20's. But the money in England ****ed that all up. England is now the goal for most, not Germany, Spain or Italy. They rather choose a Newcastle United over top 10 team in any other competition because of the money.

I was surprised Wijlnaldum moved to Newcastle as he was voted Eredivisie player of the year last season and I would of thought he would move to a bigger team, but money really talks as some say. I can see Jetro Willems to follow suit into the Premiership soon.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Really poor night for the Brits, Spurs lost 2-1 to Anderlecht, Celtic lost 3-1 to Molde and Liverpool couldn't get past 10 men Rubin Kazan and drew 1-1.....

 

[m8h3r]

The British are doing very well in Europe this year.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Its been a bit better in the Champions league lately but crap tonight.

 

[Dennisch]

I was watching Fenerbahce v Ajax. What a dog of a game. Just awful. I think both sides had 1 shot on target, and the passing accuracy must have been 25% tops, for both teams.
Absolutely not worth watching.

 

[lxmmy]

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Liverpool and Celtic just kicked off against Rubin Kazan and Molde respectively, Spurs play later...