Author Topic: Could LFC be in the Champions League this season? (Read 21640 times)

bclfc · « **on:** August 24, 2011, 05:36:48 pm »

Yes, this is from Twitter, but take a look, just posted.

@dalejohnsonESPN Dale Johnson
Just hearing Liverpool could be in the Champions League as a result of Fenerbahce being expelled. #lfc via @joncarterESPN

He is an ESPN reporter.... hmm... would this even be possible?

thejbs · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:37:44 pm »

Don't see how.

Big Red Richie · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:39:23 pm »

Quote from: thejbs on August 24, 2011, 05:37:44 pm

Don't see how.

Agreed.

If an English club got banned or pulled out, then yes.

A team from another asocciation is entirely different matter.

Non starter. Move on.

Trada · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:39:30 pm »

How would that work?

No chance.

El Denzel Pepito · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:39:58 pm »

dalejohnsonESPN
Just hearing Liverpool could be in the Champions League as a result of Fenerbahce being expelled. When a team is expelled UEFA may give the place to the team with the highest co-efficient not currently in Europe. However - no nation can have more than four teams in the Champions League so all may rest on Arsenal losing? Trying to get confirmation.

That's how, apparently.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:40:18 pm »

don't even understand why we would be allowed, or why it would be us instead on many other teams.

Snail · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:40:40 pm »

You what?

Jetmir M. · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:41:10 pm »

Bullshit! I mean.. why Liverpool, why exactly us? We're not even in EL, that would be unfair to Tottenham to be honest. And even if Fenerbahce get expelled.. surely there'll be another turkish team replacing them.

Cre_mCr_cker · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:41:14 pm »

Quote from: El Pistolero on August 24, 2011, 05:39:58 pm

dalejohnsonESPN
Just hearing Liverpool could be in the Champions League as a result of Fenerbahce being expelled. When a team is expelled UEFA may give the place to the team with the highest co-efficient not currently in Europe. However - no nation can have more than four teams in the Champions League so all may rest on Arsenal losing? Trying to get confirmation.

That's how, apparently.

But if Arsenal lost they'd be the highest ranked English club. It ain't happening.

PattoLFC · « **Reply #9 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:41:39 pm »

So confused and suprised that this is even apparently possible....

IndianaRed · « **Reply #10 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:41:42 pm »

would be fucking hilarious if we somehow made it into the CL this season. not sure i'd necessarily want it this season, though.

DG · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:42:30 pm »

got my hopes up you fuckers.

bclfc · « **Reply #12 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:42:41 pm »

Quote from: El Pistolero on August 24, 2011, 05:39:58 pm

dalejohnsonESPN
Just hearing Liverpool could be in the Champions League as a result of Fenerbahce being expelled. When a team is expelled UEFA may give the place to the team with the highest co-efficient not currently in Europe. However - no nation can have more than four teams in the Champions League so all may rest on Arsenal losing? Trying to get confirmation.

That's how, apparently.

C'mon Udinese!

thejbs · « **Reply #13 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:42:44 pm »

Surely it would be fairer to allow the highest ranking loser from the qualification stages in? For example, if Arse are knocked out tonight they still qualify. Can't see how its in any way fair or sense to let us in, and would be a tarnished cup if we won it.

Surprise me. · « **Reply #14 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:42:46 pm »

I thought this was about getting 4th place, in which case, yes we will get the CL by the end of the season.

El Denzel Pepito · « **Reply #15 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:42:57 pm »

Quote from: RedinExeter on August 24, 2011, 05:41:14 pm

But if Arsenal lost they'd be the highest ranked English club. It ain't happening.

But, they did qualify for the play off round. So they were in the Champions League but got knocked out essentially.

dalejohnsonESPN Dale Johnson
The problem here is that the UEFA rulebook does not state what happens if a team is thrown out AFTER admission has been accepted.
1 minute ago

dalejohnsonESPN Dale Johnson
@tomEurosport @joncarterESPN It was only a suggestion, not fact.
2 minutes ago

dalejohnsonESPN Dale Johnson
Trying to understand the UEFA rulebook right now. It could be that the place goes back to Turkey. No mention of what happens at this stage.

mweldon · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:42:59 pm »

same as saying 1 + 1 = 3

DangerScouse · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:43:00 pm »

No fucking chance this will happen, will go to the next Turkish team.

mr_grande · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:43:03 pm »

yes, next season.

Cribertinokes · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:43:05 pm »

Quote from: IndianaRed on August 24, 2011, 05:41:42 pm

would be fucking hilarious if we somehow made it into the CL this season. not sure i'd necessarily want it this season, though.

Why? I'd take Champions League football back in a heart beat.

bclfc · « **Reply #20 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:43:18 pm »

Quote from: DG on August 24, 2011, 05:42:30 pm

got my hopes up you fuckers.

And they have bet let down by exactly what? Just posting what has been said, mate. Take it or leave it.

RuncornRed25 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:43:21 pm »

Depends how they determine who gets the spot, my inkling would be they would give it to the team in the last qualifying round with the most coefficient points. or they might look alsewhere from the top finishers and I doubt many will top us

bunjibloomer · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:43:34 pm »

Quote from: PattoLFC on August 24, 2011, 05:41:39 pm

So confused and suprised that this is even apparently possible....

Has to be a wind up

Big Red Richie · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:43:42 pm »

Mods. Dig out the padlock, quick.

....and thats just for the straightjackets, for a few people on here.

P.S. Who the f*ck is DaleJohnson. Seriously, who is this fella?

djibril · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:44:04 pm »

Brilliant!! Would be ironic if we got in after finishing 6th after all the trouble we had getting in after we won the damn thing!

Not gonna happen though

Didi_ram · « **Reply #25 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:44:21 pm »

What the eff?

cox3100 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:44:27 pm »

fucking hell everton forums would be going into meltdown

wont and cant happen

NorthamptonKopite · « **Reply #27 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:44:36 pm »

Don't want it. We should get there through deserving it.

Plus, it's bollocks.

ThepepeReina · « **Reply #28 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:44:44 pm »

Quote from: DangerScouse on August 24, 2011, 05:43:00 pm

No fucking chance this will happen, will go to the next Turkish team.

Surely.

bclfc · « **Reply #29 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:45:07 pm »

Probably unlikely, but we can dream, can't we?

We'll see. Much ado about nothing, perhaps. Just wanted to let people know this has been brought up.

Trada · « **Reply #30 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:45:20 pm »

Quote from: DangerScouse on August 24, 2011, 05:43:00 pm

No fucking chance this will happen, will go to the next Turkish team.

You would think that is what would happen.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #31 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:46:14 pm »

This won't happen

100% no chance

But........just imagine the reaction from the Mancs and the bitters if it did!

its cold in the stands · « **Reply #32 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:46:25 pm »

i wouldnt be totally shocked if it happened, the CL is about £££ and we are a huge name that attracts a lot of interest abroad.

the_untouchable · « **Reply #33 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:46:48 pm »

Quote from: El Pistolero on August 24, 2011, 05:42:57 pm

But, they did qualify for the play off round. So they were in the Champions League but got knocked out essentially.

That, and getting knocked out now means Arsenal will play in the Europa League, so they don't qualify for the criteria anyway.

I obviously doubt this will happen but hey, something to follow besides waiting for the Exeter game.

I'll get my Coat.

IndianaRed · « **Reply #34 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:47:03 pm »

Quote from: Cribertinokes on August 24, 2011, 05:43:05 pm

Why? I'd take Champions League football back in a heart beat.

i just feel like we (the club, the players themselves, the fans) have convinced ourselves a season out of the CL is a decent thing for us at this stage. we have a lot of new players and we could have a really successful season without the midweek distraction of european footy. i think we've planned for the season with no CL in mind, and gaining entry to it might make us lose focus.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #35 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:47:12 pm »

Quote from: El Pistolero on August 24, 2011, 05:42:57 pm

But, they did qualify for the play off round. So they were in the Champions League but got knocked out essentially.

dalejohnsonESPN Dale Johnson
The problem here is that the UEFA rulebook does not state what happens if a team is thrown out AFTER admission has been accepted.
1 minute ago

dalejohnsonESPN Dale Johnson
@tomEurosport @joncarterESPN It was only a suggestion, not fact.
2 minutes ago

dalejohnsonESPN Dale Johnson
Trying to understand the UEFA rulebook right now. It could be that the place goes back to Turkey. No mention of what happens at this stage.

The man is a buffoon

bclfc · « **Reply #36 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:48:22 pm »

Quote from: Tepid water on August 24, 2011, 05:47:12 pm

The man is a buffoon

And you know what the UEFA rule in this situation is, then?

Cre_mCr_cker · « **Reply #37 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:48:30 pm »

FourFourTom FourFourTom
by gemlouzLFC
This is my understanding - if Arsenal win, Liverpool are in the EL cause 5 teams from the same nation can't be in the CL. (cont)

fuck the Europa!

Niru Red4ever · « **Reply #38 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:48:52 pm »

Quote from: RuncornRed25 on August 24, 2011, 05:43:21 pm

Depends how they determine who gets the spot, my inkling would be they would give it to the team in the last qualifying round with the most coefficient points. or they might look alsewhere from the top finishers and I doubt many will top us

Maybe (and its a long shot), the greedy people running UEFA would think that having LFC rather than some Turkish club would make better commercial sense; especially if there is a loophole in the rulebook.

Maybe Agent Comolli is heading out in a Babelcopter with two suitcases full of cash to grease the UEFA top brass

DougLFC94 · « **Reply #39 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:49:05 pm »

It would just go to the next turkish team wouldn't it?