Sam can take us into Europe

[palerider]

Says Kevin Nolan in the Express. - view external link

[GARNETT]

Here you go - view external link

[palerider]

Yes, it appears the link to the European Space Agency Launch project didn't fully work.

And I didn't mean the Sky's the limit either.

[GARNETT]

Ok, it is a possibility isn`t it ? given the correct funding, which leads me to a question.

Can teams opt out of playing in the Europa League ? I believe this competition is s hite and has affected both Spurs and Swansea`s premier season.

Playing god knows how many extra games in remote ex Soviet states on a Thursday and a good few Prem games (if successful) on a Sunday.

Would like to hear Spurs fans view on this competition to see if they agree with my assessment.

5 million euro`s is the 1st prize, worth all the ag ?

[palerider]

Yes I think you can opt out of the Europa League. And until the later stages it's a pile of sh1t.

Our squad isn't big enough. Swansea have flirted with the drop because of it and still are'nt safe.

Kazakhstan on a Thurday night ? No thanks.

[WHU]

yeah

a fu(king beer run to calais

love the way nolan and toady line each others pockets for years talking a fantastic game in every interview - i ain't seeing the visionary sh1t they mention for some reason

allardyce out

[bonzosbest74]

"If he's given armoury and the backing and everything he wants he can build a team that will be challenging for Europe and doing it the right way," said Nolan.



No,no,no Kevin. Sam's already spent a small fortune, Everton are challenging for Europe and playing good football with a team that cost less than West Hams. How much more money do you think he should get?

This man should not be given any more money.

[Hammerman69]

Yes I think you can opt out of the Europa League. And until the later stages it's a pile of sh1t.

Our squad isn't big enough. Swansea have flirted with the drop because of it and still are'nt safe.

Kazakhstan on a Thurday night ? No thanks.

I agree I wouldn't want us to qualify for it for the same reasons.

BUT I'm not sure you can opt out...has anyone done that before ? I bet there would be major repercussions if that happened !

[palerider]

Yes I think you can opt out of the Europa League. And until the later stages it's a pile of sh1t.

Our squad isn't big enough. Swansea have flirted with the drop because of it and still are'nt safe.

Kazakhstan on a Thurday night ? No thanks.

I agree I wouldn't want us to qualify for it for the same reasons.

BUT I'm not sure you can opt out...has anyone done that before ? I bet there would be major repercussions if that happened ![/quote]

Actually it's easy.

To play in the Europa League, clubs have to apply for a UEFA licence. You don't have to have one but can't play in any European competition until you do. West Ham had one when we were in the UEFA cup that one season but it expires after a year.

So don't apply for a licence.

[rednekst]

Woo, the easier route into Europe would be get the Euro-star from London straight too Paris.

Calais not the best place for a run ashore really.