Peter H Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Toughest draw of the lot in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 We'll be ok. Time to start playing football!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I will probably try to get tickets for the Limassol away game (cyprus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Much rather face quality sides than have to travel to Moldova and Siberia to face 11 grafters/hard men with a bunch of opposition fans that behave like thugs. Lyon is a historically great team in France and who wouldn't get excited for a trip to Italy and Cyprus? Great day to be an Evertonian, in my opinion! Edited August 25, 2017 by Quinn31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Lyon on their game is a tough draw, but they're not the powerhouse they once were. I think we'll make it out of the group, but I agree that we have one of the tougher draws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 much rather play the opposition in our group than the ones Arsenal have to play against myself, they could cop for it big time. So I am happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Made up with the drawer. We will finish top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Made up with the drawer. Where did you get it from? Flat-pack or already assembled? MikeO, Quinn31, Romey 1878 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I'd say group L is the worst group that 4th placed team knocked Fenerbace out 4-1 on aggregate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I'd say group L is the worst group that 4th placed team knocked Fenerbace out 4-1 on aggregate, yep and rosenborg knocked out ajax. lazio nice vitesse other is a tough group as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Here we go again... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4762664/Aberdeen-Apollon-Limassol-face-UEFA-charges.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Here we go again... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4762664/Aberdeen-Apollon-Limassol-face-UEFA-charges.html That's dated the 5th of August? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) That's dated the 5th of August? From this year's earlier qualifying rounds. Reading more about UEFA discipline, I'm not sure why Lyon is even allowed in Europe this season. They and Besiktas were both given bans from the next UEFA competition they qualified for but both were deferred for 2 years and those clubs were placed on probation. Subsequently, several charges were made against Lyon during their Europa semifinal with Ajax. It's a little unclear whether they were actually found guilty but, assuming they were, I don't know how this wouldn't be a violation of their probation. A more conspiratorial individual might conclude that they are being given leniency because they are hosting the final. http://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/disciplinary/index.html Edited August 25, 2017 by SpartyBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyblue23 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Here we go again... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4762664/Aberdeen-Apollon-Limassol-face-UEFA-charges.htmlPlease don't pelt Pickford with cups of urine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 From this year's earlier qualifying rounds. Reading more about UEFA discipline, I'm not sure why Lyon is even allowed in Europe this season. They and Besiktas were both given bans from the next UEFA competition they qualified for but both were deferred for 2 years and those clubs were placed on probation. Subsequently, several charges were made against Lyon during their Europa semifinal with Ajax. It's a little unclear whether they were actually found guilty but, assuming they were, I don't know how this wouldn't be a violation of their probation. A more conspiratorial individual might conclude that they are being given leniency because they are hosting the final. http://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/disciplinary/index.html They're just empty threats, they're terrified to actually punish clubs. Until they actually do it there is no incentive for fans to behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) I think this is our Group E match schedule -- Sept 14 - Atalanta-Everton Sept 28 - Everton-Apollon Oct 19 - Everton-Lyon Nov 2 - Lyon-Everton Nov 23 - Everton-Atalanta Dec 7 - Apollon-Everton Ha, sorry, I see it's posted on the OS. I feel marginally dumber than usual....... Edited August 25, 2017 by Elston Gunnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 They're just empty threats, they're terrified to actually punish clubs. Until they actually do it there is no incentive for fans to behave. The club/local authorities and, ultimately, the more reasonable fans need to be incentivized to police this themselves. In order for that to happen the penalties have to be harsher and/or enforced more liberally. If your club behaves consistently bad and it starts costing you a chance to play in Europe or the fines are an amount that will effect transfer business they will have no choice but to really address it. It's similar to players diving. When there is no real punishment for simulation there is no reason for players to change their tactics. As an American, i am both horrified and fascinated by these sorts of incidents. It's just not something we deal with hardly at all when it comes to sports. It's laughable to think of Yankees fans roaming the streets looking to take on visiting Cleveland Indians supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Lyons only a 3 hour drive, that'll do me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 A tough group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Limassol and Lyon drew 1-1 at Cyprus. Group so far Atalanta 3 points 3 GD Lyon 1 points 1 GD (Away Goal) Limassol 1 points 1 GD Everton 0 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 On 25/08/2017 at 12:31, Romey 1878 said: We'll have to improve a hell of a lot if we want to get out of the group. I've not changed my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Back to back wins vs Lyon (or at least 4 points) or we're out of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 We're lucky enough Lyon drew their first game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Last in our group, conceded the most, scored the joint least. That's worrying. If we don't get 3 points from Lyon we won't get through that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Just now, Aidan Lewis said: We're lucky enough Lyon drew their first game Well we've nullified that luck by fluffing our 'gimme'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I get the feeling we're in Europe a year too early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 11 minutes ago, tonkaroost said: I get the feeling we're in Europe a year too early. We're in Europe a year too late. We lost our best player in years. Sibdane, markjazzbassist and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 1 hour ago, c1982 said: Back to back wins vs Lyon (or at least 4 points) or we're out of this! We're not winning away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 The sooner we get out of this the better, we're not good enough at the moment and it doesn't look like it's going to change anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Nothing short of embarrassing at the moment, the way we are going it's going to be nothing more than a confidence destroyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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