"Some quality teams, plus the fact it's now a knockout competition make it more worthwhile. However, UEFA could make it meaningful by admitting the winners directly into next seasons Champion League and the runners up into the group stages. Otherwise it's still pointless."
"Such top quality teams ..I for one wish we give a 110% every game in Europe and try and win it unlike some who think this competition is not worth playing..hope its not cavani or falcao that we face early though.."
"Leverkusen(Sami), M'gladbach(obviously), Basle(knocked us out of the CL years ago) or... Well, would Athletico Madrid play all their 1st team before the quarters/Semis (and not the league)? I think actually that would be a possibly great draw!"
"If BR and LFC were smart, they would buy either Cavani or Falcao. This way, they will not play against us and either one will be of a great economic and football wise value for the future. But, they opt to go after second and third class players. Is that smart buisness!!!"
"hope to pick one ast Sparta Prague, Bate, Levante and Basel. The rest is all a tough affair, we have to avoid Athletico Madrid, the german and the italian sides!"
"The Europa League has taken some stick over the years. But although it doesn't have the prestige of Champs League I feel it is far more compet-i-tive and more exciting to watch. Generally a show case for up and coming teams. Athletico Madrid, Bilbao, Braga, Anzhi, Dortmund- (now doing well now in Champs League after previously showcasing their stuff in Europa). "
"People don't give this compet-ition enough credit. But we are not going to compete finacially with MUFC, CFC or City so we are taking the same steps as the clubs I mentioned before. Start a dynasty with youngsters, all of whom have taken the compet-it-ion seriously and gained vital experience. Wish some fans would not wish for us to get knocked out and see it as a hinderance. "
"we will progress whoever we play as we do well in 2 legged ties and this is a good trophy to win.the english champions couldn't even get into this comp. ha! come on you reds. time to extend our european history.YNWA & J4T96 "
"We really need a quality striker if we are going to ,at against some of these teams.... Fingers crossed.... Walcott as a striker would make me happy plus a real top drawer striker.... dear Santa........"
"I appreciate a trophy is a trophy and I would love us to win a trophy this year, but Europa is waste of time. The winner should leap into CL. Why is Chelski now in Europa? Lose CL knockout go OUT - period! I would rather be in League and FA Cup ties than Europa - 2 many teams!"
"From a Belgian point of view, it would be nice to have Ajax, Mönchengladbach or Leverkusen, because it's rather easy to travel over there. Even Stuttgart and Basel aren't that far away, to be honest."
"We certainly don't want to face Falcao & co just yet.He's not far behind CR. & Messi in goal scoring proficiency.Our Louis'd probably fancy his old team Ajax.Their football's similar to ours."
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