[Albion] Allez PSG

[BrickTamland]

We’re all PSG next week. Would be the funniest thing in football since vandalising their own team bus

https://archive.ph/gIA8g

 

[brighton_tom]

Sorry?! What? Are we saying that all that has to happen for Palace to not get European football is PSG beat Riems in their cup final?

 

[Brian Fantana]

Presumably UEFA will buckle and let them in anyway?

 

[WATFORD zero]

We’re all PSG next week. Would be the funniest thing in football since vandalising their own team bus

https://archive.ph/gIA8g

I don't suppose someone could post this link on the Palace forum and then put a link here to the reaction

 

[Bozza]

I guess when one of your clubs is so shit you think there's literally no chance of them ever qualifying for Europe, you don't take the necessary steps to ensure the conflict of interest is resolved.

 

[Jim in the West]

I think it's also complicated by the fact that Lyon have been relegated (for the purposes of which French league they play in next season). It seems that, in order to play in Europe next season (whether Europa League or Conference) they need to demonstrate their finances are in order - and basically need to sell loads of players pronto. If they can't do so, then they won't be able to play in Europe next season, and the Palace issue won't be relevant.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

We all know Reims are gonna have 2% possession and win the bastard thing!

 

[Jim in the West]

We all know Reims are gonna have 2% possession and win the bastard thing!

Reims are also involved in the two-legged relegation play-off (first leg tonight - ie, 3 days before the French cup final), and second leg next Wednesday.....so hopefully they won't be 100% focussed on the cup final....

 

[SeagullsoverLondon]

If Palace aren't allowed to play, does that mean 8th will get Conference or (if Chelsea etc etc) Europa?

 

[nickbrighton]

Both Tony Bloom and Villas owner were forced to sell shares to be allowed to enter the European competitions two seasons ago, although City were allowed despite a much more obvious ownership issue(go figure) the following season

 

[jimhigham]

As hilarious as it would be (and I’d probably rupture something laughing), I’m sure they’ll work something out.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

I hate those wankers, however bearing in mind it was something I’d dreamed of since 1978 and the excitement levels in this house of the boy and the wife when we qualified, I’m not sure having it taken off them at this stage is something I’d personally revel in.
(Gettin soft in my old age)

I’m gradually accepting they’re in it, I’ll have a bet on them to win it as insurance (as I did the FA Cup at 12/1 ) and just hope they get humiliated in the group stage.

 

[Bodian]

This would be hysterical.

 

[Hotchilidog]

If this happens you can just stop the world and we can all get off, as there is NOTHING that would ever be funnier than this, absolutely NOTHING!

Of course they will sort it out but I am enjoying the possibility all the same.

 

[Bozza]

As hilarious as it would be (and I’d probably rupture something laughing), I’m sure they’ll work something out.

Agreed - no chicken counting going on here.

I'd be more shocked at a new stand being built at Selhurst Park *


(* - The project, first announced in 2017 and originally due to be completed by 2021, has been beset by delays and rising costs. It was originally expected to set Palace back between £75million ($98.8m) and £100m but, by 2022, that had increased to £150m. It is now anticipated to exceed £200m.)

 

[Uh_huh_him]

It isn't going to happen.

But the possibility of it happening is f***ing funny

 

[mwrpoole]

Both Tony Bloom and Villas owner were forced to sell shares to be allowed to enter the European competitions two seasons ago, although City were allowed despite a much more obvious ownership issue(go figure) the following season

and the Forest owner had to do something this year to avoid a clash with Olympiacos. You'd like to think these owners, especially TB, wouldn't sit back and allow this to be overlooked. UEFA had a 1st March deadline for a reason........

 

[Flounce]

It isn't going to happen.

But the possibility of it happening is f***ing funny

It would be even funnier if it did happen along with Forest beating Chelsea and Chelsea winning the Conference, Albion getting a point at Spurs and we end up in Europe again. Hilarious wouldn’t cover it.

 

[ROSM]

I hope it doesn't happen because I don't have a corset strong enough and my sides will split

But seriously, given the animosity between Textor and Parish it would be a calamity if they were stitched up because of warring owners and lack of planning. And you can see that Lyonnais are so poorly run under Textor anyway by their own financial problems.

Even UEFA can't be that evil....can they?

 

[nickbrighton]

whilst the meltdown by the hoodie clad ultra schoolboys would be hilarious, I actually wouldn't want Palace to miss out because of this. Like it or not, they are in the Europa League by merit. It would be better if they fail miserably ,dont qualify for knockout and don't get a point in the first stages.

Im sure it will be worked out if necessary , but its going to set UEFA a headache they don't want as it will set precident