2nd or 3rd in CL group?

Right, I know some posters will not appreciate the optimism of this thread, but * it I don't care :icon_mrgreen:
Let's ASSUME we qualify for the CL with absolutely no problems whatsoever, winning each qualification game 7-0.

So, here we are in the Champions League again - but where do we want to finish?
For the purposes of this thread i'm going to rule out coming bottom or top, we don't want to come last and coming 1st is incredibly unlikely given we will no doubt have the hardest group of all.

2nd - more prestige, more money and a chance to see how far we can go against the very best, but ultimately we will surely go out relatively quickly.
3rd - lose out on CL money, but still in Europe and with a much greater chance of getting to a semi final or further.

What would you guys rather have?

 

1st.


In all seriousness, it depends what group we get drawn in.

Would probably prefer 3rd, primarily because realistically we could get further in the Europa League, and it'll give us more European games it what could be a season with few 'big games' as such.

 

Have you ever heard the expression 'counting chickens'?

Let's get past the qualifiers first, see who we are lined up against, look to improve our away form in Europe - we are taking steps towards this, by earning a few draws, but an away win is something else - and make Paradise as much of a fortress as possible.

If all this is done, when we get there then start considering how far we can go.

 

I'd rather finish 2nd and have at least 2 more games in the Champions League, big money earners on the big stage.

If we finished 3rd we could do decent in the Europa League but realistically we wouldn't get to the semis of the tournament as it has some good teams in it

 

2nd by a country mile.

 

2nd obviously. We'd probably get more money getting to the last 16 of the CL than we would if we won the Europa.

 

Second, easy.

 

2nd. I can see the merit in finishing 3rd, and certainly won't be overly disappointed if that's where we finish. However, you play in Europe to play against the big sides on the big stage, so progressing to the last 16 is always preferable in that aspect.

To be honest, looking at the standard in the Europa League last season I think we'd find it incredibly difficult to even make it as far as the quarters anyway.

 

i'd be happy just to get into the groups....if we finish 4th then so be it.

 

Same here.

 

See i'm really not sure what i'd prefer, we'd get so much money for coming 2nd but i'd really love a long run in Europe and even though it's unlikely, it's far more possible in the Europa.

And btw yes i'd be happy just to qualify but when we're there if we do make it, why not make a go of it?

Despite what the media, the huns and the more pessimistic tims will tell you, we won't just be there to make up the numbers and i'm positive Lenny will want the players to really try and qualify from the group.

 

2nd or 3rd? Do you realise how strange that question is ?
2nd by a country mile.

 

lol obviously but most people are dreaming of 2nd = semi final or more in the CL
What i'm really asking is what would you prefer: last 16 or a semi in the Europa?
Because I think that is quite a difficult question, if it's just between a last 16 or an actual final then obviously everyone will go for the final.

People say they will be happy with just the last 16, and no doubt it would be a great achievement, but deep down if we make that stage then we will really want to go further.

So more money, or a longer run in Europe?

 

If we end up with Real Madrid, Juventus and Man City in our Group we'd be lucky to get 1 point never mind 2nd or 3rd.

 

2nd definitely.

 

Its like wanting to be relegated to have a better shot at winning the league IMO. In any sport, you want to test yourself against the best. Being in amongst the top 16 teams in Europe is amazing, I'd prefer it hands down. Not to mention the finance involved.

 

2nd. Definitely. Lets get past Qualifiers first please.

 

1st.

whats the point of entering a comp if you don't believe you can win it .?????

 

2nd at least.

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3rd wouldn’t be a disaster. We are still probably only Europa League standard.

 

2nd!

I cant believe anyone would want to finish 3rd! Even 2 extra games in the champions legaue is far more of an achievement than a run in the europa cup.