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Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 7:01 pm

Watching this now.

No atmosphere at all.

Iv listened to all the arguments over the last few weeks from both sides without any judgment or pre bias and my conclusion is that I agree with everyone who's said it was absolute madness to be playing this final here.

And I don't mean they should have moved it, just thet should never have been given it in the first place, looks like a watered down version of what the World Cup in Qatar is going to look like.

Thoughts?

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 7:08 pm

I read somewhere it was apparently vetted for hosting the Champs League final. Failed that due to lack of transport links... Tell me UEFA isn't corrupt!!

Stadium is a crap choice, let alone the location and logistics!!

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 7:09 pm

One British player !!!!!

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 7:21 pm

I've got no issue with the stadium and host every country is entitled to be a host, we moaned for years that Wales was never given a chance. The problem is the cost of travel, if UEFA are going to give these games to places like Baku then they should subsidise travel. They could have easily come to a deal with one of the airlines to put on extra cheap direct flights.

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 7:29 pm

thomasblue wrote:I've got no issue with the stadium and host every country is entitled to be a host, we moaned for years that Wales was never given a chance. The problem is the cost of travel, if UEFA are going to give these games to places like Baku then they should subsidise travel. They could have easily come to a deal with one of the airlines to put on extra cheap direct flights.


Iv got an issue with the stadium tbh. Its an Olympic Stadium and it looks like the fans are miles away, especialy behind the goals.

This is an absolute dire affair let's be honest it's an absolute farce. Players who cant play cos of their nationality, fans who can't get there, empty seats. Iv never moaned Wales never had a European Final either?

I do agree that every country should have a chance though, if they are fit for purpose.

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 7:37 pm

RV Casual wrote:
thomasblue wrote:I've got no issue with the stadium and host every country is entitled to be a host, we moaned for years that Wales was never given a chance. The problem is the cost of travel, if UEFA are going to give these games to places like Baku then they should subsidise travel. They could have easily come to a deal with one of the airlines to put on extra cheap direct flights.


Iv got an issue with the stadium tbh. Its an Olympic Stadium and it looks like the fans are miles away, especialy behind the goals.

This is an absolute dire affair let's be honest it's an absolute farce. Players who cant play cos of their nationality, fans who can't get there, empty seats. Iv never moaned Wales never had a European Final either?

I do agree that every country should have a chance though, if they are fit for purpose.



I don't even agree with this every country thing tbh..
if it was us id want to be playing somewhere special. Baku doesn't tick that box.
the rest I agree with...

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 7:45 pm

dogfound wrote:
RV Casual wrote:
thomasblue wrote:I've got no issue with the stadium and host every country is entitled to be a host, we moaned for years that Wales was never given a chance. The problem is the cost of travel, if UEFA are going to give these games to places like Baku then they should subsidise travel. They could have easily come to a deal with one of the airlines to put on extra cheap direct flights.


Iv got an issue with the stadium tbh. Its an Olympic Stadium and it looks like the fans are miles away, especialy behind the goals.

This is an absolute dire affair let's be honest it's an absolute farce. Players who cant play cos of their nationality, fans who can't get there, empty seats. Iv never moaned Wales never had a European Final either?

I do agree that every country should have a chance though, if they are fit for purpose.



I don't even agree with this every country thing tbh..
if it was us id want to be playing somewhere special. Baku doesn't tick that box.
the rest I agree with...


It's nearly 2am out there aparantly lol

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 7:54 pm

RV Casual wrote:
dogfound wrote:
RV Casual wrote:
thomasblue wrote:I've got no issue with the stadium and host every country is entitled to be a host, we moaned for years that Wales was never given a chance. The problem is the cost of travel, if UEFA are going to give these games to places like Baku then they should subsidise travel. They could have easily come to a deal with one of the airlines to put on extra cheap direct flights.


Iv got an issue with the stadium tbh. Its an Olympic Stadium and it looks like the fans are miles away, especialy behind the goals.

This is an absolute dire affair let's be honest it's an absolute farce. Players who cant play cos of their nationality, fans who can't get there, empty seats. Iv never moaned Wales never had a European Final either?

I do agree that every country should have a chance though, if they are fit for purpose.



I don't even agree with this every country thing tbh..
if it was us id want to be playing somewhere special. Baku doesn't tick that box.
the rest I agree with...


It's nearly 2am out there aparantly lol



madness....surely if you want to be fair and share it around attitude you also have to play at a reasonable time { local }..

they want our TV revenue but not to interested in joe fan...or the locals..

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 8:25 pm

Chelsea 3-0 up ..after 65 mins .

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 8:26 pm

3-1 now .

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 8:29 pm

Worst major final iv ever seen.

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 8:34 pm

You can here the refs whistle like it's a pre seasom friendly.

Re: Europa League Final

Wed May 29, 2019 9:01 pm

Trophy now and grounds empty

Re: Europa League Final

Thu May 30, 2019 9:04 pm

RV Casual wrote:Trophy now and grounds empty


Shocking

Re: Europa League Final

Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:33 am

apparently they left a load of locals in free of charge at half time and handed them flags to wave....



lesson learned or will they do something similar again ?