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[Vapin' Joe]

The fact there are only thre doesn't make the lowest of those three (by some way) into a "major European trophy".

It is only lower level leagues plus those eliminated from the Europa league playoffs who compete for it.

Most clubs win nothing. Ever.

 

[Beebo]

The fact there are only thre doesn't make the lowest of those three (by some way) into a "major European trophy".

It is only lower level leagues plus those eliminated from the Europa league playoffs who compete for it.

We all know it’s status as the third cup.
It did make me laugh last night that the commentators kept saying that Chelsea are the first team to win all 3 European trophies. But that ignores the fact that the really good teams dont ever enter this one.
but if you are in the competition you might as well try to win it. And Chelsea played their reserves for most of the group stages. They even played a 16 year old.
Last night they had no player older than 27.

 

[Alex321]

We all know it’s status as the third cup.
It did make me laugh last night that the commentators kept saying that Chelsea are the first team to win all 3 European trophies. But that ignores the fact that the really good teams dont ever enter this one.
but if you are in the competition you might as well try to win it. And Chelsea played their reserves for most of the group stages. They even played a 16 year old.
Last night they had no player older than 27.

I absolutely agree it is worth trying to win once you are in it. But that still really doesn't make it a "major" trophy.

Most clubs win nothing. Ever.

True. But irrelevant. I'm not suggesting any team in it shouldn't try to win it.

I'd suggest the Conference league is roughly the European equivalent of the FA Trophy competition in English football.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Could we not just have a European Cup, a Cup Winners Cup and a UEFA Cup?

 

[Alex321]

Could we not just have a European Cup, a Cup Winners Cup and a UEFA Cup?

And make them all knockout throughout?

 

[No Ta Doctor]

Could we not just have a European Cup, a Cup Winners Cup and a UEFA Cup?

Cup Winners Cup was a major European Trophy btw

 

[PaulSB]

Could we not just have a European Cup, a Cup Winners Cup and a UEFA Cup?

Now those were worthwhile exciting competition I took a lot of interest in. I can't remember when I last watched a modern European game. I've no idea who is in the CL final.

 

[No Ta Doctor]

Now those were worthwhile exciting competition I took a lot of interest in. I can't remember when I last watched a modern European game. I've no idea who is in the CL final.

It was Arsenal v Barca. Arsenal won, 1-0.

Katie McCabe might have had a sherry or two before the celebrations

 

[Pblakeney]

Is it just me that will find it funny if PSG win the CL the year after Mbappe leaves to go glory hunting?

 

[Beebo]

After the 5-0 thrashing it makes Arsenal’s 1-3 effort seem quite good.

 

[Animo]

Just watched the highlights. Some of the most incredible football I have ever seen. The only comparison in recent times would be Barca at their best.

 

[Pblakeney]

PSG are very worthy winners. Sublime.
Teamwork, that's the key, not a bunch of talented individuals.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

It was a great game and PSG were awesome in the speed and fluidity of their attacks.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Well done Oldham Athletic on their first promotion in 34 years!! This is far better from an Accrington Stanley point of view as playing 25 odd miles away Oldham on a Saturday afternoon is far more attractive than playing 263 miles away Southend on a wet Tuesday night!! I listened to the match on BBC Radio Manchester. Excellent coverage and it sounded a far better match than that Champions League, one sided bore last night!!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/ce826ndj649t