UEFA Europa Conference League 2021/22

[Benjamin]

Lol this game is terrible. It’s like watching the Malaysian league. 

[Lineker]

Rennes game has been postponed due to our Covid outbreak.

[Lineker]

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Tottenham's Europa Conference League home clash against Rennes will not be played, UEFA has announced.

Spurs announced on Wednesday that the game would not take place the next day following several positive Covid-19 cases at the club, while Rennes accused Tottenham of making an "unilateral decision".

And a statement from UEFA on Saturday morning said: "In accordance with Annex J of the UEFA Europa Conference League regulations, UEFA, in cooperation with the two clubs tried to find a viable solution in order to reschedule the match, so as to ensure the group stage could be completed accordingly.

"Unfortunately, despite all efforts, a solution that could work for both clubs could not be found. As a consequence, the match can no longer be played and the matter will, therefore, be referred to the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body for a decision to be taken in accordance with Annex J of the above-mentioned competition regulations."

 

[gunnar hendershow]

I thought that match had to be played since Spurs still had a shot at 2nd place in the group.

[Lineker]

Couldn't find a suitable agreeable date before UEFA's December 31^st deadline, apparently. I'm sure that we'll just be handed a 3-0 defeat.

[King Ellis]

@Lineklaus

When did this become a thing? I don't recall the beeb hyping up matches as first time events before like they're the WWE. Leicester Vs Randers! Never before, never again!

[Colly]

That's bizarre.

[Lineker]

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Dec 20 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have been knocked out of the Europa Conference League after UEFA said on Monday the English club must forfeit their final group game against Rennes following the cancellation of the match due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the English club. The match was initially scheduled to be played on Dec. 9 but 13 cases among players and staff meant Spurs could not play. A 3-0 defeat will be recorded, which means Spurs finish third in the group.

Oh well.

[FLiam]

I love the unanimous shrug of the shoulders from Spurs about this.

Every season, teams will hate finishing in that spot. 

[Colly]

It's no Intertoto thats for sure.

[GuyIncognito]

On 13/12/2021 at 13:59, King Ellis said:

@Lineklaus

When did this become a thing? I don't recall the beeb hyping up matches as first time events before like they're the WWE. Leicester Vs Randers! Never before, never again!

UEFA should have just gone with the triple threat main event rather than ousting Spurs from the competition entirely. Bad booking IMO.

[gunnar hendershow]

Round of 16 draw

Marseille (FRA) vs Basel (SUI)
Leicester City (ENG) vs Rennes (FRA)
PAOK (GRE) vs Gent (BEL)
Vitesse (NED) vs Roma (ITA)
PSV Eindhoven (NED) vs Copenhagen (DEN)
Slavia Praha (CZE) vs LASK (AUT)
Bodø/Glimt (NOR) vs AZ Alkmaar (NED)
Partizan (SRB) vs Feyenoord (NED)

[Lineker]

Let's go Leicester. 

[Baddar]

 

[Lineker]

Love this thread.

[Hobo]

You could be flying into Mother Teresa airport!

[Benjamin]

Actually quite excited for the final tonight. Would love to see Roma win and give Mourinho something to celebrate about, his celebrations are always fun. 

[Szumi]

That save by Rui Patricio was excellent. Shot looked destined for the top corner