BegSteeleOrBoro 55 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 The point is that one of the teams in the bottom set of groups (D?) will qualify - that will be a team that would never qualify under the old system - which buys votes, as all nations in that pot will think they have a better chance. But the places expansion (at wc and euros) also buys a few votes Link to post Share on other sites
Betamaxman 14 Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 So England are in Division A (top), Group 4, along with Croatia and Spain. (Toughest group IMO). Fixtures: England v Spain (Sat 8th Sept, 19:45). Croatia v England (Fri 12th Oct, 19;45). Spain v England (Mon 15th Oct, 19:45). England v Croatia (Sun 18th Nov, 14:00). So the bottom team from the four groups A1, A2, A3, A4 all get relegated to Division B for the next iteration of the competition, which is in 2020 apparently. (Presumably at the end of the year). Seems pretty harsh that a quarter of the teams in the top division get relegated! How it works: https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/video/videoid=2568500.html (NB. Video explanation, with sound, in case you're watching at work)!! https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/news/newsid=2079553.html?iv=true (Written explanation, no sound). League A Group A1: Germany, France, Netherlands Group A2: Belgium, Switzerland, Iceland Group A3: Portugal, Italy, Poland Group A4: Spain, England, Croatia Link to post Share on other sites
HoyteForLeftBack 194 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 So the bottom team from the four groups A1, A2, A3, A4 all get relegated to Division B for the next iteration of the competition, which is in 2020 apparently. (Presumably at the end of the year). Seems pretty harsh that a quarter of the teams in the top division get relegated! I’d say it keeps things fresh in the long run and the fact that you have a four team swing is an added incentive for teams to have a good crack at it. Rather than being happy to toil away in the lower division/group for years on end. Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernSmoggie 4,242 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Tav drafted in to train with the senior England team today. What an experience for him! Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,942 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Christie playing a right wing role for Ireland. Will be interesting to see what we could be missing considering our new set up Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Randolph is getting a lot of practice. Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,301 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Tav drafted in to train with the senior England team today. What an experience for him! Wow. Hope he can keep it up and get enough game time throughout the season. Link to post Share on other sites
Blanco 4,917 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Randolph is getting a lot of practice. Spare a thought for us Irish having to watch this Billy. It's an absolute horror show Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,942 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Turned it off after the 3rd. Embarrassing stuff Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,942 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Plus the France Germany game is great, end to end football, would recommend turning over blanco! Link to post Share on other sites
Blanco 4,917 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 How many goals in that game NB4? Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Randolph is getting a lot of practice. Spare a thought for us Irish having to watch this Billy. It's an absolute horror show An absolute horror show, although Wales were very good, Bale was unplayable. From a neutrals point of view it was an entertaining match. Link to post Share on other sites
Blanco 4,917 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Randolph is getting a lot of practice. Spare a thought for us Irish having to watch this Billy. It's an absolute horror show An absolute horror show, although Wales were very good, Bale was unplayable. From a neutrals point of view it was an entertaining match. Fair enough Billy I can accept that Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,942 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 How many goals in that game NB4? Zero! But was a very good game with lots of chances and great saves for both sides Link to post Share on other sites
boroie 484 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Randolph is getting a lot of practice. Spare a thought for us Irish having to watch this Billy. It's an absolute horror show I reckon that Danish team (futsal + lower league players) would have beaten us too! Link to post Share on other sites
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