Where would you like to go on your first caley away in Europe? I'd love to go to Copenhagen - went last February - would love to go back in July.

Assuming we're unseeded in the second qualifying round?  I'm hoping we get through and play either Borussia Dortmund or Athletic Bilbao in the third qualifying round!

You are put in mini groups before the draw and paired up. We will only be able to get one of 5 or so teams in the draw.

Will we find out those mini groups before the draw is made?  Never really paid much attention to the qualifying draws before 

Will we find out those mini groups before the draw is made?  Never really paid much attention to the qualifying draws before 

Usually on the morning of the draw! And they make little sense!

There is a very similar thread so I will digress.

 

My questions are:

 

Do we go into the first European round playing ONLY players who have been with us over the season ? 

 

Shurely taking in somebody new at this juncture is too late. But that leaves us "strikerless" so can Ofere play on ?

 

I feel that this competition is a place in history and a bonus (mainly for fans) and I really do not expect us to go any further (one round more would be a hell of an achievement)

I think with a bit of luck in the draw we could go one round at least...we're a far better team than Motherwell. 2 rounds would be pushing it a little...won't stop me believing though!!

Anywhere that is easy to fly to 

Looking on the Wikipedia page, I wouldn't mind the glamour ties like Copenhagen, Legia Warzaw, Trabzonspor or even West Ham if they make it through.

Then again, I wouldn't mind seeing a trip to either the likes of Isreal or Romania for the bants.

Go Ahead Eagles via Amsterdam or Malta (hot, cheap &  good chance of qualification) 

Winning the Europa League will secure us automatic qualification into the 2016 Champions League group stages. Not that bothered about the European Super Cup to be honest, but would be a nice bonus, a bit like the North of Scotland Cup.  

Edited June 7, 201510 yr by AlexJones

out of interest....

 

I am of the belief one round would be great and to bow out without getting battered would be great.

at what point though does the europa adventure starting become a drain on the clubs finances and players?

I was also led to believe that as we go in 1 round after Aberdeen in theory we could be drawn to play them????

in truth though I just hope that

A. I can go to at least one leg

B we don't get humiliated

and C I can afford the away leg

Edited June 10, 201510 yr by Tug
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We cannot be drawn to play Aberdeen. Teams from the same country are kept apart until the quarter-finals.

We cannot be drawn to play Aberdeen. Teams from the same country are kept apart until the quarter-finals.

​So we know that wont be a problem  for us cos the Dons will be knocked out by then.....

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Edited June 10, 201510 yr by bdu98196

Last Season Aberdeen won 8-0 on AGG in the 1st Round.  They are seeded again this year so I think they'll be ok.

at what point though does the europa adventure starting become a drain on the clubs finances and players?

 

Financially, Europa is a burden until you get to the group stages.

at what point though does the europa adventure starting become a drain on the clubs finances and players?

 

Financially, Europa is a burden until you get to the group stages.

​Yup, seems like a huge gulf. Qualifiers get between €120,000 and €150,000 for Q1,Q2,Q3 and the final playoff round but as soon as you reach the group stage you are guaranteed not only that payment but also €1,300,000 plus 'performance bonus' based on points gained in the groups as well as a payment based on the TV market in that country. 

We are guaranteed €130,000 (about £95K) so here's hoping the travel costs dont eat that up. 

at what point though does the europa adventure starting become a drain on the clubs finances and players?

 

Financially, Europa is a burden until you get to the group stages.

​Maybes Aye, maybes nah. Depends who we are drawn against, how far we have to travel and whether we can pack the place out for our home tie(s). Not a fortune to be made but there may be scope for a modest profit.

NICE to see you thinking positive Kingsmills..........................well nearly positive................

 

Winning the Europa League will secure us automatic qualification into the 2016 Champions League group stages. Not that bothered about the European Super Cup to be honest, but would be a nice bonus, a bit like the North of Scotland Cup.  

And the club will be €5m richer after the final in Basel next year... Maybe we could buy the Shinnie brothers back.

 

Edited June 10, 201510 yr by TopSix
Further insightful thoughts added

I see theoretically we could well be the first club to ever play Slaven Billic or Marcelo Bielsa's West Ham.  Yogi up against Bielsa - football hipsters of the world unite!

West Ham are in round 1 I think

They'll (West Ham) almost certainly win their Q1 tie, barring a huge upset, and be potentially awaiting us in the 2nd round!

It'll be a 1-in-33 chance of drawing them though! Although obviously, whoever we're paired against will also have been those odds!

at what point though does the europa adventure starting become a drain on the clubs finances and players?

 

Financially, Europa is a burden until you get to the group stages.

​Maybes Aye, maybes nah. Depends who we are drawn against, how far we have to travel and whether we can pack the place out for our home tie(s). Not a fortune to be made but there may be scope for a modest profit.

​http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/st-johnstone/1322800-steve-brown-wants-uefa-help-for-st-johnstone-europa-league-travelling-costs/

What are the chances of the club offering seats a decent rates on their charter flight from Sneck? Makes them pennies and helps out fans.

Winning the Europa League will secure us automatic qualification into the 2016 Champions League group stages. Not that bothered about the European Super Cup to be honest, but would be a nice bonus, a bit like the North of Scotland Cup.  

​Except you need to beat the Champions of Europe to win it :-P