Europa League Final

[Hanbury_Wolf]

Not our one in Gdansk. That's 363 sleeps away. I was actually thinking about tonight's game. Dont really have a preference, like or dislike of either club so was pretty much just going to enjoy the game.

Then I realised Arsenal failing to win puts them at a big disadvantage in the transfer market next season as no ECL qualification. Same obviously doesn't apply to Chelsea as they're in already (and probably banned from transfers anyway) so to half of mixers who are aiming for top 6 next season......Chelsea for the day!

 

[Deleted member 4594]

I read somewhere that an Arsenal win helps us with seeding for the Europa? Might be wrong.

 

[Aurum Lupus]

I read somewhere that an Arsenal win helps us with seeding for the Europa? Might be wrong.

Dont think I'm all that bothered about seeding. Arsenal not getting Champs League though will certainly help us, as they've said without it there is only around £40m to spend. Which is nowhere near enough to turn them around.

 

[Mark Rankines Lovechild]

I have to say, until we are in it, I don’t care and I won’t waste my time watching it.

 

[Andy]

Dont think I'm all that bothered about seeding.

You should be, it could be quite important during qualifying, and if we make the group stage.

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

A bit like Villa, I couldn't give a ****.

 

[Deleted at request of member 4337]

Looking forward to it Sarri is such a bitter nob after our game that I want arsenal to win and if that helps our seeding or whatever or the more reason to want arsenal to win

 

[clivewolves]

Not fussed who wins, but would like an entertaining game with plenty of goals.

 

[wolvesultra]

BT have made this and Saturdays final free to air haven't they? I'll probably watch it in that case something to do on a Wednesday night.

Crazy situation re two London teams playing each other but it being in bloody Baku. Understand that the hosts of the finals are chosen in advance but would it be really that hard to select a short list of say 4 then once the finalists are known pick the most appropriate.

 

[Yout85]

I have to say, until we are in it, I don’t care and I won’t waste my time watching it.

But will waste your time posting on a thread about it

 

[Mr Wolf]

Can anyone confirm if it’s on Freeview?

 

[Deleted member 3751]

BT have made this and Saturdays final free to air haven't they? I'll probably watch it in that case something to do on a Wednesday night.

Crazy situation re two London teams playing each other but it being in bloody Baku. Understand that the hosts of the finals are chosen in advance but would it be really that hard to select a short list of say 4 then once the finalists are known pick the most appropriate.

How to watch the Europa League final 2019: TV channel and live streaming options for Chelsea vs Arsenal tonight

Available for free on a stream according to this

 

[Norman Bell]

BT have made this and Saturdays final free to air haven't they? I'll probably watch it in that case something to do on a Wednesday night.

Crazy situation re two London teams playing each other but it being in bloody Baku. Understand that the hosts of the finals are chosen in advance but would it be really that hard to select a short list of say 4 then once the finalists are known pick the most appropriate.

That is far too intelligent an observation you will never get a job with UEFA or with any major organisation thinking logically !

 

[wolvesultra]

How to watch the Europa League final 2019: TV channel and live streaming options for Chelsea vs Arsenal tonight

Available for free on a stream according to this

I'm on virgin (but don't subscribe to BT Sport) and noticed it listed on the 'showcase' channel (channel 0 or 001 not sure at the very start anyway).

 

[Hanbury_Wolf]

BT have made this and Saturdays final free to air haven't they? I'll probably watch it in that case something to do on a Wednesday night.

Crazy situation re two London teams playing each other but it being in bloody Baku. Understand that the hosts of the finals are chosen in advance but would it be really that hard to select a short list of say 4 then once the finalists are known pick the most appropriate.

I think that type of suggestion is far easier said than done.

Think of all the staffing and scheduling of just about of every different component that goes into supporting such an event. Transport, policing, catering, hotels the list goes on. It would be pretty tough to have all that on standby for 3 of the the 4 venues to be stood down. Then there is travel arrangements for any non club affiliated attendees, mostly booked up months ago I'd have thought.

I think the main problem with this one is the location itself. Madness really. More or less any European team would have struggled to get a significant amount of fans out there given the problems with transport. I really dont get the need to spread it around to such places. It should be the 5 or 6 biggest stadiums in Europe only in cities that have decent transport links from anywhere and infrastructure to cope. Wouldn't have these situations then.

 

[Deleted member 3751]

I'm on virgin (but don't subscribe to BT Sport) and noticed it listed on the 'showcase' channel (channel 0 or 001 not sure at the very start anyway).

You're right, and this is better info!

Europa League Final: Chelsea v Arsenal FREE live stream and TV with BT Sport

 

[1972 i began]

Ay got BT Sport so it looks like Britain's got talent.Even though half of em come from abroad.

 

[wolvesultra]

Ay got BT Sport so it looks like Britain's got talent.Even though half of em come from abroad.

As above they'm showing it free whether you've got it or not pal.

 

[1972 i began]

War tekin much notice mate.Cheers for the nudge.

 

[themanwhobuiltthemoon]

I think that type of suggestion is far easier said than done.

Think of all the staffing and scheduling of just about of every different component that goes into supporting such an event. Transport, policing, catering, hotels the list goes on. It would be pretty tough to have all that on standby for 3 of the the 4 venues to be stood down. Then there is travel arrangements for any non club affiliated attendees, mostly booked up months ago I'd have thought.

I think the main problem with this one is the location itself. Madness really. More or less any European team would have struggled to get a significant amount of fans out there given the problems with transport. I really dont get the need to spread it around to such places. It should be the 5 or 6 biggest stadiums in Europe only in cities that have decent transport links from anywhere and infrastructure to cope. Wouldn't have these situations then.

Correct. I have a friend who worked on the 2017 final in Cardiff on the operational side and it was a one-year role.

Spreading these finals around is fair enough to an extent but doing among cities with the necessary infrastructure to cope.

 

[Ironfistedmonk]

The atmosphere is gonna be off the hook!

 

[Jonzy54]

Not bothered who wins .I just hope it’s a good game of football.

 

[Andy Gray's Anatomy]

Both finals are free to watch on YouTube.

 

[The Professional]

Both finals are free to watch on YouTube.

And in my living room. Not sure what size audience there will be- hopefully not too many, as the Missus has just hoovered the place.

 

[wolvesultra]

I think that type of suggestion is far easier said than done.

Think of all the staffing and scheduling of just about of every different component that goes into supporting such an event. Transport, policing, catering, hotels the list goes on. It would be pretty tough to have all that on standby for 3 of the the 4 venues to be stood down. Then there is travel arrangements for any non club affiliated attendees, mostly booked up months ago I'd have thought.

I think the main problem with this one is the location itself. Madness really. More or less any European team would have struggled to get a significant amount of fans out there given the problems with transport. I really dont get the need to spread it around to such places. It should be the 5 or 6 biggest stadiums in Europe only in cities that have decent transport links from anywhere and infrastructure to cope. Wouldn't have these situations then.

Disagree that it couldn't be don, would it take a bit of work yes but certainly doable. Big events are planned at similar notice all the time.

Maybe reduce the amount from 4 to 2 or 3 and have an understanding that each city/stadium remains as an option until used which I'm sure would result in citys/stadiums being happy to have contingency plans in place knowing they'll get it one day.

 

[Deleted member 4309]

Both sets of fans are causing trouble and fighting apparently

 

[Mark Rankines Lovechild]

But will waste your time posting on a thread about it

Well obviously, that goes without saying.
Got to post something and there’s little else happening at the moment on any other thread

 

[sc91]

Up the Arsenal for this one.

 

[Aurum Lupus]

You should be, it could be quite important during qualifying, and if we make the group stage.

No I'm more bothered we consolidate/improve league position. Which will be massively helped if Arsenal arent in the CL. Just being in Europe next year is enough for me, although having said that I'd obviously like us to do well.

 

[Sedgley Gold N Black]

Both sets of fans are causing trouble and fighting apparently

The only photo I've seen was quickly discredited by a half decent journalist as being from the euro's in France.

Still used by half the British press though.

 

[Andy]

No I'm more bothered we consolidate/improve league position. Which will be massively helped if Arsenal arent in the CL. Just being in Europe next year is enough for me, although having said that I'd obviously like us to do well.

Fair enough, personally I hope we reach the knockout stages.

 

[WasStefan]

Free on the BT Sport app too.

I'll be watching in UHD on YouTube through me tele.

 

[Aurum Lupus]

Fair enough, personally I hope we reach the knockout stages.

Me too, but I think we can do that seeded or not

 

[Andy]

Me too, but I think we can do that seeded or not

I hope you're right mate, I think our first team would qualify, but the number of games during pre season could be a problem, and things like being seeded will help. Burnley failed last year because they played two of the tougher teams in qualifying in Aberdeen and Olympiacos. While we'd be favourites I think we could struggle a little if we didn't play our strongest team in the same way as we did against Shrewsbury in the FA Cup.

 

[Jonzy54]

Up the Arsenal for this one.

Ouch

 

[The Wolf In The North]

Penalty awarded and red card @ 8/1
Arsenal win -1 @ 6/1
Arsenal win with Lacazette score anytime @ 9/2

Think Arsenal will be all over this.

 

[Sketchead]

I'll be watching. **** Chelsea, the boring, miserable ****s with no songs. Third place in the league and even if they win tonight they'll still sack their manager. Such a nonsense club with an appropriate following to match.

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

364 sleeps, it's a leap year. Can't wait

 

[Jonzy54]

364 sleeps, it's a leap year. Can't wait

Don’t cry if we go out against Cardiff Met University

 

[Deleted member 4023]

Both sets of fans are causing trouble and fighting apparently

Pics I've seen look like Azerbaijani's wearing chelsea & arsenal colours - definitely not gooners or headhunters