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Welsh clubs given a bye into Europe ...

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Smug in Boots, Jan 13, 2025.

  1. rowley

    rowley Well-Known Member

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    Me too. The only appeal is the chance of a trip abroad for die hard travelling fans. They have earned such a day, but even if we did qualify, it's hardly any sort of level playing field.
     
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  2. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Thankfully Newcastle won’t their Fairs Trade Cup by beating a club they can’t even spell …

    … imagine if it had been Real Madrid <laugh>
     
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  3. Somebodys pinched my sombrero

    Somebodys pinched my sombrero Well-Known Member

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    Are you lot familiar with Aesops fable, “The fox and the grapes”?
    <laugh>
     
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  4. rowley

    rowley Well-Known Member

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    Yes. But I Prefer the Flea and The Camel, which I always thought was appropriate for you lot.
     
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  5. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Ironically your famous flag always reminded me of that fable …

    … ‘We don’t demand a team that wins, just one that tries’ <laugh>
     
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  6. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like it was Wrexham pushing for it to happen, unsurprising given their owners

    It's simple really, if you want to play in a Welsh cup - join the Welsh leagues
     
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  8. alcoauth

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    FAW chucking money about lately and trying to get Merthyr Tydfil back into their leagues, honestly I wouldn't mind seeing proper Welsh leagues the way we have the Scottish leagues, with decent teams and a respectable professional competition.
     
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  9. steesafc

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    Correct decision made.
     
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  10. The Legendary Tongue

    The Legendary Tongue Well-Known Member

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    Give them a bye from the EFL and they can join the Welsh league. Starting at the bottom of course.
     
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  11. LD19SAFC

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