Europa League Potential Opponents

***Hermit Crab*** · 20-05-2018 05:28 PM

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I've never heard of most of these teams before. Not a good sign, as it'll probably be one of those 'never heard of' teams that put us out.

Anyway, please not Tel Aviv or Posnan, as I want to actually enjoy the away leg.

Like Birkikara or progrès.

***Keith_M*** · 20-05-2018 05:30 PM

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Like Birkikara or progrès.

I personally have a soft spot for Progrès. Dunno why

***Northernhibee*** · 20-05-2018 05:53 PM

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Wonder who Hearts will get in the CL draw?

They'll be hoping to miss the big teams like Peterhead.

***SRHibs*** · 20-05-2018 05:59 PM

When's the draw?

**RoxburghHibs** · 20-05-2018 06:07 PM

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I've never heard of most of these teams before. Not a good sign, as it'll probably be one of those 'never heard of' teams that put us out.

Anyway, please not Tel Aviv or Posnan, as I want to actually enjoy the away leg.

We are seeded so won’t get drawn to play either of them. Ignore the original list posted on this thread as its not correct.

***Hermit Crab*** · 20-05-2018 06:08 PM

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When's the draw?

I'm sure its around the 15th of June.

**RoxburghHibs** · 20-05-2018 06:10 PM

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When's the draw?

Tuesday 19th June according to the Hibs website.

**Ozyhibby** · 20-05-2018 06:38 PM

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I've never heard of most of these teams before. Not a good sign, as it'll probably be one of those 'never heard of' teams that put us out.

Anyway, please not Tel Aviv or Posnan, as I want to actually enjoy the away leg.

I took my kids footy team to Poznan a couple of years back and it’s a great place.

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***Baldy Foghorn*** · 20-05-2018 07:08 PM

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Like Birkikara or progrès.

Not rooming with you again

**LustForLeith** · 20-05-2018 07:18 PM

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Some real howlers in there, some right backwater places. Wales or Ireland please.

I thought you wanted to avoid backwater places.

Only joking!!!!

**HibeeHibernian4** · 20-05-2018 07:31 PM

The overwhelming likelihood is that Hibs are going to be drawn against one of these teams, unless we are placed in an unusual group of potential opponents when they do the pots a few hours before the draw takes place.

(Iceland)
Stjarnan
ÍBV

(Northern Ireland)
Cliftonville
Glenavon
Coleraine

(Latvia)
FK Liepāja
Riga FC

(Finland)
Ilves Tampere
KuPS Kuopio
FC Lahti

(Ireland)
Derry City
Shamrock Rovers

(Lithuania)
Stumbras
FK Trakai*

(Wales)
Connah's Quay
Bala Town*

(Faroe Isles)
NSÍ Runavík
B36 Tórshavn*

(Estonia)
Narva Trans
Levadia Tallinn**

* - Team is the seeded side in the Preliminary Round, and is therefore likely to make it through against a weaker side. This is not guaranteed, but assumed for the sake of ease.

** - Team may still end up being seeded, depending on who qualifies from the countries whose season's haven't finished yet.

**LancashireHibby** · 20-05-2018 08:09 PM

Connah’s Quay please (presumably at Wrexham).

**HibeeHibernian4** · 20-05-2018 08:20 PM

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Connah’s Quay please (presumably at Wrexham).

They've actually played in Rhyl (twice) and Bangor (once) in their three Europa League ties to date. You'd hope they might sense a bigger gate and move the game to Wrexham if we drew them, though.

**Dashing Bob S** · 20-05-2018 08:27 PM

Any city reknowned for agreeable filly’s suits me.

**LancashireHibby** · 20-05-2018 08:34 PM

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They've actually played in Rhyl (twice) and Bangor (once) in their three Europa League ties to date. You'd hope they might sense a bigger gate and move the game to Wrexham if we drew them, though.

I think the police would have a say in that anyway as I’d expect us to take a massive following to a game like that. Same applies to Bala Town, obviously.

**Greenbeard** · 20-05-2018 08:42 PM

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I took my kids footy team to Poznan a couple of years back and it’s a great place.

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Agree. Cheap flights and city centre historic square is great. Ideal for a congregation.

***JimBHibees*** · 20-05-2018 08:47 PM

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Any city reknowned for agreeable filly’s suits me.

**monktonharp** · 20-05-2018 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by St Pauli Hibee

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Cliftonville down are out potential opponents, teams above will be seeded

I could live with that. don't want to be in the Ex-Capital of Israel

**davhibby** · 20-05-2018 09:31 PM

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Connah’s Quay please (presumably at Wrexham).

Would they be allowed to play it at Tranmere? A trip to Liverpool would be nice

**The Leith Dutch** · 20-05-2018 09:57 PM

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Some real howlers in there, some right backwater places. Wales or Ireland please.

We go to Gorgie and Ibrox 4 or 5 times a season so I reckon we should cope ;)

***LancsHibs*** · 20-05-2018 10:09 PM

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Would they be allowed to play it at Tranmere? A trip to Liverpool would be nice

They play only a short distance from Chester, that would be a great trip

much nicer than a visit to Birkenhead!

**Walter** · 20-05-2018 10:20 PM

It would be nice for once to get a team that aren’t midway through their season

**Iain G** · 20-05-2018 10:29 PM

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Any city reknowned for agreeable filly’s suits me.

Didn't know you were one for the horses Bob?

***Hermit Crab*** · 20-05-2018 11:42 PM

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Not rooming with you again

No chance! Last time I got the sack!

***Hermit Crab*** · 20-05-2018 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by LancashireHibby

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Connah’s Quay please (presumably at Wrexham).

Last time in the Europa League they played here.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nantporth

**Dashing Bob S** · 21-05-2018 12:56 AM

Keep thinking that an Edinburgh derby over two legs in Europe would be great but then I remember Hearts are in CL.

**NOLA** · 21-05-2018 02:51 AM

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I’m in Sorrento, so anywhere around that part would be great for the 1st leg

The Sorrento is in leith walk mate, not that far to travel

***hibbyboy1*** · 21-05-2018 03:33 AM

Originally Posted by HFCEighteen75

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The overwhelming likelihood is that Hibs are going to be drawn against one of these teams, unless we are placed in an unusual group of potential opponents when they do the pots a few hours before the draw takes place.

(Iceland)
Stjarnan
ÍBV

(Northern Ireland)
Cliftonville
Glenavon
Coleraine

(Latvia)
FK Liepāja
Riga FC

(Finland)
Ilves Tampere
KuPS Kuopio
FC Lahti

(Ireland)
Derry City
Shamrock Rovers

(Lithuania)
Stumbras
FK Trakai*

(Wales)
Connah's Quay
Bala Town*

(Faroe Isles)
NSÍ Runavík
B36 Tórshavn*

(Estonia)
Narva Trans
Levadia Tallinn**

* - Team is the seeded side in the Preliminary Round, and is therefore likely to make it through against a weaker side. This is not guaranteed, but assumed for the sake of ease.

** - Team may still end up being seeded, depending on who qualifies from the countries whose season's haven't finished yet.

When the draw is made will we know who we are playing exactly, or is it two teams that have still to play we will be drawn against.

***HH81*** · 21-05-2018 04:56 AM

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Connah’s Quay please (presumably at Wrexham).

I was in Wrexham today. The boozer next to Wrexham football ground is superb. Shame North Wales have moved down the road.

A game at Wrexham would be ideal location wise 😁