Euro 2020 playoffs

[Diclonius]

Just seen that all the semi finals and finals will be played on the same day, at the same time. Surely not - UEFA would want to maximise TV revenue for these?

I've got something else booked for that day and won't be able to make the semi final if it isn't moved.

[TamHibs]

Unless something changes all semi finals are booked for 26th March and the final on 31st March


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[Fergus52]

Might not even have to play them if Russia gets done for doping

[lord bunberry]

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Might not even have to play them if Russia gets done for doping

What’s the story behind that?

[BlackSheep]

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What’s the story behind that?

Story broke last night/this morning that all Russian sporting has been under scrutiny (not new news) and if they are found guilty then they could be banned from all major sporting events and from being hosts for a certain number of years. The decision will be made around Dec 8th....

Uefa has said that any decisions regarding doping that are decided by any sporting governing body will be upheld by Uefa, so Russia would be expelled from Euro 2020 and Scotland would take their place as runners up in our qualifying group.

[The 90+2]

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Story broke last night/this morning that all Russian sporting has been under scrutiny (not new news) and if they are found guilty then they could be banned from all major sporting events and from being hosts for a certain number of years. The decision will be made around Dec 8th....

Uefa has said that any decisions regarding doping that are decided by any sporting governing body will be upheld by Uefa, so Russia would be expelled from Euro 2020 and Scotland would take their place as runners up in our qualifying group.

We never get that kind of luck tbh.

[southsider]

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Might not even have to play them if Russia gets done for doping

Ah so if doping charge is proven the Russia gets kicked out we move up to 2nd in the group behind Belgium ? Can’t see it mind.

[Diclonius]

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Story broke last night/this morning that all Russian sporting has been under scrutiny (not new news) and if they are found guilty then they could be banned from all major sporting events and from being hosts for a certain number of years. The decision will be made around Dec 8th....

Uefa has said that any decisions regarding doping that are decided by any sporting governing body will be upheld by Uefa, so Russia would be expelled from Euro 2020 and Scotland would take their place as runners up in our qualifying group.

It isn't a given that UEFA would give us their spot, unless Russia's group matches are forfeit and we move into second by default.

They'll probably just give it to Iceland.

[surreyhibbie]

Russia are one of the hosts aren't they? would have to reschedule a few matches...

[lord bunberry]

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Story broke last night/this morning that all Russian sporting has been under scrutiny (not new news) and if they are found guilty then they could be banned from all major sporting events and from being hosts for a certain number of years. The decision will be made around Dec 8th....

Uefa has said that any decisions regarding doping that are decided by any sporting governing body will be upheld by Uefa, so Russia would be expelled from Euro 2020 and Scotland would take their place as runners up in our qualifying group.

Mon the anti doping guys.

[Smartie]

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Mon the anti doping guys.

Yes, and mon the "blind eye to financial doping within the domestic game" guys too.

[RoYO!]

Should really go to the best third place team out of all groups. Which I’m assuming isn’t us?!

Although I suppose if upheld that would mean that Scotland were up against a team with an unfair advantage? (No, not just Football ability!)

[bingo70]

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Should really go to the best third place team out of all groups. Which I’m assuming isn’t us?!

Although I suppose if upheld that would mean that Scotland were up against a team with an unfair advantage? (No, not just Football ability!)

Nobody else in the other groups had played games at a disadvantage so don’t see why Scotland should be punished again.

If they hadn’t cheated against us we might have finished second, no other teams in any other group can say that.

[The 90+2]

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Russia are one of the hosts aren't they? would have to reschedule a few matches...

Why? We are also hosts as are Ireland and Romania, we all might not make it.

[Groathillgrump]

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Why? We are also hosts as are Ireland and Romania, we all might not make it.

If they get banned the Russians might throw their toys out the pram and say they're not hosting their scheduled fixtures anymore.

[davhibby]

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If they get banned the Russians might throw their toys out the pram and say they're not hosting their scheduled fixtures anymore.

They’ll be banned from hosting so no need for any toy throwing

[hfc rd]

Ban them.

[G B Young]

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We never get that kind of luck tbh.

We've got a massive slice of luck in having a back door opportunity to play at the Euros. I still don't get the Nations League route. The Euros should be a showpiece event featuring the top teams, not compromised by making room for teams that aren't good enough to be there. A glance at the final points tallies and goal differences in our Euro qualifying group shows we were absolutely miles off the pace and this play-off route we've kept open by scraping past Israel and Albania does nothing to improve the standard of our national game. I know it's been 22 years since we qualified for anything and that we should perhaps be grateful for small mercies but we simply don't deserve to be there IMHO.

[Just_Jimmy]

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We've got a massive slice of luck in having a back door opportunity to play at the Euros. I still don't get the Nations League route. The Euros should be a showpiece event featuring the top teams, not compromised by making room for teams that aren't good enough to be there. A glance at the final points tallies and goal differences in our Euro qualifying group shows we were absolutely miles off the pace and this play-off route we've kept open by scraping past Israel and Albania does nothing to improve the standard of our national game. I know it's been 22 years since we qualified for anything and that we should perhaps be grateful for small mercies but we simply don't deserve to be there IMHO.

If Russia have cheated then we deserve it more than them.

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[Gordy M]

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We've got a massive slice of luck in having a back door opportunity to play at the Euros. I still don't get the Nations League route. The Euros should be a showpiece event featuring the top teams, not compromised by making room for teams that aren't good enough to be there. A glance at the final points tallies and goal differences in our Euro qualifying group shows we were absolutely miles off the pace and this play-off route we've kept open by scraping past Israel and Albania does nothing to improve the standard of our national game. I know it's been 22 years since we qualified for anything and that we should perhaps be grateful for small mercies but we simply don't deserve to be there IMHO.

Eh? How is it a massive 'slice of luck' when everyome knows the rules before it starts? And this scraping past teams thing, a win is a win, its just another way to slag of the national team which folk take great delight in doing. We WON our nations league group and absolutely deserve the chance to qualify.....as those are the rules. Jeez.

[james62]

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It isn't a given that UEFA would give us their spot, unless Russia's group matches are forfeit and we move into second by default.

They'll probably just give it to Iceland.

If they apply the same logic they did in 1992 with Denmark taking Yugoslavia's place then it will be us

[HibbyAndy]

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If they apply the same logic they did in 1992 with Denmark taking Yugoslavia's place then it will be us

And Like Denmark did in 92 we could even win the hing

[Frazerbob]

Absolutely no chance Russia will be kicked out.

[Brummie_Hibs]

Gazprom are sponsors of the Uefa Champions League. I'm sure a lot of Uefa delegates palms have been well oiled in the past to ensure Uefa stay clear of meddling with Russia.

[The 90+2]

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If they get banned the Russians might throw their toys out the pram and say they're not hosting their scheduled fixtures anymore.

True. It won’t be hard to find stadiums far easier to reach if that’s the case though.

[The 90+2]

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We've got a massive slice of luck in having a back door opportunity to play at the Euros. I still don't get the Nations League route. The Euros should be a showpiece event featuring the top teams, not compromised by making room for teams that aren't good enough to be there. A glance at the final points tallies and goal differences in our Euro qualifying group shows we were absolutely miles off the pace and this play-off route we've kept open by scraping past Israel and Albania does nothing to improve the standard of our national game. I know it's been 22 years since we qualified for anything and that we should perhaps be grateful for small mercies but we simply don't deserve to be there IMHO.

That’s not really lucky though, it’s benefiting hopefully from the new format. We usually draw strong teams in our group and have no chance from the beginning.

[Newry Hibs]

Just thinking this would be Scotland's first one off match to progress.

Can think of two-legged play offs and a fair few winner take all group matches.

[HibbyAndy]

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Just thinking this would be Scotland's first one off match to progress.

Can think of two-legged play offs and a fair few winner take all group matches.

Not quite up to speed on all things Scotland but is this where we are ?.. Is it a 1 off game at Hampden to decide if we make the Euros ?

[stantonhibby]

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Not quite up to speed on all things Scotland but is this where we are ?.. Is it a 1 off game at Hampden to decide if we make the Euros ?

Semi final then a final. Semi is definitely at Hampden. Final might be.

[hfc rd]

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Semi final then a final. Semi is definitely at Hampden. Final might be.

Draw on Friday to determine who we will play in the semi and if we will get home advantage for the final if we win our semi.

Massively need home advantage as I can’t see us going to either Norway or Serbia and winning.