Yeah I can see the point of view from Everton/Liverpool fans, I would feel annoyed aswell. Of course, I am biased on this as a supporter, so I guess I'm just putting my team first as any fan would.
But like I said, Everton/Liverpool have both worked hard this season to get where we are, and as have we in the FA Cup, but the deadline is there for a reason and if we've missed it we've missed it, end of.
I know it sucks, and if it were my club then I'd be gutted, but put yourselves in Everton/Liverpool shoes.
They are under the impression that they can achieve Europa league football, and they manage to secure the spot necessary, only to have it snatched from them because Portsmouth are given a second chance in their application simply because everyone is taking pity on them at the moment.
Where would the pity be for the team that actually qualified and didn't miss their application deadline?
As for arguing, I'm done also, but I feel strongly about this topic and am generally tired of these Portsmouth stories floating about now.
This decision is complete bullshit!!!! Im not a pompey fan but it still sucks. Forget the deadline ****, like Gza said if you qualify you qualify. Talk about kicking them when they're down.
How is he an idiot? Portsmouth deserve the place, if you cannot see that then you are clearly blind. They reached the FA Cup final and may even go on to win it, and the fact they are in administration means it's difficult for them to obtain a UEFA license, but if there is any chance of them getting one they should be given the opportunity before 7th place.
This has nothing to do with transfer windows or loans, this is because UEFA are refusing to give Pompey a license due to their finances, they were allowed to sell players outside of the transfer window, so your examples clearly fail.
I mean you are seriously over exaggerating, what's the worst that can come from waiting another week or so?
Well said Andy he could have at least made a stupid point without calling people idiots.
He said nothing about a financial crisis, he said that they deserved to qualify which they do, and albeit they forgot the deadline they should be given a second chance, if it were anyone else I would expect the same.
There's a deadline for a reason. Deadlines are set to maintain order and structure within the leagues. Why should Portsmouth be able to get Europa league football at the expense of another team, just because they are in a mess right now? The rules are there for everyone.
Let's allow transfer windows to be open all season long, shall we, or let's allow players on loan to ignore the loan termination deadline and just keep playing for their new team.
Better yet, let's scrap the system and not have any structure. Teams can play for fun without any need for points.
Idiot.
I dont know how you can have the cheek to call me an idiot when obviously you've missed my point completely! Read my post properly before commenting, ********!
My fear is that it will allow Liverpool to wriggle their way into Europe by the back door yet again, anyone remember the whole 4th/5th place fiasco with Everton and Liverpool that saw both of them playing in the champions league?
Yes I remember that, although I don't really want us to be in Europa League next season, we need to concentrate on the league so Everton can take it. Do you remember last season or the season before when everyone played their second string of players because it was a hopeless competition with far too many games?
Dont want to get involved in the 'discussion' too much, but its not becuase they are in administration, they freely admitted its because they forgot to send off the paperwork. Only when they realised thier mistake did UEFA/FA turn around and say OK you can submit your paperwork for a license late, but youve got to be out of administration by a certain date (first week of May i think)
My fear is that it will allow Liverpool to wriggle their way into Europe by the back door yet again, anyone remember the whole 4th/5th place fiasco with Everton and Liverpool that saw both of them playing in the champions league?
Well the rules should've allowed the winners a chance to defend their title and thats what it is now. The same will happen this year if we win the Europa League. I'm not too sure on this but if Liverpool win the Europa League does that mean that the spot would be given to Everton for finishing 8th? By the way I'm assuming that we will finish 7th and Everton 8th but I understand this may not happen.