lichtie23 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 This seasons qualifying rounds started 2 weeks ago and continues today. 3 Scottish sides in action tonight as Aberdeen host Dutch side Groningen, Motherwell entertain Icelandic side Stjarnan and last years Scottish Cup winners St Johnstone start with a trip to Luzern in Switzerland. Don't see why all 3 can't progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Would have to have Motherwell as clear favourites in their tie, if KR's performance against Celtic was anything to go by. Luzern v St Johnstone - I would have Luzern as favourites, and tonights game especially will be difficult for St Johnstone as they are playing a team who can pass the ball about well and will enjoy a lot of possession in conditions that aren't ideal if you are chasing the game. I can see St Johnstone getting a lot of joy from set pieces and balls into the box, but they'll need to take their chances. Difficult tie, but winnable. Aberdeen v Groningen - I know absolutely nada about the Dutch team, and almost as much about their league these days. You would expect though that they are more than capable and will give Aberdeen a very tough two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Would have to have Motherwell as clear favourites in their tie, if KR's performance against Celtic was anything to go by. Luzern v St Johnstone - I would have Luzern as favourites, and tonights game especially will be difficult for St Johnstone as they are playing a team who can pass the ball about well and will enjoy a lot of possession in conditions that aren't ideal if you are chasing the game. I can see St Johnstone getting a lot of joy from set pieces and balls into the box, but they'll need to take their chances. Difficult tie, but winnable. Aberdeen v Groningen - I know absolutely nada about the Dutch team, and almost as much about their league these days. You would expect though that they are more than capable and will give Aberdeen a very tough two games. Aberdeen are flying just now though and scoring a lot of goals. I expect them to win at Pittodrie tonight and get a draw in Holland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 f**k knows how its going to pan out at Pittodrie tonight. Hopefully the Famous can take a comfortable lead to Holland. 2-0 would be good. Motherwell should knock seven shades of shite out of the Icelandic mob. Saints? Well we all thought they would get rimmed by Rosenborg and look what happened. 'Mon the jockos. You going tonight Mozza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Best of luck to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Luzern vs Saints: Saints are the better team but Luzern will be fitter as they have started their season. Saints to go through on away goals. Aberdeen vs Groningen: Two clubs of a similar size. Dutch Football is better than Scottish Football. Aberdeen to lose by one goal. Motherwell vs UMF: Motherwell should walk that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Went for the Scottish treble, fiver returns 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Luzern v St Johnstone - I would have Luzern as favourites, and tonights game especially will be difficult for St Johnstone as they are playing a team who can pass the ball about well and will enjoy a lot of possession in conditions that aren't ideal if you are chasing the game. I can see St Johnstone getting a lot of joy from set pieces and balls into the box, but they'll need to take their chances. Difficult tie, but winnable. So can United but they beat us 4 times last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Luzern vs Saints: Saints are the better team but Luzern will be fitter as they have started their season. Saints to go through on away goals. The Swiss season starts this coming weekend.... So can United but they beat us 4 times last season Not in the conditions they'll face here. Far hotter and more humid than the Scottish boys are used to. I think St Johnstone have a decent chance but Luzern will be a big challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilky1878 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hopefully all 3 can progress. Don't see why not. Maybe looking too far ahead here but how great would it be too see 3 Scottish teams in the group stages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Scottish Cup winners St Johnstone Sorry but I just don't think I'll ever get used to seeing that. Right, carry on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilky1878 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Sorry but I just don't think I'll ever get used to seeing that. Right, carry on... You never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 1st result of the day in. Astana from Kazakhstan easily dispose of Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Sligo Rovers 2-0 up away at Rosenborg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trgf Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 LOI > SPL tbf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 To be fair I think Aberdeen and St Johnstone will both be pretty happy. Motherwell will be disappointed tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Luzern vs Saints: Saints are the better team but Luzern will be fitter as they have started their season. Saints to go through on away goals. Aberdeen vs Groningen: Two clubs of a similar size. Dutch Football is better than Scottish Football. Aberdeen to lose by one goal. Motherwell vs UMF: Motherwell should walk that. Stay away from bookies, at least I got one right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Sligo Rovers 2-0 up away at Rosenborg That's kinda made last years result against them seem like less of an achievement..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 I was there. I'm sure there was a bees nest under my seat. Bee b*****ds everywhere in the south stand the night. How did they play? Confident you can get a result in Holland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Big night for the Scottish sides. Aberdeen with the toughest task over in Holland but I don't see why they can't get a score draw and advance. Fancy St Johnstone to do the business at home to Luzern and Motherwell to win in Iceland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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