Who would like to go back to the old european cup format straight knock out?

Question

stoev8: u talkin p**s u can lose 3 and still go through

Answer 1

I wouldn't want straight knock out all the way through. However I think it would be better if the group stage had less groups, 4 instead of 8 with either a first round or another qualifying round before the group stage.

On a side note it would be nice to have a Champions competition where  the requirement is that you are actually a champion.

Answer 2

definetley.  group stages are only money spinning exercises and a step towards a competition (and football's money distribution) dominated by only a handful of clubs.

the champions league may be good, but its making the rich richer and the poor poorer.

a knockout style like any domestic cup format would be welcome.

Answer 3

I would rather have a European league.

Answer 4

no way ... what play the champions of malta then iceland quater finals against the finnish champions  a tricky semi against the french champions then the big one ?? no the C/L is more competative it has the cream of europe in it ..

Answer 5

yes, and just the champions of each country to enter.

That way it doesn't give second rate teams the chance to grab the big one.

Answer 6

At last:

Something we can agree on.  In an ideal world:  Yes.  As it stands though; I still believe English teams earn their four places on merit.  Though if a team is good enough to win it there should be no protected seeded draws.

Straight home and away ties did not stop exiting football from Real Madrid in the fifhties.  Or Ajax in the Seventies.

And though I'm opinionated:  Congratulations on your five Liverpool.

Answer 7

I know, same old s**t different year - they won't agree with you cos smaller teams will have a chance of doing well, and heaven forbid!!

Answer 8

straight format would be boring. id hate to see an italian team get a goal then play defense for a return leg.  with a group stage, more often than not you need to get a win.  once the quaters start you get knockout with the best teams left!

Answer 9

that is exactly how it should be.........................

Answer 10

Me. I preferred the old format.