ECHO Comment: "Fears of Witch-hunt Against Liverpool FC" part 3

implosion-of-building-with-animated-face-ai9nx8qdpqnygm5t.gif
 
Before the RS did it, I think Real finished outside the CL places in La Liga one year they won the CL and they were given a place ahead of the 4th place team. It was after the RS missed top 4 that UEFA moved the goal posts to avoid their friends missing out on CL if they failed to qualify properly.
Yeah, In 2000, they finished 5th but won the CL.

If I remember correctly, UEFA used to let the individual national football associations decide how they wanted their alloted number of teams to go into the CL.
The Spanish FA waited till the end of the season in 2000, because they knew Madrid could win the CL despite having a poor season.
Whereas the Premier league jumped the gun and submitted the top 4 for entry before the season was over because they didn't expect a) Everton to hold on to a top 4 spot or b) the rs to fluke the CL.
 

Welcome

Join the Everton conversation today.
Fewer ads, full access, completely free.

🛒 Visit Shop

Support Grand Old Team by checking out our latest Everton gear!
Back
Top