Scotland Qualification

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  1. Hooky feller

    Hooky feller Well-Known Member

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    How is it Scotland have qualified for the play offs. Yet can still finish 5th on points in the group. ?
     
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    By winning their nations league group. All group winners were guaranteed a play off.
     
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    Hooky feller Well-Known Member

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    Whoever drew that format up. Should be thrown to the wolves. And Whatever happened to a host nation staging the event .. :confused:.
     
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    I think that the Nations League is an absolutely fantastic innovation - so much better than pointless friendly internationals. But giving some of the 4th tier nations a pass into the playoffs, essentially rendering their subsequent qualification matches pointless - is something that needs to be looked at in the future.
     
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    Completely agree
     
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    I agree. It seems really counter-productive to the aims of the Nations League.
     
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    Maybe they were able to influence the authorities........ I know I'd be afraid, very afraid.

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    Because Nicola told them. OK?
     
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    Yes, exactly. You get the odd situation that earning promotion to the next tier makes qualifying for the euros next time through the tournament potentially more difficult. As I said, it's a great concept, but certain things have to be reviewed for subsequent tournaments.
     
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