Belgrade isn’t that far neither is Holland, let’s not speak about the other 1, I hope to do 1-2 of aways.
Europa League 2019/20
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Sure, we can fit one more solar panel up there... orrrr maybe not.Part of the roof collapsed during a mild storm a few weeks back. Bad construction. Luckily the stadium was empty at the time so nobody got hurt.
That's when the youth comes in with fresh energy and they're definitely should not complain about length of the trip in face of getting chance in European competition. My personal ugly thing would pitch condition that could lead to injuries, but that's bit of presumption at this point.
If Ole's smart enough with selection, we'll milk that group with even bigger benefit in sight of gelling newcomers into that team.
Molde must be kicking themselves. They would have been in economic and PR heaven if they hadn't bottled it vs Partizan last night.
totally forgot this shit show was commencing today.
Wtf is an Astana.
Wtf is an Astana.
The results of our group draw have been confirmed.
Manchester to Astana is a longer flight than Manchester to New York. 
How are they coping after losing haller and jovic?
Play a mix of the u23’s and the second team away, play the second team at home.
Top group of talent. Rose to prominence in the 80s on the amateur circuit before being promoted to the big leagues in the 90s with their hit single "Wishy Washy (My Mother Likes to Stitch Leggings)".
Wohoo my two favorite teams play eachother! United finally coming to Belgrade 
This is one of those artificially high-pressure, can’t-win situations. If we beat these teams, the media will go, “so what?” and use it as an excuse to talk about how far we’ve slipped. If we lose to one of them, the media will crucify us for losing to an unknown team, and use it as an excuse to talk about how far we’ve slipped.
A genuine chance for silverware is something we can't sneeze at. I likely won't watch the early tepid stuff but I'm here for knockout European football.
Can't worry about the media too much. The media and rival fans will banter us no matter what. We have to make sure we do the job effectively and move forward.
Yep, but in fairness we deserve all the criticism if we lose to one of these teams (unless we've already qualified and we're just playing reserves).
Bummer.
You are definately right about Koopmeiners. Clean sheets not only Wijndal of course but i hope you're right. All the talent is welcome in Orange.
Is probably our best chance to qualify for CL next season.
Of course they lost some punch, but their high intensity and physicality still make them an uncomfortable opponent. Right now they are still in danger of losing Rebic, then they may end up a bit toothless.
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Europa League is awful
FFS
Last time we had to travel to Turkey (Fenerbache) and Ukraine (Zorya Luhansk). At least this time there will be only crazy travel.
Hang on...are you referring to me & you or Astana?
Fixtures
Fixtures Announced as follows;
19 September: United v Astana
3 October: AZ v United
24 October: Partizan v United
7 November: United v Partizan
28 November: Astana v United
12 December: United v AZ
19 September: United v Astana
3 October: AZ v United
24 October: Partizan v United
7 November: United v Partizan
28 November: Astana v United
12 December: United v AZ
Uninspiring group, will be lying if I say I'm looking forward to any of these games but at least we should be able to rotate our main players in some games so that it doesn't affect our league form, for now at least.
It's worse than that.
Astana Home - West Ham away
Az away- Newcastle Away
Partizan away- Norwich away
Partizan home- Brighton Home
Astana away- Villa home
Az home- Everton home
Az away- Newcastle Away
Partizan away- Norwich away
Partizan home- Brighton Home
Astana away- Villa home
Az home- Everton home
We haven't got a decent squad to rotate.
The kids will probably do fine in the home games imo, but away from home we'll have to play the main squad unfortunately.
Hopefully we'll have qualified or have all but confirmed qualification by the 28th November. We'll have Sheff Utd away before that game and Villa home afterwards. Not too bad.
Astana H - Leicester H before, West Ham A after
AZ A - Arsenal H before, Newcastle A after
Partizan A - Liverpool H before, Norwich A after
Partizan H - Bournemouth A before, Brighton H after
Astana A - Sheff Utd A before, Villa H after
AZ H - City A before, Everton H after
If we're qualified by the final game, which we really should be, then we should go full reserve in that game. Tough games before and afterwards.
God I'm reminded why I hate the Europa League. What a boring group.
We'll do well to beat both Newcastle and Norwich away. As others say hopefully United have already reached the knock out stages by the time Astana away comes around and then play a full 2nd string team and leave most first teamers at home.
Excellent group
I always like watching United win games, looks like a brilliant group to me.
Is the impact of the travel really that bad or is it a bit overstated? It's not like the players are flying easyjet - they'll be well accommodated throughout.
A group United should win. Nevertheless it's important United don't underestimate their opponents.