Europa League 2026-27

adam0102 said:
There is no direct single-word German equivalent for the colloquial British football insult "tinpot club," as the exact dismissive slang doesn't map literally.

Closest German Translations & Meanings
Instead of a direct translation, German speakers use descriptive phrases depending on the context of why a club is being called "tinpot" (lack of tradition, small size, or cheap/insignificant status):

  • Schäbiger Verein or minderwertiger Verein: A literal translation of a "shoddy" or "low-quality" club.
  • Provinzverein: A "provincial club"—often used in German football banter to describe a small, local team from a rural or unglamorous area without big-city or traditional elite standing.
  • Dorfverein: A "village club" or literal small-town team, used pejoratively if a club lacks history, stature, or a large fanbase.
  • Plastikklub / Marketingklub: Frequently used in Germany (specifically by traditional fans against clubs like RB Leipzig) for clubs lacking traditional roots and backed heavily by corporate money—capturing a similar disdain to the British use of "tinpot".
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Cheers - another one to add to my signature I created a few years back. (latin). And inspiration for my fresh new union flag.

Old sig - Adhaere eam materia plastica, Iraola...
 
Mossy1 said:
They should be happy with that.Quick maths suggest their 5% of 11307 is 565.
So its just like PL games where the away allocation is higher than the supposed 10%(c1130) compared to the actual 1350-1400 clubs receive when playing at DC.
All to do with the size of the various blocks around the ground.
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And 5% of 12k is ……. ? Corners should be open by then.
 
Telly123 said:
I heard theyre meeting at matchams ski slope bar - designated pub as similar, reminds them of the alps
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but graz is nowhere near the alps so why would an alpine bar be appropriate?

as is protocol, let's now have a pointless 48 hour argument about the geography and geology of central europe :grinning:
 
GaryRB said:
First time ever I've tried to get ticket to any game and failed
Im on 10 points, decided early las season to prioritise less on football, more on family and other stuff
Typical that coincided with first time ever in Europe, and those points matter more than ever before
Ah well
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I'm in the same boat Gary. Also on 10 points and first time I've ever failed to get a ticket. Even managed to get Luton a couple of years ago which had a similar rush, but nothing like yesterday. But fair play to those with 13+ points - that's what a loyalty scheme is all about. There will be plenty of tickets in Frankfurt come May...
 
table said:
Three of the regular Riverside Rocketeers are going. One thought he had missed out but it turned out some "norms" had purchased wheelchair spaces by mistake : )

I hope everyone that goes, ticketed or ticketless, has a cracking time. Give the lads unbridled support and bring back 3 Europa points : )

It's the people of Prague I feel sorry for : )

Ps remember onions can bring a tear to your eye : )
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God I haven't heard (or used) the term "norms" in ages!
 
So if you are on 12 points, you can buy Fulham at 10am on Tuesday, get to 13, and beat the first drop which is happening 4 hours later at 2pm!
 
GaryRB said:
So if you are on 12 points, you can buy Fulham at 10am on Tuesday, get to 13, and beat the first drop which is happening 4 hours later at 2pm!
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If you have 12 points, wouldn’t you just purchase your ticket 2pm Monday when the guaranteed window kicks in?
 
afcdibby said:
If you have 12 points, wouldn’t you just purchase your ticket 2pm Monday when the guaranteed window kicks in?
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Apologies, my mistake, I mean those on 11 points can get to 12 point bracket at 10am Tuesday (have been used to talking about 13 point cut off)
 
Just a note. I know passport checks at Sociedad were lapse and it doesn’t say about the need to carry ID for Prague. But the bit about Spanish law and carrying ID to check against tickets is back for the Vigo game.
 
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