by jymbojetset » Fri Jun 10, 2005 11:25 am
Liverpool allowed to defend title
Friday, 10 June 2005
The UEFA Champions League holders Liverpool FC will compete in next season's UEFA Champions League first qualifying round.
Right to defend
The UEFA Executive Committee decided to amend the regulations for the future editions of the Champions League, so that the holders will have the right to defend their title and therefore qualify automatically. At the same time, the number of clubs allowed per national association will remain stable based on coefficient ranking.
Exceptional decision
Exceptionally, for the upcoming season, the Executive Committee today decided to allow the current Champions League holders to defend their title. The UEFA Executive Committee also decided that:
- Liverpool would enter the competition in the first qualifying round, to be played on 12/13 and 19/20 July, with the draw taking place on 24 June.
- There will be no country protection for Liverpool.
- Liverpool will be included in the English market pool share with the status of lowest-placed English club.
Just a thought having read the above from UEFA - is it worth us being in it? Does this mean we are not seeded?
Think this raises more questions than answers.
PS Odds on playing Everton - reckon its guaranteed.