Simon Jordan believesRangers are "reputational powerhouses" even if they can't match the likes of Manchester City or PSG financially. increase. However, a talkSPORT pundit argued that the Scottish only one club could qualify for the Champions League and fell short of his target. Gels was one draw away from joining Celtic in the group stage.
The Geofan Bronckhorst-led side made waves last season by reaching the Europa League final, coming from behind to beat Union SG to advance to the Euros, crunching against PSV Eindhoven. We set up a playoff. Beating the Netherlands in the second leg will secure a place in the Champions League for the first time since the 2010/11 season.
Although no two Scottish teams have advanced to the group stage at the same time since 2007/08, improved coefficient standings are now a distinct possibility and will likely continue in the years to come. It means that it may continue. That's why Jordan, the former owner of Crystal Palace, raised eyebrows on talkSPORT, claiming that "he's only one team in Scotland who can play in theChampions League."
Hearts have already guaranteed Europa League or Conference League group stage football, with Dundee United leading the second leg against AZ Alkmaar. Four Scottish teams may compete. This season we will be playing European football in the group stage.
Jordan said: , if it's the Rangers, you're not an economic powerhouse.
"You're a reputable powerhouse and you have a global following, but that's not going to push you over the line to compete with these clubs. The Scottish team It is also unfair to help continue to develop is the eligibility criteria that only one Scottish team can play in the Champions League. There is an argument that coming from two teams if they want Scottish football to continue…beyond the ridiculous domestic finances they have, they need some help. And it also means a trickle-down effect of European money that benefits the rest of the league as well.
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