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THE EUROPA LEAGUE SHOULD IT BE SCRAPPED?

DAVE BODYMORE examines all the arguments about the competition people love to hate

Each season Europe’s top club sides make it their aim to qualify for the Champions League, but for those who don’t quite make it, the Europa League is the next best thing, or is it?
In recent years it has become in vogue to hold the Europa League in contempt and it has been suggested that some sides may even try to avoid this competition when it becomes apparent that they cannot achieve their Champions League dream.
Unlike the Champions League’s Tuesday/Wednesday schedule, the Europa Le...

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