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[Green Cross Code Man]

Those that think it is a great draw for Burnley are misguided imo. In terms of the place, lovely though it is (and I really love Scotland) it wouldn't be exactly exotic. I think if you're in Europe for the first time, Scotland is not the place one dreams of.

 

[Questions]

Yes, but tbf, they haven't got Alex Ferguson managing them these days.

Or Mark Magee up front.... or Gordon Strachan... or

 

[Tom Bombadil]

I think the clubs will be happy with this. I can't imagine Aberdeen making much money flying to the Caucasus to play F Qzkykberg, but a tie against Burnley will be a nice little money spinner

 

[lancyclaret]

Those that think it is a great draw for Burnley are misguided imo. In terms of the place, lovely though it is (and I really love Scotland) it wouldn't be exactly exotic. I think if you're in Europe for the first time, Scotland is not the place one dreams of.

Not the first time Burnley have been in Europe...it will be third.

A trip to Aberdeen is hardly glamorous, but the alternatives we could have got were not particularly appealing....Armenia, Bosnia, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Albania.

I suppose Cyprus is OK but it is Famagusta (the non-touristyTurkish part with a heavy military presence).

 

[Rugrat]

Not the first time Burnley have been in Europe...it will be third.

A trip to Aberdeen is hardly glamorous, but the alternatives we could have got were not particularly appealing....Armenia, Bosnia, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Albania.

I suppose Cyprus is OK but it is Famagusta (the non-touristyTurkish part with a heavy military presence).

Just back from 2 days in Aberdeen. Great city for a party, loads of good places to eat and drink. The Brewdog (more than just Punk) pub on Union Street has a vast number of really interesting beers.

I'd be delighted to go somewhere like Aberdeen if we ever got to the Smurfit Euro's

 

[Eeyore]

Not the first time Burnley have been in Europe...it will be third.

A trip to Aberdeen is hardly glamorous, but the alternatives we could have got were not particularly appealing....Armenia, Bosnia, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Albania.

I suppose Cyprus is OK but it is Famagusta (the non-touristyTurkish part with a heavy military presence).

Didn't fancy a game at a tiny ground below the Swiss Alps ?

 

[The Maharajah of Sydney]

Ashley Barnes will bring you back three points from the granite city.

Six, away points count double.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Great fixture. No idea why some of you clueless fools dish it. Would love to play a Scottish club in Europe. Would much rather that than some obscure pointless European club

Nothing wrong with playing Aberdeen, but many Burnley fans were bragging that they are playing in Europe.
It's funny because their European tour may end in Scotland..

 

[Simster]

Well I don't think it's that bad a draw really, especially if they can win.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

To be fair, even Aberdeen will seem like another world to people from Burnley.

 

[Wardy's twin]

Nothing wrong with playing Aberdeen, but many Burnley fans were bragging that they are playing in Europe.
It's funny because their European tour may end in Scotland..

Scotland is in Europe ...

 

[Easy 10]

Well I laughed when I heard the draw. You battle your arse off all season to go on a "European tour", and end up being sent to Aberdeen. I found that quite funny.

Sorry.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Whoever suggested above, that this draw represents a 'cheap trip' has never been to Aberdeen.

 

[Durlston]

A fixture like this makes me very excited for the new football season.

The World Cup is great entertainment (at times) but this tie will have both sets of fans buzzing. Whenever I see a Scottish ground on Sky or BBC Alba I think "I'd love to visit that stadium". Pittodrie looks a typical ground of great character, seeing three of the four stands. It's not that far from Burnley and the TV companies will want to show this.

Hard to pick a winner but Burnley might just show that bit more class. Wouldn't rule out the Dons with Adam Rooney, Niall McGinn and Andrew Considine (they're all ginger!)

 

[LlcoolJ]

Whoever suggested above, that this draw represents a 'cheap trip' has never been to Aberdeen.

A cheap trip for the Aberdeen fans, although they will certainly be more gutted with the draw.

 

[Triggaaar]

Easily accessible from Burnley by road, rail or air;
Not a very expensive trip;
A nice place to go to;
A winnable tie.

Yep, I bet the club secretary is writing a resignation from the competition letter this very minute.............................

It was just a joke GT.

 

[Durlston]

Both clubs have got a strong hooligan element. These clashes will be too good an opportunity to pass up. The average fan travelling away will be very wary of wearing their club's colours near the ground and around the pubs.

 

[el punal]

Aberdeen fans looking forward to a trip to Burnley

Hope their players have their deodorant handy.

 

[Durlston]

Hope their players have their deodorant handy.

Deodorant isn't sold in Scotland. It's never hot enough.

"You're ginger and will never get a bird".

 

[GT49er]

It was just a joke GT.

"Indeed. Too funny for me, I couldn't figure it out."