But it means that the qualifiers would contain dozens of dead games.

And the ridiculous thing about 1980 was no semi finals! So again, dead games.

England drew and lost their first two games so their third was meaningless. Daft.

Got it right in 84 though - semi-finals introduced and France v Portugal was one of the greatest international games ever (but wasn't broadcast live in the UK 🙈).

One more thing... up until 1976, the top eight teams went in to home and away quarter finals with only the semis and final in one country.

Why did UEFA hate fun so much?

Posted By: norwaay, Jun 18, 10:48:35