Remember when we finished fourth last season (ofcourse you do) and by doing so ensured qualification for the champions league but to actually get into the group stage we have to go through one qualifying round with another European team. So, even when celebrating a victory at Eastlands side which bagged us fourth place, at the back of the minds of many fans was the sneaking realization that we may not get past the qualifying round given the type of talent that graces such an event. The previous season, Arsenal only barely managed to get or dive past Celtic, this season we had Bremen, Sampdoria, Auxerre or even Celtic as a possible play off opponent.
The draw is complete and we drew, drum roll please.......Swiss side BSC Young Boys Berne (never had of them either). I dare not say I was happy, relieved would be a better word. But you never know what the Swiss will bring and knowing how unpredictable our team can be, we can only hope to bring our best on that day. But all in all that was a favourable draw and we look forward to qualifying. As long as Mr. Redknapp does not underestimate the Young Boys from Switzerland, we shall be duelling with the big boys of Europe in the group stage of the Champions league. To Dare Is To Do, last season we dared, this season we shall be doing.
Opening game of the new season: Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City
Post-match blogging
