FA cup Vs Europa Conference Vs Community Shield

[PalazioVecchio]

.....which was the greater achievement ? in your humble opinion.

Cos lets be honest Eagles, Rayo Vallecano are a 2 horse outfit with a tiny stadium and not much money. As were many other European clubs we faced along the way. The Europa Conference will surely never be that prestigious. The Third Tier of European prizes.

The FA cup is a tougher ask - against seriously-resourced top clubs, even if its only in one country.

And as for the Community Shield ? its never been won by lucky donkeys. Always only involved the best teams in the Land.

Its almost like the difference between doing a Phd and a celebrity getting awarded an 'Honorary Doctorate'. Everybody sees the glittering prize and everybody knows that it was less grueling than other accolades.

So place your vote and give us your opinions.

 

[Talvlad]

Although my vote goes for the FA Cup, the Conference League is a close second. Pretty much a perfect trip to Leipzig (and in half term too). Looking at English teams who've won European trophies, we're on a short list and just 1 behind Arsenal and Man City.

13 Trophies: Liverpool
9 Trophies: Chelsea (7 since Abramovich took over in 2003!)
6 Trophies: Manchester United
4 Trophies: Tottenham Hotspur
3 Trophies: Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa
2 Trophies: Arsenal, Leeds United, Manchester City, West Ham
1 Trophy: Newcastle United, Ipswich Town, Everton, Crystal Palace

Also, whilst the standard was lower, we had to play a lot more games, do a lot more travelling. We now have quite an experienced squad in terms of all this stuff.

And loved the Community Shield win... always good to see big clubs not getting things their own way.

It's a pretty complete set to be honest.

 

[eaglesdare]

Fa cup was the better achievement.

But in saying that I think last week was the best week of my life as a palace supporter.

 

[PalazioVecchio]

and all of this doesn't even mention 'Prem survival' which was always the goal under Croydon-Roy. Do not forget that Wigan won the FA cup and got relegated only days later.

And certainly financially, Prem-survival is a very big achievement. But no cup hence i didnt put it on the list for the Poll.