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UEFA Group Draw

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Post Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 11:20 am Reply with quote
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Bolton have been drawn with German giants Bayern Munich in the group stage of the UEFA Cup.

This morning's draw in Nyon also pitted Tottenham against Anderlecht of Belgium in a rematch of the two-legged 1984 final, which the English club won on penalties.

Everton avoided the competition's big guns but will face Blackburn's conquerors, Larissa of Greece.

Aberdeen face a tough task after being drawn in a five-club pool which also includes Atletico Madrid and Panathinaikos.

As well as Bayern, who are currently leading the Bundesliga after a blistering start to their campaign, Bolton will take on Red Star Belgrade, who were knocked out of the Champions League in the qualifying stage by Rangers.

The Premier League strugglers' group is completed by Portuguese side Braga and Aris Salonika of Greece.

Chairman Phil Gartside hailed a "fantastic" draw for his team.

He told Sky Sports News: "Being greedy you want to play Bayern Munich at home, because you get a better TV deal from broadcasters.

"When you're playing a second-rate team from Macedonia and 20,000 people turn up it probably spells out that people are interested.

"We all said Bayern Munich in the group would be fantastic, so we're all very happy."

Gartside believes facing Bayern could provide a major boost to the Trotters' flagging season under new manager Sammy Lee.

"We've had a tough start," he added.

"You're looking for signs and things which might start your season off and this could be a great fillip for everybody."

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Post Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:21 pm Reply with quote
Can someone bin or lock this thread please - Mont' has all the groups & fixtures up and running....Ta

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Post Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:29 pm Reply with quote
Yeah sorry matey - I wasn't sure which thread to use. Smile

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Post Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:32 pm Reply with quote
No probs, you've got all the important bits included! Very Happy

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