UEFA Cup - 1st Round Draw

[Chadwell]

Coming up this Friday.

I can't claim to understand how UEFA performs their draws, but based on this website (Seeding in the UEFA Cup 2006/2007 (http://www.xs4all.nl/~kassiesa/bert/uefa/seeduc2006.html)) West Ham is currently an unseeded team pending tomorrow's results.

I'm curious on people's preferences for an opponent. Some obscure team from the likes of Bulgaria or an established side like Feyenoord or Rangers?

Personally, I'd prefer a "minnow" that would guarantee a group round appearance for the Hammers.

[Cass1]

As I'll be in London the week of the 1st round I'm just hoping for a home game.

[Amerikaki]

Would be cool if you guys draw Maccabi Haifa.

[HammerFan]

if we draw maccabi haifa it will be really funny...
will finaly get to see katan (bless him) playing :D

[pething101]

if we draw maccabi haifa it will be really funny...
will finaly get to see katan (bless him) playing :D

Stomper will be torn in two.

[northbankbar]

Interesting piece about the draw on kumb
http://www.kumb.com/0506_story.php?id=11831

[Chadwell]

West Ham are unseeded and have been placed in Group 6 for the draw. This means they'll play against on of the following:

Feyenoord
Basel
Palermo
Rapid Bucuresti
Osasuna

[Chadwell]

PALERMO!

opening at home on Sept. 14!

Considering that Serie A won't be starting up until Sept. 10, I like this draw.

[norwaytips]

I think I'll go to this one. Just got some Ryan air tickets for 80 return, including all taxes. Just hope my brother comes up with the match tickets.
I may even go to the away games. He he, looking forward to this.

We could have had an easier game, but we have to beat teams like this if we're going to progress. C'mon you irons.

Fancy a beer in the sun Stomps?:)

[Gioca]

PALERMO!

opening at home on Sept. 14!

Considering that Serie A won't be starting up until Sept. 10, I like this draw.

Palermo supporters probably like this draw even more.

[west_ham]

Palermo are the only one from the list I haven't heard of.

[Chadwell]

Palermo are the only one from the list I haven't heard of.- Fairly decent team.
- Made it to the Round of 16 in last year's UEFA Cup.
- Notable for their pink uniforms.

Wikipedia - Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Citt%C3%A0_di_Palermo)

[TheMobyDick]

West Ham and Chadwell.Now now boys don't get the girl going.By the way Chadwell,are you from Wangy Road.

[LedleybetterthanSol]

You guys got a pretty tough draw, it will be a good tie.

[TheNewOrleansHammer]

You guys got a pretty tough draw, it will be a good tie.


Pink kit? Anyone want to see a pic?

http://www.store.ilpalermocalcio.it/showitem.php?id=LOTH2978PA

Me thinks Bowyer would have a problem loosing to men dressed like that.

[Hammerette]

The Irons playing a bunch of blokes in pink tops, whatever next. Flights and hotel booked, just need to get time off work now :D

[Chadwell]

Looking at the way the draw was set up, West Ham and Spuds were definitely the two best unseeded teams. Palermo seems to agree...

Palermo unhappy with Hammers (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=412697&CPID=21&clid=1405&lid=3&title=Palermo+unhappy+with+Hammers)

Warning: Pink shirt content ;)

[Footstomper]

Looking at the way the draw was set up, West Ham and Spuds were definitely the two best unseeded teams. Palermo seems to agree...

Palermo unhappy with Hammers (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=412697&CPID=21&clid=1405&lid=3&title=Palermo+unhappy+with+Hammers)

Warning: Pink shirt content ;)
Mind games

[Batcave Brigade]

Looks like something a women's bowling team would wear. Sol Campbell should have signed for them.

[hammermolder]

Mind games
your wright stomper,dont believe a word of it,there just trying to get into the players heads,this is a hard draw,but i do like our chances