Hibs learn Europa League qualifying fate as third round opponents revealed
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
HIBS have learned who they will face in the Europa League third round qualifier - should they knock out FC Midtjylland.
David Gray's men are up against it in the second round as they face the Danish club who once ended Celtic's chances of qualifying for the Champions League - just four years ago.
Sign up for Scottish Sun
newsletter
Sign up
1
David Gray's man have discovered their fate
Credit: Andrew Barr
This time they'll return to Scotland - but Edinburgh this time - to take on the Easter Road club to begin their Europa League journey.
The two sides will meet this week in Denmark with the first leg taking place on Thursday, followed by the return leg in Leith seven days later.
It's a very tricky tie for Hibs which leaves them considered as heavy underdogs to progress.
But should they pull it off then things could just get a bit easier for them.
That's because the winner takes a seeded spot for the third round qualifier, meaning they have been drawn against an opponent with a LOWER coefficient ranking than Midtjylland.
The draw has now been made and the winner of the tie between Hibs and Midtjylland will take on Fredrikstad of Norway in the next stage over two legs.
The first leg will be played on Thursday, August 7 with the return leg scheduled for seven days later on August 14.
If Hibs/Midtjylland were NOT seeded for the draw then they could have found themselves paired with a major European club such as Braga, PAOK or Legia Warsaw who all enter at this stage.
Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Metro
19 minutes ago
- Metro
Ruben Amroim warns Chelsea over Alejandro Garnacho transfer
Ruben Amroim has told Alejandro Garnacho that he will remain at Old Trafford if Chelsea do not meet Manchester United's asking price this summer. Amorim made it clear to Garnacho that he has no future at United after he was left out of the squad for their final Premier League game last season and benched for the Europa League final against Spurs in May. Garnacho hit out at Amorim after he was dropped for the Europa League final defeat to Spurs in Bilbao and indicated that his future at United is in doubt. The Argentina international had attracted interest from both Chelsea and Napoli in the January transfer window but were unwilling to meet United's £70 million asking price. Chelsea have retained their interest this summer and reports this week have claimed that United have now dropped Garnacho's valuation to £40m. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Garnacho, who is keen to remain in the Premier League and join a Champions League club, has been omitted from United's pre-season tour squad this month. However, Amorim is adamant that Garnacho will be reintegrated back into United's first team if he fails to secure a move away before the end of the summer transfer window. Asked if United are concerned by the possibility of reducing the value of their unwanted players such as Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Antony by leaving them out of their pre-season tour of the United States, Amorim said on Friday: 'I think that is not the case. 'There are different reasons for the players. Some players have to find a new place to have more space in the team, other players clearly show that they want a new challenge and they want new teams. 'So we are just allowing these players time to think and to decide. 'If they reach a point where they have to join the team they will join the team because they are our players. More Trending 'I know for a fact Omar [Berrada] and Jason [Wilcox] and the club have a number for these players. If they don't reach that they will be Manchester United players, no doubts about that. 'I understand the club are maybe waiting for the last minute but they can have a surprise and I am ready, I am ready to receive the players. 'They have more competition, if they want to play in the World Cup they need to play so I'm really happy with that because I will have more options. 'If they have to fight each other to play for me that is perfect.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Cole Palmer tipped for sensational transfer to Man Utd from Chelsea by former coach MORE: Chelsea agree deal for Crystal Palace star after beating eight clubs in transfer race MORE: Bayern Munich make approach sign Man Utd star as Luis Diaz alternative
Scottish Sun
19 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
‘I didn't want to say goodbye like this' – Kwon Hyeok-kyu in emotional Celtic farewell as he says SORRY to fans
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KWON HYEOK-KYU has opened up on his departure from Celtic and said SORRY to the fans for not making much of an impact on the pitch. The South Korean midfielder signed for the Glasgow club two years ago but didn't play in a competitive game. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 2 Kwon Hyeok-kyu in training for Celtic Credit: Kenny Ramsay He spent time on loan at fellow Scottish Premiership sides St Mirren and Hibs but it became clear this summer that his future was elsewhere. And this week he completed a move to Nantes in France for a fee in the region of £250,000. The 24-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Ligue 1 outfit. The main thing Hoops fans may remember about him could be the infamous interview he gave just before joining Celtic. After agreeing a switch from South Korean second tier side Busan IPark, Kwon declared he wanted to become his new team's best player and eventually win a move to the Bundesliga or Premier League. Whether that remains an obtainable goal remains to be seen but the player himself has paid an emotional tribute to the club he is now vacating. In a post on Instagram, he apologised for not playing a bigger part in events on the pitch but insists he will always be a fan of the team. He also had a cheeky dig at rivals Rangers in the process. Kwon wrote: "Hi Celts, it's time to say goodbye. "I didn't want to say goodbye like this, really sorry I didn't help the team a lot. Shock scenes as Celtic and Ajax fans clash during Como Cup friendly tournament in Italy "But I was proud to be a member of this team. "I'll always support this team anywhere. Good luck with this season. "Glasgow will be green forever." 2 Kwon's post on his Instagram account Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
19 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Most memorable football moments from Maradona's ‘Hand of God' to Beckham's '98 red card, survey shows
Scroll down to see the full list of football's most shocking moments CREME DE LA PREM Most memorable football moments from Maradona's 'Hand of God' to Beckham's '98 red card, survey shows Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DIEGO Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' has been crowned the most notorious football moment, according to a poll of fans. The diminutive Argentinian broke English hearts in 1986 when he rose above Peter Shilton and punched the ball into the net. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Charman Craig Doughty said: 'Sometimes being rubbish at football really pays off' Credit: PA Media 6 It went on to have its fortunes turned around by Specsavers with the help of Ella Toone, Gary Neville and Luke Littler Credit: Anthony Upton © 2024 6 'We were struggling to get a team together last season,' said the team, after a 17-0 losing run Credit: Anthony Upton © 2024 This was followed by Luis Suarez inexplicably biting Italian Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup, according to the 2,000 football fans. Also making the top five were David Beckham's red card for kicking Diego Simeone and Frank Lampard's shockingly disallowed goal against Germany in the 2010 World Cup. The study also revealed many amateur players had experienced their own horrors on the football pitch, with 23 per cent enduring a Ronnie Rosenthal-style open goal blunder. The research was commissioned by Specsavers as part of its Best Worst Team series - inspired by such football faux pas, from missed goals to not hearing the refs whistle. Read more in Football CUPS AND DOWNS Football's most iconic moments revealed including Hand of God & Gazza tears The list of infamous moments on the pitch also highlighted Thierry Henry's blatant handball against Ireland in World Cup qualifying in 2009, often cited as a key reason for the introduction of VAR. Club football was also represented, including the time Carlos Tevez didn't come off the bench as a substitute for Manchester City in a Champions League match against Bayern Munich 2011. As was Darren Bent's famous 'Beach Ball Goal' – when the Sunderland striker's shot took a huge deflection off a beach ball on the pitch against Liverpool, wrong footing Pepe Reina in goal. But for those playing in parks and pitches up and down the country, 22 per cent have been left red faced when they wildly celebrated a goal, only to realise it had actually been ruled out. Whereas 12 per cent of goalies have let in an absolute howler and were left lying on the ground wishing it would open to swallow them. The research, conducted via went on to find 78 per cent believe these unbelievably memorable moments are part of what makes football iconic, even if they can feel unfair. Over a third (35 per cent) prefer football when it is 'unpredictable and chaotic', as opposed to a quarter (25 per cent) who'd rather a 'fair and structured' contest. Tunley Athletic – which previously lost all 26 games, shipping 137 more goals than they scored in the process – took part in the Best Worst Team series. Maradona scores infamous 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter final against England It went on to have its fortunes turned around by Specsavers with the help of Ella Toone, Gary Neville and Luke Littler. Charman Craig Doughty said: 'Sometimes being rubbish at football really pays off. 'While it sounds funny to say it, being crowned the Best Worst Team is honestly the best thing that ever happened to us. 'We were struggling to get a team together last season and we were on a 17-0 losing run. "Team morale was at an all-time low, and we were close to folding the club. 'But this money-can't buy experience surpassed all our expectations – it was on another level. "It's given everyone such a boost, and we actually started seeing better performances on the pitch. 'The whole community is still buzzing, and we've got loads of new players joined for the new season." TOP 20 MOST MEMORABLE FOOTBALL MOMENTS EVER Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal vs England (1986) Luis Suárez biting Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup (2014) David Beckham's red card for kicking Diego Simeone (1998) Frank Lampard's disallowed goal vs Germany – despite the ball clearly crossing the line (2010) Brazil's 7–1 World Cup semi-final defeat at home to Germany (2014) Thierry Henry's handball vs Ireland in World Cup qualifying (2009) Rivaldo's fake injury theatrics against Turkey – getting a player sent off by feigning a face injury (2002) Carlos Tevez refusing to come on as a substitute for Manchester City (2011) The Battle of Nuremberg – Portugal vs Netherlands World Cup clash featuring 4 red cards and 16 yellows (2006) The beach ball goal – Darren Bent's strike for Sunderland deflecting off an inflatable (2009) Kieron Dyer and Lee Bowyer sent off for fighting each other as Newcastle teammates (2005) Gazza's dentist chair celebration (1996) The phantom goal scored by Reading against Watford that went through the side netting (2008) Jimmy Glass, a goalkeeper, saves Carlisle from relegation with a 94th minute goal (1999) Rene Higuita's scorpion kick (1995) Ronnie Rosenthal's open goal miss for Liverpool (1992) Graham Poll issuing three yellow cards to Josip Šimunić before sending him off (2006) Loris Karius' double howler in the Champions League final (2018) 19. Robert Green's goalkeeping howler gifting the USA a goal in the World Cup (2010) 20. Graeme Souness plants a Galatasaray flag on Fenerbahçe's pitch (1996) 6 'Team morale was at an all-time low, and we were close to folding the club' 6 Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal vs England (1986) was first in poll Credit: Getty
