Coates to miss Europa first leg

Published Tuesday, 19 June 2012
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Crusaders captain Colin Coates will miss the first leg of his team's Europa Cup tie due to holiday commitments.

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The Northern Ireland defender will be in Minorca when the game takes place.

But he will be available for the second leg of the tie, the draw for which will be made next Monday.

Later on Coates will have the honour of leading his side out for a glamour friendly against Liverpool at Ravenhill, better known as the home of Ulster Rugby.

"It should be a fantastic occasion with a big crowd and a terrific atmosphere," Coates told UTV.

"There should be plenty of interest in Liverpool who have promised to bring over a strong squad.

"The fact that they have an Ulsterman (Brendan Rodgers) as manager should also add to the occasion.

"I've been to Ravenhill before to watch Ulster play and the atmosphere there is fabulous."

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Einstein in BELFAST wrote (331 days ago):
Whatt?? He's on where?? Holidays?? Are you joking?!! Probably the most important match of your season, to test yourself against Continental opposition - & your on 'Holidays'?? If you don't strive to qualify for Eurpoean football - & that's what all teams did in the 70's & 80's etc - & by doing so you get into a position for wining domestic honours -then what is the point in playing football anyway? To have a kick- around? You have to at least give yourself a chance to compete. If i was his Manager, i'd tell him "You're on Holidays are you? Well, if you don't make yourself avialable for both games, you can stay on Holidays - permanently!"
s magowan in belfast wrote (333 days ago):
It would'nt happen at Windsor Park,and the only reason why Irish League teams can't compete in Europe is that they are hopelessly underfunded by the Sports bodies here.
mick in belfast wrote (333 days ago):
mon ahead lads give him a break it costs about 300 quid for 2 weeks in magaluf lol i know where id be tho wouldnt miss an old boys league game never mind europa league on
Cynical Commentator in South Belfast wrote (334 days ago):
And we wonder why Irish League teams go nowhere in Europe......
Wayne in Belfast wrote (334 days ago):
Holiday? Really? ... Nice to know where his loyalties lie!!
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