The football euro tournament thread

BossMark · 06-14-12, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

You've got to travel north to deliver

No problem but I still think that we will sneak out of the group

Now then let me see today's games

Italy 3 Croatia 0

Spain 4 Republic Of Ireland 0

BossMark · 06-15-12, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BossMark

Spain 4 Republic Of Ireland 0

That got me a few quid back

And oh dear today

Sweden 0 England 1

Ukraine 1 France 2

06-15-12, 02:31 AM

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The Irish were overwhelmed by the Spaniards...they are looking like the team everyone will need to beat if they want to be champions.

It was said last night on prices that any 4 spanish player would be worth more than the whole Irish team, it was then pointed out that the Spanish team was probably worth more than Ireland or Greece or maybe both.

Still at least my prediction was OK, they did play for a while, a couple of them can even tell their parents they got a kick of the ball

Susexx · 06-15-12, 03:54 AM

Jimbuna · 06-15-12, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

It was said last night on prices that any 4 spanish player would be worth more than the whole Irish team, it was then pointed out that the Spanish team was probably worth more than Ireland or Greece or maybe both.

Still at least my prediction was OK, they did play for a while, a couple of them can even tell their parents they got a kick of the ball

There is talk on sky sports that Shay Given has said one or two of the senior players are thinking of retiring after the Italy match.

They've taken a whole career to come to the realisation they are not the world class players they would formerly have you believe.

Could be interesting to see which England players come to the same realisation when England bow out.

06-15-12, 12:03 PM

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There is talk on sky sports that Shay Given has said one or two of the senior players are thinking of retiring after the Italy match.

The talk here is of how much of a prick Roy Keane is.

Jimbuna · 06-15-12, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

The talk here is of how much of a prick Roy Keane is.

What's he done?

BossMark · 06-15-12, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

What's he done?

Played for man utd that's a good enough reason as any

Egan · 06-15-12, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

It was said last night on prices that any 4 spanish player would be worth more than the whole Irish team, it was then pointed out that the Spanish team was probably worth more than Ireland or Greece or maybe both.

Still at least my prediction was OK, they did play for a while, a couple of them can even tell their parents they got a kick of the ball

Ireland are Scotland in disguise for this tournament. Thank you for continuing our fine celtic tradition of looking confused when facing proper footballers.

Egan · 06-15-12, 01:53 PM

Not only England, it seems. Sweden expect....

https://twitter.com/VisitSwedenUK/st.../photo/1/large

I think it will be a funny game. 2-2.

Oberon · 06-15-12, 02:20 PM

Anyone still awake?

EDIT: Oh, finally, someone on our team woke up!

Egan · 06-15-12, 02:40 PM

Hodgson's teams aren't overly concerned with the entertainment value it would seem. Still, it takes two to tango.

06-16-12, 02:50 AM

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What's he done?

Slagging off the Irish fans for still supporting a team thats rubbish.

Now soccer isn't my thing but I thought people are only considered real fans if their team is crap and they still support it

BossMark · 06-16-12, 03:18 AM

Not sure about today's but here goes
Czech Republic 1 Poland 1
Greece 0 Russia 2

HunterICX · 06-16-12, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

Now soccer isn't my thing but I thought people are only considered real fans if their team is crap and they still support it

Can't argue there,
Managed to catch the last bit when I got home and must say gotta hand it to them Irish for having a great time supporting their team no matter what.
Imo the most fun thing to watch during that Match was when the camera showed the Irish fans having a hell of a good time

HunterICX

06-16-12, 03:18 AM	#14
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Not sure about today's but here goes Czech Republic 1 Poland 1 Greece 0 Russia 2 __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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Susexx Planesman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S.Peterburg, Russia Posts: 189 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0

06-15-12, 01:53 PM	#10
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Not only England, it seems. Sweden expect.... https://twitter.com/VisitSwedenUK/st.../photo/1/large I think it will be a funny game. 2-2.

06-15-12, 02:20 PM	#11
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Anyone still awake? EDIT: Oh, finally, someone on our team woke up!

06-15-12, 02:40 PM	#12
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Hodgson's teams aren't overly concerned with the entertainment value it would seem. Still, it takes two to tango.