European Championships
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As a rough summary of the views on this thread then we've got someone who fancies 2 teams after they've had thumping victories (Spain and Holland), someone who won't write off the hot favourites(Germany) and someone who won't rule anyone out.
I think that we might have winner between us!
I think that we might have winner between us!
Noodley said:And don't forget Portugal.
Or Italy (who always start slowly).
The Ethiopians looked good for short spells as well...
Portugal and Ethiopia come under the "won't rule anybody out" category which clearly includes any team not actually in it.
Mars Academicals are a bit tasty but their home pitch is a bit claggy apparently
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uefa have screwed up with this tournament. letting two minnow countries (both looking likely to go out at first time of asking) host, denying one better side (not necessarily england) a place in the finals.
add to that the fact that these teams are given seeding, it has made the draw very lop sided. portugal have a fairly clear run to the latter stages, whilst at least one of france, netherlands and italy will be eliminated in the group stages.
add to that the fact that these teams are given seeding, it has made the draw very lop sided. portugal have a fairly clear run to the latter stages, whilst at least one of france, netherlands and italy will be eliminated in the group stages.
alecstilleyedye said:
I don't know about screwed up but I certainly agree with the sentiment (and going back some time). It's made worse by the fact that it's very fashionable to co-host at the moment. I don't particularly see the merit in host(s) getting automatic qualification or seeding. That or expand it from it's current format. The world cup has done the same thing. There are actually more european countries in recent years and without being disrespectful to some of the small countries, I think the standard has improved quite a bit for various reasons - big leagues in a few countries, ever more competitive club european competitions, qualifying for world cup and euros. So I don't see why the euro finals shouldn't have 24 sides, like the world cup did not so long ago. If the world cup hadn't changed with the times it'd be a joke now (there are still too many wrangles about seeding and quotas as it is).
girofan
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I see the German team are as arrogant as ever. Why do they consider they have a divine right to win? 
When the going get's tough - Germany foul and dive, and in last night's match get 'sent off.'
When the going get's tough - Germany foul and dive, and in last night's match get 'sent off.'
asterix
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I enjoyed the 'England' game. You know, the one with English ref and assistants. I thought they did a fine job. Can't remember who the teams were.
rich p said:
Oh I dunno. I thought they looked pretty sharp against Germany.
I've been pretty impressed at some of the football so far. Some really good football from teams that I wasn't expecting to look so polished... but then I have gotten to used to the kick and rush that is England's game!
Fnaar
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Noodley said:Or Italy (who always start slowly
Are you sure that wasn't an action replay?
Flying_Monkey
Recyclist
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- Odawa
The Croatia-Germany game was a tactical masterclass from Bilic. People sometimes think that coaches don't make a lot of difference. He was the difference last night. Plus he has a really infectious enthusiasm, determination and he can explain himself without cliche. He's a long way from some of the inarticulate and cynical ****wits you get elsewhere in the game.
