I thought Russia had a chance to win the whole thing! But well done Greece, they were the best team in the 2nd 1/2
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I thought Russia had a chance to win the whole thing! But well done Greece, they were the best team in the 2nd 1/2
And we think we have it bad supporting England. If were a Pole I'd have been doing my nut.
I it comes to Germany -Greece, Will the German's choose the Greek team and decide what's in their best interests, and will the Greeks re'use to take the penalties?
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Originally Posted by kev67
Both the Poles and the Russian must be in shock. But then all the possesion, shots on target and corners won statistics count or nothing.
England hae a tough job to do against Ukraine. Rooney might upset the little bit o cohesion the team has shown to date.
Today’s games are going to be cracking. I missed yesterday’s matches but I’ll try not to miss today.
Yes, they are set up like last night. We know who should go through, but they still have to turn up and do it.
For today's games:
10 on Portugal
10 on Germany
Why do they slide like that? Doesn't it hurt their knees?
Mick - 120
Paul - 120
Snow - 160
Papaya - 36
Scher - OUT
Doc - OUT
Neely - 100
Mark - OUT
I have done two days' calculations together. Please let me know if there are any glitches.
Tomorrow:
Croatia V Spain
Italy V R. of Ireland
Finally the games are beginning to look and feel good! :D
I <3 the German team!
Bah. Missed 2 days. You're right. ?The matches are improving.
I'm glad Greece got through - we need some wild cards, though it would have been good if Poland had qualified. With all their talent, Holland were disappointing.
And there go the Netherlands.
Who shall I next damn to oblivion by lending my support?
Curse you sheep that was rigged up the twenty acre and needed sorting out thus preventing me from putting 30 Drachma on Germany thus saving them from an ignominious defeat by Denmark.
Anyway 70 on Italy to win. Eer you're not supporting them are you Mark?
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Originally Posted by prendrelemick
I have them in the office sweep so, yes, actually I am.
I'll be at the Albert Hall watching Tom Petty, though, so they may not suffer the full consequences of my enthusiasm.
As soon as I stopped betting on them, Greece finally got their game together.
We'd seen this before in the qualifying stages against Croatia and Israel -- very tight at the back with Samaras holding up the ball in midfield and spraying balls left and right, creating chances. Physically the squad is very strong, too.
I don't think we stand much of a chance against Germany, but it'll be interesting to see 65-kilo Sotiris Ninis battling against the much more imposing German midfield.
I enjoyed England against Sweden. I have a natural soft spot for the three lions, and am glad whenever they do well. Carrol is a great forward, a real presence in the box. And Theo looks in great form. Here's to them :)
So disappointed in Holland - not so much because they went out, but because they never looked as though they could avoid it.
DH
From Doc: I enjoyed England gainst Sweden. I have a natural soft spot for the three lions, and am glad whenever they do well. Carrol is a great forward, a real presence in the box. And Theo looks in great form. Here's to them.
Carrol will be dropped (for Rooney)and Walcott has a tight hamstring.:nonod:
30 on Spain
10 on Italy
20 Spain
10 Italy
10 Spain
5 Ireland
Oh, have fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkBastable
I don't let any distractions interfere with my dedication to football.
Will be at home, knitting and watching football as usual while switching between the channels.
Why, oh, why must they play simultaneously?
(I know why but still...)
50 on Spain
50 on Italy thanks.
God I hope Italy manage to make this through, the sad thing is it depends all on spain-croatia, and due to the new system if they tie 2-2 , it doesn't matter what result Italy gets, even if we beat Ireland eight-nill, we don't go through. Nothing is worst than not having you fate in your hands.
Yes I'm not sure about the system as well. On the one hand it does make the last games exciting but is it fair? Russia went out to Greece despite having a superior goal difference by two.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexander III
Mick - 190
Paul - 150
Snow - 200
Papaya - 41
Scher - OUT
Doc - OUT
Neely - 200
Mark - OUT
Really wanted Croatia to win.
Tomorrow:
England V Ukraine
Sweden V France
Anyone will call these? ;)
20 on England
20 on France
Come on Englaaaaannnnnnnddddddd.
Rooney'sback. I think he should go with Carroll again though. He's on form and a big threat.
To whom?Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
:D
To them!
All England have to do now is to draw with Ukraine, beat Spain, then maybe Portugal, then Germany in the Final - easy!
I can't decide here what to do. there are 4 equally average teams playing each other. The Ukraine will be fired up, but can England out-bore their enthusiasm.
Sweden are out, which could have a negative effect on the French and cause them to do a Holland..
So a miserly 20 on France
and 20 on Ukraine in the spirit of reverse-wish support, a-la Mark.
....no one understands me.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
^Whatever, It is your patriotic duty to root for The Ukraine tonight.
I think France is going to win today's game but I'm not quite sure about England (Rooney's back though).
10 on draw England/Ukraine
20 on France
Greece *has* beaten Germany before. In Munich, no less.
Highlights from that unforgettable match here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta1KfRX06kA
Difficult call but I'll go with:
20 France win
10 England win - though I think a draw is very much on the cards.
Good win for England, though the first half wasn't much of a sizzler.
Italy next. Come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mick - 250
Paul - 250
Snow - 270
Papaya - 141
Scher - 100
Doc - 100
Neely - 290
Mark - 100
100 drachmae for everyone as the next round begins.
Thursday:
Czech Rep. V Portugal
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Originally Posted by Scheherazade
At this late stage there's only one strategy to employ, and it's the one that got me into this mess in the first place.
100 on Portugal to win.
(Though I rather hope Czech eviscerate them, as there are few prospects in footbal more pleasurable than seeing Cristiano Ronaldo weep like a small girlie whose hamster fell in the blender.)
or more pleasurable than watching what he can do with the ball at his feet.Quote:
there are few prospects in footbal more pleasurable than seeing Cristiano Ronaldo weep like a small girlie whose hamster fell in the blender.)
:)
England were poor tonight, against an average team too. Italy will maul them the way they are playing at the moment if England repeat that performance.
They have no cohesion going forward and were it not for Terry and Parker doing some "head on the block defending" they would have lost. And Terry's goal-line "clearance"...well....:)
I think that's their key to success - low key and low expectations. I think I'd have started with Carroll, though I suppose Rooney has to get into the tournament.
50 on Portugal, though I'm with Mark on Ronaldo. I hope the Czech Republic win.
50 on Portugal.
I am rooting for Czech Rep as well.
I hardly ever met anyone who likes Ronaldo... Why is that?
Going back to England's game... I am very happy that they are still in the tournament but...
Rooney needs to join the WeightWatchers or something. He can be their Spokesperson and make some more millions for doing nothing. He is the most unfit player on the pitch and, after getting paid for much for all those years, he can at least try to keep in shape - especially considering that he is a sportsman and all that.
His goal was a joke. How many opportunities did he miss?
Are we not going to talk about the Ukraine goal that was not given? Do we need goal-line technology?
We're probably not because we obviously do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scheherazade
You just might have.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkBastable