Re: Euro 2012 Thread

by Lara Lara Laughs Sat 23 Jun 2012, 09:00

I had £2 on Lahm first scorer and draw to return £470. I was at someone's 30th last night and we all got a bit excited at Lahm 1-1. Was gutted when I saw the final score as Greece only had to hold on for 30 mins. The worst thing is I've just seen the goals - - 3 of the 4 German goals were soft as chuffing air. Defending abysmal.

by Lara Lara Laughs Sat 23 Jun 2012, 09:01

And still no 0-0s!

by Paul Keating Sat 23 Jun 2012, 12:04

Haha soft defending but those two volleys were world class

by Paul Keating Sat 23 Jun 2012, 12:07

Germany have looked unstoppable in the last three major tournaments in 2006. 2008 and 2010.

They were beaton in the semi or final. Probably will happen again.

by beamer Sat 23 Jun 2012, 12:26

I think they've stepped up a level since the World Cup, the younger players have really come of age and it looks like their best generation for a long time.

It always seemed to be the most ordinary looking German sides that won trophies, though. Efficiency, organisation and a goalscorer.

by Chivalry Augustus Sat 23 Jun 2012, 12:42

God, we're good. We're so f*cking good. The gestalt does all the work. The team is the star, not the individual. We might not win it but this generation is going to win something in the next few years. There's midfielders all over the f*cking shop, and the backup is just as good as the first team. Reus is quality. I'm so glad he's coming to Dortmund. Some people thought Jogi was making a big call leaving out the front three for him, Schurrle and Klose, but he never was. Picking a couple of the best players from the Bundesliga last season plus a guy with 60-odd international goals - what a f*cking risk, eh?

by skully Sat 23 Jun 2012, 13:05

So it's England v Italy today/tonight??

by tricycle Sat 23 Jun 2012, 13:06

That's tomorrow, tonight will be the Frogs against Spain. Should be the first 0-0 of the tournament, one can only pass, and the other can't.

by skully Sat 23 Jun 2012, 13:08

Cheers, t.

I don't have Setanta coverage so it was a guess.

Go the Frogs.

by tricycle Sat 23 Jun 2012, 13:24

Aye, anybody but the Spaniards. Bloody boring team.

by skully Sat 23 Jun 2012, 13:33

Sagacity.

by Guest Sat 23 Jun 2012, 13:40

England are the only team left in the draw that haven't won it before.

by skully Sat 23 Jun 2012, 13:41

Did I mention...Come On Engulund!!!!

by beamer Sat 23 Jun 2012, 16:50

vilkrang wrote:England are the only team left in the draw that haven't won it before.

That was true at the start of the QF stage then, if you credit the Czech Republic with a win as half of Czechoslovakia.

France could go into meltdown or really raise their game again after their dismal effort against Sweden. It's Zidane's 40th birthday, a past tormentor of the Spanish (among others), is that an omen for a French victory?

by Yorkie Jill Sat 23 Jun 2012, 19:45

Who's the mini man in the French squad? DIdn't see his number but he's on the bench tonight.

by Guest Sat 23 Jun 2012, 21:29

The way France are going out now reminds me of how we bowed out against Brazil in 2002. So so comfortable for Spain despite there being only one goal in it.

by Guest Sat 23 Jun 2012, 21:45

Eugh Adrian Chiles is so irritating. Suggests that the penalty at the end was the referee making sure that France didn't go through because he didn't think they were good enough.

If he is joking then it isn't funny and if he is serious then he's clueless. Either way, SACK....CHILES.....NOW!!!!!!

by Guest Sun 24 Jun 2012, 01:17

Chivalry Augustus wrote:God, we're good. We're so f*cking good. The gestalt does all the work. The team is the star, not the individual. We might not win it but this generation is going to win something in the next few years. There's midfielders all over the f*cking shop, and the backup is just as good as the first team. Reus is quality. I'm so glad he's coming to Dortmund. Some people thought Jogi was making a big call leaving out the front three for him, Schurrle and Klose, but he never was. Picking a couple of the best players from the Bundesliga last season plus a guy with 60-odd international goals - what a f*cking risk, eh?

It pains me to say it, but out of the teams left, once England are out I think I want Germany to win. They are the best team to watch and don't seem to have as many qunts in their ranks than the other teams.

by skully Sun 24 Jun 2012, 01:21

Spain looked very slick against the pedestrian Frogs. Spain v Portugal looks a potential cracking semi.

by Guest Sun 24 Jun 2012, 01:28

skully wrote:Spain looked very slick against the pedestrian Frogs. Spain v Portugal looks a potential cracking semi.

They did a professional job but it wasn't the most exhilarating football, to put it kindly. Germany have been wonderful to watch this tournament. If When we get knocked out tomorrow I might have to trace back some German blood and be a krout for the rest of the championship.

by Guest Sun 24 Jun 2012, 16:28

Right, obviously I want us to win but as long as we don't get embarassed I think we can look back on this as a pretty successful tournament.

by LeFromage Sun 24 Jun 2012, 18:39

England to go out with a whimper - not even attempting to attack until the final ten minutes with the score at 0-1.

Milner and Ashley Young to again be utterly anonymous.