Re: Euro 2012 Thread

by Paul Keating Thu 28 Jun 2012, 23:00

They simply struggle to beat technically strong possession minded teams like Spain and Italy

by skully Fri 29 Jun 2012, 06:50

Well done to the Balotellis. I thought the Krauts would march over them.

Even though I despise them for their cheating theatrics, I'll probably go for pizza-chewers in the Final.

by horace Fri 29 Jun 2012, 06:51

nah S...the paella scoffers will romp it in...

by LeFromage Fri 29 Jun 2012, 09:11

Brass Monkey wrote:Oh and Linekar, Vialli, Klinsmann and Shearer make a good combo

What's happened to Vialli the manager? He went okay at Chelsea. Is he out of the game altogether now?

by Brass Monkey Fri 29 Jun 2012, 09:27

He never got over the Watford thing, I don't think. He much prefers a bit of journalism.

by Guest Sun 01 Jul 2012, 20:15

It's amazing that a few years ago Spain were up there with as massive under achievers on the international stage yet now they look as though they are about to become joint most successful team at the Euros in terms of number of wins and this team will go down in history as one of the great teams.

6 years ago as England fans we could always say "At least we aren't Spain". How things change.

by Brass Monkey Sun 01 Jul 2012, 20:34

Wwwweeeeelllllllll. This is no longer a contest. Spain are (obviously) totally dominating because Italy are playing the same formation they were in the semis... should've gone back to a 3-5-2... it's too late now though. It'll need a Balotelli miracle now, because they already looked f*cked.

by Guest Sun 01 Jul 2012, 21:07

And that kids is why you are careful with your subs and don't use all of them with half an hour left to go.

Having said that I only have it on in the background so if the last sub was made due to an injury then I stand corrected. If not, school boy error.

by Guest Sun 01 Jul 2012, 21:59

Can't believe some people think Spain play boring football, it's orgasmic to watch at times.

by beamer Sun 01 Jul 2012, 22:09

vilkrang wrote:Can't believe some people think Spain play boring football, it's orgasmic to watch at times.

Well, we know you're a big fan of all things Spanish... Very Happy

That was a footballing exhibition, showed a few people who said they had no cutting edge. I have to admit I thought they had lost their purpose a bit despite all the possession, and taken their eye off the ball in terms of the main objective which is to score goals.

Four a row in Brazil will take some doing though...

by Guest Sun 01 Jul 2012, 22:11

beamer wrote:
vilkrang wrote:Can't believe some people think Spain play boring football, it's orgasmic to watch at times.
Well, we know you're a big fan of all things Spanish...

That was a footballing exhibition, showed a few people who said they had no cutting edge. I have to admit I thought they had lost their purpose a bit despite all the possession, and taken their eye off the ball in terms of the main objective which is to score goals.

Four a row in Brazil will take some doing though...

I'm confused... Have I said something about the Spanish in the past?

by beamer Sun 01 Jul 2012, 22:14

One particular Spaniard on a few occasions!

by Guest Sun 01 Jul 2012, 22:16

Ahhh I get you Very Happy

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Hopefully he is still weeping from his early exit to derive any enjoyment from tonight Twisted Evil

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by skully Sun 01 Jul 2012, 22:37

4-0, wow, that's a thumping. Congrats to the Spaniards.

by Lara Lara Laughs Mon 02 Jul 2012, 00:12

Pow! That one was for the spastics who call Spain boring.

by Red Mon 02 Jul 2012, 00:42

Looks like the rest of Europe can't hold a candle to Spain on the sporting field but some of the others can manage an economy a lot better.

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