Re: Euro 2008 Thread

by JKLever Sun 08 Jun 2008, 20:30

Poland are rubbish though.

From the little i've seen so far - McLaren wants shooting for not getting our mob to these finals.

Couldn't have been any worse...

by leg glancer Mon 09 Jun 2008, 12:05

Italia and Nederland in action today. Hope it lives up to the hype.

by Henry Mon 09 Jun 2008, 12:08

I'm wondering if I should subscribe to Setanta for a month to watch the tournament here in Aus. It would be an easier decision if England were playing....

by Paul Keating Mon 09 Jun 2008, 12:35

Really surprised that FOX don't have the rights here. Even after the growth in the domestic game in the past few years, it still doesn't translate to TV ratings.

by Henry Mon 09 Jun 2008, 12:57

Fox have netball and American baseball commitments....

by WideWally Mon 09 Jun 2008, 13:09

How many games are SBS showing?

by Henry Mon 09 Jun 2008, 13:13

On average one game every 2-3 days. And looking at the schedule, it's usually the crapper of the 2 games on the day.

by Paul Keating Mon 09 Jun 2008, 13:19

I hope SBS are showing the finals.

by Henry Mon 09 Jun 2008, 13:20

Meh, Setanta is only $6.95 a month. Worth it to be able to watch some late night 'can't sleep' football.

by Lara Lara Laughs Mon 09 Jun 2008, 14:40

Ponts - if you're having any trouble watching a match you want to see, drop me or JKL a pm.

by Lara Lara Laughs Mon 09 Jun 2008, 15:17

Italy- Holland and France-Romania today. Should be quality.

by JKLever Mon 09 Jun 2008, 15:19

Lara Lara Laughs wrote:Italy- Holland and France-Romania today. Should be quality.

Meh, can't bit arsed to watch if we're not there...

Would be a bit like watching the Ashes without us turning up. Oh, hang on.... :|

by The One Mon 09 Jun 2008, 15:23

deutschland uber alles!!!!

by PearlJ Mon 09 Jun 2008, 15:25

Lara Lara Laughs wrote:Italy- Holland and France-Romania today. Should be quality.

Aye. Although I would like one game where both teams score a goal.....

by Lara Lara Laughs Mon 09 Jun 2008, 15:32

JKLever wrote:
Lara Lara Laughs wrote:Italy- Holland and France-Romania today. Should be quality.

Meh, can't bit arsed to watch if we're not there...

Would be a bit like watching the Ashes without us turning up. Oh, hang on.... :|

What piffle. It's like not watching Lara bat against McGrath and Warne because England aren't involved. If you love the game, you'll watch the matches.

by Brass Monkey Mon 09 Jun 2008, 15:38

I agree with Lara. Although considering tournament play has become a giant bunch of cynical and circumspect wank, I'm not sure the teams love the game. So f*ck them.

by JKLever Mon 09 Jun 2008, 15:41

Lara Lara Laughs wrote:
JKLever wrote:
Lara Lara Laughs wrote:Italy- Holland and France-Romania today. Should be quality.

Meh, can't bit arsed to watch if we're not there...

Would be a bit like watching the Ashes without us turning up. Oh, hang on.... :|

What piffle. It's like not watching Lara bat against McGrath and Warne because England aren't involved. If you love the game, you'll watch the matches.

I'm all footballed out to be honest. Was very tongue in cheek...

by Lara Lara Laughs Mon 09 Jun 2008, 15:46

The Portugese and the Germans played with an attacking mindset and a lot of style. France and Holland will too. Italy play very easy on they eye, attractive football. Shame they shut up shop when they go 2 up but they've always been like that and probably always will. Spain, Russia, Croatia and Sweden are usually really good to watch too. There's loads on offer for the neutral.

I don't buy all this "international football is boring". Euro competitions are consistently excellent. Greece boring heir way to the win last time was an anomaly. Euro '96, Euro 2000, Euro '88. They were all brilliant.

Did you see the Ghost, Danny? Looked bloody good. I reckon he'd give Joe a few problems. It's here if you haven't seen it: Link.

by PearlJ Mon 09 Jun 2008, 15:51

Lara Lara Laughs wrote:The Portugese and the Germans played with an attacking mindset and a lot of style. France and Holland will too. Italy play very easy on they eye, attractive football. Shame they shut up shop when they go 2 up but they've always been like that and probably always will. Spain, Russia, Croatia and Sweden are usually really good to watch too. There's loads on offer for the neutral.

I don't buy all this "international football is boring". Euro competitions are consistently excellent. Greece boring heir way to the win last time was an anomaly. Euro '96, Euro 2000, Euro '88. They were all brilliant.

Did you see the Ghost, Danny? Looked bloody good. I reckon he'd give Joe a few problems. It's here if you haven't seen it: Link.

And even in that tournament Holland and the Czechs played some great stuff.

by Brass Monkey Mon 09 Jun 2008, 16:09

Yeah, I saw him. In fairness, he should've looked good. Never rated Lockett, he's only fought two half-decent fighters... Rhodes and Blundell. Rhodes had rehauled his technique and Blundell has no chin. Pavlik is a big middleweight and high calibre. He worked him over beautifully but I wasn't impressed with the cleanliness of his punches. He's performed a lot better than that. Not sure how he'll fare against Calzaghe - he's quick footed but some of his handwork leaves a some to be desired. If he leaves his chin open like that against a naturally heavier puncher and a decent puncher at that, it could be all over sooner than later.

Having said all this, I recognise him as more of a dangerous opponent than either of his last two - Kessler was too slow, Hopkins too defensive. I think he's a natural super-middle and shouldn't be bothering with Joe IMO. He should be looking for fights under light-heavy.

by JKLever Mon 09 Jun 2008, 16:12

Oh look, and we're not even there!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7444420.stm

Euro 2008 Thread - Page 4 0,1020,1203688,00

by Lara Lara Laughs Mon 09 Jun 2008, 16:17

Brass Monkey wrote:Yeah, I saw him. In fairness, he should've looked good. Never rated Lockett, he's only fought two half-decent fighters... Rhodes and Blundell. Rhodes had rehauled his technique and Blundell has no chin. Pavlik is a big middleweight and high calibre. He worked him over beautifully but I wasn't impressed with the cleanliness of his punches. He's performed a lot better than that. Not sure how he'll fare against Calzaghe - he's quick footed but some of his handwork leaves a some to be desired. If he leaves his chin open like that against a naturally heavier puncher and a decent puncher at that, it could be all over sooner than later.

Having said all this, I recognise him as more of a dangerous opponent than either of his last two - Kessler was too slow, Hopkins too defensive. I think he's a natural super-middle and shouldn't be bothering with Joe IMO. He should be looking for fights under light-heavy.

Yeah, but we're talking about Joe. Wink

He won't be moving up. If Joe and him get it on, Joe will be moving back down.

by Brass Monkey Mon 09 Jun 2008, 16:37

Lara Lara Laughs wrote:

Yeah, but we're talking about Joe.

He won't be moving up. If Joe and him get it on, Joe will be moving back down.

Joe's punches are more concussive against naturally lighter opponents.

He'll still be moving up - Joe's a light-heavy, Kelly's a middle. Super-middle in between. A weight Joe reckoned he wouldn't make again.

by PearlJ Mon 09 Jun 2008, 17:51

France is boring....

by JKLever Mon 09 Jun 2008, 17:53

I like the irony that Steve McClaren has been 'expert summariser' at some games for the BBC...

expert at what? How not to get your team there?

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