The Euro 2012 Thread

[Firefox]

Cannot wait to watch Koscielny! He deserves a starting spot after his performances last season.

[Abdou23]

Dodged a Spanish Bullet there !!!

Actually i think Italy will be much tougher opponent.Spain didn't look great this competition ( don't get fooled by Ireland result ) Italy and if England got lucky Germany.

[DaveNI1979]

Great tournament so far! 1st tournament I remember properly was italia 90. It along with euro 96 has been my favs until now. If the quarters and semis are as good as what has happened before, this could go down as best tournament ever. Quietly confident England can beat italy. There seems be some luck on englands side for once in a major tournament. And with rooney getting some game time and scoring as well. Things are looking good. That extra day rest could be pivotal. Even if england do get put out by germany, theres no shame in that. But germany could have an off day and like with chelsea if your names on the cup your names on the cup. COME ON ENGLAND!!!!!

[Duff-MaN_]

Anyone else been to any games? I went to Ireland vs Spain regardless of the score it was a fantastic experience

[DreDayDetox]

You mean actually be there in the stadium? Nope. I wish. It does sound like it would be an epic experience.

[Duff-MaN_]

Yeh it was incredible, never seen or heard anything like it, if you get the chance to go one day don't pass it up

[Nitey]

Must be expensive as fuck. I would love to go though, obviously

[Duff-MaN_]

It was getting there but Poland is soooo cheap, also averaging a tournament once every 10 years makes it easier on the wallet

[DINAMO788]

Duff-man, I assume youre a white dude, but how did you feel walking around Poland? Did you feel a welcoming atmosphere, a dangerous atmosphere?

[The Boy From School]

Blatter says yes. Platini say no.

http://espnfc.com/us/en/news/1109501...line-tech.html


Irish supporter found dead in canal in Poland.

http://espnfc.com/us/en/news/1109476...fied-body.html

[Duff-MaN_]

Duff-man, I assume youre a white dude, but how did you feel walking around Poland? Did you feel a welcoming atmosphere, a dangerous atmosphere?

I am, the polish people I met where unbelievably friendly and helpful. I have no reason to assume that this would be different if I had a different skin colour but I suppose there is no way of knowing for sure.

[Abdou23]

Blatter says yes. Platini say no.

http://espnfc.com/us/en/news/1109501...line-tech.html

Platini made some bad calls since he was appointed,Regarding the goal, it was an offside same as the one right before it,So we also need a robot line man? Referees are ruining this sport badly and there is no any practical solution for it.

[squirrelbo1]

Not sure how you can say referees are ruining the sport. It's part of the excitement.

Oh and fucking typical. England get a call in their favour and suddenly the powers that be want goal line technology. After England Germany they all unanimously rejected goal line technology.

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[F34R]

Platini made some bad calls since he was appointed,Regarding the goal, it was an offside same as the one right before it,So we also need a robot line man? Referees are ruining this sport badly and there is no any practical solution for it.

Nothing wrong with the sport concerning the refs, especially in this topic. You have people bringing up the problems they consider "bad" even though they couldn't make these calls any better if they were in the action and not seated at perfect angles from their tv sets, while they are watching different camera angle views, slow mo, etc., to decide the call. ffs... if it isn't a call that a ref can make, it isn't a call.

[Abdou23]

Nothing wrong with the sport concerning the refs, especially in this topic. You have people bringing up the problems they consider "bad" even though they couldn't make these calls any better if they were in the action and not seated at perfect angles from their tv sets, while they are watching different camera angle views, slow mo, etc., to decide the call. ffs... if it isn't a call that a ref can make, it isn't a call.

Am not saying refs. are idiots ( although many are ) i know that they have to make a decision in less than a second and they don't have different camera angles to make better judgement. But that doesn't mean they don't make mistakes and those mistakes are ruining the game and costing teams a lot.To say otherwise is just stupid.

Go back to 2010 and look at how many mistakes refs. made that costed teams to go out, not Just England.

[Beast of Bourbon]

England didn't lose by just one goal in the end but you could argue that the game COULD have turned out differently...
Just kick out Italy and you'll get your chance for revenge

I'm already pumped for the quarter finals.
I'm sitting on a case of beer and expect some sweet ronaldo tears this evening

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[LC77]

England didn't lose by just one goal in the end but you could argue that the game COULD have turned out differently...
Just kick out Italy and you'll get your chance for revenge

I'm already pumped for the quarter finals.
I'm sitting on a case of beer and expect some sweet ronaldo tears this evening

Tapatalkin'

You can afford beer but not a couch?

[Beast of Bourbon]

Sold it for more beer

Tapatalkin'

[keefy]

Beer is cheaper than coca cola in England.

[squirrelbo1]

England didn't lose by just one goal in the end but you could argue that the game COULD have turned out differently...
Just kick out Italy and you'll get your chance for revenge

I'm already pumped for the quarter finals.
I'm sitting on a case of beer and expect some sweet ronaldo tears this evening

Tapatalkin'

You mean we get another chance to be torn to shreds

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[Cyn]

Portugal can't believe their luck. First the dutch didn't turn up so they strolled to second place in the group and their knock out opponents are the Czech's. If they don't win tonight their players should be arrested for professional negligence. Germany too, both have almost a free pass to the next round.

[Abdou23]

Portugal can't believe their luck. First the dutch didn't turn up so they strolled to second place in the group and their knock out opponents are the Czech's. If they don't win tonight their players should be arrested for professional negligence. Germany too, both have almost a free pass to the next round.

Actually Czech isn't that weak of a team,and Portugal isn't that strong either.Should be interesting match.

[DINAMO788]

Portugal can't believe their luck. First the dutch didn't turn up so they strolled to second place in the group and their knock out opponents are the Czech's. If they don't win tonight their players should be arrested for professional negligence. Germany too, both have almost a free pass to the next round.

Wow...calling the winners of the group of death incredibly lucky. you must be an England fan. And if so, you of allllllllllll people have no right to call out anyone on luck.

[The Boy From School]

Great half.

Czech Republic 0 - 0 Portugal

I'm very surprised with the Czech's possession against this Portuguese midfield.

Moutinho, Veloso and Meireles are class.

The Jesus Christ looking guy for the Czechs has been the standout for their side.

Portugal were looking good their in the end. Ronaldo scares me.

I hope the Czechs can stay calm, attack more and pull off the upset.

I wonder if Rosicky will get minutes in the 2nd half.

[Abdou23]

Phuck any manager who keeps defending with 10 players for 90 minutes without the ability of counter attacks.They make football looks boring.