The Official Euro 2016 Thread

Started by laoislad, May 22, 2016, 12:34:16 PM

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Dinny Breen

#825
June 23, 2016, 11:36:02 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 23, 2016, 11:24:58 AM
Quote from: Bord na Mona man on June 23, 2016, 10:50:11 AM
In Italian soccer culture, there is an unwritten rule that in something like a final day of the season, the teams who are safe generally let the relegation battlers win.
Tim Parks gives a good account of it in "A season with Verona" where practically all the bottom 6 or 7 teams recorded unlikely wins on the last day, often with late winners.
The Italians didn't exactly go for it last night, but you have to credit Ireland for perseverance all the same.

Also, the selection last night was brave. More arrogant managers would have stuck with roughly the same team rather than fess up to any previous mis-selections.

There is pressure on France who haven't played well so far. Knock out games make most teams inhibited, so you'd hope Ireland could keep it close and maybe get it to extra time. The French full backs won't enjoy wingers go at them, so there is possibly something there to give the Republic a foothold.

That is an outstanding read - really enjoyable.

+1. Some of those ultras were just lunatics.
#newbridgeornowhere

Cunny Funt

#826
June 25, 2016, 03:43:14 PM
Goal of the tournament  :o

blewuporstuffed

#827
June 25, 2016, 04:09:45 PM
I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either

BennyCake

#828
June 25, 2016, 04:46:09 PM
Neil Lennon looks close enough to kick Shearer in the head in the BBC studio. Revenge would be sweet.

seafoid

#829
June 25, 2016, 05:25:48 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 25, 2016, 04:09:45 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on June 25, 2016, 03:43:14 PM
Goal of the tournament  :o
Unreal
Super strike but Switzerland paid for their lack of finishing overall
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

imtommygunn

#830
June 25, 2016, 06:09:42 PM
Norn iron look the best team here. I thought wales were much better.

O'neill a very good tactician.

Still think they will be beat mind.

anportmorforjfc

#831
June 25, 2016, 06:32:17 PM
Get in there Wales  ;D

imtommygunn

#833
June 25, 2016, 06:37:08 PM
Feel sorry for mcauley but would have went in anyway.

Avondhu star

#834
June 25, 2016, 06:42:38 PM
Any arrangements for the Republics welcome home party Monday?
Lee Harvey Oswald , your country needs you

Capt Pat

#835
June 25, 2016, 06:51:11 PM
Quote from: Avondhu star on June 25, 2016, 06:42:38 PM
Any arrangements for the Republics welcome home party Monday?

We're still in it. What about Northern Irelands welcome home party.

Jell 0 Biafra

#836
June 25, 2016, 08:43:29 PM
Can we just go straight to pennos here?

longballin

#837
June 25, 2016, 09:52:30 PM
Northern Ireland huge homecoming:  :o played 4 lost 3

seafoid

#838
June 25, 2016, 10:31:06 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 25, 2016, 06:51:11 PM
Quote from: Avondhu star on June 25, 2016, 06:42:38 PM
Any arrangements for the Republics welcome home party Monday?

We're still in it. What about Northern Irelands welcome home party.
The team are going to claim asylum cos of Brexit.
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

mouview

#839
June 25, 2016, 10:50:53 PM
No justice; Croatia weren't mighty but miles ahead of CR7 & co. At least they tried to win the game. Modric best player at the tournament.
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