Always good to have a tournament on in the summer for a few weeks.England pre tournament favourites but think they have issues at centre half and left back which will winder their progress.Germans on home soil and France should be difficult to beat.
Quote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 08:02:05 AMAlways good to have a tournament on in the summer for a few weeks.England pre tournament favourites but think they have issues at centre half and left back which will winder their progress.Germans on home soil and France should be difficult to beat.
I looked at that England squad annouced yesterday and I just thought, I dont see the favourites tag here. Yes they have some very talented players in the likes of Kane, Foden, Bellingham and even Rice but we all know that they will be set up poorly for a start. Foden has been Pl player of the year playing in the 10. Bellingham has been playing 10 too. What does Southgate do there... foden to the wing or Bellingham back to being an 8.
Their defence looks poor and will struggle against good attacking units. France would surely be ahead of them.
Very interested to see how Germany go.
Has Foden not been playing on the left wing? De Bruyne is their 10.
Quote from: RedHand88 on May 22, 2024, 08:54:32 AMHas Foden not been playing on the left wing? De Bruyne is their 10.
Not when kdb was out for long periods.
Portugal are another side with an incredible squad.
Whether Martinez can get the best out of them is another question.
And is Ronaldo a hindrance?
Quote from: lurganblue on May 22, 2024, 08:44:32 AMQuote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 08:02:05 AMAlways good to have a tournament on in the summer for a few weeks.England pre tournament favourites but think they have issues at centre half and left back which will winder their progress.Germans on home soil and France should be difficult to beat.
I looked at that England squad annouced yesterday and I just thought, I dont see the favourites tag here. Yes they have some very talented players in the likes of Kane, Foden, Bellingham and even Rice but we all know that they will be set up poorly for a start. Foden has been Pl player of the year playing in the 10. Bellingham has been playing 10 too. What does Southgate do there... foden to the wing or Bellingham back to being an 8.
Their defence looks poor and will struggle against good attacking units. France would surely be ahead of them.
Very interested to see how Germany go.
The worrying thing is that Southgate grew a set of balls and moved out Rashford and Henderson.
If he continues with picking form players for the tournament (ie not Maguire), and emphasises wingers getting the ball into Kane, then England could be so dangerous.
Havertz 33/1 top scorer 8)
Quote from: lurganblue on May 22, 2024, 08:44:32 AMQuote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 08:02:05 AMAlways good to have a tournament on in the summer for a few weeks.England pre tournament favourites but think they have issues at centre half and left back which will winder their progress.Germans on home soil and France should be difficult to beat.
I looked at that England squad annouced yesterday and I just thought, I dont see the favourites tag here. Yes they have some very talented players in the likes of Kane, Foden, Bellingham and even Rice but we all know that they will be set up poorly for a start. Foden has been Pl player of the year playing in the 10. Bellingham has been playing 10 too. What does Southgate do there... foden to the wing or Bellingham back to being an 8.
Their defence looks poor and will struggle against good attacking units. France would surely be ahead of them.
Very interested to see how Germany go.
They wont be far away with that squad.
I dont rate Southgate either but he did get them to a recent final only beat on pens
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on May 22, 2024, 09:37:40 AMPortugal are another side with an incredible squad.
Whether Martinez can get the best out of them is another question.
And is Ronaldo a hindrance?
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Patricio (AS Roma)
Defenders: Antonio Silva (Benfica), Danilo Pereira (Paris St Germain), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nelson Semedo (Wolves), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Neves (Benfica), Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Otavio Monteiro (Al Nassr), Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal), Vitinha (PSG)
Forwards: Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Diogo Jota (Liverpool), Francisco Conceicao (Porto), Goncalo Ramos (PSG), Joao Felix (Barcelona), Pedro Neto (Wolves), Rafael Leao (AC Milan).
Decent alright.
Belgium should be there or there abouts as well given the players they have, but seem to fill the togs at tournaments...
Surely there's a left sided Fullback in England rather than pinning all their hopes on a perennially injured Luke Shaw
Both Branthwaite and Quansa (Liverpool) invited to the extended panel, maybe to put pressure on Maguire, but one of the two need to go as I think Stones is first choice, it's just a matter of who he's paired with, but Southgate has traditionally stuck with the tried and tested Maguire no matter how shíte he's been with Utd.
Quote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 11:39:43 AMBelgium should be there or there abouts as well given the players they have, but seem to fill the togs at tournaments...
Surely there's a left sided Fullback in England rather than pinning all their hopes on a perennially injured Luke ShawI was surprised Mitchell from palace wasn't in the 33. Gomez and Trippier don't give great balance if Shaw is injured or not really up to speed fitness wise.
Both Branthwaite and Quansa (Liverpool) invited to the extended panel, maybe to put pressure on Maguire, but one of the two need to go as I think Stones is first choice, it's just a matter of who he's paired with, but Southgate has traditionally stuck with the tried and tested Maguire no matter how shíte he's been with Utd.
Southgate said he dropped Rashford and others as he picked players on form. He has selected Luke Shaw and Ivan Toney, hardly players in form. Solanke has got nearly 5 times the number of league goals that Toney has.
If Toney goes, he goes for pens only.
Was reading Southgate sees Luke Shaw as a long shot to make tournament, probably cut when the final panel is announced.
who decided England are favourites
Quote from: lurganblue on May 22, 2024, 12:15:59 PMIf Toney goes, he goes for pens only.
Ah I dunno. He's a proper centre forward. England are falling down with wingers / outside forwards but they need a back up / rotation for Kane, and Toney is the best option i'd think.
Watkins seems to the favoured one as the back up.
England have a very good chance. Their defence isn't as bad as its made out albeit they seem to have no natural left back. Their front 4 of Foden/Kane/Bellingham/Saka is as good as what is at the tournament.
Looking forward to it. I've always favoured the Euros over the World Cup for some reason.
If England want it badly enough then they might win it. Top teams don't always give 100% at the euros hence winners like Greece and Denmark. Italy also failed to qualify for the world cup after winning the last euros in which beaten finalists England played every game at home.
Quote from: square_ball on May 22, 2024, 01:32:57 PMEngland have a very good chance. Their defence isn't as bad as its made out albeit they seem to have no natural left back. Their front 4 of Foden/Kane/Bellingham/Saka is as good as what is at the tournament.
Looking forward to it. I've always favoured the Euros over the World Cup for some reason.
Me the same, but the increase in teams and reduced jeopardy in group stages has lessened the appeal. 16 teams 4 groups of 4 should been left like that top two into last 8.
Quote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:02:56 PMQuote from: square_ball on May 22, 2024, 01:32:57 PMEngland have a very good chance. Their defence isn't as bad as its made out albeit they seem to have no natural left back. Their front 4 of Foden/Kane/Bellingham/Saka is as good as what is at the tournament.
Looking forward to it. I've always favoured the Euros over the World Cup for some reason.
Me the same, but the increase in teams and reduced jeopardy in group stages has lessened the appeal. 16 teams 4 groups of 4 should been left like that top two into last 8.
Yeah that is true only 8 of the 24 going out after the group stages does dilute it alright. Next World Cup has 48 teams at it. That is overkill imo.
Quote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 02:15:39 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on May 22, 2024, 12:47:03 PMwho decided England are favourites
Rio Ferdinand.
Hope he isn't involved in any coverage across bbc/itv think everyone needs the summer off.
Quote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:28:59 PMQuote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 02:15:39 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on May 22, 2024, 12:47:03 PMwho decided England are favourites
Rio Ferdinand.
Hope he isn't involved in any coverage across bbc/itv think everyone needs the summer off.
No summer off for him or a few others.
BBC
Presenters - Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman, Alex Scott
Commentators - Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bauer, Jonathan Pearce (commentators), Jermaine Jenas, Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, James McFadden (co-commentators)
Pundits - Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard, Joe Hart, Ellen White, Ashley Williams, Cesc Fabregas, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie, Thomas Frank, James McFadden
ITV
Presenters - Mark Pougatch, Laura Woods
Commentators - Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen, Joe Speight (commentators), Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist, Andros Townsend (co-commentators)
Pundits - Roy Keane, Graeme Souness, Ian Wright, Eni Aluko, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl, Christina Unkel (refereeing analyst)
Definitely earplugs for Viki Sparks! My god, she could belt it out!
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 22, 2024, 02:38:43 PMQuote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:28:59 PMQuote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 02:15:39 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on May 22, 2024, 12:47:03 PMwho decided England are favourites
Rio Ferdinand.
Hope he isn't involved in any coverage across bbc/itv think everyone needs the summer off.
No summer off for him or a few others.
BBC
Presenters - Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman, Alex Scott
Commentators - Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bauer, Jonathan Pearce (commentators), Jermaine Jenas, Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, James McFadden (co-commentators)
Pundits - Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard, Joe Hart, Ellen White, Ashley Williams, Cesc Fabregas, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie, Thomas Frank, James McFadden
ITV
Presenters - Mark Pougatch, Laura Woods
Commentators - Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen, Joe Speight (commentators), Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist, Andros Townsend (co-commentators)
Pundits - Roy Keane, Graeme Souness, Ian Wright, Eni Aluko, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl, Christina Unkel (refereeing analyst)
My god what a list. Mute it is
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 22, 2024, 02:38:43 PMQuote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:28:59 PMQuote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 02:15:39 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on May 22, 2024, 12:47:03 PMwho decided England are favourites
Rio Ferdinand.
Hope he isn't involved in any coverage across bbc/itv think everyone needs the summer off.
No summer off for him or a few others.
BBC
Presenters - Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman, Alex Scott
Commentators - Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bauer, Jonathan Pearce (commentators), Jermaine Jenas, Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, James McFadden (co-commentators)
Pundits - Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard, Joe Hart, Ellen White, Ashley Williams, Cesc Fabregas, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie, Thomas Frank, James McFadden
ITV
Presenters - Mark Pougatch, Laura Woods
Commentators - Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen, Joe Speight (commentators), Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist, Andros Townsend (co-commentators)
Pundits - Roy Keane, Graeme Souness, Ian Wright, Eni Aluko, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl, Christina Unkel (refereeing analyst)
Micah Richards does my head in.
Him Lineker and Shearer are like an old boys club.
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 22, 2024, 02:38:43 PMQuote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:28:59 PMQuote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 02:15:39 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on May 22, 2024, 12:47:03 PMwho decided England are favourites
Rio Ferdinand.
Hope he isn't involved in any coverage across bbc/itv think everyone needs the summer off.
No summer off for him or a few others.
BBC
Presenters - Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman, Alex Scott
Commentators - Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bauer, Jonathan Pearce (commentators), Jermaine Jenas, Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, James McFadden (co-commentators)
Pundits - Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard, Joe Hart, Ellen White, Ashley Williams, Cesc Fabregas, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie, Thomas Frank, James McFadden
ITV
Presenters - Mark Pougatch, Laura Woods
Commentators - Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen, Joe Speight (commentators), Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist, Andros Townsend (co-commentators)
Pundits - Roy Keane, Graeme Souness, Ian Wright, Eni Aluko, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl, Christina Unkel (refereeing analyst)
Jenas FFS! No doubt he'll get the final as well... again. He must have the best agent on the planet!
ITV it is then.
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 22, 2024, 04:11:26 PMJenas FFS! No doubt he'll get the final as well... again. He must have the best agent on the planet!
ITV it is then.
Its a biodiversity thing, the streets will never forget (so I'm told)
Eamon Dunphy,John Giles and Bill O'Herlihy for me so, roll the tape...
Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire not included in England squad. Disappointing news...
...for England's competitors.
Quote from: weareros on June 06, 2024, 04:24:10 PMJack Grealish and Harry Maguire not included in England squad. Disappointing news...
...for England's competitors.
Good news for the clubs in Ibiza
Serves Grealish right for betraying Ireland. He is not good enough for England now.
Maguire calf injury
Who are yous supporting?
Quote from: Ronnie on June 06, 2024, 05:20:11 PMWho are yous supporting?
Lot of closet Tan supporters here.
Quote from: Cavan19 on June 06, 2024, 05:23:16 PMQuote from: Ronnie on June 06, 2024, 05:20:11 PMWho are yous supporting?
Lot of closet Tan supporters here.
To be brutely honest, I'd like to see the scotch and the sassenachs do well simply because I know all the players.
I'd be similar to Orior same time it's always funny when the English are beat so it's really a no lose situation. Its class 🤣
Strongest English starting 11 from that squad?
(https://i.ibb.co/5RVd6fD/england-squad.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9rjJNCX)
Wealth of talent up front but jees that defence is dire
France be strong. Portugal too and the Germans be tough on their own patch you'd imagine
Any interest in a competition for Euro 2024?
Something has gone astray with their comms, with Maddison leaked this morning and rushing out their list this evening. Someone talking too much.
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on June 06, 2024, 06:42:37 PMAny interest in a competition for Euro 2024?
Yes please.
Quote from: Sportacus on June 06, 2024, 06:43:02 PMSomething has gone astray with their comms, with Maddison leaked this morning and rushing out their list this evening. Someone talking too much.
was meant to be Saturday morning but was leaked not really a good look for the squad.Defence awful one left back who's injury prone and hasn't played in months, great to see!
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 06, 2024, 06:25:32 PMWealth of talent up front but jees that defence is dire
France be strong. Portugal too and the Germans be tough on their own patch you'd imagine
Stones, Walker and Shaw all top drawer players in their position when fit and Pickford is usually decent for them. They'll still not beat a decent team though
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on June 06, 2024, 06:42:37 PMAny interest in a competition for Euro 2024?
count me in please if running one!
Yes please
Quote from: Armagh18 on June 06, 2024, 08:59:23 PMQuote from: GAABoardMod5 on June 06, 2024, 06:42:37 PMAny interest in a competition for Euro 2024?
count me in please if running one!
I'll set it up later tonight...same idea as World Cup competition from Qatar...
http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=31049.0
Quote from: Armagh18 on June 06, 2024, 08:58:45 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 06, 2024, 06:25:32 PMWealth of talent up front but jees that defence is dire
France be strong. Portugal too and the Germans be tough on their own patch you'd imagine
Stones, Walker and Shaw all top drawer players in their position when fit and Pickford is usually decent for them. They'll still not beat a decent team though
Walker and Stones yes tho Stones near in midfield as much for City. Shaw not so sure and big injury concern as you say. All getting on a bit. Still leaves one centre half and the backups don't inspire confidence. Let the games begin 🤓
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 06, 2024, 09:56:56 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on June 06, 2024, 08:58:45 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 06, 2024, 06:25:32 PMWealth of talent up front but jees that defence is dire
France be strong. Portugal too and the Germans be tough on their own patch you'd imagine
Stones, Walker and Shaw all top drawer players in their position when fit and Pickford is usually decent for them. They'll still not beat a decent team though
Walker and Stones yes tho Stones near in midfield as much for City. Shaw not so sure and big injury concern as you say. All getting on a bit. Still leaves one centre half and the backups don't inspire confidence. Let the games begin 🤓
Aw to be be fair Shaws ability never in doubt but the injury record speaks for itself. Can Trippier play on the left? Maguire for all his faults is a loss as he's usually good for England as well.
Will they still be able to play Trent at full back seeing he's named at midfield?
Asking for Serbia
Portugal look good on paper then you realise they have Martinez in charge and they look less appealing. He must have some agent.
England beaten and didn't score against Iceland in Wembley tonight. Number of English supporters made their exit ten minutes before of the end of the game.
According to Brian Kerr that England result and performance will calm down the hype about them
Quote from: Captain Obvious on June 07, 2024, 09:40:07 PMEngland beaten and didn't score against Iceland in Wembley tonight. Number of English supporters made their exit ten minutes before of the end of the game.
According to Brian Kerr that England result and performance will calm down the hype about them
Which unfortunately could be beneficial to them.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 07, 2024, 09:41:41 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on June 07, 2024, 09:40:07 PMEngland beaten and didn't score against Iceland in Wembley tonight. Number of English supporters made their exit ten minutes before of the end of the game.
According to Brian Kerr that England result and performance will calm down the hype about them
Which unfortunately could be beneficial to them.
Will still be managed by Gareth Southgate who has little tactical nous to get the best out of that England squad.
He already has got the best out of them. Losing a shootout in a final is a quite flattering high water mark for them.
They did well, flattering or not, first male tournament final since 66, to lose as they did, that's not a bad effort, considering that they ain't that good, a top 6 team will get to or win a tournament every now and then, Denmark and Greece in my recent history are your shocks
c***ts have a touch of the Armagh about them.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on June 07, 2024, 09:40:07 PMEngland beaten and didn't score against Iceland in Wembley tonight. Number of English supporters made their exit ten minutes before of the end of the game.
According to Brian Kerr that England result and performance will calm down the hype about them
Not if you listened to the post match punditry on CH4, the chorus was "We can still win Euro 2024".
Quote from: Blowitupref on June 06, 2024, 06:23:37 PMStrongest English starting 11 from that squad?
(https://i.ibb.co/5RVd6fD/england-squad.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9rjJNCX)
You would think the below team would
have a chance
———————Pickford
Walker——Stones——Guehi—-Shaw
———Trent—————-Rice
——————Bellingham
——-Saka——————Foden
———————Kane
They surely have a chance. But there are better teams. And it's not in England this time.
Quote from: Main Street on June 08, 2024, 03:07:46 AMQuote from: Captain Obvious on June 07, 2024, 09:40:07 PMEngland beaten and didn't score against Iceland in Wembley tonight. Number of English supporters made their exit ten minutes before of the end of the game.
According to Brian Kerr that England result and performance will calm down the hype about them
Not if you listened to the post match punditry on CH4, the chorus was "We can still win Euro 2024".
Damien Delaney on Virgin media said he'd ignore that challenge match and still sees Euro 2024 as England's competition to lose.
When you see their team (especially the front 6) you fear the f*ckers could do something.
Then you watch them V Iceland and realise they are crap to watch, boring for all the attacking players they have. Not a clue of their best team.
Their last 5 results
England 0 - 1 Iceland
England 3 - 0 Bosnia
England 2 - 2 Belgium (Bellingham 95th Min)
England 0 - 1 Brazil
England 1 - 1 North Macedonia (Goal was an OG)
Fingers crossed they flop. France for me.
I see the Dutch are a decent price but have picked up a few injuries. Should make it to the quarters were Portugal could await. 18/1
Quote from: toby47 on June 12, 2024, 09:19:04 AMWhen you see their team (especially the front 6) you fear the f*ckers could do something.
Then you watch them V Iceland and realise they are crap to watch, boring for all the attacking players they have. Not a clue of their best team.
Their last 5 results
England 0 - 1 Iceland
England 3 - 0 Bosnia
England 2 - 2 Belgium (Bellingham 95th Min)
England 0 - 1 Brazil
England 1 - 1 North Macedonia (Goal was an OG)
Fingers crossed they flop. France for me.
How many of those were friendlies?
Quote from: An Watcher on June 12, 2024, 05:20:35 PMI see the Dutch are a decent price but have picked up a few injuries. Should make it to the quarters were Portugal could await. 18/1
I have a feeling a lesser fancied team could win this. The likes of Czech Republic, Turkey , Switzerland Denmark.
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 12, 2024, 06:49:45 PMQuote from: An Watcher on June 12, 2024, 05:20:35 PMI see the Dutch are a decent price but have picked up a few injuries. Should make it to the quarters were Portugal could await. 18/1
I have a feeling a lesser fancied team could win this. The likes of Czech Republic, Turkey , Switzerland Denmark.
Couldn't see it. Maybe cause a few shocks but Germany, France and even England too strong
If France,Germany, Portugal or England are focused on this then one of them will win. However the top teams aren't always all that interested in winning the euros. Hence wins for the likes of Denmark Greece or Czechoslovakia. The Euros are just not as sought after as the world cup is. Even Italy were not a top team when they won it 4 years ago, getting knocked out in world cup qualifying against lesser teams straight after winning the euros.
I wouldn't be afraid of backing someone like Denmark in this. You never know.
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 12, 2024, 09:15:40 PMIf France,Germany, Portugal or England are focused on this then one of them will win. However the top teams aren't always all that interested in winning the euros. Hence wins for the likes of Denmark Greece or Czechoslovakia. The Euros are just not as sought after as the world cup is. Even Italy were not a top team when they won it 4 years ago, getting knocked out in world cup qualifying against lesser teams straight after winning the euros.
I wouldn't be afraid of backing someone like Denmark in this. You never know.
They were on a world record 37 game unbeaten streak.
Scots down 1-0 after 10 minutes. Keeper should have kept it out.
Scots looking out of their depth so far - down 2 now.
Boys against men.
That's that .. going be a long 70 minutes..
That'll be a penalty.
Scotland be doing well to keep it under 5 here.
Should be a red card
Quote from: gawa316 on June 14, 2024, 08:46:14 PMShould be a red card
Yip deserved red card. That was a shocker.
Didn't fancy it to be as big a loss but flip me! They are poor
Thought the Scots would have made it difficult enough for the Germans in the 1st half at least but they are running rings around them.
Scotland stinking the place out here, awful.
Rough on the Tartan Army, but at least they'll enjoy some good German beer.
There goes my Scotland +3 bet ::)
Dunno what I was thinking
Another tournament that Scotland will be coming home too soon from.
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 08:51:49 PMThere goes my Scotland +3 bet ::)
Dunno what I was thinking
I went over 3 goals and over 8 corners.. not one corner :D
A win for Scotland is to keep it at 3-0.
Musiala is different class
I'm going to say now that Scotland won't score any goals in the tournament
The Euros need to go back to an 8 team tournament , like back in Euro 88. Too many teams totally out of their depth
Only they'll make it a bigger tournament
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:23:35 PMI'm going to say now that Scotland won't score any goals in the tournament
The Euros need to go back to an 8 team tournament , like back in Euro 88. Too many teams totally out of their depth
16 decent number imo. 4 groups of 4 not many fillers in there. Top 2 into quarters and away you go
Should also be and A and B euros of sorts
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 14, 2024, 09:37:40 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:23:35 PMI'm going to say now that Scotland won't score any goals in the tournament
The Euros need to go back to an 8 team tournament , like back in Euro 88. Too many teams totally out of their depth
16 decent number imo. 4 groups of 4 not many fillers in there. Top 2 into quarters and away you go
Should also be and A and B euros of sorts
Euros always far better than the World Cup. It's full of dead rubbers.
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 14, 2024, 09:37:40 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:23:35 PMI'm going to say now that Scotland won't score any goals in the tournament
The Euros need to go back to an 8 team tournament , like back in Euro 88. Too many teams totally out of their depth
16 decent number imo. 4 groups of 4 not many fillers in there. Top 2 into quarters and away you go
Should also be and A and B euros of sorts
Aye, a Joe McD competition
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:23:35 PMI'm going to say now that Scotland won't score any goals in the tournament
The Euros need to go back to an 8 team tournament , like back in Euro 88. Too many teams totally out of their depth
Well, technically you're correct! :)
That could be an important goal if it comes down to goal difference to get out of group.
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:23:35 PMI'm going to say now that Scotland won't score any goals in the tournament
I knew that post would get them going! ;D
Quote from: marty34 on June 14, 2024, 09:49:49 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:23:35 PMI'm going to say now that Scotland won't score any goals in the tournament
The Euros need to go back to an 8 team tournament , like back in Euro 88. Too many teams totally out of their depth
Well, technically you're correct! :)
Ha ha, true!
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:50:55 PMQuote from: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:23:35 PMI'm going to say now that Scotland won't score any goals in the tournament
I knew that post would get them going! ;D
Should have done a quick edit and say no Scotland player will score a goal.
Just when you thought Scotland had a chance
God you wish Apres Match was still going
Enjoyed that. Had the Scottish in laws over. As a consequence backed Scotland to get beat by 4. Happy days
Didn't realise we had the worst performance in Euro history with our -8 in 2012. I doubt Scotland will exceed that as Hungary are clearly shite. But at least we had The Fields to sing as we were getting hammered. Flower of Scotland is not a patch on it.
I was actually just thinking Scotland are a good bet to be the "2012 Ireland" of this tournament.
Quote from: weareros on June 14, 2024, 11:37:03 PMDidn't realise we had the worst performance in Euro history with our -8 in 2012. I doubt Scotland will exceed that as Hungary are clearly shite. But at least we had The Fields to sing as we were getting hammered. Flower of Scotland is not a patch on it.
Were Hungary not on an (until the Ireland game) unbeaten run of 14? That's not bad
I think they'll be happy to meet Scotland
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2024, 11:48:22 PMQuote from: weareros on June 14, 2024, 11:37:03 PMDidn't realise we had the worst performance in Euro history with our -8 in 2012. I doubt Scotland will exceed that as Hungary are clearly shite. But at least we had The Fields to sing as we were getting hammered. Flower of Scotland is not a patch on it.
Were Hungary not on an (until the Ireland game) unbeaten run of 14? That's not bad
I think they'll be happy to meet Scotland
I know but Scotland are still a slight bit better than Ireland. They could still get something out of the Swiss and Hungary games.
Quote from: weareros on June 14, 2024, 11:59:10 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2024, 11:48:22 PMQuote from: weareros on June 14, 2024, 11:37:03 PMDidn't realise we had the worst performance in Euro history with our -8 in 2012. I doubt Scotland will exceed that as Hungary are clearly shite. But at least we had The Fields to sing as we were getting hammered. Flower of Scotland is not a patch on it.
Were Hungary not on an (until the Ireland game) unbeaten run of 14? That's not bad
I think they'll be happy to meet Scotland
I know but Scotland are still a slight bit better than Ireland. They could still get something out of the Swiss and Hungary games.
They've come in with poor form, injuries and high expectations. Not a great mix..
Think about the quality of the teams Scotland had back in day.
3 giants ( and fill in the rest) Hansen Souness Dalglish, they never got out of the groups
Archie Gemmill deserves a mention surely!
Scotland have also been unlucky with their groups. And that 70s-80s team was playing in an era when there were far fewer teams (and thus more quality in the teams that qualified), and none of this "best placed third team crap."
The 1982 team. Still my favourite World Cup song. Don't know the nature of Alan Hansen's illness but please god he'll pull through.
https://youtu.be/gmzDOqUdu8A?si=8s1ReSYMy3WKCobw
Interesting