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Title: Euro 2024
Post by: statto on May 22, 2024, 08:02:05 AM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: lurganblue on May 22, 2024, 08:44:32 AM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: RedHand88 on May 22, 2024, 08:54:32 AM
Has Foden not been playing on the left wing? De Bruyne is their 10.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: lurganblue on May 22, 2024, 09:01:52 AM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: SouthOfThe Bann on May 22, 2024, 09:37:40 AM
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?
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: thewobbler on May 22, 2024, 10:04:31 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 22, 2024, 08:44:32 AM
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.

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.

Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Walter Cronc on May 22, 2024, 10:34:38 AM
Havertz 33/1 top scorer  8)
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Taylor on May 22, 2024, 10:38:46 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 22, 2024, 08:44:32 AM
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.

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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: statto on May 22, 2024, 11:23:51 AM
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. 
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 11:39:43 AM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: statto on May 22, 2024, 11:45:30 AM
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 Shaw
I 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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: nrico2006 on May 22, 2024, 11:58:09 AM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: lurganblue on May 22, 2024, 12:15:59 PM
If Toney goes, he goes for pens only.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: bennydorano on May 22, 2024, 12:17:50 PM
Was reading Southgate sees Luke Shaw as a long shot to make tournament, probably cut when the final panel is announced.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: tonto1888 on May 22, 2024, 12:47:03 PM
who decided England are favourites
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: thewobbler on May 22, 2024, 12:48:31 PM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: NAG1 on May 22, 2024, 12:52:35 PM
 Watkins seems to the favoured one as the back up.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: statto on May 22, 2024, 01:07:48 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on May 22, 2024, 12:47:03 PMwho decided England are favourites
Patrick Power. 
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: square_ball on May 22, 2024, 01:32:57 PM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Capt Pat on May 22, 2024, 01:44:30 PM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:02:56 PM
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. 
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: square_ball on May 22, 2024, 02:11:56 PM
Quote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:02:56 PM
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. 

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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 02:15:39 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on May 22, 2024, 12:47:03 PMwho decided England are favourites

Rio Ferdinand.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:28:59 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 02:15:39 PM
Quote 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. 
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Blowitupref on May 22, 2024, 02:38:43 PM
Quote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:28:59 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 02:15:39 PM
Quote 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)
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2024, 02:40:46 PM
Definitely earplugs for Viki Sparks! My god, she could belt it out! 
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: lurganblue on May 22, 2024, 02:58:00 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 22, 2024, 02:38:43 PM
Quote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:28:59 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 02:15:39 PM
Quote 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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: marty34 on May 22, 2024, 03:04:38 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 22, 2024, 02:38:43 PM
Quote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:28:59 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 02:15:39 PM
Quote 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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: AustinPowers on May 22, 2024, 04:11:26 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 22, 2024, 02:38:43 PM
Quote from: statto on May 22, 2024, 02:28:59 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on May 22, 2024, 02:15:39 PM
Quote 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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: tiempo on May 22, 2024, 04:25:41 PM
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)
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Captain Obvious on May 22, 2024, 07:11:20 PM
Eamon Dunphy,John Giles and Bill O'Herlihy for me so, roll the tape...
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: weareros on June 06, 2024, 04:24:10 PM
Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire not included in England squad. Disappointing news...




...for England's competitors.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: lurganblue on June 06, 2024, 04:28:34 PM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Capt Pat on June 06, 2024, 04:28:47 PM
Serves Grealish right for betraying Ireland. He is not good enough for England now.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Armagh18 on June 06, 2024, 04:50:01 PM
Maguire calf injury
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Ronnie on June 06, 2024, 05:20:11 PM
Who are yous supporting?
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Cavan19 on June 06, 2024, 05:23:16 PM
Quote from: Ronnie on June 06, 2024, 05:20:11 PMWho are yous supporting?

Lot of closet Tan supporters here.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Captain Obvious on June 06, 2024, 05:50:15 PM
Quote from: Ronnie on June 06, 2024, 05:20:11 PMWho are yous supporting?
Scotland



Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Orior on June 06, 2024, 06:12:23 PM
Quote from: Cavan19 on June 06, 2024, 05:23:16 PM
Quote 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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 06, 2024, 06:21:45 PM
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 🤣
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Blowitupref on June 06, 2024, 06:23:37 PM
Strongest English starting 11 from that squad?

(https://i.ibb.co/5RVd6fD/england-squad.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9rjJNCX)
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 06, 2024, 06:25:32 PM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on June 06, 2024, 06:42:37 PM
Any interest in a competition for Euro 2024?

Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Sportacus on June 06, 2024, 06:43:02 PM
Something has gone astray with their comms, with Maddison leaked this morning and rushing out their list this evening.  Someone talking too much.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: AustinPowers on June 06, 2024, 06:56:02 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on June 06, 2024, 06:42:37 PMAny interest in a competition for Euro 2024?



Yes please.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: statto on June 06, 2024, 08:49:31 PM
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!
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Armagh18 on June 06, 2024, 08:58:45 PM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Armagh18 on June 06, 2024, 08:59:23 PM
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!
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: SaffronSports on June 06, 2024, 09:03:46 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on June 06, 2024, 06:42:37 PMAny interest in a competition for Euro 2024?



Aye
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Aristo 60 on June 06, 2024, 09:34:23 PM
Yes please
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on June 06, 2024, 09:38:24 PM
Quote from: Armagh18 on June 06, 2024, 08:59:23 PM
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!

I'll set it up later tonight...same idea as World Cup competition from Qatar...

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=31049.0

Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 06, 2024, 09:56:56 PM
Quote from: Armagh18 on June 06, 2024, 08:58:45 PM
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

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 🤓
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Armagh18 on June 06, 2024, 10:05:10 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 06, 2024, 09:56:56 PM
Quote from: Armagh18 on June 06, 2024, 08:58:45 PM
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

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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2024, 11:23:13 PM
Will they still be able to play Trent at full back seeing he's named at midfield?

Asking for Serbia
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: statto on June 07, 2024, 09:21:13 AM
Portugal look good on paper then you realise they have Martinez in charge and they look less appealing.  He must have some agent.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Captain Obvious on June 07, 2024, 09:40:07 PM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 07, 2024, 09:41:41 PM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Captain Obvious on June 07, 2024, 09:48:01 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 07, 2024, 09:41:41 PM
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.

Will still be managed by Gareth Southgate who has little tactical nous to get the best out of that England squad.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on June 07, 2024, 11:55:07 PM
He already has got the best out of them. Losing a shootout in a final is a quite flattering high water mark for them.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 08, 2024, 12:11:45 AM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Armagh18 on June 08, 2024, 12:26:50 AM
c***ts have a touch of the Armagh about them.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Main Street on June 08, 2024, 03:07:46 AM
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".
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: gawa316 on June 08, 2024, 03:46:11 AM
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

Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on June 08, 2024, 03:47:51 AM
They surely have a chance.  But there are better teams.   And it's not in England this time. 
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Captain Obvious on June 08, 2024, 01:09:36 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 08, 2024, 03:07:46 AM
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".


Damien Delaney on Virgin media said he'd ignore that challenge match and still sees Euro 2024 as England's competition to lose.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: toby47 on June 12, 2024, 09:19:04 AM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: An Watcher on June 12, 2024, 05:20:35 PM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: nrico2006 on June 12, 2024, 06:31:20 PM
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?
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: AustinPowers on June 12, 2024, 06:49:45 PM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Armagh18 on June 12, 2024, 06:58:05 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 12, 2024, 06:49:45 PM
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.
Couldn't see it. Maybe cause a few shocks but Germany, France and even England too strong
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Capt Pat on June 12, 2024, 09:15:40 PM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Sportacus on June 13, 2024, 12:12:51 AM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Capt Pat on June 14, 2024, 08:17:04 PM
Scots down 1-0 after 10 minutes. Keeper should have kept it out.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: weareros on June 14, 2024, 08:22:26 PM
Scots looking out of their depth so far - down 2 now.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: RedHand88 on June 14, 2024, 08:23:18 PM
Boys against men.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Truthsayer on June 14, 2024, 08:23:57 PM
That's that .. going be a long 70 minutes..
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: square_ball on June 14, 2024, 08:44:30 PM
That'll be a penalty.

Scotland be doing well to keep it under 5 here.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: gawa316 on June 14, 2024, 08:46:14 PM
Should be a red card
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: square_ball on June 14, 2024, 08:46:49 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 14, 2024, 08:46:14 PMShould be a red card

Yip deserved red card. That was a shocker.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2024, 08:48:12 PM
Didn't fancy it to be as big a loss but flip me! They are poor
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: square_ball on June 14, 2024, 08:49:27 PM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: red hander on June 14, 2024, 08:49:54 PM
Scotland stinking the place out here, awful.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: weareros on June 14, 2024, 08:50:37 PM
Rough on the Tartan Army, but at least they'll enjoy some good German beer.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 08:51:49 PM
There goes my Scotland +3 bet  ::)

Dunno what I  was thinking
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Captain Obvious on June 14, 2024, 09:03:00 PM
Another tournament that Scotland will be coming home too soon from.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2024, 09:03:07 PM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: marty34 on June 14, 2024, 09:18:00 PM
A win for Scotland is to keep it at 3-0.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: red hander on June 14, 2024, 09:20:46 PM
Musiala is different class
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:23:35 PM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2024, 09:32:43 PM
Only they'll make it a bigger tournament
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 14, 2024, 09:37:40 PM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 14, 2024, 09:39:29 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 14, 2024, 09:37:40 PM
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
Euros always far better than the World Cup. It's full of dead rubbers.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2024, 09:41:13 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 14, 2024, 09:37:40 PM
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
Aye, a Joe McD competition
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: marty34 on June 14, 2024, 09:49:49 PM
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!  :)
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: jcpen on June 14, 2024, 09:50:08 PM
That could be an important goal if it comes down to goal difference to get out of group.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:50:55 PM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:51:31 PM
Quote from: marty34 on June 14, 2024, 09:49:49 PM
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!  :)

Ha ha, true!
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: square_ball on June 14, 2024, 09:52:03 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on June 14, 2024, 09:50:55 PM
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

Should have done a quick edit and say no Scotland player will score a goal.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2024, 09:55:28 PM
Just when you thought Scotland had a chance
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Hereiam on June 14, 2024, 10:02:44 PM
God you wish Apres Match was still going
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: markl121 on June 14, 2024, 10:44:48 PM
Enjoyed that. Had the Scottish in laws over. As a consequence backed Scotland to get beat by 4. Happy days
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: weareros on June 14, 2024, 11:37:03 PM
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.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on June 14, 2024, 11:40:01 PM
I was actually just thinking Scotland are a good bet to be the "2012 Ireland" of this tournament.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2024, 11:48:22 PM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: weareros on June 14, 2024, 11:59:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2024, 11:48:22 PM
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

I know but Scotland are still a slight bit better than Ireland. They could still get something out of the Swiss and Hungary games.
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2024, 12:08:25 AM
Quote from: weareros on June 14, 2024, 11:59:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2024, 11:48:22 PM
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

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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on June 15, 2024, 12:12:19 AM
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."

Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: weareros on June 15, 2024, 12:37:41 AM
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
Title: Re: Euro 2024
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2024, 08:02:51 PM
Interesting