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Ogen
05-27-2012, 08:44 AM
http://www.mtrstore.com/464-1561-thickbox/euro-2012-the-henri-delaunay-cup-trophy-replica-43cm.jpg

Not long to go until the fun starts and we get a few weeks of non stop football, shall be slightly pissed off at being stuck in Australia for it as I imagine had I been at home the last year this would be looking like a fucking amazing idea for a summer holiday.

Ireland in a major tournament for the first time in 10 years but given a major task from day 1 with a tough tough group of Spain, Italy, Croatia. Can't exactly have too many aspirations of qualifying but if Spain can beat both of them it'll give us a fighting chance, have Croatia first so if we don't win that it'll be us out in the Group Stage

England to bottle it again and get Hodgson sacked by the media within months of getting the job would be hilarious.

Spain still favourites but with no Villa and Torres being Torres the past year you'd ask some questions. Then again when you've Llorente to stroll in it doesn't seem so bad, that young German team from the last World Cup should be ready to try make a big impact.


Group 1
Poland
Czech Republic
Greece
Russia



Group 2
Netherlands
Denmark
Portugal
Germany



Group 2
Spain
Ireland
Italy
Croatia



Group 4
Ukraine
England
France
Sweden


Friday 8th June
Poland v Greece
17:00
BBC One, BBC One HD 16:15
Russia v Czech Rep.
19:45
ITV
Tuesday 12th June
Greece v Czech Rep.
17:00
ITV
Poland v Russia
19:45
ITV
Saturday 16th June
Czech Rep. v Poland
19:45
BBC One, BBC One HD 19:30
Greece v Russia
19:45
BBC Three, BBC HD 19:30
Saturday 9th June
Netherlands v Denmark
17:00
BBC One, BBC One HD 16:30
Germany v Portugal
19:45
BBC One, BBC One HD 19:30
Wednesday 13th June
Denmark v Portugal
17:00
ITV
Netherlands v Germany
19:45
BBC One, BBC One HD 19:00
Sunday 17th June
Denmark v Germany
19:45
ITV
Portugal v Netherlands
19:45
ITV
Sunday 10th June
Spain v Italy
17:00
ITV
R. of Ireland v Croatia
19:45
ITV
Thursday 14th June
Italy v Croatia
17:00
BBC One, BBC One HD 16:45
Spain v R. of Ireland
19:45
ITV
Monday 18th June
Croatia v Spain
19:45
BBC Three, BBC HD 19:30
Italy v R. of Ireland
19:45
BBC One, BBC One HD 19:00
Monday 11th June
France v England
17:00
ITV
Ukraine v Sweden
19:45
BBC One, BBC One HD 19:00
Friday 15th June
Ukraine v France
17:00
ITV
Sweden v England
19:45
BBC One, BBC One HD 19:00
Tuesday 19th June
England v Ukraine
19:45
ITV
Sweden v France
19:45
ITV

Hope this all works right. And come on you boys in green.

OssMan
05-28-2012, 09:00 AM
Go Netherlands

El Capitano Gatisto
05-28-2012, 09:37 AM
Group 1 is such a shambles.

But anyway, can't wait for this. The win over Bosnia on Saturday allowed me to generate a little bit of excitement after being pretty much down about Ireland's chances, but the options we have up front and with McClean coming into the side have made me feel a bit better. Our defence can keep any side out and we have players who can hurt teams at the other end. The central midfield is a fucking disaster and the game vs. Spain is likely to be one of the most painful things I've ever seen, but I think we can get something out of the Italy and Croatia games.

Gertner
05-28-2012, 05:23 PM
France!!!!

MoFo
05-28-2012, 05:37 PM
Germany/France final.

England out at group stage.

Emperor Smeat
05-28-2012, 05:49 PM
Looks like they're back to using the traditional format for the playoff round considering Euro 08 had teams from the same group meeting in the Semis instead of the usual Finals.

A lot of places seem to be agreeing that whoever wins the Group of Death (Group B/2) would be the heavy favorites to win the whole thing.

Ogen
05-29-2012, 06:56 AM
Group 1 is such a shambles.

But anyway, can't wait for this. The win over Bosnia on Saturday allowed me to generate a little bit of excitement after being pretty much down about Ireland's chances, but the options we have up front and with McClean coming into the side have made me feel a bit better. Our defence can keep any side out and we have players who can hurt teams at the other end. The central midfield is a fucking disaster and the game vs. Spain is likely to be one of the most painful things I've ever seen, but I think we can get something out of the Italy and Croatia games.

Not allowing myself to think anything too optimistic, that attitude will swiftly change if we can go and beat Croatia. Some sort of USA 94 esque heroics against the Italians then becomes a possibility. Hope he goes and starts McClean and doesn't decide to go with what he knows.

4:45am kick offs over here for the group games which'll be a bastard but at least the first ones a bank holiday Monday, think I'll be taking the Friday off work for the Spain game and I'll decide between all night in the pub and a day off for the Italy one or getting up and watching it before work depending on if we can qualify.

OssMan
05-29-2012, 07:13 AM
If the schedule is anything like the Champion's League and I don't feel like converting all the times to my time zone right now, I will be able to watch 0 of these games.

CSL
05-29-2012, 07:28 AM
2nd games are, 2 games per day starting at 12pm and 2.45pm EST whatever use that is to you

OssMan
05-29-2012, 07:40 AM
Yep will basically never be able to watch sweet

The Mackem
06-01-2012, 06:40 AM
Have a good feeling about the Dutch, if they get out of that group. Group One might throw out a surprise into the rest of the tournament - I'd like to think the Czech's (got a couple of filler players in fantasy football) but could possibly be Russia.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-01-2012, 06:51 AM
Come on you Danes.

http://www.soccerhairstyles.com/hair/wp-content/uploads/Daniel-Agger-Hairstyles-500x390.jpg

El Capitano Gatisto
06-01-2012, 06:55 AM
I've got a tenner on France/Benzema top scorer and a fiver on Lewandowski top scorer. Lewandowski has been in great form and Poland have the easiest group. Hoping he bags a hat-trick against the Czechs maybe and then a couple against Greece, ties up a few quid for me.

I just have a feeling about France this year. They are a bunch of wankers obviously but Benzema is probably all round the top striker in the tournament at the moment, just ahead of Van Persie (who will likely play on the wing to accomodate Huntelaar) so it feels like it could happen, plus they have Ribery, Ben Arfa and Nasri in midfield.

Spain having Puyol and Villa out is a problem for them, I think they could be pretty tired and no team has ever won 3 major international tournaments in a row, mainly because it's so hard to do. They may have to rely on excellent players who haven't played a major role for them before, like Cazorla, Fabregas, Silva and Llorente, the likes of Xavi and Iniesta could be pretty fatigued and Torres still isn't at his best.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-01-2012, 07:15 AM
Personally think it's going to take a big effort from someone in the knockout stages to stop Germany winning it. Without necessarily having one massive player to carry them through, they've got an entire squad of extremely capable players. Good striking options all round really with the obvious names Gomez, Podolski and Klose as well as Schurrle who looks promising. Midfield is good enough to go toe-to-toe with Spains midfield in terms of retaining posession and working the ball forward and they've got a nice solid back four, backed by probably the best goalkeeper in football currently.

Spain will miss Puyol, but not as much as a lot of people seem to think if you ask me. Ramos will most likely take that centre back position with Arbeloa slotting in at right back which has done Madrid pretty well throughout the past season. Javi Martinez is also very capable at dropping back into a centre back role. Leaving Soldado out of the squad was a mistake for them though, I really feel he could have gotten the golden boot had he been selected.

El Capitano Gatisto
06-01-2012, 07:29 AM
I don't think Neuer is even close to the best goalkeeper in the world at this point, many people seemed to wet themselves over his first leg performance vs. United last year for Schalke then ignore that he was terrible in the second leg. I've not been particularly impressed by the guy since he went to Bayern. Casillas is still the top goalkeeper in the world for me and Buffon too when he is fit. Petr Cech has got back up there too over the past season or so, he's been re-programmed.

Germany have issues in regards to some of their major players having problems when it comes to the crunch. Spain had this problem for years prior to Euro 2008, and the Bayern Munich contingent of Lahm, Schweinsteiger, Muller and Gomez appear to have a similar issue that they reach a certain point then can't finish the job. Over the past 5 years they have lost numerous semis and finals for club and country and it takes a toll.

That said they do have an exceptionally talented midfield with Goetze, Ozil and Kroos (Kroos is extremely impressive) supported by Schweinsteiger and Khedira. Up front I don't rate Gomez, despite his goalscoring record, and wouldn't trust him to finish in a tight game (see the CL final, the away leg vs. Real Madrid and pretty much every game he has ever played for Germany at a tournament). I don't think it's straightforward for Germany at all as they lack that strong, reliable presence up front. Podolski is flakey and Klose is getting on a bit now and doesn't really fit in with the pacey youth ethic of their attack. They also have a major problem in regards to Lahm being their only decent full-back and their defence being pretty feeble beyond Hummels. I'm not a fan of Badstuber or Boateng and I think Mertesacker is complete shite. Beyond their first 11 in general their squad quality drops off rapidly, so they need to stay injury free.

Spain have by far the strongest and most talented squad, however, Ramos at centre-back is a disaster waiting to happen. He's a good player but his temperament is dreadful. Pique has been in wretched form all season and has been suffering from injuries. I think they may have issues with the Puyol-Pique partnership being broken up.

Basically I think it's very open for many reasons. I wouldn't even be surprised to see England do better than expected, with expectations at rock bottom. With Joe Hart and when Wayne Rooney returns, they have two players in a solid overall system than could win games enough to get to the semis, and from there anything can happen.

In conclusion, get your money on Ireland/Robbie Keane top scorer.

RiX1024
06-02-2012, 03:05 PM
England out on penalties me thinks.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-02-2012, 03:36 PM
I'll be putting money on Rooney getting sent off playing with Hodgson tactics. Whoever's up front will be extremely isolated and Rooney will grow frustrated and begin chasing after the ball and probably make a couple of rash tackles, or even lash out at someone. Even if The Owl uses Rooney in the hole just behind Carroll or Welbeck he'll probably still get frustrated having to try and chase possession, albeit a bit deeper.

Team Sheep
06-03-2012, 08:17 PM
Can't wait for this. Really hope the Danes get hammered. Spent the past year with a couple of really obnoxious Danish guys so it would be great for them to shut up. Oh and that England get knocked out early as usual of course ;) Absolutely no hype surrounding England this year though so I dunno, they could be dangerous. I doubt Spain will win a 3rd tournament in a row.

Holland to win.

Ogen
06-08-2012, 06:51 AM
Excited!

Corporate CockSnogger
06-08-2012, 11:44 AM
On Paddy Power you can choose the 4 group winners, and if one team lets you down you get your money back. Going with the favourites Russia, Germany, Spain and France will get you about 19/1.

OssMan
06-08-2012, 11:45 AM
here we go greece my motherland

#BROKEN Hasney
06-08-2012, 11:51 AM
Worst opening ceremony ever for anything. Wouldn't be shocked if it came out that Sixx drunkenly planned it and that's why we haven't seen him.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-08-2012, 11:53 AM
GREEK SHOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

SammyG
06-08-2012, 12:31 PM
Trololololol, Greece. Oh well, won it 8 years ago.

Mike the Metal Ed
06-08-2012, 12:40 PM
Come on you Danes.

http://www.soccerhairstyles.com/hair/wp-content/uploads/Daniel-Agger-Hairstyles-500x390.jpg

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Sport/Pix/pictures/2012/1/23/1327358034805/Sean-St-Ledger-and-Kasper-007.jpg

Denmark AND Ireland.

CSL
06-08-2012, 12:45 PM
lol this referee, sent off like 15-16 players in 19 La Liga matches and now this. And Greece are fucked now, they have problems scoring more than one with 11 players.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-08-2012, 12:46 PM
That was never a red at all. He'd be very unlucky to even have a yellow card after both challenges.

Mike the Metal Ed
06-08-2012, 12:48 PM
And we have our first referee to completely lose the plot this tournament. Ridiculous.

OssMan
06-08-2012, 12:50 PM
Opening game is atrocious

Corporate CockSnogger
06-08-2012, 12:58 PM
Scott Parker is on tv. Cringggggggggge.

Mike the Metal Ed
06-08-2012, 01:17 PM
"Alan Birchenall" just phoned me up to remind me to renew my Leicester season ticket. As a result I missed the equaliser.

SammyG
06-08-2012, 01:20 PM
Greece just needs to hold on for this tie here. Awful officiating, indeed. Both of those probably weren't even fouls, let alone cards.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-08-2012, 01:27 PM
Oh shiiiiiit

CSL
06-08-2012, 01:27 PM
oh shit

Corporate CockSnogger
06-08-2012, 01:28 PM
Why is Jerzy Dudek not in the Poland squad?!?! Surely even at 39 and retired he's still one of the top 3 goalkeepers they have.

CSL
06-08-2012, 01:29 PM
this never would have happened with Tomasz Kuszczak

CSL
06-08-2012, 01:29 PM
STOP MAKING SCOUSE VERSIONS OF MY POSTS

CSL
06-08-2012, 01:29 PM
SAVEDDDDDDD

SammyG
06-08-2012, 01:38 PM
Wow, karagounis.

SammyG
06-08-2012, 01:38 PM
Salpigiddis is ballin, though. Needs to start next game.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-08-2012, 01:58 PM
Shouldn't Szczesny be getting pelted with abuse for being shown celebrating that pen save? It's no different from Suarez handballing it against Ghana and then celebrating.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-08-2012, 01:58 PM
Well, actually maybe because he was celebrating in the tunnel rather than in front of everyone, but still.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-08-2012, 04:30 PM
http://h11.abload.de/img/untitled-7ov8ef.gif

CSL
06-08-2012, 04:32 PM
hiiiii

Emperor Smeat
06-08-2012, 04:36 PM
Well Russia looks like the team to beat in Group A.

El Capitano Gatisto
06-08-2012, 05:09 PM
Russia will walk it. Already knew Czech Republic and Greece were shite, turns out Poland are too. Poland should edge 2nd place because Lewandowski clearly does have a bit of class up front.

MoFo
06-09-2012, 10:59 AM
Chesney had a right meltdown.

Hope he doesn't turn into Fabianski #2 for us.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-09-2012, 12:26 PM
Yesssssssss

Emperor Smeat
06-09-2012, 04:40 PM
:-\ Portugal lost. Tough match regardless and I think historically Germany has a strong record against them.

Denmark "stealing" a win over the Netherlands was the bigger news since it makes the German-Dutch match even bigger now.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-09-2012, 06:07 PM
Denmark are going to win the whole thing!

http://www.soccerhairstyles.com/hair/wp-content/uploads/Daniel-Agger-Hairstyles-500x390.jpg

Ogen
06-09-2012, 10:52 PM
Got butterflys, gonna be a long nights drinking before a 5am start, really really really want a win tonight.

El Capitano Gatisto
06-10-2012, 06:11 AM
I can't drink as I have an exam tomorrow at 9.30am, this is going to be fucking stressful.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-10-2012, 12:13 PM
so weird to see a black playing for Italy

El Capitano Gatisto
06-10-2012, 12:23 PM
The Italians agree with you. They've made their feelings known about it more than a few times.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-10-2012, 01:11 PM
Well Balotelli's not doing himself any favors right now.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-10-2012, 01:23 PM
Ughhhh, forgot they did away with the analogue signal and I can't PIP in Freeview to have the football and the F1 one.

I may as well be Ethiopian.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-10-2012, 02:19 PM
Got it all set up now thankfully.

Got a good feeling on Ireland at least getting out of the group. Hope I'm right.

Do hate ITV's coverage of anything sports. Stupid Adrian Chiles.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-10-2012, 02:38 PM
I will root for Ireland in this group.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-10-2012, 02:50 PM
I apologise for my optimism possibly cursing you.

Probably deserve it for their horrific clashes with riot police.

http://i.imgur.com/1KDHh.jpg

El Vaquero de Infierno
06-10-2012, 02:52 PM
GO ON CROATIA!

Supreme Olajuwon
06-10-2012, 03:05 PM
thats a goal

Supreme Olajuwon
06-10-2012, 03:06 PM
you know thats right

#BROKEN Hasney
06-10-2012, 03:06 PM
That was. Shocking defending by Croatia. Nice bouncy blonde girl in the crowd for Ireland.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-10-2012, 03:13 PM
ESPN announcer: "This weather is perfect for getting on your backside and sliding in."

CSL
06-10-2012, 04:18 PM
had a powercut at 1-1, comes back on at 3-1, pfffttt

Mike the Metal Ed
06-10-2012, 04:21 PM
http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/LHLca3cMbpaGPEqosjJ_zQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9aW5zZXQ7aD0zNTA7cT04NTt3PTUxMg--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/Sports/ap/201206101414512615471-p2.jpeg

A LEICESTER CITY PLAYER SCORES DURING THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP.

Team Sheep
06-10-2012, 07:46 PM
I apologise for my optimism possibly cursing you.

Probably deserve it for their horrific clashes with riot police.

http://i.imgur.com/1KDHh.jpg

"Down wid dis torta ting" surely.

Team Sheep
06-10-2012, 07:54 PM
That was. Shocking defending by Croatia.

Because of that loud as hell whistle more than likely. They all froze and turned away like the play was dead.

Ogen
06-11-2012, 02:31 AM
Well thats a bit shit.

El Capitano Gatisto
06-11-2012, 10:14 AM
Terrible performance last night but not particularly surprising, I've seen Ireland been outplayed like that numerous times over the past couple of years but somehow get away with it. Usually a combo of Dunne and Given keeps the opposition out and we sneak a goal at the other end. Last night the defending was just crap, the midfield was utterly non-existent. The Irish central midfield is fucking pathetic, they have no ability on the ball, no mobility and they can't get near even half-decent footballers. I've moaned for ages now that James McCarthy hasn't been settled into this side, nor has Wes Hoolahan been given a chance, nor has Ciaran Clarke been given any game time in any meaningful way. Trapp persists with these two wankers for whatever reason, even though they are basically shit players.

The Spain game will be fucking horrifying. Spain can name their score, essentially.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-11-2012, 11:38 AM
I'd rather watch Liverpool win a coin toss than see England win the Euro's but I'm considering pulling for England after that little Gerrard video package. Would be happy for him.

OssMan
06-11-2012, 11:49 AM
I'm really not that fond of England aside from Gerrard but god I hate the fucking French.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-11-2012, 11:51 AM
wooo France

wooo Ribery's ugly face

wooo Ian Darke calling the match

CSL
06-11-2012, 11:53 AM
of all the Brits I expect Americans to know of, Ian Darke isn't one of them

CSL
06-11-2012, 11:54 AM
and come on Assmani Toomer please, Gerrard might be the most unlikable player in the squad after John Terry. Danny Welbeckkkkk, Danny Welbeckkkk

El Capitano Gatisto
06-11-2012, 11:55 AM
I'm going to boo God Save The Queen. Fuck her and fuck the jubilee. Wow, a rich woman who goes on holiday all year has stayed alive for 60 years.

CSL
06-11-2012, 11:56 AM
when I grow up, I want to be a rich woman who goes on holiday all year

Supreme Olajuwon
06-11-2012, 11:57 AM
of all the Brits I expect Americans to know of, Ian Darke isn't one of them

He works for ESPN now suckaaaaaaaaa

also he did the call of Landon Donovan's goal against Algeria in the World Cup so he's got a permanent place in my heart

CSL
06-11-2012, 11:58 AM
Franck Ribery's face is so fucked up it looked like he was singing the national anthem before it had even started

Supreme Olajuwon
06-11-2012, 11:58 AM
Also holy shit, never realized that Laurent Blanc looks exactly like TPWW poster mitchables.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-11-2012, 11:58 AM
and come on Assmani Toomer please, Gerrard might be the most unlikable player in the squad after John Terry. Danny Welbeckkkkk, Danny Welbeckkkk

Ashley Cole

Corporate CockSnogger
06-11-2012, 12:00 PM
Still can't believe that Roy Hodgson is managing England. Going to be some ridiculously boring matches coming up.

Except for watching any closeups of his owl face.

CSL
06-11-2012, 12:01 PM
Ashley Cole

do people still care about hating him after Cheryl Cole fucked him off and given he's a bit good?

Corporate CockSnogger
06-11-2012, 12:09 PM
Most people just tend to think he's a bit of a blirt I think. I never cared about the Cheryl Cole stuff at all, just never liked him.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-11-2012, 12:10 PM
But then again I don't like many people.

CSL
06-11-2012, 12:10 PM
lol blirt

El Vaquero de Infierno
06-11-2012, 12:15 PM
Milner, so close.

CSL
06-11-2012, 12:15 PM
properrrr English finish from James Milner

Supreme Olajuwon
06-11-2012, 12:18 PM
Oxxx :'(

OssMan
06-11-2012, 12:24 PM
Jermaine Defoe is maybe the other player I like on England since he plays for Tottenham. I don't like Ian Darke, I thought his call for that Donovan goal was terrible. I watched that game in Spanish anyway. I wish these games were televised on the Spanish channel like they were for the World Cup.

I agree about God Save The Queen, that is an awful anthem. Do British posters know that there is an American tune "My Country tis of thee" taken from that same melody. Nice move by Alex OxMan Chamberlain there though

Supreme Olajuwon
06-11-2012, 12:30 PM
Well fuck

Corporate CockSnogger
06-11-2012, 12:30 PM
Gerrard hasn't put a cross in like that from a set-piece for Liverpool in 3 years :'(

Supreme Olajuwon
06-11-2012, 12:35 PM
Trying to watch this game while also watching a bar review lecture on contracts and sales. Luckily I'm not missing anything because France can't do shit once they get near the box.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-11-2012, 12:35 PM
Until that

Corporate CockSnogger
06-11-2012, 12:39 PM
Cracking goal.

El Vaquero de Infierno
06-11-2012, 12:39 PM
Frog bastards

Supreme Olajuwon
06-11-2012, 12:39 PM
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH

CSL
06-11-2012, 12:40 PM
speaking of unlikable players

Corporate CockSnogger
06-11-2012, 12:41 PM
Yeahh the French have just as many unlikable players as England.

SammyG
06-11-2012, 01:10 PM
lol Gerrald flop. Soccer can be so irritating with all these dives.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-11-2012, 01:13 PM
England would be better off having Gerrard just off thet striker rather than in the centre, although Young did well in the first half. Milner's been useless out wide, so tuck him in, give Young the chance to run at the full backs and move Gerrard forward.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-11-2012, 01:37 PM
don't you dare elbow Ribery's face

you might mess it up

MoFo
06-11-2012, 03:24 PM
Milner is shit and Nasri is a cunt

CSL
06-11-2012, 04:07 PM
gotta love this Sheva stuff

Corporate CockSnogger
06-11-2012, 04:15 PM
Lost a lot of what he used to have but he's still such a smart player. Both of his goals were just down to great movement.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-11-2012, 05:18 PM
If Ukraine best England, I'll be more than accepting as long as it's down to Sheva.

The Mackem
06-11-2012, 07:02 PM
That could set Ukraine up for a good tournament.

OssMan
06-12-2012, 03:13 AM
rofl @ Zlatan during swedish national anthem

Team Sheep
06-12-2012, 10:42 AM
of all the Brits I expect Americans to know of, Ian Darke isn't one of them

He's been commentating for ESPN over there for a couple of years now.

MoFo
06-12-2012, 11:16 AM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/598514_10150835047227757_747511475_n.jpg

Supreme Olajuwon
06-12-2012, 11:38 AM
Fingers crossed for a huge riot in the stands for Poland/Russia today.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-12-2012, 12:16 PM
GREEK SHOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW

Supreme Olajuwon
06-12-2012, 02:25 PM
woo pre match violence!

Corporate CockSnogger
06-12-2012, 03:42 PM
Carragher pronouncing the Russian players names :'(

Gareth Southgate looks so confused when any combination of Carragher, Keane or Vieira start talking about actual tactics. I bet he misses Andy Townsend and Robbie Earle dearly.

Gray
06-13-2012, 10:04 AM
NSFW, been warned

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=441_1339538748

Thats at least one happy Irishman.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-13-2012, 02:03 PM
pretty good game between the Danes and the Portuguese

RoXer
06-13-2012, 03:21 PM
I wish these games were televised on the Spanish channel like they were for the World Cup.

Agreed

MoFo
06-13-2012, 03:29 PM
fuckkkkkk RVP coming home already :'(

Corporate CockSnogger
06-13-2012, 03:32 PM
He'll be on a plane straight to Manchester to sign those papers from Mancini ;)

Emperor Smeat
06-13-2012, 03:35 PM
Netherlands played really badly in the first half. Looked like they were starting to quit right before the 2nd goal got scored on them.

Portugal-Denmark game was pretty great.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-13-2012, 03:41 PM
Burst out laughing every time I see Woy in these interviews. Just looks like a confused, lost old man who's stumbled upon a a camera crew.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-13-2012, 04:16 PM
RVP RVP RVP RVP

The Mackem
06-13-2012, 04:57 PM
I feel like my fantasy football team has been the death of the selected player's form in this tournament.

Emperor Smeat
06-13-2012, 08:43 PM
Didn't take long but UEFA ruled on Friday's clash between Russian fans and security by fining the Russian FA $150,000 and a threat of 6 point deduction if more bad incidents get sent to UEFA.

UEFA might end up enforcing it if they get reports from the pre-game brawl between Polish and Russian fans from yesterday.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-14-2012, 05:24 AM
Burst out laughing every time I see Woy in these interviews. Just looks like a confused, lost old man who's stumbled upon a a camera crew.

We were laughing so hard in the pub during the France game as everytime the camera panned to him, we assumed it was an Alzheimers campaign.

CSL
06-14-2012, 12:06 PM
pulling for Ireland tonight, Keith Andrews gonna channel the spirit of Ray Houghton with Casillas playing Gianluca Pagliuca.

Mike the Metal Ed
06-14-2012, 04:44 PM
Well at least we know that we have to move Sean St. Ledger on were we to get promoted, hardly looked comfortable out there against quality opposition.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-14-2012, 05:41 PM
barcastuff ‏@barcastuff
Xavi broke two all-time Euro records tonight: most passes attempted (136) and most successful passes (127) in a game

Sepholio
06-15-2012, 12:06 AM
That free kick goal Pirlo scored for Italy in the first half against Croatia was mind boggling. One of the best free kick goals I have ever seen. Probably the best tbh.

OssMan
06-15-2012, 12:15 AM
That free kick goal Pirlo scored for Italy in the first half against Croatia was mind boggling. One of the best free kick goals I have ever seen. Probably the best tbh.
How much soccer have you watched?

OssMan
06-15-2012, 12:18 AM
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The Mackem
06-15-2012, 07:51 AM
Spain's strength in midfield is unreal. Felt sorry for Ireland when they brought Paul Green on who has just left Derby. I think Spain's next sub saw Fabregas come on.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-15-2012, 10:51 AM
Yay France! Yayyyyyyyyy!
Boo the other guys! Booooooo!

OssMan
06-15-2012, 11:07 AM
Noh dude fuck france

Supreme Olajuwon
06-15-2012, 11:11 AM
Gotta rep the homeland bro

U understand

OssMan
06-15-2012, 11:12 AM
You're french then

I mean I'm mostly Greek but I'm not really bummed over them lossing. I am AMERICAN so whatever

The Netherlands on the other hand

El Capitano Gatisto
06-15-2012, 11:17 AM
Spain's strength in midfield is unreal. Felt sorry for Ireland when they brought Paul Green on who has just left Derby. I think Spain's next sub saw Fabregas come on.

Bringing on Green was like taking the piss out of Ireland fans. Gibson isn't great but at least he's a Premier League midfielder who can play a bit, yet he was sat on the bench. Wes Hoolahan is another sat at home. James McCarthy's dad is sick, but I imagine if he'd actually had a realistic chance of ever playing in Ireland's midfield under Trapp that he may have come along.

Ireland's squad selection is a fucking joke and we got what we deserved for serving up a shower of shit. This sort of beating has been coming for two years and it's humiliating that it's come at a tournament.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-15-2012, 11:18 AM
It also worked out that France had Henry and Zidane playing when I really got into soccer.

OssMan
06-15-2012, 11:27 AM
Those two are part of what continued my hatred of France.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-15-2012, 11:31 AM
It's alright man I'm not even worried about dem haters

OssMan
06-15-2012, 11:32 AM
But I am rooting for "the" Ukraine

Supreme Olajuwon
06-15-2012, 11:43 AM
No beef with the Ukraine. Just did a paper on human rights in the post Soviet Union and had to read a bunch about the fallout after Chernobyl. Mad respect for those guys.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-15-2012, 11:44 AM
It's alright man I'm not even worried about dem haters

http://i.imgur.com/xNWr2.jpg

Usually "hate" that meme, but that shit eating grin sells it.

CSL
06-15-2012, 11:59 AM
god everything about the ITV coverage is the shits except for Keano, wish it was all on the BBC

#BROKEN Hasney
06-15-2012, 12:01 PM
It could be the greatest team in the world with brilliant analysis, but it would still have Adrian "Fucking" Chiles.

It's even worse because they're not showing the England game so they just keep banging on about them instead of letting me enjoy this match before getting to them.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-15-2012, 12:02 PM
ESPN's coverage has been ok I guess. There was this one really awkward moment where they made Michael Ballack tell this really terrible joke about the Dutch. Was so uncomfortable.

El Capitano Gatisto
06-15-2012, 12:03 PM
BBC coverage is absolute shite as well. They're a miserable bunch of cunts and massively chuffed for themselves, despite only Lee Dixon making a token effort at doing any kind of research and Clarence Seedorf being forced to pretend to give a shite about how England do.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-15-2012, 12:03 PM
Can kind of see Ballack having the delivery of Steve Blackman too. It can't have gone down hilariously even if it was the greatest joke of all time.

CSL
06-15-2012, 12:05 PM
I just like the BBC coverage because of Lineker and Seedorf, can live without the rest

El Capitano Gatisto
06-15-2012, 12:05 PM
Surprised they let this game start to be honest.

CSL
06-15-2012, 12:05 PM
oh shit, match suspended

#BROKEN Hasney
06-15-2012, 12:06 PM
I just like the BBC coverage because of Lineker and Seedorf, can live without the rest

Did you see it last night when Lineker said "Sick" after some hip-hop beats and couldn't keep a straight face? That was gold.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-15-2012, 12:06 PM
Feel so bad for Tommy Smyth too the way they have to go to him about everything Ireland related and he's just not in the mood to talk about it.

CSL
06-15-2012, 12:08 PM
Did you see it last night when Lineker said "Sick" after some hip-hop beats and couldn't keep a straight face? That was gold.

yeahhh. He's gold on Twitter as well

Feel so bad for Tommy Smyth too the way they have to go to him about everything Ireland related and he's just not in the mood to talk about it.

is that the old Irish guy? saw the ESPN feed for the Ireland/Croatia game and he didn't seem to be enjoying the stick the others were giving the quality of the Ireland team

Supreme Olajuwon
06-15-2012, 12:10 PM
Yeah that's him.

OssMan
06-15-2012, 12:10 PM
Alexi Lalas is so annoying on these things

Supreme Olajuwon
06-15-2012, 12:13 PM
Yeah Lalas has been obnoxious. Ballack keeps putting him in his place but Lalas keeps on going.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-15-2012, 12:15 PM
Would moderately mark out if Ballack just goes "Bro you're an American. Shut the fuck up."

OssMan
06-15-2012, 12:16 PM
Michael Ballack is the sexymanalive. During the Ireland/Croatia game Ballack was talking about the foul that wasn't called and how it should have been a penalty and Lalas kept saying "for me, that's not a penalty" and everyone was like wtf are you talking about.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-15-2012, 12:17 PM
We now get the highlights of a pretty dull England/France game. Yay.

OssMan
06-15-2012, 12:19 PM
Now Alexi Lalas is talking about how popular he is

Mike the Metal Ed
06-15-2012, 12:20 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/551713_378522678873639_995162799_n.jpg

Hats off, they've got it down to a tee.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-15-2012, 12:21 PM
I love the Swedes. Nice one.

OssMan
06-15-2012, 12:24 PM
Sweden is going to win 5-0? I don't understand.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-15-2012, 12:27 PM
That's what the Swedish newspaper is claiming tongue in cheek.

CSL
06-15-2012, 12:30 PM
our brilliant version of that would probably revolve around Ikea and blonde references

#BROKEN Hasney
06-15-2012, 12:34 PM
Was surprised to see the Star's front page in the build-up today wasn't "Suck Our (Meat)Balls", but that may have been far too high-brow.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-15-2012, 02:01 PM
Hate that Brolin clip. Purely because Leeds bought him based on that.

El Vaquero de Infierno
06-15-2012, 04:17 PM
England, you bunch of nancy boys.

El Vaquero de Infierno
06-15-2012, 04:37 PM
Well done. Now, don't bugger it up.

OssMan
06-15-2012, 06:37 PM
Only 1 Zlatan :(

Ogen
06-16-2012, 06:39 AM
Bringing on Green was like taking the piss out of Ireland fans. Gibson isn't great but at least he's a Premier League midfielder who can play a bit, yet he was sat on the bench. Wes Hoolahan is another sat at home. James McCarthy's dad is sick, but I imagine if he'd actually had a realistic chance of ever playing in Ireland's midfield under Trapp that he may have come along.

Ireland's squad selection is a fucking joke and we got what we deserved for serving up a shower of shit. This sort of beating has been coming for two years and it's humiliating that it's come at a tournament.

Yeah Gibson's got to feel a right cunt there, Paul Green made no sense at all, I mean hes just been released by Derby and hardly some youngster who needs the experience.

We've done as expected really, such a shame he didn't change anything. If he starts us off in the qualifiers with the same people I can see the attitude to him changing pretty quickly. Its time for Coleman, Clark, McClean, McCarthy. Not so sure he'll change anything though.

England game was a cracker last night, looked better going forward than they have in ages. Will have a tough time deciding who to drop for Rooney

El Capitano Gatisto
06-16-2012, 07:01 AM
Hate that Brolin clip. Purely because Leeds bought him based on that.

Was based on a bit more than that, he was a quality player for Parma and Sweden. It was a bit of bad luck with injuries at Leeds that then turned him fat and apathetic and to want to sell shoes for a living instead.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-16-2012, 12:10 PM
http://h11.abload.de/img/untitled-2bzm8f.gif

Corporate CockSnogger
06-16-2012, 04:17 PM
Ugh, hope Russia and Poland nick a goal or two here. The two least interesting teams of this group going through at the minute.

Emperor Smeat
06-16-2012, 04:19 PM
Wow Russia might find a way to screw up badly considering the Czechs just scored and they are down 0-1 to Greece with 15+ minutes left. Been half-assing most of the match especially after Greece scored.

OssMan
06-16-2012, 04:40 PM
Hellas :D:D:D:D :D :D: D::D:D:D:D :D :D:D:D::D

Mike the Metal Ed
06-16-2012, 04:41 PM
Russia got complacent and deserve to be out, also they might have just cost me 45 quid if the other groups stay as they are.

Team Sheep
06-16-2012, 05:20 PM
Russia will walk it. Already knew Czech Republic and Greece were shite, turns out Poland are too. Poland should edge 2nd place because Lewandowski clearly does have a bit of class up front.

Lol.

El Capitano Gatisto
06-16-2012, 08:04 PM
Russians didn't turn up tonight, they thought they were through already but got done by that ridiculous head-to-head rule. Greece and Czech Republic are absolute turd, Poland too. Russia thought they had it sewn up after spanking the Czechs.

SammyG
06-16-2012, 11:04 PM
So shitty that Karagounis has to miss the quarters game cuz of a "dive" when it really wasn't.. for once he didn't dive and he got a card for it.

El Capitano Gatisto
06-17-2012, 06:34 AM
His reputation goes before him. If Greece weren't such a diving bunch of bastards in general they would have got that decision.

RoXer
06-17-2012, 04:34 PM
Was kinda rooting for The Dutch to sneak in but I'm 1/4 German and 1/4 Portuguese so I guess this is the best result

Emperor Smeat
06-17-2012, 07:13 PM
Was at an outdoor feast during the game and the place erupted every time Portugal scored. Almost as big of a cheer once Germany went up 2-1. Germany must have realized if Portugal scored again and Denmark made it 2-1 they would be out since they scored moments after the announcer stated it on tv.

Then again it was barely half full since everyone was at home or at the bars watching the game.

This ended up as the Netherlands worst ever Euro in terms of stats and going 0-3.

CSL
06-17-2012, 11:02 PM
Robbie Mustoe & Steve Nicol being on ESPN rn after Magic Johnson is quite surreal to me

Corporate CockSnogger
06-18-2012, 05:48 AM
lol fucking hell Robbie Mustoe. There's a name I've not heard in a while. Last I heard on Nicol was that he was doing pretty decently managing in America and around the time we were looking for a new manager just prior to Hodge Podge, a few people were wondering if Nicol was a possible contender.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-18-2012, 01:09 PM
Go Ireland!
Go Spain/Croatia draw!
Boo Italy! You're stupid and dumb and I don't like your faces!

El Capitano Gatisto
06-18-2012, 01:54 PM
I have ten squid on Spain, Italy, France and England all to win at 17/2, hoping to fashion some silver linings out of these black clouds.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-18-2012, 03:36 PM
God I hate the head-to-head rule being the primary rule for qualification. Spain spanking Ireland means nothing for them right now.

Supreme Olajuwon
06-18-2012, 04:18 PM
De Rossi being a huge fag rite now

MoFo
06-18-2012, 05:56 PM
Looks likely to be Spain/England now.

Over/Under on how many times that 1-0 friendly win is mentioned?

SammyG
06-18-2012, 06:01 PM
His reputation goes before him. If Greece weren't such a diving bunch of bastards in general they would have got that decision.
It's soccer. Everyone dives, it's pathetic, really. Everyone is so soft.

Mike the Metal Ed
06-18-2012, 07:23 PM
It's soccer. Everyone dives, it's pathetic, really. Everyone is so soft.

It's not about being soft, it's about cheating, and unfortunately, referees have let it go for so long it's now a part of the game.

CSL
06-18-2012, 07:26 PM
yeahhh, noticed I'm at the point now during this tournament where I'm noticing in games when a player doesn't go down in a "he'd have gotten a penalty there" kind of way

Midnight Prince
06-20-2012, 12:46 PM
it was fun while it lasted, greece. just try not to get too decimated by germany. please?

SammyG
06-22-2012, 12:45 PM
TIME TO SHOCK THE WORLD!!!!!!!!

... we're gonna get killed.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-24-2012, 05:14 PM
I do love the fact nothing was expected from England and now all I see from people I know and on Twitter is throwing the toys out the pram going THEY'RE SHIT OMFG.

They're not a good side. Decent back 4 and keeper, an aging Gerrard who can still pick out a pass now and again and Rooney when he shows up. Parker and the two wingers are pretty average and there's no-one good enough to play alongside Rooney up front. Not sure why Walcott hasn't started with Millner and Young being ineffective.

Oxlaide-Chamberlin might be great in the future, but there's not too many prospects after that.

Going into penalties now. Doesn't really matter who wins, I think Germany will destroy them.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-24-2012, 05:26 PM
Italy by far the better team and Germany v Italy will be the much better game.

El Vaquero de Infierno
06-24-2012, 05:26 PM
Now that England are out we can concentrate on something more important: Wimbledon.

Mike the Metal Ed
06-24-2012, 05:28 PM
Young had no business taking a penalty, he's had no bottle all tournament long.

CSL
06-24-2012, 05:33 PM
he's had a poor tournament and a poor game but he still stepped up and took one, that's bottle alone

#BROKEN Hasney
06-24-2012, 05:34 PM
Now that England are out we can concentrate on something more important: Wimbledon.

Or back on the Premier League. Or F1. Or bring back SlamBall.

Pretty much anything that isn't Andy Murray getting the "nations hopes" up to fever pitch so abuse can be hurled at him when he crashes out. Also not the Olympics.

#BROKEN Hasney
06-24-2012, 05:36 PM
he's had a poor tournament and a poor game but he still stepped up and took one, that's bottle alone

AND HERE COMES CSL TO DEFEND THE UNITED PLAYER.

Even if he has a solid point that I agree with, I couldn't help myself.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-24-2012, 05:36 PM
lol olympics. I've never heard a single person say "You know what, I'm bang into my hurdles you know mate"

#BROKEN Hasney
06-24-2012, 05:37 PM
Big fan of stabbing people. Can't wait for this fencing lark.

MoFo
06-24-2012, 07:18 PM
No Theo No Win

Emperor Smeat
06-24-2012, 07:39 PM
So is there like some sort of recent curse involving England and penalties or they suck really bad during practice?

#BROKEN Hasney
06-26-2012, 02:56 PM
Oh Italy

http://i.imgur.com/frKze.jpg

El Capitano Gatisto
06-26-2012, 03:01 PM
So is there like some sort of recent curse involving England and penalties or they suck really bad during practice?

They have no balls. Andrea Pirlo and Mario Balotelli demonstrated balls of pure steel.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-27-2012, 03:58 PM
Wilson and Keown sure do hate the Spain players who aren't the obvious superstars. Arbeloa and Negredo are practically Hitler by the sounds of things.

El Capitano Gatisto
06-27-2012, 04:04 PM
I think like a lot of people they're probably a bit miffed that Spain picked easily the worst striker they have in the squad on the day they actually decided to play with a proper forward. Llorente must have defiled del Bosque's daughter.

They left Soldado at home as well, who is also a much better player than Negredo.

Emperor Smeat
06-27-2012, 05:28 PM
Spain has too much luck its no longer funny anymore.

Portugal hits the post and its out, Spain does the same and it goes in.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-27-2012, 05:30 PM
It's not so much luck when you leave your best penalty til last because you would assume he wants to take the winning pen.

CSL
06-27-2012, 05:30 PM
Sergio Ramos is probably a more creative player than the entire England midfield

Emperor Smeat
06-27-2012, 05:39 PM
It's not so much luck when you leave your best penalty til last because you would assume he wants to take the winning pen.

Yeah that was a pretty random decision but then you'd be leaving the potential game tying kick to Alves who isn't that great compared to the others in the line.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-27-2012, 05:40 PM
Sergio Ramos is probably a more creative player than the entire England midfield

http://www.aforadio.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Steven_Gerrard-1_1754325c.jpg

El Capitano Gatisto
06-27-2012, 05:52 PM
No luck involved there really. All Spain's penalties were good-to-class, even Alonso's that was brilliantly saved by Patricio.

MoFo
06-27-2012, 07:42 PM
What a boring tournament thus far.

Hoping Germany win the thing.

El Capitano Gatisto
06-27-2012, 07:47 PM
Boring? It's been excellent.

MoFo
06-27-2012, 07:51 PM
Outside of Russia and Germany's games I can't remember too many good matches tbh.

Team Sheep
06-27-2012, 08:33 PM
It's been great. Best Summer tournament in years. First one I've thoroughly enjoyed since World Cup 2002 or Euro 2004. Not a single 0-0 in the group games which is almost unheard of. Not that a game needs goals to be good but that tends to be what most people go by.

Sepholio
06-27-2012, 09:22 PM
Yeah, the tournament as a whole has been greatness this year. The only truly disappointing match for me thus far was England/Italy in the quarters.

Shisen Kopf
06-27-2012, 09:52 PM
Deutschland über alles!

El Capitano Gatisto
06-28-2012, 04:44 AM
Yeah, the tournament as a whole has been greatness this year. The only truly disappointing match for me thus far was England/Italy in the quarters.

I thought that was a good game. Watching Pirlo get space to torment a side is one of the best things is football.

Only games I've been really disappointed by are any of those involving France. They just didn't show up at all.

Sepholio
06-28-2012, 03:25 PM
What in the hell is going on? Is Mario Balotelli kryptonite to Germany or something?

Corporate CockSnogger
06-28-2012, 03:29 PM
Nah De Rossi and Pirlo together in the centre of midfield is kryptonite to everybody that faces them. Balotelli's finished his chances well though, although it will be hilarious if he gets a second yellow and misses the final because of him removing his shirt.

Corporate CockSnogger
06-28-2012, 03:31 PM
Also De Rossi's glorious beard.

Sepholio
06-28-2012, 03:36 PM
Nah De Rossi and Pirlo together in the centre of midfield is kryptonite to everybody that faces them. Balotelli's finished his chances well though, although it will be hilarious if he gets a second yellow and misses the final because of him removing his shirt.

Ah I was wondering if he got carded for that, I walked off at the time in disbelief. Also, I agree that Pirlo and De Rossi are greatness. I'm just wondering if this is really the same team that played England the other day or if they have been replaced by genetically engineered dopplegangers.

CSL
06-28-2012, 03:41 PM
same team, we just got lucky and were playing to not concede as opposed to actually playing like ze Germans

Sepholio
06-28-2012, 04:55 PM
How long before Balotelli will be the best in the world?

Corporate CockSnogger
06-28-2012, 04:55 PM
Never.

El Capitano Gatisto
06-28-2012, 06:53 PM
Balotelli has certainly grown into the tournament anyway. He was largely frustrating during the group, started slowly vs England but ultimately was superb against them in a really mature display, then capped it all tonight with a wonderful performance. He's Drogba-like when he wants to be in terms of his pace, power, touch, intelligent running and aerial ability. He added the explosive finishing tonight as well.

Corporate CockSnogger
07-01-2012, 04:39 PM
Crazy how some absolute winnets can think that this Spain team are boring.

El Vaquero de Infierno
07-01-2012, 04:52 PM
Italy got a right royal spanking.

Emperor Smeat
07-01-2012, 06:18 PM
Wasn't expecting Spain to dominate that badly in terms of scoring considering they were averaging barely over 1 goal a game since the World Cup (not counting the 4-0 vs Ireland).

Also the way Spain's style works, once they score its almost impossible to come back which is why they have a ton of 1-0 games and the "boring" tag. I think Italy in Group Stage were the only ones to have scored first against Spain since the World Cup and even that game ended in a tie.

Pintint
07-01-2012, 06:34 PM
Pretty boring final game imo.

Corporate CockSnogger
07-01-2012, 06:40 PM
I'm not sure if the whole "boring" thing is actually a worldwide opinion (Smelly Meatball, Ossman or Supreme, is it something you'd hear in America?) or if it's something that's been brandished by the media here in the UK because you're not a good footballer unless you run around like a headless chicken and throw yourself in to block any oncoming shots and appear to be playing with all your heart. A simple passing game is massively overlooked in England and is a reason why many good players are overlooked.

I can use Lucas as an example for Liverpool who would absolutely flourish in a Spain or Barcelona team and not our setup for the past couple of years. Jordan Henderson too is pretty much considered to be a dreadful player right across this country, when really he's a very tidy player (when played centrally and not out wide) who keeps play ticking over in a pretty similar manner to many of Spain's players. I'm not saying he's anywhere near that level btw, he's just of a similar ilk. And I'm sure there are players like that for every club that are overlooked simply because they're not blasting in 30 yard screamers and lunging into tackles that I'm also less aware of because I'm not watching every game for other clubs.

Corporate CockSnogger
07-01-2012, 06:43 PM
Pretty boring final game imo.

In the manner that from the moment Motta went off injured as well as the entire Italy team being fatigued there wasn't really much hope of a comeback and a dramatic ending perhaps (although that's utter bollocks really) but the football on display from Spain was absolutely fantastic and not at all boring and should be shown to any kids with a desire to become a class footballer.

Supreme Olajuwon
07-01-2012, 09:10 PM
I can't stand Italy so I would never consider watching them get their shit pushed in boring.