Euro 2012

14232949 · 06-10-2012, 03:43 PM

Lol @ Ireland.

That result should shut up all those deluded Celtic fans who think they hold allegiance to the country in some strange form.

Zaqarbal · 06-10-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Spain v Italy: Spain starting without a striker!

Fortunately Del Bosque (Krusty) changed that later on. Torres had a bad day, though.

Unknown Soldier · 06-11-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mankycaaant

Lol @ Ireland.

That result should shut up all those deluded Celtic fans who think they hold allegiance to the country in some strange form.

Well they've got Spain next

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Originally Posted by Zaqarbal

Fortunately Del Bosque (Krusty) changed that later on. Torres had a bad day, though.

It was a good match to watch, Spain were slightly better but I think they will miss a striker like Villa, Torres is as good but his form and confidence is nowhere near as good as it was and the other strikers that Spain have are not on the same level as the rest of the team. I can see Spain dominating matches but not scoring the goals needed. Their match against Ireland will be intriguing as both teams need to win that match.

Vertigo · 06-11-2012, 03:40 AM

Spain look more than capable of out passing any other team, but I got the impression, particularly with Iniesta, that there were still in their club mentality and couldn't gel with each other in the final third. Delighted to see Torres suffering! .

More than slightly tense about tonight's game. I can't help but think it's going to be the same old, same old from England. We'll see....

Unknown Soldier · 06-11-2012, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vertigo

Spain look more than capable of out passing any other team, but I got the impression, particularly with Iniesta, that there were still in their club mentality and couldn't gel with each other in the final third. Delighted to see Torres suffering! .

More than slightly tense about tonight's game. I can't help but think it's going to be the same old, same old from England. We'll see....

They couldn't gel in the final third as they didn't have a striker as a focal point, not until Torres came on.

England's group is so hard to call. England could finish top of the group or they could finish bottom. France are the best team and the others on a similiar level when you take all the different aspects into consideration. I also think Ukraine v Sweden will say a lot today as well, I'm intrigued to see how Ukraine as hosts will play.

14232949 · 06-11-2012, 05:09 AM

My prediction is for France to beat England 3-0.
I'd like to see England do well, but with either Danny Welbeck or Andy Carroll playing upfront on their own, I don't see them scoring any goals.
And the partnership of Lescott and Terry just screams calamity to me, two massively overrated meatheads who will get outdone by the French attacking flair.

Vertigo · 06-11-2012, 05:44 AM

Can't believe Roy is thinking of playing one up front. Wellbeck hasn't got enough experience or the skill to hold the ball up and Carroll may lull England into humping aerial balls up to him all the time.

14232949 · 06-11-2012, 06:24 AM

What other option do they have? Rooney's out and Defoe's grieving the death of his father.
Surely, you wouldn't want to partner Carroll and Welbeck, both of whom have virtually no international experience in a game as important as this one, not to mention there is no evidence to say their different styles will mesh.

Honestly, Hodgy Beats must be regretting not taking Peter Crouch now.

**Goofle** · 06-11-2012, 07:07 AM

Wellbeck is a perfectly fine striker. Easily our best option aside from Rooney. The problem England have is not being able to create enough chances for the lad because of the lack of skill and variety in the players behind him. Probably only Ashley Young has any kind of variation and adaptability in his game, so it makes sense that he plays second striker.

Unknown Soldier · 06-11-2012, 08:12 AM

You should all just be grateful that Emile Heskey didn't make the squad

06-10-2012, 03:43 PM	#111 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Lol @ Ireland. That result should shut up all those deluded Celtic fans who think they hold allegiance to the country in some strange form.

06-11-2012, 03:40 AM	#114 (permalink)
Vertigo Music Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: North West England Posts: 167	Spain look more than capable of out passing any other team, but I got the impression, particularly with Iniesta, that there were still in their club mentality and couldn't gel with each other in the final third. Delighted to see Torres suffering! . More than slightly tense about tonight's game. I can't help but think it's going to be the same old, same old from England. We'll see....

06-11-2012, 05:09 AM	#116 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	My prediction is for France to beat England 3-0. I'd like to see England do well, but with either Danny Welbeck or Andy Carroll playing upfront on their own, I don't see them scoring any goals. And the partnership of Lescott and Terry just screams calamity to me, two massively overrated meatheads who will get outdone by the French attacking flair.

06-11-2012, 05:44 AM	#117 (permalink)
Vertigo Music Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: North West England Posts: 167	Can't believe Roy is thinking of playing one up front. Wellbeck hasn't got enough experience or the skill to hold the ball up and Carroll may lull England into humping aerial balls up to him all the time.

06-11-2012, 06:24 AM	#118 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	What other option do they have? Rooney's out and Defoe's grieving the death of his father. Surely, you wouldn't want to partner Carroll and Welbeck, both of whom have virtually no international experience in a game as important as this one, not to mention there is no evidence to say their different styles will mesh. Honestly, Hodgy Beats must be regretting not taking Peter Crouch now.