Football - Euro 2020 Championship

tony99

yocky said:

Just seen a guide to who to support tonight on twitter

 

Oh so the Vikings never took the Wirral eh? That explains a lot.

Hattigol

tony99 said:

yocky said:

Just seen a guide to who to support tonight on twitter

 

Oh so the Vikings never took the Wirral eh? That explains a lot.

They decided against it after someone there lifted the wheels off a couple of their chariots....

sev112

Excellent, I have a reason to sit in the fence now

JerkMoans

Swamp or Alluvium for the cup.

Rocker

YellowLedBetterMan said:

Why am I seeing so many Scottish/Welsh/Irish fans on social media supporting Denmark?

It's so petty. I could never imagine switching allegiances just to spite a neighbouring country. Very small and defeatist mentality in my opinion.

I am Irish but don’t count me as someone who is supporting Denmark against England. I don’t use social media, unless tFB is counted as social media, and I think England will get through tonight and beat Italy in the final. Or win by a penalty shootout. 

So calm down and just enjoy the occasion. Your neighbours are supporting you and why not, we follow English football clubs. 

Teetonetal

munckee said:

Teetonetal said:

Rocker said:

This Denmark team is in new territory. They have not been to a major tournament semi before. This England team has a good chunk of players who were involved in Russia and have that feeling of disappointment to push them through.

I am never quite sure why people think historical events impact the current team. The supporters, yes, but hopefully not the players.

But, yeah, this one is not a forgone conclusion. Given recent results, Denmark ought to be the favorites.

What about when they won the euro's? or do you mean this specific group pf players?

This specific group of players.

Denmark winning 30 years ago and England winning the WC 60 years ago has no bearing on the experience of these 2 teams in major tournament semi finals.

UnclePsychosis

Rocker said:

 Your neighbours are supporting you and why not, we follow English football clubs. 

Speak for yourself.  

phil_b

UnclePsychosis said:

Rocker said:

 Your neighbours are supporting you and why not, we follow English football clubs. 

Speak for yourself.  

oh yes I had forgoton Scotland was also in the competion. It seems such a long time ago

UnclePsychosis

phil_b said:

UnclePsychosis said:

Rocker said:

 Your neighbours are supporting you and why not, we follow English football clubs. 

Speak for yourself.  

oh yes I had forgoton Scotland was also in the competion. It seems such a long time ago

Can't blame you. I'd be desperate to forget being second best to a team eight million points below you in the rankings too. 

In all seriousness though, surely we can all agree that Scots / Welsh / Irish who "support" English club sides are proper wrong 'uns? 

munckee

UnclePsychosis said:

phil_b said:

UnclePsychosis said:

Rocker said:

 Your neighbours are supporting you and why not, we follow English football clubs. 

Speak for yourself.  

oh yes I had forgoton Scotland was also in the competion. It seems such a long time ago

Can't blame you. I'd be desperate to forget being second best to a team eight million points below you in the rankings too. 

In all seriousness though, surely we can all agree that Scots / Welsh / Irish who "support" English club sides are proper wrong 'uns? 

You are only allowed to support the closest league team to you that’s the law

mikeyrob73

phil_b said:

UnclePsychosis said:

Rocker said:

 Your neighbours are supporting you and why not, we follow English football clubs. 

Speak for yourself.  

oh yes I had forgoton Scotland was also in the competion. It seems such a long time ago

Hey we don’t make claims to be world beaters , just happy to be in the tournament for a change ( and we probably should have beat England ) 

I wish I could support England unfortunately the media make that impossible. 

Kasper summed this up well 


https://twitter.com/espnfc/status/1412462013142405129?s=21

guitars4you

mikeyrob73 said:

phil_b said:

UnclePsychosis said:

Rocker said:

 Your neighbours are supporting you and why not, we follow English football clubs. 

Speak for yourself.  

oh yes I had forgoton Scotland was also in the competion. It seems such a long time ago

Hey we don’t make claims to be world beaters , just happy to be in the tournament for a change ( and we probably should have beat England ) 

I wish I could support England unfortunately the media make that impossible. 

Kasper summed this up well 


https://twitter.com/espnfc/status/1412462013142405129?s=21

I was in Edinburgh the night Beckham was sent off when we lost to Argentina (WC 1998) - Watched in a bar and might as well have been in Buenos Aires - It wasn't an unsafe place to be - It was not nasty or anything like that and some good banter at times - But they sure as hell let you know they were not on your side - In fact 2 Scottish lads brought me some beers after the match, to drown the sorrows and I think they actual enjoyed seeing the hurt and sorrow as I had another drink 

phil_b

sev112

UnclePsychosis said:

YellowLedBetterMan said:

Why am I seeing so many Scottish/Welsh/Irish fans on social media supporting Denmark?

It's so petty. I could never imagine switching allegiances just to spite a neighbouring country. Very small and defeatist mentality in my opinion.

If you want the answer, go and ask Everton fans who they support when Liverpool play in the Champions league. Or Celtic fans who they support when Rangers play in Europe. Or Barcelona fans when Madrid have a game. 

@kuro is also right though, a large part of it is driven by the media. Imagine what it would be like to be a Fulham supporter but have 95% of your football journalism delivered by Chelsea TV.  This is what it's like to be Scots/Welsh/Northern Irish during a major tournament. The total lack of objectivity is understandable but absolutely tedious for those of us not bought into the hype. 

Except what would one expect - Everton aren’t in the Champions League so it’s nonsense to think that media will cover Everton’s prospects, performances, teams selection.
the meeja were totally supporting Scotland and Wales while they were still in, and bloomin good luck to them as they don’t get there very often so it’s nice to see

but to have a chip on one’s shoulder because your team didn’t get there but your neighbours did, and surprise surprise the media and the locals want to support is a bitnqesk

Creed_Clicks

YellowLedBetterMan said:

Why am I seeing so many Scottish/Welsh/Irish fans on social media supporting Denmark?

It's so petty. I could never imagine switching allegiances just to spite a neighbouring country. Very small and defeatist mentality in my opinion.

Have a guess. I suppose the same reasons, or for some, we saw the England fans "lovin it!" last weekend when they beat Germany. "10 German bombers" and all that crap.
I do find it hilarious the way Irish will support EPL teams but not support for England. I'm indifferent to it. I don't really follow any football team anymore and only tune into full games the odd time. I got lucky with last night's game.
I don't go looking for examples of English media hyping up the England team to offend myself.
I think Kasper summed it up well.
I don't care who wins the tournament. Easy for me being Irish, as we'll never be near the semi final of any tournament in football for the foreseable future  

McSwaggerty

sev112 said:

UnclePsychosis said:

YellowLedBetterMan said:

Why am I seeing so many Scottish/Welsh/Irish fans on social media supporting Denmark?

It's so petty. I could never imagine switching allegiances just to spite a neighbouring country. Very small and defeatist mentality in my opinion.

If you want the answer, go and ask Everton fans who they support when Liverpool play in the Champions league. Or Celtic fans who they support when Rangers play in Europe. Or Barcelona fans when Madrid have a game. 

@kuro is also right though, a large part of it is driven by the media. Imagine what it would be like to be a Fulham supporter but have 95% of your football journalism delivered by Chelsea TV.  This is what it's like to be Scots/Welsh/Northern Irish during a major tournament. The total lack of objectivity is understandable but absolutely tedious for those of us not bought into the hype. 

Except what would one expect - Everton aren’t in the Champions League so it’s nonsense to think that media will cover Everton’s prospects, performances, teams selection.
the meeja were totally supporting Scotland and Wales while they were still in, and bloomin good luck to them as they don’t get there very often so it’s nice to see

but to have a chip on one’s shoulder because your team didn’t get there but your neighbours did, and surprise surprise the media and the locals want to support is a bitnqesk

FFS.... Missed the point completely.....

Bidley

So nervous.

FarleyUK

Well, at least they won’t have far to go home…….!

GoldenEraGuitars

Well. That was a rather impressive free kick by Denmark!

YellowLedBetterMan

That's what happens when it takes half the starting lineup a whole 30 minutes to realise the game has started.

Wake up.