Euro 2016 thread

octatonic

I don't know who to support- NI or Ukraine.

I think it might be Ukraine, because they've had such a hard time of it being in the shadow of a much more powerful neighbour, basically under occupation.

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BigLicks67

octatonic said:

I don't know who to support- NI or Ukraine.

I think it might be Ukraine, because they've had such a hard time of it being in the shadow of a much more power neighbour, basically under occupation.

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What's a power neighbour ?

Rocker

Poor enough fare so far, no helped by the partially filled stands. Ukraine look slightly better...

octatonic

You got in before I could correct the autocorrect.

Fretwired

Power neighbours ..

joeyowen

@lloyd

I'd been hurt too many times before to be confident haha

Fretwired

I'd back Wales to beat Russia. They have an ageing back four .. run at them, get the free kick and give the ball to Bale .. :-)

EricTheWeary

I really struggle to believe England hasn't got a better goalie than Hart. Still, nice to see Jamie score, part of his ongoing fairy tale and there seemed to be a few naysayers about his inclusion in the squad who, presumably, will now be silenced.

UnclePsychosis

I'd play Forster ahead of Hart.

UnclePsychosis

In other news, is this what passes for "banter" these days?

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/reports-of-british-football-fans-taunting-begging-children-in-lille-740318.html

Horrible.

octatonic

UnclePsychosis said:

In other news, is this what passes for "banter" these days?

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/reports-of-british-football-fans-taunting-begging-children-in-lille-740318.html

Horrible.

Just when I thought I couldn't dislike them more.

These people are allowed to vote?

lloyd

UnclePsychosis;1113244" said:

In other news, is this what passes for "banter" these days?

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/reports-of-british-football-fans-taunting-begging-children-in-lille-740318.html

Horrible.

This is what passes for banter amongst dickheads

Fretwired

Clarky

up until about the last 30 mins I thought Wales would win it..

but they dropped into a siege mentality trying to hold on to the draw which invited England in

hats off to Wales though.. I thought they worked very hard

to be fair to England, the final 30 mins was the best I've seen them play for some time..

but finishing still seems to be a prob.. simply not enough shots on target to show for all that possession..

if England can win go on to win the group, they could possibly make the last 8

either way, as soon as England meets one of the top teams they'll be out

octatonic

Fretwired said:

Bit late, mate.

http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1110996/#Comment_1110996

Fretwired

Clarky said:

up until about the last 30 mins I thought Wales would win it..

but they dropped into a siege mentality trying to hold on to the draw which invited England in

hats off to Wales though.. I thought they worked very hard

to be fair to England, the final 30 mins was the best I've seen them play for some time..

but finishing still seems to be a prob.. simply not enough shots on target to show for all that possession..

if England can win go on to win the group, they could possibly make the last 8

either way, as soon as England meets one of the top teams they'll be out

It could be argued that some teams (not having a pop at Wales) in the group stages play a conservative defensive game (Iceland) and that when England take on a team like Portugal in the knockout stages the game will be more open so there will be more opportunities. If Roy wants to play Kane he will need much better service.

thermionic

Me right now:

Nitefly

What a fantastic result for NI!

Nunogilberto

Fucking gutted about the Wales result. It's horrible to lose to a last minute goal, especially one that was basically walked into the net unopposed.

Well done the NI boys though

thermionic

Clarky said:

up until about the last 30 mins I thought Wales would win it..

but they dropped into a siege mentality trying to hold on to the draw which invited England in

hats off to Wales though.. I thought they worked very hard

I agree, Wales played too negatively. Jonny Williams and Aaron Ramsey were raring to get the ball up the other end.