Euro 2016 thread

Neil

Our match tomorrow night against Iceland.

Sounds hilarious but I bet it's hard.

Winner against France who haven't impressed, bar Payet (COYI) of course.

UnclePsychosis

Rocker said:

Both Ireland teams did the country proud. Pity about the snide comments by UnclePsychosis. Disappointed but proud of the lads on the pitch.

Just fed up of the patronising guff that we should all be supporting Ireland because they're from close by and their fans like to sing a lot. No thanks, this neutral would rather be entertained by some decent football. 

UnclePsychosis

Reckon the Icelandic coach will have some ITV coverage as part of his pre-match team talk. The disrespect being shown to a team that's scored more goals than England in this tournament is getting a bit silly. 

Rocker

I'm not sure if you watched the France -v- Ireland game UnclePsychosis, but there was lots of "decent football" played in that game. Some of the games were quite poor but not today's match.

Rocker

One can only imagine the pressure that England must be feeling before the Iceland game tomorrow evening. If England do get through as expected, the game -v- France could be interesting. Two teams good going forward but week in defense. Midfields are about equal. I think England will win that game but they have to overcome Iceland first.

Babones

UnclePsychosis said:

Babones said:

Was a foul, but Griezmann still dived like a girl. 

Maybe he took lessons from Robbie Brady  

All footballers are girls/fairies.

chrispy108

"Country X have done really well to get the knockout stage of a European Championship" & "Country Y have never got this far before".

Well, as twice as many countries this year have reached the knockout "stage" compared to previous tournaments, it's hardly the same achievement is it?

Rocker

What exactly do the officials on the endline close to the goals actually do?

lloyd

Belgians looking ominously good from a Welsh perspective....

UnclePsychosis

Rocker said:

What exactly do the officials on the endline close to the goals actually do?

Look for infringements. Fouls, the ball crossing the line, etc etc. They're like extra linesmen. 

Moronic commentators think they don't do anything because they're not seen waving their flags about and making a fuss. They have a discreet communication method with the main referee so just because they don't appear to be doing anything doesn't mean they aren't. 

EricTheWeary

Watching the end of the Belgium game. That third goal was Roy of the Rovers stuff.
Germany's abilities came out earlier so we are starting to see the big boys put in proper performances.

Nunogilberto

As a Welshman I don't think we need to worry about Belgium - they're a very erratic side and don't always turn up. Besides, we played them twice during qualification.

We've come this far so I see no need to start worrying about opponents now.

joeyowen

Nunogilberto said:

As a Welshman I don't think we need to worry about Belgium - they're a very erratic side and don't always turn up. Besides, we played them twice during qualification.

We've come this far so I see no need to start worrying about opponents now.

Agreed!

Although I wouldn't mind De Bruyne getting a little training niggle that would rule him out

lloyd

Nunogilberto said:

As a Welshman I don't think we need to worry about Belgium - they're a very erratic side and don't always turn up. Besides, we played them twice during qualification.

We've come this far so I see no need to start worrying about opponents now.

Did you watch the game? I don't think we should fear anyone, but they've got some tasty players, I'd preferred to have Hungary next round put it that way. QFs is a great tournament for us and if we lose next week then so be it. I think having taken 4 points from them in qualification our players will draw from that, while the Belgians will very much be looking for revenge. 10 men behind the ball and counter through Ramsey and Bale again

Nunogilberto

lloyd;1127510" said:

Nunogilberto said:

As a Welshman I don't think we need to worry about Belgium - they're a very erratic side and don't always turn up. Besides, we played them twice during qualification.



We've come this far so I see no need to start worrying about opponents now.













Did you watch the game? I don't think we should fear anyone, but they've got some tasty players, I'd preferred to have Hungary next round put it that way. QFs is a great tournament for us and if we lose next week then so be it. I think having taken 4 points from them in qualification our players will draw from that, while the Belgians will very much be looking for revenge. 10 men behind the ball and counter through Ramsey and Bale again

Yes, I did see it - they were very effective but Hungary had their chances too. Belgium blow hot and cold all the time. Friday could (hopefully) be our day again...

lloyd

I think we'll defend better, and deeper than Hungary did and we have more quality in their team. If Hazard played like he did tonight, then we'll be in for some trouble, but we've contained him before. Another nail biter.

BigBearKris

I'd mention Germany too as they played very well again. Quick, efficient, calmly executing their playbook. Slovakia wasn't that grey though, but neither was Hungary today (and Belgia - scoring 4 goals in the end, but looked very chaotic at times).

preston61

lloyd said:

Rocker said:

Poxy way to lose a match...

If he doesn't do it, Kanu scores though....Not the worst own goal.

If I'm the defender and I know Robson Kanu is behined me I'd take my chances on him missing it and leave it

 

Wales have a very good chance against Belgium, there is no way that they will give Hazard the amount of space that Hungary did. Defensively Wales are a better unit and I think if they can keep the Belgiums out for a long period of time and hit on the counter then they have a every chance. An early Belgium goal would be a problem.

This from an Englishman who lives in Wales and will face a large amount of abuse should Wales win and England go out. Good job we have the Rugby team

Jalapeno

Watching tonight's game in the Reyjavik fan-zone ..... Say a prayer for me !

EricTheWeary

Much talk about how if England lose tonight it will be their most humiliating defeat since the 1950s. I now sort of want them to lose as I'll be witnessing football history whereas muddling through a win will be another dull match!