Ghost of Electricity Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Anyone give a shit about this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I get more into the World Cup but yes I'll be watching some games for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I geev sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Will watch when convenient, but not appointment television like a lot of the World Cup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 disappointing results on the opening day. Poland played a great first half, and a lousy second half, dodging a couple of bullets and squeaking past with a draw. The Czech's got trounced, it looked like they left their defence in Usti Nad Labem. Kind of exciting to be on the ground here even though we're not one of the host cities. England, Italy and the Netherlands are all based here though, and word on the street is about getting into to see practice sessions, which my son was lucky enough to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 F'n Oranje. Looked like shit against the Danes. Robben continues his choke-fest. I need to pick another team to root for, they always break my heart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I was pretty sure this was a thread about the Euro dollar and the debit crisis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pillowy star Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 F'n Oranje. Looked like shit against the Danes. Robben continues his choke-fest. I need to pick another team to root for, they always break my heart. Same here I guess. Thank God there is still England. No wait ..... that's not gonna help much is it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 I actually thought NL played pretty well, dominated the Danes, created tons of chances for themselves, but were unfortunately able to capitalize on any of them. Interesting beginning to a tough group. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Croatia's 2nd goal was offsides. Not sure what happened with the non-call there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Croatia's 2nd goal was offsides. Not sure what happened with the non-call there. certainly looked that way but i heard it explained thus: it wasn't offsides because the ball came off an Irish player, not as a pass from a teammate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Croat hooligans getting into it with cops in Poznan:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCWMogtfotA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 certainly looked that way but i heard it explained thus: it wasn't offsides because the ball came off an Irish player, not as a pass from a teammate. I thought he was off too. That goal really deflated them, they were just never the same after it. I know they were outmatched talent-wise but I felt like they played well in the first half. Their header goal was a beauty. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 It's a Kraut rout over Holland. Poland had quite a golaso yesterday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parisisstale Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 certainly looked that way but i heard it explained thus: it wasn't offsides because the ball came off an Irish player, not as a pass from a teammate. Definitely off the Irish player, no offsides. Irish need a miracle tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I love the World Cup with all it's spectacle and cheering on the USA but, football-wise, I prefer the Euros. With only the top 16 teams in Europe qualiying, the competion is strong and they are few "gimmee" games, ala Spain 4-Ireland 0. Save Brazil and Argentina, the best national teams in the world are involved. Since I only teach night school in the summer, I have been able to watch almost all of the games. Every one has had some lovely football and, except for 1 or 2, the outcome hasn't been known until the final kick. That's about all that you can ask for. Damn, I enjoy watching competitive, quality football. I was gutted when Varela scored late. I was pulling for the Danes after that comeback and felt that 1 point against Portugal would get them through but now they might not advance despite beating the Dutch. Wow. My wife and I are going to the local to watch the England - Sweden game this afternoon. I am pulling for the 3 Lions. Hodgson was the best choice for manager as England do not have the quality of other teams. A well-organized side gives them their best chance to advance and Roy is an organizer. After earning an important point against the best side in the group, France, I expect more attacking football today. Many England fans seem deluded regarding how their players match up with the top squads. A good gaffer knows what to do to have the best chance at a result. I am also glad that ESPN has the games as Ian Darke and Steve McManaman are my favorite team. Knowledgeable, insightful and, most importantly, witty bastards. The pre and post match show, not so much. Anyone else expecting (and hoping) that Ballack decks Alexei Lalas? I have never understood the appeal of that loudmouth. Back to my first point about the Euros quality, I read this today on SkySports and I agree with Jamie Carragher that Platini's decision to expand the competition is cynical and will dilute the competition..http://www1.skysport...os-to-be-ruined Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Swedish Team in trouble after a Bare Assed game of Butts-Up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Swedish Team in trouble after a Bare Assed game of Butts-UpHa ha! Oh the humanity! That this has caused controversy is silly. Damn, what a storm. The right call to suspend the Ukraine/France game. The cutaway of the sky above the stadium lit up by lightning said it all. Also, my wife and I have been wondering about the the Ukraine's anthem "Ukraine has not yet perished". Are they expecting to? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Wow, Sweden/England was incredible. What an exciting game and comeback for the English. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 This England / Italy match will not earn any American fans. So little offense from England. Some great saves, by their keeper, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 my liver wants this thing to end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Mamma Mia! Italians are already up 2-0, courtesy of Balotelli. Amazing that Germany has never beaten Italy in a major tournament. (I wonder if that includes West Germany, and if that's only for the Euro or World Cup) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It's funny, I have never really paid attention but was on vacation in Scotland for some of the early games. The crowds and excitement were infectious. Since I could not find the NBA finals anywhere I started watching and really started getting into it. Now if I could just find a place here in the states that showed the games and served Haggis I would be a happy man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 The second goal in the final was a cracker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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