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Euro 2020
« on: June 23, 2021, 10:15:25 AM »
Now that Scotland is out and England will almost certainly follow after their next match, we can all relax and start enjoying the Euros - except the Welsh of course.

Any stand out moments for anybody so far?

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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2021, 10:46:13 AM »
Quote from: jeremyp on June 23, 2021, 10:15:25 AM
Now that Scotland is out and England will almost certainly follow after their next match, we can all relax and start enjoying the Euros - except the Welsh of course.

Any stand out moments for anybody so far?
The Schick goal, and the 1 minutes applause for Eriksen,
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2021, 12:03:02 PM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on June 23, 2021, 10:46:13 AM
The Schick goal, and the 1 minutes applause for Eriksen,
Also add in the Netherlands/Ukraine game and the Germany/Portugal game.
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2021, 07:04:26 PM »
Well done to England, though I was in the main watching Federer at Wimbledon
 Very open now . All teams from the Group of Death now out.
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2021, 11:32:22 PM »
It's fucking coming home lads!
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2021, 08:33:34 AM »
Quote from: ad_orientem on June 29, 2021, 11:32:22 PM
It's fucking coming home lads!

In the sense that the final is at Wembley?  ;D

I think it's a clear path to the final now for England, no-one left in that side of the draw should worry them (but don't forget Iceland last time out!) but I can't see a scenario where England have enough guile and nous to beat one of Italy, Belgium or Spain if they get to the final. I shall be ardently supporting Switzerland for the next week or so, personally.

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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2021, 05:51:31 PM »
Quote from: Outrider on June 30, 2021, 08:33:34 AM
In the sense that the final is at Wembley?  ;D

I think it's a clear path to the final now for England, no-one left in that side of the draw should worry them (but don't forget Iceland last time out!) but I can't see a scenario where England have enough guile and nous to beat one of Italy, Belgium or Spain if they get to the final. I shall be ardently supporting Switzerland for the next week or so, personally.

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I think they could beat Spain but Italy and Belgium are both too good. However, I fully expect us to screw it up before then.
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2021, 06:20:21 PM »
Quote from: jeremyp on June 30, 2021, 05:51:31 PM
I think they could beat Spain but Italy and Belgium are both too good. However, I fully expect us to screw it up before then.
I think they can beat Spain and Italy, remember if they make the final they will be playing at home. I think the Belgians would be tough but they need De Bruyne to be fit.
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« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2021, 09:00:27 PM »
Quote from: jeremyp on June 30, 2021, 05:51:31 PM
However, I fully expect us to screw it up before then.
I'm thankful that this prediction has come from you Jeremy, given the accuracy of your earlier one:

'Now that Scotland is out and England will almost certainly follow after their next match, we can all relax and start enjoying the Euros - except the Welsh of course.'
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2021, 06:12:14 PM »
Quote from: ProfessorDavey on June 30, 2021, 09:00:27 PM
I'm thankful that this prediction has come from you Jeremy, given the accuracy of your earlier one:

'Now that Scotland is out and England will almost certainly follow after their next match, we can all relax and start enjoying the Euros - except the Welsh of course.'

Yeah, I got that completely wrong. However, considering we've never beaten Germany in the knockout stage of a competition, the precedents were in my favour.
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2021, 10:09:16 PM »
Fuck me! We were prime Italy or Germany today.
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #11 on: July 03, 2021, 10:18:21 PM »
Quote from: ad_orientem on July 03, 2021, 10:09:16 PM
Fuck me! We were prime Italy or Germany today.
Excellent performance.
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2021, 08:38:45 AM »
A good result for Spain against Italy on Tuesday would be a nice bonus heading into Wednesday's match against Denmark - but for Denmark too I suppose.

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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2021, 11:13:43 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2021, 09:04:58 AM »
Given Spain's display last night, I think the best outcome as far as England are concerned is that the game went to extra time. Getting the job done in 90 minutes against Denmark would give England their best chance, but Italy are going to be a tough ask.

Seeing where they made their chances against Spain, though, I think England's more cautious approach will leave fewer holes at the back, but I don't know that will help because I can't see them having the same success at keeping the ball as Spain did.

That said, they've still got to get past Denmark. Here's hoping...

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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2021, 11:53:27 AM »
I have every hope for England, and so far I've been pretty impressed. One word of warning though, we haven't yet seen how England would react if they go a goal down, especially early in the game. If they do actually get to the final, and Italy score first, they will undoubtedly slow the game down and  become defensive. Italy are past masters of this.
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #16 on: July 07, 2021, 12:43:24 PM »
Quote from: Enki on July 07, 2021, 11:53:27 AM
I have every hope for England, and so far I've been pretty impressed. One word of warning though, we haven't yet seen how England would react if they go a goal down, especially early in the game. If they do actually get to the final, and Italy score first, they will undoubtedly slow the game down and  become defensive. Italy are past masters of this.
To be fair it's s bit difficult to deal with going a goal behind when you have not conceded a goal in 5 games. The group games they looked a bit sluggish with only 2 goals but the knock out stages have seen them get better and better. Part of me wants the fairytale for Denmark but if England get through, I hope they win. I think they should but it will be huge pressure on them, and Italy have an astounding unbeaten run.


In addition, Italy are holders of the Unofficial Football World Championships and its spinoffs


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unofficial_Football_World_Championships



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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #17 on: July 07, 2021, 01:24:53 PM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on July 07, 2021, 12:43:24 PM
To be fair it's s bit difficult to deal with going a goal behind when you have not conceded a goal in 5 games. The group games they looked a bit sluggish with only 2 goals but the knock out stages have seen them get better and better. Part of me wants the fairytale for Denmark but if England get through, I hope they win. I think they should but it will be huge pressure on them, and Italy have an astounding unbeaten run.


In addition, Italy are holders of the Unofficial Football World Championships and its spinoffs


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unofficial_Football_World_Championships
I get what you mean about the sluggishness in the group stage, but I'm not entirely sure that's not just Southgate playing tournament football; in the group stages the emphasis is on not losing, building up that confidence, and then in the knock-out stages it's about trying to conserve energy by avoiding extra-time and the nervousness of penalties.

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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #18 on: July 07, 2021, 08:34:16 PM »
Quote from: Enki on July 07, 2021, 11:53:27 AM
I have every hope for England, and so far I've been pretty impressed. One word of warning though, we haven't yet seen how England would react if they go a goal down, especially early in the game. If they do actually get to the final, and Italy score first, they will undoubtedly slow the game down and  become defensive. Italy are past masters of this.
Well, we are going to find out now. What a goal!
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #19 on: July 07, 2021, 08:44:47 PM »
And what a response!
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #20 on: July 07, 2021, 10:06:43 PM »
England deserve to win
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2021, 06:31:00 AM »
Definitely exciting enough to keep me awake and listening to it all on FiveLive!!
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2021, 08:44:35 PM »
An apparent Lib Dem, a certain dangerous offensive fuckwit


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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #23 on: July 08, 2021, 08:48:03 PM »
Pity that some fan(s) did this.




https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57763001
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Re: Euro 2020
« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2021, 03:31:15 PM »
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-57779541

Some Danish fans were attacked by England supporters! I hope they catch those filthy sewer rats and send them down. >:(
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