The ONLY Euro 2016 thread

[Nos89]

I think england have been more consistent than in previous tournaments. Slovaks threw themselves at everything, saw a stat 29 attempts on goal including 13 blocked attempts on target. Henderson can't cross and after vardy broke through and missed they just sat back. Don't understand the 6 changes, need the consistency to build momentum. Sturridge must start through the middle. Gonna get shot down but despite his poor form Walcott would make a difference coming off the bench in a tight match, mainly because he's used to it. Jack looked knackered after 50 minutes.
I'd rather face any of the four teams in group f then either Croatia or Czech republic.
Wales will do well to play that well again, it was brilliant to watch and they rightly won. Ramsey is doing his best to get a transfer to Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Hamsik is a quality player and the fact he spent more time in his own half is testament to how well England played. He wouldn't be out of place in our squad.

Wales are a good side, they have 2 world class players (one of which never performs consistently for us). The rest of the team up their game to make Wales a very hard side to beat. I don't think any of the major European sides would relish the thought of facing Wales.

Ramsey is proving a point as for Arsenal he often gets played out of position, as he has Ozil and Sanchez ahead of him. When he played in that position for us, he had his best season.

[rodders999]

Will fucking Grigg whoever the fuck he is hasn't kicked a ball in this championship so why anyone should give a fuck about him let alone lose their shit about a song doing the rounds about some prick rotting on the bench is beyond me.

Your defence is terrified? Of what your fucking water boy? FUCK OFF.

[arseofacrow]

Will fucking Grigg whoever the fuck he is hasn't kicked a ball in this championship so why anyone should give a fuck about him let alone lose their shit about a song doing the rounds about some prick rotting on the bench is beyond me.

Your defence is terrified? Of what your fucking water boy? FUCK OFF.

Yeah, it makes sense for Wigan but not for NI.

Better to highlight those songs by the newly arrived, newly bedecked in their new shirts, new fans than some of the more traditional ditties that come out of Windsor Park.

[Brightonnxtround]

Fair play to the Northern Ireland fans quality support throughout the match not a peep out of the Germans, on the same note I thought the English support last night was great, it was nice to see instead of seeing the trouble they cause or the trouble that they attract.

And we have the same anthems brings tiers to the eyes

[Henry Norris 1913]

sorry but the will grigg song has been such an internet hit for the last four or five months that nicking it now would be too late and a bit sad, i don't want us to get on that boat.

[Brightonnxtround]

Hodgson needs sacking fucking idiot same
Mentality as wenger fucking weak making
Stupid decisions finishing second pricks : banghead:

[Henry Norris 1913]

if we can't beat a supermarket we have no place in the quarters

then again, just imagine the scenes if we don't! iceland chains getting trashed all over the country

[Brightonnxtround]

if we can't beat a supermarket we have no place in the quarters

then again, just imagine the scenes if we don't! iceland chains getting trashed all over the country

Frozen pies and peas everywhere

[StuartL]

Hodgson needs sacking fucking idiot same
Mentality as wenger fucking weak making
Stupid decisions finishing second pricks : banghead:

I think you will find that "remarkable consistency" by Woy, now if only he can conjure up a last 16 exit and I think the answer to "who else is there after Wenker" has been answered

[officepest]

Italy served up some real shit on a stick in that first half. It wouldn’t surprise me to see them win the whole thing as referees have seemingly been oblivious to their fouling, spoiling and cheating since time immemorial.

Garbage side.

[northbank123]

Well well well Oireland. Well done - too many teams going through for me (16) but great result for them and a glamour last 16 tie against France.

Wales v NI in Paris on Saturday early evening is going to be one hell of a party!

Iceland came through a really tough qualifying group well and have performed excellently so far. If England are as unimaginative as they were against Wales

[GranadaJoe]

It is regularly claimed that footballers play too many games, yet UEFA organise a tournament where 36 games are played, 16 teams go through to the knockout round and only 8 go home, leaving a lot of mediocre teams in the competition.

I'm pleased for the Brits and Irish, but it's still a bit of a borefest.

[northbank123]

It is regularly claimed that footballers play too many games, yet UEFA organise a tournament where 36 games are played, 16 teams go through to the knockout round and only 8 go home, leaving a lot of mediocre teams in the competition.

I'm pleased for the Brits and Irish, but it's still a bit of a borefest.

The only reason why it's not being painted this way in the media is the Home Nations involvement.

If you are looking at international fixture congestion look no further than two Copa Americas within 12 months. Argentina have played three full major tournaments in three consecutive summers.

[Bradywasking]

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I'm getting in a big old bag of cocaine for tonight's snooze-fest between Oireland and Italy. I'll fucking need it to stay awake. With the Italians' notorious "defensive ability" and our absolute ineptitude as an attacking team, we will witness one of the most stale, boring excuses for a football match ever suffered by humanity.

Nil all bore draw (at best). Or one-nil to Italy (most likely).

Italy making an apparent seven changes which apparently gives Ireland a greater chance...Not convinced by that argument, they are not bringing in amateur players, these are players chomping at the bit after watching their two wins from the bench..
I think Ireland would be better playing a full strength Italy who may be minding themselves a bit for the Spain game, rather than playing fresh players wanting to prove themselves for the Spain game..
Either way I think the Euros end tonight for Ireland..

Bang on there wasn't I ..Ireland played well but Italy were awful , their keeper was a joke..O'Neill like many managers may find his best team more by luck than judgement. Going to have to listen and read about the revenge for Henry's hand ball til sunday.

[MrT]

Didn't realise how many pikeys and sheep fondlers we had on here

Beat Iceland and then Ireland would be cracking.