[Archived] euro12 thread

[Hughesy]

Iv enjoyed it so far too.....Italy v Spain was the first real tactical battle, which I thought the Italians did quite well in.

Germany got a very solid win as expected, and Ireland were by far the poorest team so far......Shay Given was awful, as was the guy who sliced the ball to let Jelavic score the 2nd.

Onto England tonight - should be good.

[davulsukur]

Iv enjoyed it so far too.....Italy v Spain was the first real tactical battle, which I thought the Italians did quite well in.

Germany got a very solid win as expected, and Ireland were by far the poorest team so far......Shay Given was awful, as was the guy who sliced the ball to let Jelavic score the 2nd.

Onto England tonight - should be good.

I wouldn't go that far

[JC4LAB]

The England 5 pm kickoff is a bit of a pain for anyone like stuck at work struggling to home by 5pm but dont forget theres an ITV +1 hour on Freeview.if you are in the same predictament...

[Audax]

Roy gets off to a good start, England win 2-1. Ukraine over Sweden 2-0....

[rog of the rovers]

To be honest, due to the Rovers Circus last season (and beyond) i have a greater interest in the Euros. It feels good to sit down and watch a game of footy, watching the group stages unfold while having no emotional investment in either side (until tonight)

I am enjoying watching regular football games where i don't have to see Steve Kean being a useless Tw@ on the sidelines.

Couldn't agree more

This is a welcome distraction from the debacle going on at Ewood.

[McClarky]

One major plus point for England is that there won"t be the tired players factor coming into play like there has been in recent years. Seems that half of our players spend most weekends sat on the bench for their clubs so should br fresh for this tournament. Just watch James Milner go come kick off tonight, he"ll be as fresh as a daisy along with Wellbeck, Young etc.

[Tom]

We'll win it

No expectation, poor squad, little pressure therefore they'll just play football.

Nobody is unbeatable and nobody has looked amazing thus far

[Salgado Is A Hero]

I'm the same I much prefer the Euros this year as I love watching games where both teams are actually remotely organised. And this tournament has probably been better already than the last World Cup. Italy vs Spain has been my favourite game so far. Andrea Pirlo is another player who I could watch all day long. It had imo the best goal so far because of Silva's ball through to Fabregas and one of my favourite moments; Balotelli's touch near the sideline, with Sneijder's pass to Huntelaar with the outside of his foot being the other one. I hope Sneijder comes to England this summer. Pirlo and Iniesta are welcome as well haha.

[speeeeeeedie]

I think Roy's 11 today is solid. An awful lot depends on Welbeck and Young. Gerrard and Parker will keep it ticking over in the middle. Hopefully Ox can provide a spark too.

[Ozz]

England 0 France 3

[Tom]

Parkers problem will be staying on the pitch he's one for niggly fouls and the refs will book him for them

[davulsukur]

Parkers problem will be staying on the pitch he's one for niggly fouls and the refs will book him for them

The refs have been awfully whistle happy so far in this tournament. Seen plenty of fouls given that were nothing at all.

[neophox]

Olsson starts for Sweden. Only (Rovers) player in the Euro 2012!

[Stuart]

Is Cabaye related to this ref or what?

[DE.]

Thought we started OK. France's goal reminded me of Rovers style defending - just back off and let them shoot. Suicidal. We fell apart after that and looked awful for the last ten minutes... desperately needed HT. Roy needs to have some stern words because our players looked like they'd lost all confidence towards the end of that half.

[Ozz]

Ok England 1 France 3

[Amo]

Whose bright idea was it to make Jaime Carragher a pundit?

[Stuart]

England v Holland is '96 has a lot to answer for!

[m1st]

What's the idea about goalkeepers as captains in international games? Lloris is captaining France and both keepers were captains in the Italy - Spain game.

I can understand it if your name is [say] Robbo in a quiet ground but, accepting that football captains have fewer responsibilities than cricket captains, what's the thinking behind this?

[DE.]

What is wrong with this ref? Terrible performance so far. Has he taken a bung?

[Stuart]

These 5th and 6th officials are like Andrews on a bad day.

Absolutely pointless.

In fact if you study closely, you can see that Subbuteo figures are modelled on them.

[m1st]

These 5th and 6th officials are like Andrews on a bad day.

Absolutely pointless.

In fact if you study closely, you can see that Subbuteo figures are modelled on them.

Sorry for playing with words, Stuart; but I thought that "point"ing was Andrews' only ability!

Taxi for m1st!

[Stuart]

Sorry for playing with words, Stuart; but I thought that "point"ing was Andrews' only ability!

Taxi for m1st!

Stick around m1st, you can explain all my jokes for me!

Don't think I've seen a more one-sided ref by the way - and I'm a Rovers fan. Wonder if Platini is in attendance?

[Robin]

What amazes me most in this game is that England dive and enhance loads of situations more than France.

[trueblueroversiloveu]

What amazes me most in this game is that England dive and enhance loads of situations more than France.

lol