[Archived] European Championship France 2016

[Husky]

Oh dear. The 3 extra days rest excuse.

How about that Ireland just aren't good enough.

[Baz]

I'm just happy seeing 2 teams having a go, and seeing players picking up suspensions for the next round.

[perthblue02]

Last player to be sent off for Ireland at a major tournament Keith Andrews v Italy 2012

[Gav]

well at least no one will be buying Duffy! Crazy 15 mins from him after an excellent tournament so far.

He had no choice Joey, at 2-1 and 10 men you've a chance, at 3-1 you've no chance.

[Stuart]

well at least no one will be buying Duffy! Crazy 15 mins from him after an excellent tournament so far.

His biggest mistake wasn't getting sent off, it was his decision making for the French second. Schoolboy stuff.

[G Somerset Rover]

His biggest mistake wasn't getting sent off, it was his decision making for the French second. Schoolboy stuff.

Ball watching. Should be eradicated at a much younger age. As I say though it's a shame as apart from the 15-20 mins in this second half he's been fantastic.

[Hasta]

Good to see Ireland keeping their shape to protect their goal difference here.

[Baz]

C'mon Ireland, at least take a few frenchies out with you.

[Stuart]

Ireland look dead on their feet. Shame.

England to be rewarded with a France QF if the get past Iceland then.

[deryck guyler's spoon]

The standard England QF elimination then.

[roverandout]

France look very beatable, when they come up against a Spain or a Germany, they're gonners, I think Kane and Sturridge could have a field day against that defence

[grizfoot]

His biggest mistake wasn't getting sent off, it was his decision making for the French second. Schoolboy stuff.

I like the ITV punditry team trying to blame the mistake on the atmosphere at the ground and not being able to communicate, maybe they are just being kind. We've all seen him make similar mistakes on a quiet afternoon at Ewood. It's a shame really because up until that point he was having a very good game.

[Audax]

The announcer did say in commentary, that Shane Long did indeed leave his back leg out there, thus, baiting the penalty. Part of the game I guess.

[philipl]

Shane Duffy's 15 minutes of fame...

[arbitro]

His biggest mistake wasn't getting sent off, it was his decision making for the French second. Schoolboy stuff.

Completely agree. His positional sense and rashness are what lets him down more than anything but are nothing that a really good defensive coach can assist him with.

[Husky]

I like the ITV punditry team trying to blame the mistake on the atmosphere at the ground and not being able to communicate, maybe they are just being kind. We've all seen him make similar mistakes on a quiet afternoon at Ewood. It's a shame really because up until that point he was having a very good game.

I guess that's why he's Championship.

[philipl]

The ITV team has previewed Germany v Slovakia without mentioning that six weeks ago Slovakia won 3-1 in Germany after going a goal down early on.

I doubt lightening will strike twice but Germany have just scored first again.

[roverandout]

Sounded like the commentator on ITV was having some whipped cream on his coffee

[Husky]

Slovak Goalie saves the game (for now).

[AllRoverAsia]

The more I watch this tournament the more I believe England can win it.

I'm of to the bookie, 4 doors down in the the Soi. Chinese but you can only play what's in front.

[Audax]

That's why I didn't want to say anything, Germany score again. Slovakia seems to be playing to set back and on defense.

[Husky]

Perhaps this is putting England's performance into perspective. As Slovakia have played largely the same defensive way.

[roverandout]

And there we are

Perhaps this is putting England's performance into perspective. As Slovakia have played largely the same defensive way.

[Audax]

Until now, Germany hasn't looked totally strong in this tournament, so we will see.

Arguably, Slovakia also defended against an experimental squad from England.

[RibbleValleyRover]

Germany seem to have gone up another gear today. Frightening for the rest of the teams in the tournament.