European Championship 2016

Home after a short French trip to see the Wales v Slovakia game.

Although we were aware of all the trouble happening up in Marseille with the Russians and the English, the atmosphere down in Bordeaux was amazing. Everyone was enjoying the drink, and although tram and bus driver strikes on Saturday morning were a little annoying, the rest of it was absolutely fantastic. The French were welcoming, and worked hard with such an influx of people, while it was a nice city and the Slovakia fans and us mingled well, trying to outvoice each other with chants from time to time, but never a hint of all the trouble.

The fan zone where we watched the second half of the England game was also great, superb atmosphere, and a great place to celebrate after an amazing day. Hope Thursday's game and the game against Russia go off without any more of this ridiculous hooliganism.

I have a bad feeling about the Welsh game

Just can see Bale having a moment of genius and doing us.

Still can't believe Russia got a draw against us but there's a real chance to progress by finishing top of the group

Even the 3rd team can qualify, we can do it.

We were talking about this on the way home from France yesterday. I reckon that one realistic prospect is that there is more violence from those Russian hooligans. If that is the case, then I think all their games will be void, therefore giving Slovakia, England and Wales all three points, and actually putting all three teams through to the next round. I think everyone would be happy with that prospect?

We played shit today, still one point though!

Italian Primo solid defensive unit.

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That was a masterful performance. I didn't expect that , I have to say. Brilliant. I was thinking this was the worst Italian team I've seen for many years , but Conte has worked a miracle ! Great teamwork versus individual talent.

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That was a masterful performance. I didn't expect that , I have to say. Brilliant. I was thinking this was the worst Italian team I've seen for many years , but Conte has worked a miracle ! Great teamwork versus individual talent.

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That was a solid well drilled performance but can not see Italy go all the way to the final.

Germany look forward he best so far.

England have to go with the same team against Wales and if it does not work put Vardy on.

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That was a masterful performance. I didn't expect that , I have to say. Brilliant. I was thinking this was the worst Italian team I've seen for many years , but Conte has worked a miracle ! Great teamwork versus individual talent.

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That was a solid well drilled performance but can not see Italy go all the way to the final.

Germany look forward he best so far.

England have to go with the same team against Wales and if it does not work put Vardy on.

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Italy might not get to the final, but they'll do better than I thought.

Germany will be there or thereabouts, they always are! BUT if they have to play Italy , don't be surprised if we knock them out!

England HAVE TO WIN! A draw would be a great result for Wales, pressure all on England, can they handle it?

Massive game today. Im predicting a 3 -1 win for England and Im literally romping away with our predictor comp in work so I must be right.

I am working from home watching this match.

He has named the same team which is good. If Sterling and Kane are crap they can be replaced by Vardy and Sturidge.

Heart is a crap keeper, HTF can he get beat from that distance?

What a comeback!!!!!!! Superheavy, Dia, X your bouys took a hell of a beating

Enggggggggggggggggggggggggggerrr.................. ..........land!

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I might argue the fact that a scrappy 92nd minute goal to make it 2-1 would constitute a "hell of a beating", but if it would have been 15 minutes earlier it certainly wouldn't be so gutting! We were probably second best today, but having withstood for so long, really thought we were going to make it.

Anyway, Russia haven't looked like too much of a side in their first two games, so hopefully we can get something out of that game and go through 2nd or 3rd.