The EURO 2012 Thread

[VictorCharlie]

Looking at the qualifying groups, they sure seem stacked to favor the traditional powers. They sure aren't setup regionally and why does Northern Ireland have it's own national team?

[VictorCharlie]

Do the top two teams from qualifying make it in? I dont see Bosnia in the 16 but they were second in the qualifying group.

[Mark TKO]

can't remember how many qualifying groups they were but the best eight second placed teams playd off against one another in knockout games to fill the last four places


this is the first time since 1982 I haven't got excited about a major tournament. its all low key in the media too and even the supermarkets arent plugging all the england flags and england beer promotions to the crazy extent they normally do. Most people feel exactly the same as I do.

I hope those lazy arsed multi millionaire egos finally realise the damage they did in South Africa 2010 with their can't be arsed attitude.

I see this tournament as the England team having to win back the nation by giving it their all - thats all I want to see.

On top of it all I feel sorry for Roy - a nice decent bloke who could come out of this badly. Then again they could surprise us all....

[Beanz]

Looking at the qualifying groups, they sure seem stacked to favor the traditional powers. They sure aren't setup regionally and why does Northern Ireland have it's own national team?

Northern Ireland whilst not a country, is a region (sometimes reffered to as a province) of the United Kingdom. So just as England,Wales and Scotland field separate teams to represent each individual country in team sports whilst remaining part of the Union so do Northern Ireland. They are a distinct area who do not consider themselves to be part of the Republic of Ireland and as such have their own football team. George Best, someone many think was the greatest British football player ever, played for Northern Ireland.

[VictorCharlie]

Looking at the qualifying groups, they sure seem stacked to favor the traditional powers. They sure aren't setup regionally and why does Northern Ireland have it's own national team?

Northern Ireland whilst not a country, is a region (sometimes reffered to as a province) of the United Kingdom. So just as England,Wales and Scotland field separate teams to represent each individual country in team sports whilst remaining part of the Union so do Northern Ireland. They are a distinct area who do not consider themselves to be part of the Republic of Ireland and as such have their own football team. George Best, someone many think was the greatest British football player ever, played for Northern Ireland.

So is it safe to say the only time the UK competes as a whole nation is the Olympics?

[Beanz]

The pork and cheesers against the Huns. My brother in laws missis is Portuguese, and she asked who I would want to win this one? Never been easier to remain a neutral observer:-)

[BIG H]

I don't think Spain, Germany or Holland ( 3 faves) will win it. I think it's wide open.

Quite fancy the Russians.

Will wait until I've seen the French to judge their chances

[therealremi]

I think both Russians and Germans have a good chance of winning this thing.
WHERE IS THE POLL?

[Beanz]

I think both Russians and Germans have a good chance of winning this thing.
WHERE IS THE POLL?

Ask @Gandalf he has more poles than a joint dental/plumbing conference in a strip club.

[0james0]

I have a feeling on France. Or now Denmark!

Too early to say though, first games tend to be shit. Just ask Spain.

[0james0]

Anyone do a Sun dream team?

[therealremi]

Germany coach doing it again:

[Master]

Germany look good, thin Holland will come good but Robbin will miss an open goal or penalty and screw them as he does most of the time.

[0james0]

Germany coach doing it again:

I thought I saw this when I was watching it!

Getting caught picking your nose AND eating it! Twice!

[Cressa121]

Italy are looking good here. They're pressing Spain and having a good amount of the ball in advanced areas.

I find it strange that Spain opted for Steve Bruce's patented 4-6-0 formation. They really need a focal point up front. Surely it won't be long before Llorente or Soldado come on.