Euro 2012 Anyone

deefstes · 2012-06-07T13:30:49+00:00

So, is anyone else looking forward to Euro 2012 like I am? I always enjoy the Euro Championship as it gives me a chance to see some different football to the rather bland style of English Premiership football. I think there are a few good teams in there this year and I'll keep an eye on the Netherlands, Spain, Germany and England. I don't have the highest expectations of England but I'll check them out nevertheless. Also, I don't think we should write off France, they look much better than they were in the World Cup. I always enjoy seeing the Czech Republic as well and, if I feel I can stomach some award winning acting, I might even watch an Italy game or two. But all in all, I'm just looking forward to 3 weeks of real lekker soccer. As always, I've created a Fantasy team for myself. How about you guys? Have anyone created a fantasy team? I've created a GFSA league so feel free to join so that I can have the pleasure of kicking your butt. To join the league, go to this page, click on "Join a League", select the "Private League" option and enter this code: 368211-79870 If you haven't created a team yet, you'll have to do that first. Go do it now, it's fun. Click here.

Squonk

deefstes wrote See, it's exactly this kind of obsession with English soccer that makes me want to vomit. The English play one the ugliest styles of soccer and they're crap. They are no longer a part of EURO 2012 (as right they shouldn't be) and here we are, still going on about English league teams.

Let's hear your opinions on two fascinating games that have just been played, ESP-POR and GER-ITA, or let's hear your opinions on an amazing final that is in store for us. Heck, let's hear your opinions on any of the games that has been played or any of the 72 goals that have been scored so far in EURO 2012. But please, I don't think I can stand another bit of the highly irrelevant information on local level English soccer when there are so much more interesting and delightful soccer around.

Deefstes, you still have a lot to learn about Football to make this kind of statement. The English Team were crap but to dis the English League is the same as saying that Fender make crap guitars.

giggsy

deefstes wrote See, it's exactly this kind of obsession with English soccer that makes me want to vomit. The English play one the ugliest styles of soccer and they're crap. They are no longer a part of EURO 2012 (as right they shouldn't be) and here we are, still going on about English league teams.

Let's hear your opinions on two fascinating games that have just been played, ESP-POR and GER-ITA, or let's hear your opinions on an amazing final that is in store for us. Heck, let's hear your opinions on any of the games that has been played or any of the 72 goals that have been scored so far in EURO 2012. But please, I don't think I can stand another bit of the highly irrelevant information on local level English soccer when there are so much more interesting and delightful soccer around.

Haha - I did mention Veloso? ?

But thats the thing with English football - many, probably most, of the fans would rather have their club team doing well rather than the national team. Its just so engrained in the culture. Hell, I even have a United tattoo and I have a bit more South African blood in me than English.

As for the final, I really do not know who I would like to win it less... yes, the Spanish pass the ball alot, and yes, the Italians have done well with little expectation of them, but I was really hoping for the Germans to progress as I like their style of attacking play.

deefstes

Squonk wrote
deefstes wrote See, it's exactly this kind of obsession with English soccer that makes me want to vomit. The English play one the ugliest styles of soccer and they're crap. They are no longer a part of EURO 2012 (as right they shouldn't be) and here we are, still going on about English league teams.

Let's hear your opinions on two fascinating games that have just been played, ESP-POR and GER-ITA, or let's hear your opinions on an amazing final that is in store for us. Heck, let's hear your opinions on any of the games that has been played or any of the 72 goals that have been scored so far in EURO 2012. But please, I don't think I can stand another bit of the highly irrelevant information on local level English soccer when there are so much more interesting and delightful soccer around.
Deefstes, you still have a lot to learn about Football to make this kind of statement. The English Team were crap but to dis the English League is the same as saying that ~~Fender~~ Ibanez make crap guitars.

There, fixed it for you ?

One thing is for sure, I'd rather gouge my eyes out than read tidbits on Premiership League football when I'm really interested in Euro 2012 ?

Giggsy wrote As for the final, I really do not know who I would like to win it less... yes, the Spanish pass the ball alot, and yes, the Italians have done well with little expectation of them, but I was really hoping for the Germans to progress as I like their style of attacking play.

Same here. I was actually looking forward to a GER-ESP final since early on in the tournament. Their World Cup semi final was a whopper and both teams played exceptionally well. So I thought a final between those two would be awesome. They're certainly two of my favourite teams in European football.

Squonk

Deefstes it's difficult to explain the English League and the strange fascination that their fans have with the FA.

You can't just judge things on the state of the English team or that Man Utd didn't qualify for the second round of the Champions League.

It's the History, the Derby Matches, the rivalry between the London Teams, Lancashire teams etc.

No other league has the same following. Man United are by far the most supported team in the world, and they had this honour even before Alex Ferguson became manager.

It's the Romance, I have followed Derby County since 1972, through all the divisions, yes they are a crap team but they are under my skin.

Will have to explain over a case of beer. ?

But back to the Euro 2012

It hasn't been the best Football I have seen but I am hoping for an Italian Victory on Saturday, got to support Balotelli, he is a real nutter

ActionArnie

So I'm not sure who to support in the final, regardless of my support, I think Italy are going to be tough to beat, Spain haven't exactly lit up the tournament with their 6th-sense-passing football.

Haven't really enjoyed the football at the euro's tbh. 2 out of 3 games for me have been fairly dull ... really really looking forward to the start of the new EPL season though :?

IceCreamMan

GaryMac wrote
Does the Premiership benefit from having so many foreign coaches and managers?
Premiership Manager Breakdown:-

4 Scots
1 French
2 Welsh
1 Spanish
1 Dutch
2 Italian
2 Northen Irish
1 Irish
1 Denmark
1 Unknown (Spurs)

So they are all foreign to England.

And 4 English
Brian McDerrmot at Reading
Nigel Adkins at Southampton
Alan Pardew at Newcastle and
Sam Alardyce at West Ham

GaryMac

Very interesting stat that ...interesting to see that of the 4 english, 3 were only just promoted , as a lay man statistician that is worth a closer look

giggsy

Cool, so the final is just about to start. Not sure who I would like to win (or who I would like to win less ?). But lets hope that there are lots of goals, though being Spain with no strikers against Italy with hot/cold Balotelli, I am not holding out much hope of that. Hopefully I am wrong though

Squonk

Italians were looking good but 2-0 down, it looks like Spain

deefstes

Squonk wrote Italians were looking good but 2-0 down, it looks like Spain

How about that goal from Alba!?!? Actually, both goals were sublime but the way Alba plotted his course through how many, three or four, defenders and the pinpoint accurate and perfectly timed pass from Xavi. Pure class! What I specifically like about that goal is how it demonstrates Spain's unique style; They don't have a striker on the pitch but a full back defender like Alba can rocket through and score a goal.

Here's hoping we see some more of this in the second half.

Squonk

Torres

Squonk

Torres and Mata, 2 Chelsea players score the last 2!!!!

MikeM

deefstes wroteHow about that goal from Alba!?!? Actually, both goals were sublime but the way Alba plotted his course through how many, three or four, defenders and the pinpoint accurate and perfectly timed pass from Xavi. Pure class! What I specifically like about that goal is how it demonstrates Spain's unique style; They don't have a striker on the pitch but a full back defender like Alba can rocket through and score a goal.

Here's hoping we see some more of this in the second half.

Saw this before the edit and was like uhhh.. NO. heheh ?

Honestly, pretty boring match. It was too much of a mismatch. On-form Germany vs Spain would have been far more interesting.

deefstes

MikeM wrote
deefstes wroteHow about that goal from Alba!?!? Actually, both goals were sublime but the way Alba plotted his course through how many, three or four, defenders and the pinpoint accurate and perfectly timed pass from Xavi. Pure class! What I specifically like about that goal is how it demonstrates Spain's unique style; They don't have a striker on the pitch but a full back defender like Alba can rocket through and score a goal.

Here's hoping we see some more of this in the second half.
Saw this before the edit and was like uhhh.. NO. heheh ?

Honestly, pretty boring match. It was too much of a mismatch. On-form Germany vs Spain would have been far more interesting.

? Haha, I thought I got away with it but you caught me ?

Yeah, Spain did to Italy tonight what I thought Germany was going to do to them in the semi final. I also would've preferred a ESP-GER final. But hey, it's not every day you see a final with a 4-0 scoreline. That's pretty exciting.

I wonder how the second half would have been different if it wasn't for Motta's injury. They were looking rather aggressive early in the 2nd half and Di Natale gave Casillas a few decent tests. If he had landed an early goal and Motta didn't go off, I think they may have had more of a fighting spirit.

MikeM

I do think Italy had a big loss when Chiellini had his injury flare up.. IMO he's the most solid in the Italian back line.

Suppose so, irrespectively, I fiddled more on my guitar and phone than I did watch the 2nd half of the match.

Also, only reason I noticed is cause he's one player in particular I think didn't deserve his position in Spain's starting 11..

deefstes

MikeM wrote I do think Italy had a big loss when Chiellini had his injury flare up.. IMO he's the most solid in the Italian back line.

Suppose so, irrespectively, I fiddled more on my guitar and phone than I did watch the 2nd half of the match.

Also, only reason I noticed is cause he's one player in particular I think didn't deserve his position in Spain's starting 11..

Your turn for a typo ? He most certainly didn't deserve a position in Spain's starting 11. In fact, it could be argued that he didn't even deserve a position in Italy's starting 11. ?

MikeM

Um me having a typo? I meant the guy that you first mentioned.. Not a fan of him at all.

Squonk

- thought it was a great Final, Italy held their own in the first half, between the two brilliant goals, the Italians were doing well. As Deefstes said, Motta going off ended it for them. They also looked a bit tired att the end, most probably from their first half effort. Well done Spain

Squonk

MikeM wrote I do think Italy had a big loss when Chiellini had his injury flare up.. IMO he's the most solid in the Italian back line.

Suppose so, irrespectively, I fiddled more on my guitar and phone than I did watch the 2nd half of the match.

Also, only reason I noticed is cause he's one player in particular I think didn't deserve his position in Spain's starting 11..

Although it was his error that allowed the first goal

MikeM

Squonk wroteAlthough it was his error that allowed the first goal

Doesn't make what I said wrong ?

deefstes

MikeM wrote Um me having a typo? I meant the guy that you first mentioned.. Not a fan of him at all.

LOL, I thought you meant Chiellini. And it could be argued that he didn't deserve a position in the starting lineup. It was a gamble to put him in the team so shortly after a hamstring injury and it didn't pay off. It backfired in a very bad way.

As for Arbeloa, I reckon he may have had the best performance of all four the Spanish backline defenders throughout the tournament. There was one game where I thought he showed some weakness and that was against France. Ribery gave him some trouble but for the most part I thought he was rock solid. In fact, I might even go as far as saying that I think he outperformed Sergio Ramos who is my favourite Spanish defender.

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