[Jethro]

[WJD]

The perfect post for the top of the page.

[Wilbur]

More sexual things, lovely

[WJD]

Pirlo's been better so far, in my opinion.

And Iniesta; he's been Messi-like at times, minus the goals.

[Linius]

The perfect post for the top of the page.

So there are actually more people with 50 posts per page.

[Spiffy_1st]

So there are actually more people with 50 posts per page

But it would still be at the top of the page, wouldn't it?

[K.Jack]

nvm

[Baconsaurus Rex]

So there are actually more people with 50 posts per page.

To be fair, the majority of gaffers are 50ppp peasants. This is a new page for 100ppp gaffers too though.

[Linius]

But it would still be at the top of the page, wouldn't it?

Not necessarily, could be the 51st post as well. But I hadn't thought about that :P

EDIT

Well, Baconsaurus answered it already.

[Blablurn]

lame, no more football at 6pm for now :(

[Linius]

Yeah, lame indeed. I'm really diggin' this football overload.

Last WC I was at the hospital till a few days before the final so I literally watched every match. Tournament began with three matches a day <3

[DrM]

UEFA started disciplinary procedure against Croatia due to firework incidents and inappropriate fan behavior (racist stuff) on match against Italy. Verdict will be known on Tuesday

[Yager]

And Iniesta; he's been Messi-like at times, minus the goals.

Iniesta's playing wonderful. Talking about spanish players, I still don't understand why Del Bosque keeps doing the lineup with both Busquets and Xabi Alonso. Alonso hasn't done anything this far. I know it's been only 2 games, but I believe that only playing with Busquets is enough for Spain's playstyle.

[Sylver]

Iniesta's playing wonderful. Talking about spanish players, I still don't understand why Del Bosque keeps doing the lineup with both Busquets and Xabi Alonso. Alonso hasn't done anything this far. I know it's been only 2 games, but I believe that only playing with Busquets is enough for Spain's playstyle.

We need a strong MD according there isn't Puyol on the back. Would be too risky to play only with Busquets, imo.

[Yurt]

UEFA started disciplinary procedure against Croatia due to firework incidents and inappropriate fan behavior (racist stuff) on match against Italy. Verdict will be known on Tuesday

-1 point. Believe.

[Xater]

I wish there was an English version of this article. So here is just the German one: http://www.faz.net/aktuell/feuilleto...-11787080.html

It's about how the presentation of the Euro is pretty much censored to keep any politics out of it and present an all happy event. We didn't get to see the banner German politicians held up during the game with the Netherlands, which was about fair play in the Ukrainian politics. We did not get to see the naked Kroation guy hugging the Kroatian coach during the match with Ireland. And remember Löw's funny moment with the boy? well that actually happened before the game even started. Oh and the UEFA doesn't want empty seats and especially VIP ones being shown.

[MMaRsu]

Wtf starting today the matches are playing at the same time? Are you for real?

[Arjen]

Wtf starting today the matches are playing at the same time? Are you for real?

Uh? They always do that for the last match.

[Baconsaurus Rex]

I'm so hardcore that I'm going to watch both matches at the same time.

[Overdoziz]

I wish there was an English version of this article. So here is just the German one: http://www.faz.net/aktuell/feuilleto...-11787080.html It's about how the presentation of the Euro is pretty much censored to keep any politics out of it and present an all happy event. We didn't get to see the banner German politicians held up during the game with the Netherlands, which was about fair play in the Ukrainian politics. We did not get to see the naked Kroation guy hugging the Kroatian coach during the match with Ireland. And remember Löw's funny moment with the boy? well that actually happened before the game even started. Oh and the UEFA doesn't want empty seats and especially VIP ones being shown.

So... like every other UEFA tournament in the past?

[Torraz]

Uh? They always do that for the last match.

Yeah, haven't they always done it to prevent/minimize the chance of "tactical" play?

[Arjen]

Yeah, haven't they always done it to prevent/minimize the chance of "tactical" play?

Yep, as far as i can remember really.

[Yenrot]

Iniesta's playing wonderful. Talking about spanish players, I still don't understand why Del Bosque keeps doing the lineup with both Busquets and Xabi Alonso. Alonso hasn't done anything this far. I know it's been only 2 games, but I believe that only playing with Busquets is enough for Spain's playstyle.

You will have to play them both against Germany or whoever, may aswell have them playing as much as possible. You should still be stuffing teams like Ireland and Croatia, even with two very deep midfielders playing.

[MMaRsu]

Uh? They always do that for the last match.

Aww man :(

shucks

[hylje]

Yeah, haven't they always done it to prevent/minimize the chance of "tactical" play?

Yep.

The last two matches in each group must both kick off at the same time. The first-named team is considered as the home team.

[ColossalLazy]

OT2 :o

Wont be able to watch the matches today, they have to happen when I play soccer.

I dont know if this was posted



She is Polish <3

[Hieberrr]

OT2 :o Wont be able to watch the matches today, they have to happen when I play soccer. I dont know if this was posted She is Polish <3

With makeup.. meh. Without makeup... MEH.

[Wes]

Wonder if BBC will show both online.

They absolutely will. They're also both on radio; Five Live and Sports Extra.

[Kurtofan]

Aww man :( shucks

You can thank Austria and Germany for being cheating pricks in a world cup to eliminate Algeria.

[gundamkyoukai]

Good Euro so far .

[Hoo-doo]

Man, having to wait until 20:45 and having to follow two matches at the same time is gonna suck. I got into such a great routine of watching all the matches on my week off.

[PdotMichael]

You can thank Austria and Germany for being cheating pricks in a world cup to eliminate Algeria.

cheating?

How it was cheating?

[elty]

I think 24 teams won't be that bad. If we have 24 teams we will probably have:


Pot 1
Spain (1)
Netherlands (2)
Ukraine (15)
Poland (28)
Germany (3)
Italy (4)

Pot 2
England (5)
Russia (6)
Croatia (7)
Greece (8)
Portugal (9)
Sweden (10)

Pot 3
Denmark (11)
France (12)
Czech Republic (13)
Republic of Ireland (14)
*Turkey
*Bosnia and Herzegovina

Pot 4
*Montenegro
*Estonia
?Switzerland
?Serbia
?Slovakia
?Romania

Group of death is certainly less likely but there are still good teams in pot 3 and 4.

[Oxx]

Seems kinda weird that both games are on bbc while itv just sits there twiddling their thumbs

[Salvadora]

[systemfehler]

I wish there was an English version of this article. So here is just the German one: http://www.faz.net/aktuell/feuilleto...-11787080.html It's about how the presentation of the Euro is pretty much censored to keep any politics out of it and present an all happy event. We didn't get to see the banner German politicians held up during the game with the Netherlands, which was about fair play in the Ukrainian politics. We did not get to see the naked Kroation guy hugging the Kroatian coach during the match with Ireland. And remember Löw's funny moment with the boy? well that actually happened before the game even started. Oh and the UEFA doesn't want empty seats and especially VIP ones being shown.

It is really a damn shame but the UEFA will not change - they sell "clean" entertainment and always propagate that sport shouldn't be involved in politics. Money is what counts and sponsors fear for their image and reputation if they are associated with "political statements", naked people or the fact that there would be thousands of people who would love to have a ticket. They can't have one because sponsor X gets them and doesn't even have the people to fill up the ranks.

cheating? How it was cheating?

It wasn't cheating - merely saving stamina for the important games :P

[Frank the Great]

I think 24 teams won't be that bad. If we have 24 teams we will probably have: Pot 1 Spain (1) Netherlands (2) Ukraine (15) Poland (28) Germany (3) Italy (4) Pot 2 England (5) Russia (6) Croatia (7) Greece (8) Portugal (9) Sweden (10) Pot 3 Denmark (11) France (12) Czech Republic (13) Republic of Ireland (14) *Turkey *Bosnia and Herzegovina Pot 4 *Montenegro *Estonia ?Switzerland ?Serbia ?Slovakia ?Romania Group of death is certainly less likely but there are still good teams in pot 3 and 4.

yeah 24 teams won't be too bad. there is plenty of quality all around europe.

plus you forgot some teams, for example belgium. and do turkey play for UEFA? israel? i ask because their clubs play in the CL/EL. also slovenia and hungary are decent.

basically there is plenty of quality for 24 teams. and personally i like seeing and rooting for the underdog teams.

[7aged]

cheating? How it was cheating?

They colluded to knock out Algeria. If Austria drew or won, (West) Germany was out, if ze Germans won by 2 or more goals, Austria was out. So what happened? Germany score in the first ten minutes and then the two teams just kickabout for the rest of the match.

[Brazil]

They colluded to knock out Algeria. If Austria drew or won, (West) Germany was out, if ze Germans won by 2 or more goals, Austria was out. So what happened? Germany score in the first ten minutes and then the two teams just kickabout for the rest of the match.

Technically it wasn't cheating.

It was freaking bullshit, though.

[DOBERMAN INC]

They absolutely will. They're also both on radio; Five Live and Sports Extra.

Great I'll watch both at the same time then.

[Lord Fruity]

yeah 24 teams won't be too bad. there is plenty of quality all around europe. plus you forgot some teams, for example belgium. and do turkey play for UEFA? israel? i ask because their clubs play in the CL/EL. also slovenia and hungary are decent. basically there is plenty of quality for 24 teams. and personally i like seeing and rooting for the underdog teams.

Agreed, plus this Euro pretty much proven that even less renown teams can put up a decent show, with all the crazy matches in Group A as a prime example.

[&Divius]

I wonder how chaotic this thread will be with 2 matches at the same time.

[Baconsaurus Rex]

I wonder how chaotic this thread will be with 2 matches at the same time.

You should see the footy thread with six premier league matches going on at the same time.

[Sylver]

israel?

God no!, that's not the Eurovision shit.

[catfish]

dutch folks, being that it's pretty important for the 'alles of niets' match on sunday, how are you lot keeping tabs on the german game? I know they usually show the score top corner every now and then and the commenters keep up with it, but is there an alternative channel broadcasting the other match?

[Rad-]

Iniesta's playing wonderful. Talking about spanish players, I still don't understand why Del Bosque keeps doing the lineup with both Busquets and Xabi Alonso. Alonso hasn't done anything this far. I know it's been only 2 games, but I believe that only playing with Busquets is enough for Spain's playstyle.

Alonso is still pretty important because of his passing range.

[Nevasleep]

God no!, that's not the Eurovision shit.

Israel are in UEFA, they just didn't qualify for Euro 2012, finished third in group.
Turkey finished second in their qualifying group.

[elty]

yeah 24 teams won't be too bad. there is plenty of quality all around europe. plus you forgot some teams, for example belgium. and do turkey play for UEFA? israel? i ask because their clubs play in the CL/EL. also slovenia and hungary are decent. basically there is plenty of quality for 24 teams. and personally i like seeing and rooting for the underdog teams.

I just wiki the Euro 212 qualification and list them by seeding order. Turkey and Israel both play in UEFA I think.

The qualification stage will probably be meaningless though. Or it may spark new excitement as the 2nd/3rd tier team fights hard for qualification.

[Para bailar La Bomba]

basically there is plenty of quality for 24 teams. and personally i like seeing and rooting for the underdog teams.

No there isn't. The only team that is arguably better than Eire who missed out is Bosnia. That doesn't warrant expanding the tournament by 8 teams. I'd be more open to expansion if they scrap the Olympic tournament.

Turkey has regressed significantly since Euro 2008. They only had one away win in qualification. Israel hasn't qualified for a major tournament since 1970.

[Arjen]

dutch folks, being that it's pretty important for the 'alles of niets' match on sunday, how are you lot keeping tabs on the german game? I know they usually show the score top corner every now and then and the commenters keep up with it, but is there an alternative channel broadcasting the other match?

Don't know if it will be the case this time, but i'm sure in the past they used NL1 for the main game, and NL3 for the other game. If not i'm sure you can watch it on their site.