???? Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Not sure if football is allowed off the Football Focus thread but so whatI'm looking forward to this a lot without the emotional involvement of England. I think there maybe some great betting opportunities too. Any thoughts picks? At the moment I have to (reluctantly) go for Germany given their group, proximity to home and Ballacks form. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 ???chale huevos,Espa?a ?chale huevos,?chale huevos, Espa?a ?chale huevos!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'll be giving Spain plenty of goodwill and would love to see them break their tournament duck (Reyes not withstanding)I have a feeling in my bones about France this time however Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Did you see quids, that west ham had the highest Englishness in the Permiership this season (average 6.6 players per game), whilst Arsenal were lowest averaging just 0.3.Just an aside.I hope so too Sean.My sympathy also goes with Croatia who are a decent dark horse punt I reckon, difficult to breakdown and beaten a lot of big teams, Argentina, England....My suspicion is the ever dependable Germans however. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'm backing Spain (for obvious reasons) and Greece. (tu) Agreed though Mockney, I imagine Croatia will do quite well. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bon3yard Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Those Portugeezers get my fiver. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I too think the winners will come from the Iberian peninsular.I'd love the Netherlands to win though - I still have a soft spot for that great Cruff/Van Neeskens side... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Rossiya! Spasiba, comrades. Glasnost & perestroika! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I have to laugh at the desperation of the BBC "who will you support?" ads. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 they're alright jimbo - what would you do in their position? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I never actually enjoy England's games as such (well, not since we twatted the Dutch 4-1), so I can actually sit back, relax and enjoy good football this time round.I fully support Spain, but for some reason I don't get quite the same knotted tension as watching England, despite their Englandlike ability to get themselves stupidly knocked out of tournaments. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy two times Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I won't have the stress and strain of watching another damp squib performance by England and the bunch of overrated under-performing timewasters who play for them.I won't have to endure another round of Wag photos and gossip splashed all over the tabloids.I won't have to sit through the total saturation on telly by advertisers who jump on the bandwagon of Team England.I won't have to squirm whilst watching all the yobs and louts, who travel to these tournaments supporting England, kicking off in some otherwise tranquil European town centre.I won't have to put up with all the chavs and divs wearing their replica England shirts and spouting their uninformed xenophobic rubbish in every pub the length and breadth of the country.I can't wait for the tournament to start! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 they're alright jimbo - what would you do in their position?Point taken.. I'm sure I'll enjoy some of the games. I'm just feeling a bit sad our lack-lustre team isn't taking part. Although I won't miss all the stuff that J Two Times points out. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Great first post jimmy two times, great first post. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Klose as top scorer is a generally good bet IMO. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadetownboy Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 luca toni will be the main man, greece as outsiders, the italians for the cup. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 I agree about enjoying it without the potential of embarrassment from England on a few fronts - I really enjoyed USA 1994 for the same reason.For those interested, current Betfair prices to winGermany 5.2Spain 7Italy 8.2Holland 8.8France 10Portugal 14.5Croatia 16Money on France, Germany and Italy looks like a decent shout (although France and Italy are in the same group) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I will be cheering on Niko for Croatia! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-105922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
huncamunca Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Just been out to Prague for the Scotland gameThe Czechs are a bit skilful - will be supporting them , unless they are playing germany or France. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-107174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 "unless they are playing germany or France"Are you a product of a franco-german union?How wonderful, you are truly a child of the spirit of cooperation of postwar europe and a poster child for how we have all managed to put past hatreds behind us, bravo!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-107178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Just did my work sweepstake and got Italy...same as I did at the World Cup. Fingers crossed the result is the same. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-107180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 I've just put a bet on Croatia at 16s....if they get through their group (and I think they will) I can lay it off nicely.....still Kauto Star was a certainty for Gold Cup Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-107186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
huncamunca Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Why am I posting as huncamunca ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-107192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 shared pc perchance? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-107198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Like Anna I shall be keeping an eye on Liverspain. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/#findComment-107213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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