Annasfield Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Talking of Liverspain - has anyone seen this advert?Adios la - Brilliant :)-D Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-107242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Liverpain is pretty much how I'm feeling after an Irish wedding last weekend!!!Definitely supporting Spain, but then, you know, I was born there and stuff. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-107247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Max Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 ????, have a punt on how long it will take one of the Beeb pundits to state that when you look at the teams that are here, "I really think England could have won this tournament." Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-107249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 What you mean a Beeb pundit like Steve McClaren? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-107307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Sven would have been good as pundit........ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-107650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Well, that Holland v Italy match was almost worth having a tournament for on it's own. Anyone else catch it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-108980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizenED Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Good to see that David's sweepstake side made such a convincing start. The Azzuri lulling everyone into a false sense of security. What's the betting they still get further than the Dutch. Didn't catch it btw, Sean. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-108984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Max Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I saw it.Italy and France are continuing the form that saw they only just scrape out of Scotland's group. Thought Italy were a trifle unfortunate - going a goal behind to a dodgy goal and then getting knifed twice on the break - but once ahead Holland gave an object lesson. Big Luca didn't really bring his shooting boots either, did he? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-108986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Yeah, rub it in. World Champions my arse. Still, I have a feeling they'll either crash out or turn it around go all the way and beat the Dutch again in the final.One can dream. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-108994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Max Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 They'll meet the Dutch again the the semi final, if both sides progress. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-108995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 It was a cracker of a game - the Dutch seemed to keep putting on substitutes, each one more dazzling than the previous guy. Italy are notorious for "cold-starting" tournaments, but they now have an uphill task to get beyond the group stage. France v Italy looks like it might now be quite..er.. tense!Currently feeling quite smug though as I backed the Dutch before the start to win the thing >:D<....early days I know! It could turn out to be like the '74 World Cup where the Dutch played all the dazzling and amazing football only to lose out in the final to (West) German efficiency.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Not be an annoying pedant but this thing about Italy "cold starting" was put to bed by the ITV commentators last night.I would have thought this was fairly accurate but apparently in their last 15 opening matches of a big tournament (up until last night) they had won 10, drawn 4 and lost just one (to Ireland in USA '94). So really, they do quite well.The French looked equally dreadful against the negative Romanians. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I thought the dutch were awesome - nice to see some Arsenal and ex-Arsenal players doing well. Apparently the first goal was definitely onside due to the chap who was injured lying on the sidelines? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephyr Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 www.myspace.com/londontowarsawHad an excellent evening at the White Eagle in Balham suporting Poland. The enthusiasum of the Polish supporters was excellent. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Fantastic game - Nice to see Dirk running his socks off and providing two assists. (tu) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 >>Not be an annoying pedant but this thing about Italy "cold starting" was put to bed by the ITV commentators last night. I would have thought this was fairly accurate but apparently in their last 15 opening matches of a big tournament (up until last night) they had won 10, drawn 4 and lost just one (to Ireland in USA '94). So really, they do quite well. >>I don't think the "cold starting" theory is any less valid despite the bare statistics. The thing is Italy tend to play better as tournaments progress - so they might have indeed won many first games but rather less convincingly then they win finals and semi finals. Against a team of real quality like the present Dutch outfit they lost - although admittedly without playing especially badly...Anyway some of us remember North Korea v Italy in 1966! >:D< Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Was a good game last night, and glad to see Romania (the forgotten team of that group) prove that they're not just there to give points to the othersLiverspain are kicking off this evening, come on Torres! >:D< Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Spain have, in my experience, traditionally been either disliked or abused by English fans (dirty spaniards etc) in the Euros/World Cups.I'm finding this sudden outpouring of support a bit odd frankly, but happy to enjoy it while it lasts. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Not saying it's not true what you say, but I've never heard of it... Then again I'm not Spanish. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 *drapes St George flag around shoulders and adopts best Alf Garnett voice*It's not that we (that's me and you know, all the other English) hate the Spanish on their own. We hate everyone equally. Frogs, Krauts, Eye-tais (sp?), Turks, all of 'em.But since we ain't got no one to support - we'll pick one country at random to give our best wishes to. And since Spain are as good at penalties as we are...this year it's you. You should feel privileged guv'nor. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I mean in a football sense. I'm not convinced the English have much against the Spanish in a wider sense.It is ironic for an English/liverpool fan to pick another chronically underperforming team. I mean you could actually stand a chance of supporting a winner if you go for Germany or Italy. (but not France, not this time)As wholly impressive as Holland were last night, they'll still screw it all up. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I think we just tend to support whichever team has one of our team's players in - although I see that Fabregas is being rested as we speak! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Damn you Torres, I was trying to pick between Torres & Villa for my top scorer at work, and my Liverpool loyalty made me go Torres, only for Villa to net a hatrick!!! :X Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 Holland always cock up FACT Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 ???? - is that a statement or just the graffiti from your stag do? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3388-euro-2008/page/2/#findComment-109218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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