How have we all enjoyed the start to the Euros?
It's been an interesting start to the tournament so far, if not lacking a little in goals.
France were unconvincing against Romania, but then that wasn't entirely surprising. The first game is always difficult and they'll just be happy to register a win. What a strike from Payet though, absolutely magnificent.
England disappointed me in their draw against Russia - not least because they ultimately cost me a ton at the bookies. I just don't get what Hodgson is trying to do - at this stage in a tournament he should know his best team and formation and he clearly doesn't. Why Vardy didn't feature is beyond me.
Delighted for Wales. What they've achieved is really something for us in Scotland to aspire to. I wouldn't be surprised if they now go on and top that group.
Disappointed in Northern Ireland. I don't like teams that park the bus and the frustrating thing is that they showed in the last 15 minutes that they could have troubled a fairly average Poland side if they had been braver.
Germany put in a strange performance too last night. For periods they were outstanding, for periods they were poor. But Kroos is a magnificent player and, despite all the talk about Pogba and others, he could very easily walk away with the player of the tournament award.
And Croatia as dark horses anyone?
All in all, a decent start to the tournament imo.
Weekend Football
posted on 13/6/16
comment by Ghodfather Donati - #1 (U9390)
i got a tip for tonight, Atalan 9.10 Nottingham
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Looks a long shot; down as a non-runner
posted on 13/6/16
Euro's have been ok so far
Real lack of goals which is annoying. It may just be first match nerves thugh that some teams aren't going all out.
Wales had a good game and will probably be through even as a third place since they got a win.
NI - unbelievably negative. Really disappointed
England - Rooney was their star man. Really good performance from him. Had Kane scored no one would be criticising him but one game without scoring and the media have found their scapegoat.
Germany - so good on the ball but the lack of penetration was at times frustrating and boring.
France - Tough game v Romania but they came through in the end. What a strike
A mate of mine played for Aberdeen v Bayern Munich years ago and swopped shirts with Kroos. Kroos was only about 18 at the time and my mate didn't know who Kroos was as he was just a youngster so gave the top away
posted on 13/6/16
comment by Dalriada Gael (U4356)
posted 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
"First time I've ever supported Sweden"
You might as well, it's not like Scotland are there.
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But England are
posted on 13/6/16
Mrs CT is enjoying it immensely
She particulary likes this 2 pm , 5 pm , 8 pm format in which i do fck all cos the footballs on
And i cant describe how happy she was last night at missing big Brother cos of the football
The thing that pleases her most ( and its not what you think ) is that there is 2 more weeks of it to go
posted on 13/6/16
Lucky you
I think my wife's words were something along the lines of how much she dislikes the Euro's and wasn't impressed by me saying at least it isn't the World Cup
posted on 13/6/16
That's both my Spain bets up with a very modest return of £8
Might have a wee flutter on the Belgium-Italy game tonight. A 1-1 draw is tempting me.
posted on 13/6/16
comment by IvanGolacIsMagic HeWearsAMagicHat HePunchedABluenoseInThePus AndNowHe'sOnHisBack (U5291)
posted 21 minutes ago
That's both my Spain bets up with a very modest return of £8
Might have a wee flutter on the Belgium-Italy game tonight. A 1-1 draw is tempting me.
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I just backed Spain to win with a £5 stake. Not really worth the £2 return
Under 2.5 goals in all three games today still looks good though
posted on 13/6/16
£3 on first goalscorer being either Zlatan or Shane Long at 5/2 for this game.
posted on 13/6/16
Zlatan doesn't score lucky goals, goals are lucky to be scored by Zlatan
posted on 13/6/16