Euro 2012: Day 8 Thread

by Duty281 Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:43 am

First topic message reminder :

Ukraine v France (17:00, ITV 1)
Sweden v England (19:45, BBC 1)

Current Group Standings

Ukraine - 3
England - 1
France - 1
Sweden - 0

Group D for Day 8 of the tournament then. At 5, the co-hosts Ukraine will be looking to notch their second win of the competition by causing a shock against the French but in reality, France are strong favourites and will probably win. Then at 7:45, England will look to build on the foundations they've laid on Monday and get 3 points against a team they haven't beaten competitively in years. For Sweden, 3 points is near essential to them staying in the competition after a narrow defeat on Monday. My predictions:

Ukraine 1-2 France
Sweden 0-2 England

En-ger-land, En-ger-land, En-ger-land...

by FIFA Diva Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:07 am

FreekShow wrote:
VivaPaulScholes wrote:
FreekShow wrote:Really looking forward to the game tonight and expect a decent convincing England win. Sweden aren't what they used to be and if we are to be taken seriously in this tournament then we have to impress tonight.

Duty fever has taken a grip of me, c'mon England!!!

I don't know, we've had a poor record against them in competitive games and didn't look convincing in the last friendly. I expect us to be more open and attacking against them, I'd happily take a 1-0 win though. The current England team need wins rather then putting in great performances as well we ain't on that level. Hopefully after the Euros and with younger players we add style to substance.

Believe VPS, believe!! Tonight we shine.

COME ON ENGLAND 5-0!!!

by Zander Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:10 am

Crimey wrote:Surely this game will end just as the other starts?

When the games are on at the same time, I'll probably end up having one on the computer, the other on TV. Haven't missed a match of the Euros yet.

That's dedication! thumbsup

by **Crimey** Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:11 am

It's mainly a good distraction from revision.

by Duty281 Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:13 am

Hope this game is a draw, be great from a England perspective.

by Guest Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:13 am

VivaPaulScholes wrote:
FreekShow wrote:
VivaPaulScholes wrote:
FreekShow wrote:Really looking forward to the game tonight and expect a decent convincing England win. Sweden aren't what they used to be and if we are to be taken seriously in this tournament then we have to impress tonight.

Duty fever has taken a grip of me, c'mon England!!!

I don't know, we've had a poor record against them in competitive games and didn't look convincing in the last friendly. I expect us to be more open and attacking against them, I'd happily take a 1-0 win though. The current England team need wins rather then putting in great performances as well we ain't on that level. Hopefully after the Euros and with younger players we add style to substance.

Believe VPS, believe!! Tonight we shine.

COME ON ENGLAND 5-0!!!

Top man.

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:19 am

yeah it will crimey- it said 7:00 pm on screen but it was 7:00 cet not 7:00pm uk time.

problem is i have rugby and golf to also watch

by ncfc_Tooze Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:22 am

England now Kick Off at 8pm

by Duty281 Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:24 am

This game will be done by 7:45 won't it? Kick off now at 8 for England.

by **Crimey** Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:30 am

I assume the kick off is later in the England game because of the TV deals etc.

I can't tell if Ukraine are playing quite well or France have just been overrated, same with the England game to be honest. Ukraine are certainly holding their own for now.

While people say that home support makes things better, and to a certain extent it does, the Ukraine players seem to get a little nervous because any time there is even a glimpse of an attacking move the crowd goes mental.

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:33 am

ukraine are a decent outfit crimey.. i think the whole group has just been underrated

by Gibson Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:37 am

Ukraine the better team here for most of it. England would really want to beat Sweden later. Hoping to win the last game v a fired up Ukraine, in front of 50,000 home fans, would be massive pressure.

I can see both games today being draws.

by Gibson Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:39 am

mystiroakey wrote:ukraine are a decent outfit crimey.. i think the whole group has just been underrated

+1 Mysti.
It happens at every comp Ive ever watched. Fancied sides will go out in the group games. Nederland being one. Italy could(less likely) be another.

by Duty281 Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:51 am

One change for England and it's expected, Carroll in for the Ox. 4-4-2 I'm guessing with Young on the left and Milner on the right, Come on England, do us proud!

by Zander Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:53 am

Carroll isn't a favourite of mine, however I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Come on England!

by Duty281 Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:55 am

Sweden struggle aerially which is the only reason he's been brought in I think. Rooney in for Carroll next game I expect.

by Gibson Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:56 am

I reckon they could get a trained-monkey to replace Adrian Chiles and people would be more enlightened and entertained.

by Guest Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:01 am

Gibson wrote:I reckon they could get a trained-monkey to replace Adrian Chiles and people would be more enlightened and entertained.

Is he not a trained monkey then? I am stunned...

by **Crimey** Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:09 am

France 1-0 now, you'd expect them to see the game out now.

Leaves the group as...

France 4
Ukraine 3
England 1
Sweden 1

Really need a win against Sweden to feel better going into the Ukraine game.

by **Crimey** Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:09 am

It's 2-0 now.

by Duty281 Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:13 am

2 quick goals and it's, pretty much, all over. An England win will see them level with France but a few goals might be in order to improve our GD.

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:14 am

yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:18 am

ukraine dont look that team i thought any more! france controlling this completley.

by monty junior Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:19 am

but that would require four shots on target Shocked

by Gibson Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:21 am

France have really wratched up the pace here. Most impressive. They are growing in confidence. Ukraine need a goal bad and soon.

by Steffan Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:21 am

mystiroakey wrote:yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

by Duty281 Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:22 am

Steffan wrote:
mystiroakey wrote:yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

What's with the Sweden flag Steffan?

by Steffan Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:23 am

Duty281 wrote:
Steffan wrote:
mystiroakey wrote:yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

What's with the Sweden flag Steffan?

Im supporting them

by Duty281 Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:24 am

Steffan wrote:
Duty281 wrote:
Steffan wrote:
mystiroakey wrote:yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

What's with the Sweden flag Steffan?
Im supporting them

Support your own team at the Euros...oh wait, hang on. You're Welsh aren't you? My apologies.

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:25 am

he is one of them fans that support teams against england-- haha poor lad Euro 2012: Day 8 Thread - Page 2 3497602689

by Steffan Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:26 am

Duty281 wrote:
Steffan wrote:
Duty281 wrote:
Steffan wrote:
mystiroakey wrote:yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

What's with the Sweden flag Steffan?
Im supporting them

Support your own team at the Euros...oh wait, hang on. You're Welsh aren't you? My apologies.

Yes Wales arnt there. I never said we were. I dont see the problem anyway when Wales played France in the Rugby WC semi-final last year all the English on here wanted France to win so whats the difference?

by Steffan Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:26 am

mystiroakey wrote:he is one of them fans that support teams against england-- haha poor lad

And whats wrong with that?

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:27 am

so england fans wanted france to win so england would have a shot at the 6n's title and you think thats the same!! lol -

by Duty281 Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:27 am

Last time Wales at a European Championship...1976. Last time Wales at a Football World Cup...1958.

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:28 am

Steffan wrote:
mystiroakey wrote:he is one of them fans that support teams against england-- haha poor lad
And whats wrong with that?

it seems a really sad existance to me.

by Guest Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:28 am

I like Steffan. Spare a thought for me, my mum is Scottish and I'll be getting it in the neck tomorrow should we slip up tonight. The joys of being British..

by Duty281 Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:28 am

Steffan wrote:
Duty281 wrote:
Steffan wrote:
Duty281 wrote:
Steffan wrote:
mystiroakey wrote:yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

What's with the Sweden flag Steffan?
Im supporting them

Support your own team at the Euros...oh wait, hang on. You're Welsh aren't you? My apologies.
Yes Wales arnt there. I never said we were. I dont see the problem anyway when Wales played France in the Rugby WC semi-final last year all the English on here wanted France to win so whats the difference?

Actually I wanted Wales to win, the lesser of two evils and all that.

by Steffan Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:28 am

mystiroakey wrote:so england fans wanted france to win so england would have a shot at the 6n's title and you think thats the same!! lol -

Its was in the Rugby world cup you clown which England had been knocked out of by France

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:29 am

well most off the country was supporting you in that - including myself 'clown' lol

by Steffan Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:30 am

mystiroakey wrote:
Steffan wrote:
mystiroakey wrote:he is one of them fans that support teams against england-- haha poor lad
And whats wrong with that?

it seems a really sad existance to me.

Why its all banter. You tell everyone you are the best in the world are going to win it like 1966 bla bla and everyone else enjoys watching that arrogance turn into failure. I dont see why you lot get bothered by it

by Duty281 Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:30 am

Never knew Sweden has such a big following - 20,000 in Kiev tonight! Fantastic support.

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:31 am

You live in your own little dream world where you think we say things like that lol. I am not bothered by your sad existance- i am laughing at you Euro 2012: Day 8 Thread - Page 2 732107

by Steffan Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:34 am

mystiroakey wrote:You live in your own little dream world were you think we say things like that lol. I am not bothered by your sad existance- i am laughing at you

Laugh all you want I dont care. Not my fault you dont like football banter

by Steffan Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:36 am

FreekShow wrote:I like Steffan. Spare a thought for me, my mum is Scottish and I'll be getting it in the neck tomorrow should we slip up tonight. The joys of being British..

My girlfriend is English but thankfully hates football so doesnt mind me supporting Sweden. My golfing partner is English though and whener England win its the usual 'this is our year' so I do wind him up but he deserves it and always gives it back when Wales lose in rugby

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:36 am

I am laughing at your mentality steffan,, your excuse to back sweden is our mentality. If one is banter then so is the other.. Euro 2012: Day 8 Thread - Page 2 732107

by Steffan Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:37 am

Duty281 wrote:Last time Wales at a European Championship...1976. Last time Wales at a Football World Cup...1958.

Yes we are rubbish. What has this got to do with anything?

by Steffan Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:38 am

mystiroakey wrote:I am laughing at your mentality steffan,, your excuse to back sweden is our mentality. If one is banter then so is the other..

To be honest I thought England enjoyed being the Millwall of football

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:39 am

Do you not like banter stefan?

You give it but you cant take Euro 2012: Day 8 Thread - Page 2 56390

by Steffan Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:40 am

mystiroakey wrote:Do you not like banter stefan?

I love it

by Postie Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:40 am

Crimey wrote:France 1-0 now, you'd expect them to see the game out now.

Leaves the group as...

France 4
Ukraine 3
England 1
Sweden 1

Really need a win against Sweden to feel better going into the Ukraine game.

Bit generous giving Sweden a point there !

by mystiroakey Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:40 am

Steffan wrote:
mystiroakey wrote:I am laughing at your mentality steffan,, your excuse to back sweden is our mentality. If one is banter then so is the other..
To be honest I thought England enjoyed being the Millwall of football

Another myth created by our little brothers

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