Euro 2008

[Pike B]

do,nt rule out the dutch,huntelaar and babel to shine,is van nistleroy fit and van persie fit,also i expect robben to have a huge tournament
Huntelaar and Babel won't be starting. The Dutch starting line up is 4-3-3 with a front three of Van Der Vaart or Sneijder (Right), Robben (Left), with Van Nistelrooy through the middle. Van Persie, Babel and Huntelaar will be used as impact subs if and when their needed.

[lifegoeson]

I do think that they will get out of the group along with France. But I see them meeting Spain in quarter final's and don't give them much hope there.

think spain might be the ones this time round ...

[Pike B]

think spain might be the ones this time round ...
I'm hearing a lot of that. I personally would love to see them win it. They are probably the best Country to never win the World Cup. And the have only won one European championship.

[Fireball]

They (Spain) are probably the best Country to never win the World Cup.
I'd say Holland is myself.

[Raúl Madrid]

I'd say Holland is myself.

Yes, in the sense of the Total Football Dutch sides of the 1970s

No, in the sense that Spain consistently produce very good teams (if not the occasionally superb sides like Hungary in 1954, or the Dutch sides in the 1970s)

[Pike B]

Yes, in the sense of the Total Football Dutch sides of the 1970s

No, in the sense that Spain consistently produce very good teams (if not the occasionally superb sides like Hungary in 1954, or the Dutch sides in the 1970s)
Yep. Agree with that.

[Pike B]

Henrik Larsson is in Swedish squad after coming out of retirement. That'll give them a major boost.

[abbeyvale]

I'm hearing a lot of that. I personally would love to see them win it. They are probably the best Country to never win the World Cup. And the have only won one European championship.

I wonder why??? wouldnt have anything to do with the fact that most of Liverpool's employees are Spanish would it!!!!!!!

[Pike B]

I wonder why??? wouldnt have anything to do with the fact that most of Liverpool's employees are Spanish would it!!!!!!!
Pardon? Ehh, no abble le Englise amigo, ayyieeee.:D

[hoops12]

Pardon? Ehh, no abble le Englise amigo, ayyieeee.:D


ups must be really quiet,have you nout else to do but doss in the internet room

[Pike B]

ups must be really quiet,have you nout else to do but doss in the internet room
I prefer to call it, recreational mini breaks. Doss is such a vulgar word, don't you think!! ;)

[Pike B]

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[pearse4t3]

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Greece winner for me!!!

Romania for me...

[hoops12]

Romania for me...


just heard ryan babel ruled out fot the dutch he tore ankle ligaments

[Pike B]

just heard ryan babel ruled out fot the dutch he tore ankle ligaments
Ya heard that. Very unfortunate, but he will be fit for Liverpool at start of season so not all bad! :D

[oscar]

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http://www.the-onion-bag.com/euro2008/100yards.php (http://www.the-onion-bag.com/euro2008/100yards.php)

Greece winner for me!!!

Czech Republic for me

[hoops12]

Czech Republic for me


im sticking with the dutch,only thing i can see stopping them is their discipline

[Pike B]

im sticking with the dutch,only thing i can see stopping them is their discipline
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[hoops12]

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you really are bored up there

[abbeyvale]

im sticking with the dutch,only thing i can see stopping them is their discipline

Cannavaro missing for the Italians is going to be a huge loss, specially considering Nesta isn't in the squad either.

[Innishvilla]

Romania for me...

Have to agree... Romania for me too on that website...

In reality I can't think of a more difficult championship to call... Germany are always strong, Spain look the best on paper, Italy & France are aging squads but experience counts, Portugal?, Holland?.

Anyone have the odds for the championship???

[Pike B]

Have to agree... Romania for me too on that website...

In reality I can't think of a more difficult championship to call... Germany are always strong, Spain look the best on paper, Italy & France are aging squads but experience counts, Portugal?, Holland?.

Anyone have the odds for the championship???
To win tournament
Germany 5/1
Spain 6/1
Italy 8/1
France 9/1
Holland 12/1
Croatia 12/1

Top Scorer
Torres 7/1
Ronaldo 7/1
Klose 10/1
Baros 20/1

Tasty bet for you, Torres top score and Spain to win 22/1.

[Pike B]

Henry won a penalty on his 100th cap, which was scored by Ribery, to give France a 1-0 win over Colombia in their last warm up game.

[abbeyvale]

To win tournament
Germany 5/1
Spain 6/1
Italy 8/1
France 9/1
Holland 12/1
Croatia 12/1

Top Scorer
Torres 7/1
Ronaldo 7/1
Klose 10/1
Baros 20/1

Tasty bet for you, Torres top score and Spain to win 22/1.



What price are Portugal??

[Pike B]

What price are Portugal??
6/1 or 7/1, depends on what bookies you use.

[pearse4t3]

Klose and Germany looks value for money,they havn't got a very difficult group and Klose seems to be a diffirent player when it comes to the big tournaments.

[abbeyvale]

Klose and Germany looks value for money,they havn't got a very difficult group and Klose seems to be a diffirent player when it comes to the big tournaments.

Agreed,

[studsup]

Will France be going with 2 up front????

Benzema and Henry??

[abbeyvale]

Will France be going with 2 up front????

Benzema and Henry??


I'd say so,,,,,,,,,,,Henry wont play from the wing like he does with Barca, as Ribery and Malouda are on the wings.

[oscar]

is vieira in or out

[abbeyvale]

is vieira in or out

Not to sure, last I heard was that Flamini was brought in to replace him

[oscar]

Czech Rep to beat the Swiss 2-0

[irishyop]

heard on some radio today that some guy who has predicted correct finalists and winners for last 20 years said Czech V Italy
Czech to win ;)

[oscar]

mised both games today but caught the highlights,seemed like 2 good games(or was that just the editing?)does anybody else think the Swiss should of got something from their game?you have to take your chances in international football,they didn't...they had 3 very good chances,got nowt then the Czechs go and score,job done..could of had a penalty with the first handball,seen them given especially to a home side,think they'll struggle without Frei and can't see them progressing from the group now(probably wouldn't have anyway)...Portugal seemed to play well,Pepe done well for his goal,good movement,got lucky with the deflection,they seem very dangerous on the break,second goal a good example of this,hopefully wednesdays game will be a cracker

[allab]

Not to sure, last I heard was that Flamini was brought in to replace him

its been announced today whether he will stay with the squad or flamini comes in his place

[oscar]

Vieira staying put
Holland in 2 words VERY IMPRESSIVE

[abbeyvale]

heard on some radio today that some guy who has predicted correct finalists and winners for last 20 years said Czech V Italy
Czech to win ;)

Dont think the Italians will reach the final on yesterday's performance.
Cannavarro & De Rossi were a massive loss.
Big improvement required if they are to progress.

[dalegend]

Vieira staying put
Holland in 2 words VERY IMPRESSIVE
Impressive yes but against the worst italian team ive ever seen, on that showing ireland have noting to fear in the quailifers

[oscar]

thought Pirlo was the only one on the Italian team who tried,Luca Toni was scandalous,Gattuso disappointing aswell

[dalegend]

Pirlo's class no doubt, agree he was only one who could walk off that pitch knowing he tried, toni was bad but the service he thrives on was not there it'll be interesting to see who starts their next match

[abbeyvale]

Pirlo's class no doubt, agree he was only one who could walk off that pitch knowing he tried, toni was bad but the service he thrives on was not there it'll be interesting to see who starts their next match

Del Piero done ok when he came on!!!!

[allab]

To win tournament
Germany 5/1
Spain 6/1
Italy 8/1
France 9/1
Holland 12/1
Croatia 12/1

Top Scorer
Torres 7/1
Ronaldo 7/1
Klose 10/1
Baros 20/1

Tasty bet for you, Torres top score and Spain to win 22/1.

got 40/1 for spain to win and villa top scorer.. gone into 6/1 already will be a nice one if it comes in!

[hoops12]

got 40/1 for spain to win and villa top scorer.. gone into 6/1 already will be a nice one if it comes in!


holland are no way 12/1

[abbeyvale]

holland are no way 12/1

at the start of the tournament they were, they're not now.

[allab]

at the start of the tournament they were, they're not now.

think there 7/2 fav's now

[Pike B]

Some tasty quarter finals shaping up now lads.
Portugal-Germany
Croatia-Turkey
Spain-Italy
Holland-Sweden/Russia
I fancy these semi's:
Germany-Croatia
Italy-Holland

[abbeyvale]

Some tasty quarter finals shaping up now lads.
Portugal-Germany
Croatia-Turkey
Spain-Italy
Holland-Sweden/Russia
I fancy these semi's:
Germany-Croatia
Italy-Holland



I'll go with
Portugal v Croatia & Spain v Holland
With a Portugal v Spain final.

[Pike B]

I'll go with
Portugal v Croatia & Spain v Holland
With a Portugal v Spain final.
Oooh, that would be a great final, but the pessimist in me says no chance. Italy and/or Germany will bore and kick their way to the final I reckon.

[Pike B]

No stopping the German's now lads...

[blinkx]

No stopping the German's now lads...

Haha, good win last night but they're still vulnerable at the back,centre halves aren't all that great. Holland/Spain will truly put it upto them.