Euro 88 v England - ESPN Classic at 10

**geysir** · 16/09/2011, 4:49 PM

Originally Posted by Metrostars

"as good"? Seriously? They were way better than any current European side excluding Spain. In fact the World. The Milan trio Gullit, van Basten and Riikaard were at the height of their form. One of the best European sides, ever. They were a joy to watch except for that poxy bounce.

As for the 88/current combo team, here's my picks:

Given
O'Shea-Dunne-Moran-Hughton
Houghton-McGrath-Whelan-Duff
Stapleton-Keane

Touch and go with O'Shea/Morris and Dunne/McCarthy but the rest pick themselves.

I suppose it goes without saying that Ronnie is the Whelan.

**Noelys Guitar** · 16/09/2011, 6:51 PM

Ian St John doing a profile of Ireland before Euro 88. Some great clips and goals from the qualifyers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXtFd...eature=related

**ArdeeBhoy** · 16/09/2011, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by Metrostars

"as good"? Seriously? They were way better than any current European side excluding Spain. In fact the World.

As good implies they were the equals, if not better...

**seanfhear** · 18/09/2011, 6:22 PM

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Ian St John doing a profile of Ireland before Euro 88. Some great clips and goals from the qualifyers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXtFd...eature=related

That McGrath fella was'nt too bad.....