Author Topic: Group A - Poland, Greece, Russia, Czech Republic (Read 1379 times)

reiss · « **Reply #25 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:24:36 PM »

4 -1 to Russia now

jonny · « **Reply #26 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:30:28 PM »

Quote from: KingKoren on June 08, 2012, 09:14:36 PM

Men or Women?

KingKoren · « **Reply #27 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:33:52 PM »

Can we have a thread for images of fit women at the Euros please?

Political Cake · « **Reply #28 on:** June 08, 2012, 10:39:41 PM »

All the men were fugly. ...

WBArgo · « **Reply #29 on:** June 09, 2012, 12:56:27 AM »

It's odd to see Arshavin destroy a team like he did tonight, which really confirms that he is talented...when he wants to be. It's a shame he's been so lazy at Arsenal, he could have been amazing.

I think Russia will obviously win their group but they just seem too inconsistent to pose a major threat. I.e. Cut off Arshavin/he has a poor game then they'll struggle. Nonetheless, they played some great football!

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 09, 2012, 10:49:08 AM »

I see Russia finishing top, Poland would be kicking themseleves as they should have beaten Greece in the first half.

Wbamitch · « **Reply #31 on:** June 09, 2012, 03:32:06 PM »

The Russians looked very good, they should stroll that group. I do believe they will be a threat to the big teams at the tournament. Even if they finish top it does appear they would have that oppurtunity to show how capable they are against the top teams where its looking like a possible rematch vs Holland or the Germans where both games would be pretty tasty.

The referees performance in the opening game really concerns me for not only the England games but the whole tournament.

Back on to Group A, i expect the Czech's to also qualify from that group with both Poland and Greece fluffling their chances in the dominant halves of the game they had. I feel one team needed to win that game to stand a chance of qualifying.

Who knows though, the Czech's may feel very dented from the battering they got.

Vassassin · « **Reply #32 on:** June 10, 2012, 05:43:13 AM »

Quote from: Kicking Pigeons on June 08, 2012, 06:55:22 PM

Those two surely have to be the two worst teams in the tournament.

Ugly? yes. Not worst. Ugly football wins you tournaments.
Think that Roy will have a similar style and am hoping it frustrates the French and a single goal decides it.

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #33 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:49:53 AM »

Looking forward to Poland v Russia tonight.

PortsmouthBaggie · « **Reply #34 on:** June 12, 2012, 12:17:43 PM »

Quote from: WBASPE77 on June 12, 2012, 08:49:53 AM

Looking forward to Poland v Russia tonight.

I agree. Here's hoping that the home crowd can inspire the Polish to up their game and live with the ever impressive Russians.

I'm going for 3-0 though. The Russian set up is one of the most dangerous in the competition I believe. Kerzhakov and Arshavin are the obvious threats with Kervhakov bullying the Czech defence and was extremely unlucky not to score himself. Arshavin's performance speaks for itself, excellent player in the international team, the side suits him perfectly. The like of Dzagoev and Shirokov proved they have other qualities too. The players in-front of Akinfeev or Malafeev are very strong and do their jobs efficiently. Ignascevich, Zhirkov and Anyukov are excellent examples of this. I just can't see Poland having enough but with Lewandowski you never know. It will also be interesting to see how the Polish number 2 plays with his first start now Wojciech Szczesny suspended.

phbaggies · « **Reply #35 on:** June 12, 2012, 05:10:34 PM »

2-0 Czechs after 6 mins, didnt see that one coming!

Kicking Pigeons · « **Reply #36 on:** June 12, 2012, 06:13:04 PM »

Cech throws yet another ball in the net at the Euros. 2-1.

Dorrans17 · « **Reply #37 on:** June 12, 2012, 06:21:38 PM »

Gebre Selassie the Czech right back, has looked absolute quality in his past two games.

Kicking Pigeons · « **Reply #38 on:** June 12, 2012, 06:27:41 PM »

Quote from: Dorrans17 on June 12, 2012, 06:21:38 PM

Gebre Selassie the Czech right back, has looked absolute quality in his past two games.

Indeed, I think very Haile of Selsssie.

dont ask me to choose luv · « **Reply #39 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:16:15 PM »

Going off big time with Polish & Russian fans, fear the worst tonight

Dan · « **Reply #40 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:24:52 PM »

Interesting to see what UEFA do about this. I expect it'll be small fines all round but it really is a case of imagine if it was England fans involved in this.

kris_boing · « **Reply #41 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:41:53 PM »

Whenever I hear the Russian National Athem I always think of Rocky IV.

M666EYS · « **Reply #42 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:53:17 PM »

Poland vs Russia With A German Referee.... Something dodgy going on there!

England would never be play with a scottish referee officiating us!

UEFA, as bent as Michael Barrymore!

Pseudo_Intel · « **Reply #43 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:11:00 PM »

This analyst on ITV is awful - boring an bland descriptions of exactly what's happening rather than some tactical analysis.

What can you expect nowadays though..

tgd26 · « **Reply #44 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:40:52 PM »

Quote from: Pseudo_Intel on June 12, 2012, 08:11:00 PM

This analyst on ITV is awful - boring an bland descriptions of exactly what's happening rather than some tactical analysis.

What can you expect nowadays though..

The cushions they have on the sofas are straight out of my big fat gypsy wedding.

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #45 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:45:30 PM »

Where does the hatred between Russia and Poland stem from?

M666EYS · « **Reply #46 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:56:49 PM »

Quote from: LiamTheBaggie on June 12, 2012, 08:45:30 PM

Where does the hatred between Russia and Poland stem from?

Russia as part of the soviet union owned poland, poland was the battle ground for german and soviet armies during WWII.

jonny · « **Reply #47 on:** June 12, 2012, 09:12:52 PM »

Quote from: M666EYS on June 12, 2012, 08:56:49 PM

Russia as part of the soviet union owned poland, poland was the battle ground for german and soviet armies during WWII.

It predates that. The Polish stormed and conquered Moscow in the Polish Muscovy Wars. Think that was mid 17th century. Since then, the Polish people have always been subject/threat of/part of the Russian Empire till its break up in 1917. Was reincorporated following the 1939 invasion of Poland and Poland becoming a satalite state of the USSR till 1980.

Glad I have a History degree now!

WBASPE77 · « **Reply #48 on:** June 13, 2012, 07:53:13 AM »

I thought it was a decent game last night, this group is wide open the last group games will be very intresting.

Vassassin · « **Reply #49 on:** June 13, 2012, 09:10:56 AM »

Quote from: phbaggies on June 12, 2012, 05:10:34 PM

2-0 Czechs after 6 mins, didnt see that one coming!

Self foot shooting by us Greeks again!!!!! Shattered, big comback after the half, dodgy offside to boot. Were totally outnumbered what felt like 20:1 in the stands. Lot of respect for the Czech fans, extreme passion. Have to beat the Ruskies now to stand any chance. Off to lament playing my bouzouki.