Euro 2012

[JimmyGreaves]

HR 'He is the best tactician I’ve ever known. If he had to change it, he would. Roy does not do that.'

That's a joke quote:

2-0 up at Arsenal 35 minutes in and even before that being completely overrun in midfield. He said after the game I was waiting till half time to change things, we all know what happened 2-2 at h/t. Joker!

[BaaBaa.]

Paul "Sacchi" Merson. Football mastermind. I must've missed his column calling Ronaldo a bottler.

Zidanes Avatar is a beauty, I might have the Hodge facerub gif.

Welcome to Roy everybody, he's all yours.

[redzonerocker]

I was gonna put Italy down for a 2-1 win as I hadn't seen the Germans play yet... then RZR words started to ring in my ears...

Italy will not get the time & possession they had against us v the Germans.
Having watched all the German games & think they'll win quite comfortably

So I decided to go 2-1 to the Germans.

That's why i'm where i am in the league table

The Germans just didn't get going & i suspect a bit of over confidence, bordering on arrogance was to blame
Fair shout to the Italians, they played well, took their chances & defending superbly

If you want any tips on during the new IKTS season, just let me know

[Bamboo Grove]

redzonerocker wrote:

The Germans just didn't get going & i suspect a bit of over confidence, bordering on arrogance was to blame

I don't think it was over confidence nor arrogance, it was purely inexperience. They are a young team and will be hard to beat in years to come.

[BaaBaa.]

I thought the Germans would smash them tbh, don't know if I overrated the Germans or underrated the Italians.

We need to copy the German blueprint though, we're 10 years behind Spain and Germany. Italy have been brilliant, don't think they are the formula though.

[redzonerocker]

I don't think it was over confidence nor arrogance, it was purely inexperience. They are a young team and will be hard to beat in years to come.

Most of that side got to the world cup semi finals in S Africa thrashing us 4-1 & Argentina 4-0 along the way
They qualified for EURO 2012 with a record of played 10 won 10, scoring 34 goals & conceding just 7.
They then qualified from the toughest group in the tournament (Denmark/Portugal/Holland) with a played 3 won 3 record.
They cruised past the greeks in the 1/4 finals.

So while i would agree they are a youngish side (average age 25 if you discount Klose ), they have had plenty of playing experience between them

PS i think the arrogance description was a little bit to harsh!

[Bamboo Grove]

Well, anyways, it can happen to any team. Just look at the Russians dan the Netherlands. Spain were close to exit. That's why football is so great, it's like a box of choclate, you'll never know what you are going to get.

[Zidane]

^^^^^^^^
Yes - Mr. Zidane

Paleeeze may we have that lovely delectable lady back?

Just looking at uncle Woy makes me cringe

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Roy Hodgson on the beach at Yalta,Crimea,Ukraine.jpg (185.45 KiB) Viewed 447 times

As regards the Final.....surely Spain have to start with a recognised striker upfront (Pedro or Torres) ?
Otherwise,they are going to get loads of possession again but will never score.
Could be another 0-0,extra time,penalties......unless Mr.Balotelli has other ideas....

[Terry]

Very tasty

[BaaBaa.]

I'm surprised Llorente hasn't got alot more time, quality player.

I'm with BG on the Germans, very good side at a goodies age, they'll be in the mix for the next 2 or 3 tournaments.

[BaaBaa.]

Why am I reading that Hodgson defied all odds and exceeded expectations?

We got out of a group containing Sweden and Ukraine. Whoopee doo.

[BaaBaa.]

Some philosophical thoughts from the great sporting mind, Phil Brown.

[caller]

Excellent, thoughtful article here by Jamie Carragher - really worth the read. Some interesting comments to follow the article as well.

BaaBaa, you really should ignore the red tops!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/footba ... loved.html

[BaaBaa.]

Yeah, Carragher is very knowledgeable and I've been reading his articles, Benitez has been writing some superb ones for The Independent too and on his website. I didn't post them up as I'd get accused of banging on about Benitez.

I rarely read the red tops, I just see what morons like Merson have written when it's mentioned on forums.

There's very little intelligent football stuff out there, Benitez website is one and The Anfield Wrap podcast is another, although that's obviously Liverpool centric.

[richard]

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