EURO 2016

howard · Post by **howard** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 3:52 pm

…or anyone in a Russia shirt on the streets of the Old Port.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 3:54 pm

Shirley wrote:So does FIFA require teams to use the Latin alphabet for names on jerseys?

Yes

howard · Post by **howard** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 3:56 pm

Shirley wrote:So does FIFA require teams to use the Latin alphabet for names on jerseys?

да

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:07 pm

Tom 1860 wrote:Rooney and Gascoigne are the most naturally gifted English players in my lifetime, Scholes is technically by far the best and Bryan Robson, the most influential.

When you consider all the great players Manchester United have had from 1990 onward, I would be happy to say that after Ronaldo (between 2005 - 2009), Scholes has been the best.

I think I can agree with the this almost 100 percent. But I have a Gigbs soft spot.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:07 pm

The thing that won't get talked about that should was Hodgson getting Wilshere ready to sub on instead of Vardy when the game was still 0-0. If Dier hadn't scored, he would have looked like an even bigger idiot.

TheHumanComa · Post by **TheHumanComa** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:49 pm

brian wrote:England gonna England.

Couldn't have said it better. what an England way to throw away 2 points. Are they ever going to be good?

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:59 pm

Just realized that the England jersey from today and the US white jersey for CA are basically the same, wtf?

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:19 pm

TheHumanComa wrote:
brian wrote:England gonna England.
Couldn't have said it better. what an England way to throw away 2 points. Are they ever going to be good?

Stunning finish. Agree wholly about not bringing in Vardy. And as much as I love Harry Kane, he was a complete nonentity in this game.

The game with Wales should be an epic.

One note on the brawling that took place earlier (and is probably raging now between the two sets of drunkest fans on the continent). in the Telegraph, this is the headline:

England fan fighting for his life and dozens more injured as English fans and Russian thugs clash at Euro 2016 in Marseille

Damn those Russian thugs for ruining a pleasant outing by English fans!

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:58 pm

I would not clash with Russian thugs...

TheHumanComa · Post by **TheHumanComa** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:36 pm

degenerasian wrote:I would not clash with Russian thugs...

Never. I love England, and if I was a hooligan, I'd probably avoid this game. and then show up to the Wales game extra pumped up.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:40 pm

WC2018 will be fun if England qualifies. Or Ukraine. Or Poland. Or Germany. Ah, it will just be fun.

That French Guy · Post by **That French Guy** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:28 am

degenerasian wrote:WC2018 will be fun if England qualifies. Or Ukraine. Or Poland. Or Germany. Ah, it will just be fun.

the russian security/police will probably be less cordial towards hooligans. Granted, it will still be russians fighting others, but they will have spécial gear.

Tom 1860 · Post by **Tom 1860** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:00 am

A_B wrote:
Tom 1860 wrote:Rooney and Gascoigne are the most naturally gifted English players in my lifetime, Scholes is technically by far the best and Bryan Robson, the most influential.

When you consider all the great players Manchester United have had from 1990 onward, I would be happy to say that after Ronaldo (between 2005 - 2009), Scholes has been the best.
I think I can agree with the this almost 100 percent. But I have a Giggs soft spot.

Nobody loves Giggs more than the Welsh and his brother's wife...

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:05 am

Rex wrote:Just realized that the England jersey from today and the US white jersey for CA are basically the same, wtf?

They aren't the only ones

England/France/USA/Netherlands/Portugal/Brazil all follow that template

Post by **Sabo** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:50 am

More thoughts on the violence in Marseilles: Russians go to war with an English myth

Also, the Welsh are nice people.

Post by **Sabo** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:50 am

Cool picture:

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:22 am

world class center back Cesc Fabregas

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:00 am

Sabo wrote:More thoughts on the violence in Marseilles: Russians go to war with an English myth

Also, the Welsh are nice people.

That's it - I forgive Bale and have a team to cheer for!

Post by **brian** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:10 am

Of course, ESPN would have Tommy Smyth doing this game. Almost rooting for Sweden now so he tones down the leprechaun antics.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:11 am

brian wrote:Of course, ESPN would have Tommy Smyth doing this game. Almost rooting for Sweden now so he tones down the leprechaun antics.

Jus tthought the same thing. Well. Kinda.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:14 am

I cant believe with all the american talent now they still use a hack like Tommy Smyth

That French Guy · Post by **That French Guy** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:20 am

Back from the Spain Czech game. Czechs were weaker than expected, even if their defense was solid, although à bit Lucky, for most of the game. Great crowd.
Will Iniesta ever stop being amazing ?
At times, it looked like Sybian's criticism for arsenal tendency to over complicate attacking phases was also true for Spain. They need to shoot a few times from outside the box. And Yes, I know it s their style, but it can help to have that option.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:21 am

degenerasian wrote:I cant believe with all the american talent now they still use a hack like Tommy Smyth

His listing off all the relegated players felt like Pierre and his juniors bullshit.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:43 am

Hey, John O'shea is still a thing that happens!

Post by **Sabo** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:49 am

A_B wrote:Hey, John O'shea is still a thing that happens!

So is Wes Hoolahan!

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:51 am

mister d wrote:
degenerasian wrote:I cant believe with all the american talent now they still use a hack like Tommy Smyth
His listing off all the relegated players felt like Pierre and his juniors bullshit.

Hey, I get that one!

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:05 pm

A_B wrote: He is t he passer scholes was. But he's a beer finisher. He is a box to box guy same as scholes.

Fuck off, Scholes could down pints with the best of 'em.

I'm rooting for Wales, partially for their long wait to play in a big tournament and partially due to my daughter's love for Ramsey. Not even the horrible blonde hair could turn her away, though she strongly disapproved.

Tom 1860 · Post by **Tom 1860** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:16 pm

I imagine with a win under there belts the Welsh are a point away from a knockout place. Glad to read about some support from the Swamp, for me they are Portugal lite - Solid structure and defensively ok, with a superstar up top...

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:26 pm

Tom 1860 wrote:I imagine with a win under there belts the Welsh are a point away from a knockout place. Glad to read about some support from the Swamp, for me they are Portugal lite - Solid structure and defensively ok, with a superstar up top...

I'll do you one better, and admit that Wales is better than the US! I can't wait to read about all the Welsh self-orchiectomies* when Wales beats England.

*Testical removal surgery.

Post by **brian** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:33 pm

So easy to root against the Italians.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:41 pm

I can refer to De Bruyne as KDB, right?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:49 pm

This was a pretty good back and forth game in the first half. Italy content (catenaccio-ent?) to sit back and defend then try to get loose on a counter. Belgium has had some good buildups but really only two good shots.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:50 pm

Belgium seemed to quit after that ridiculous double miss, and now they might have some goal difference issues down the road.

Post by **brian** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:52 pm

That was one of the more fun (maybe THE most fun) games of the tournament I think if for nothing else that it wasn't very chippy and both teams were able to move freely without a lot of fouls.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:54 pm

brian wrote:That was one of the more fun (maybe THE most fun) games of the tournament I think if for nothing else that it wasn't very chippy and both teams were able to move freely without a lot of fouls.

I agree. There was a lot of action. It seemed end to end. Not a lot of midfield kicking it around and probing, but both teams went towards the goal when they got possession.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:55 pm

brian wrote:That was one of the more fun (maybe THE most fun) games of the tournament I think if for nothing else that it wasn't very chippy and both teams were able to move freely without a lot of fouls.

Italy had to purposely foul a few times (4 yellows) but yeah Italy is actually really fun going forward.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:34 pm

That Fellani is quite the clod.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:53 am

I just read that an estimated 10% of Iceland's entire population is now in France for the tournament!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/201 ... evolution/

Post by **brian** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 9:55 am

Pruitt wrote:I just read that an estimated 10% of Iceland's entire population is now in France for the tournament!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/201 ... evolution/

Good time of year to AirBNB their places so sounds like a win-win.

Post by **brian** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:14 am

Wishing I was in Reykjavik for that game later. That's going to a party win or lose.