sbcmfc Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 29 minutes ago, Green_Tide_Rising said: As for Germany .....what is going on there....problems in the camp. In their last 5 games....they have lost to Ireland, France and England....and also beaten very narrowly Scotland (2-3) and Georgia at home (2-1), also add in the last year they have lost at home to the USA. Strange seeing the Germans go to 2-0 up at home and still lose. I'd judge Germany on the fact they are World Champions and qualified relatively comfortably for the euros (despite a few poor results) rather than friendly results. its a bit of a cliche, but I wouldn't write them (Germany) off in the summer, they're always there or thereabouts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_Tide_Rising Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) 20 minutes ago, sbcmfc said: I'd judge Germany on the fact they are World Champions and qualified relatively comfortably for the euros (despite a few poor results) rather than friendly results. its a bit of a cliche, but I wouldn't write them (Germany) off in the summer, they're always there or thereabouts! Oh Id never write them off - No chance. I still fully expect them to be contenders for the title and I would also expect them if they meet England in the latter stages of the tournament...the result will be very different to last nights result But in their games against Scotland,Ireland,Poland and Georgia in our group - they seemed to make it more difficult than they normally do in other groups as well as their friendly defeats in the last year or so Edited March 27, 2016 by Green_Tide_Rising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannannan Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Lahm retired,Schweinsteiger past his best,Hummels not so good the whole season,lack of good wingers,I'd be surprised if they win the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Their performance at Hampden was arguably the most dominant any team has been against us at home We never looked at any time as if we would win and that they could have stepped up a gear When the Germans have nothing to play for they are never at their best as seen in the following game against Ireland England got back into the game from a set piece and a bit of magic from Kane when the Germans had decided they had done enough England had the determination thereafter and the Germans didnt Wouldnt read anything into it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_Tide_Rising Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Green_Tide_Rising said: 37 minutes ago, Ally Bongo said: Their performance at Hampden was arguably the most dominant any team has been against us at home We never looked at any time as if we would win and that they could have stepped up a gear When the Germans have nothing to play for they are never at their best as seen in the following game against Ireland England got back into the game from a set piece and a bit of magic from Kane when the Germans had decided they had done enough England had the determination thereafter and the Germans didnt Wouldnt read anything into it at all In fairness - I only saw highlights of their game in Hampden ....so I have to hold my hands up there. Guess just looking at their scores in the games in the group - they just seem not to have been as ruthless as they can be. I say that with a very strong memory of them putting 6 past us in a world cup qualifier a few years back in our Trappatoni era. 1 hour ago, Green_Tide_Rising said: 46 minutes ago, Bannannan said: Lahm retired,Schweinsteiger past his best,Hummels not so good the whole season,lack of good wingers,I'd be surprised if they win the tournament. Fair point Bannannan - didnt think of Lahm etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calimero Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Talkpish radio has started referring to Engerland as "The Three Lions" in news items etc as in "The three lions trained today ahead of the game versus Germany." I had visions of Simba, Parsley and Clarence the cross eyed playing three and in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 18 minutes ago, calimero said: Talkpish radio has started referring to Engerland as "The Three Lions" in news items etc as in "The three lions trained today ahead of the game versus Germany." I had visions of Simba, Parsley and Clarence the cross eyed playing three and in! 'The Three Lions' ! Hey, we need a nickname. The Rampant Lions? The Jaggy Thistles? The Saltires? NZ are the Kiwis, the Jamaicans are the Reggae Boys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 26 minutes ago, Third Lanark said: 'The Three Lions' ! Hey, we need a nickname. The Rampant Lions? The Jaggy Thistles? The Saltires? NZ are the Kiwis, the Jamaicans are the Reggae Boys... The laughing stock. That's ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 4 hours ago, Ormond said: The laughing stock. That's ours. Scotland should run out to the benny hill theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 England have a decent chance in this tournament as there doesn't appear to be a dominant team in Europe at present I'll be punting them for an interest 9/1 at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 1 hour ago, dan cake said: England have a decent chance in this tournament as there doesn't appear to be a dominant team in Europe at present I'll be punting them for an interest 9/1 at the moment Aye, I think they have a good chance as well. 9/1 is very tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 29 minutes ago, Mox said: Aye, I think they have a good chance as well. 9/1 is very tempting. Having a punt on them will make the "hype" a bit easier to take They could of course fail miserably I'll not be crying over a score (see what I did there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 France to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynnyboy Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 My outside tip is Austria. Watched a lot of them in the group stages, in which they won 9, drew 1 and lost 0 in a group including Russia, Sweden and Montenegro, they were fantastic. Great going forward and extremely solid at the back. Got them at 50s but still best priced at 40s E/W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcumnock Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hans krankle ,for older viewers,some player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_Tide_Rising Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) 13 hours ago, flynnyboy said: My outside tip is Austria. Watched a lot of them in the group stages, in which they won 9, drew 1 and lost 0 in a group including Russia, Sweden and Montenegro, they were fantastic. Great going forward and extremely solid at the back. Got them at 50s but still best priced at 40s E/W Very good first 11 - - however they dont have massive strength in depth throughout the squad to go all the way. However if the their best 11 can stay fit - i can see them maybe getting to the semi's Edited March 29, 2016 by Green_Tide_Rising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres the pies Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 l see the Germans hammered the Italians the night 4.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wembley67lisbon Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 England lose to a team that didn't even qualify... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_Tide_Rising Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 15 minutes ago, wheres the pies said: l see the Germans hammered the Italians the night 4.1 Very impressive - they silenced the doubters in style 4 minutes ago, wembley67lisbon said: England lose to a team that didn't even qualify... A really poor dutch side in comparison to their past sides. That result should quieten the english media's new found arrogance/optimism since their germany win on saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 19 minutes ago, wembley67lisbon said: England lose to a team that didn't even qualify... Let's hope they keep that up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in London Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 4 hours ago, Green_Tide_Rising said: That result should quieten the english media's new found arrogance/optimism since their germany win on saturday Can you evidence this arrogance? Optimism I'll give you, there's been a fair bit, but the arrogance thing I haven't noticed. Unless tongue-in-cheek to push the buttons of 'certain types'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 4 hours ago, Dave in London said: Can you evidence this arrogance? Optimism I'll give you, there's been a fair bit, but the arrogance thing I haven't noticed. Unless tongue-in-cheek to push the buttons of 'certain types'.... rugby champions, potential euro 2016 winners and in the last four of the cricket back where they belong according to todays metro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_Tide_Rising Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 11 hours ago, Dave in London said: Can you evidence this arrogance? Optimism I'll give you, there's been a fair bit, but the arrogance thing I haven't noticed. Unless tongue-in-cheek to push the buttons of 'certain types'.... Dave - I can give you years and years of arrogance and by the english media towards your football team and how they overhype them to win things. But here is your Football Association chairman telling your media that ye are going to WIN euro 2016 just last december ......and the draw had not even been made at that stage.... http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/6799940/England-will-win-Euro-2016-says-bullish-FA-chairman.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_Tide_Rising Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) 11 hours ago, Dave in London said: Edited March 30, 2016 by Green_Tide_Rising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazziessc Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Green_Tide_Rising said: Dave - I can give you years and years of arrogance and by the english media towards your football team and how they overhype them to win things. But here is your Football Association chairman telling your media that ye are going to WIN euro 2016 just last december ......and the draw had not even been made at that stage.... http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/6799940/England-will-win-Euro-2016-says-bullish-FA-chairman.html Had to read the headline 3 times before I realised it didn't say bullshi*t FA chairman haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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