Euro 2008

[AFCA]

Switzerland is usually quite a mediocre side, but generally not pushovers. They always have some talent walking around.

[AFCA]

BTW, as the championship is now only a month away, I'd like to change my stance to this:

"The Netherlands have never been eliminated in the group phase of a tournament even though in the last tournaments, we have constantly been in the so-called 'group of death'. So let the Italians or the French go take a hike, but we're going to make it out of group C"

Has a nice ring to it.

[Khaloisha]

They're one of few big football nations that still dare to try and play proper football, and they have the least number of annoying footballers in the squad as far as I can tell.

Sure, because football is played in only one way. You're starting to be annoying with those snob view of your football, jesus christ.

[johan neeskens]

BTW, as the championship is now only a month away, I'd like to change my stance to this:

"The Netherlands have never been eliminated in the group phase of a tournament even though in the last tournaments, we have constantly been in the so-called 'group of death'. So let the Italians or the French go take a hike, but we're going to make it out of group C"

Has a nice ring to it.

I'm thinking second round for us. At the expense of France.

[johan neeskens]

Sure, because football is played in only one way. You're starting to be annoying with those snob view of your football, jesus christ.

Look there's a whole group of Neeskens haters on these boards, why don't you join them to talk about how awful I am. Have fun with that!

[Khaloisha]

Look there's a whole group of Neeskens haters on these boards, why don't you join them to talk about how awful I am. Have fun with that!

I don't hate you as a person, I just don't like as you constantly try to teach us how "proper football" is played. There are different philosophies on how to play football, and at the same time, noone of those are the "right" way to play it.

[ViscaBarca]

Look there's a whole group of Neeskens haters on these boards, why don't you join them to talk about how awful I am. Have fun with that!
how old are you, 12?

I know you'll just put your fingers into your ears, but I'll say it anyway. I also find your 'only my way is the right way!' attitude pretty annoying. what happened to dutch tolerance?

[johan neeskens]

I don't hate you as a person, I just don't like as you constantly try to teach us how "proper football" is played. There are different philosophies on how to play football, and at the same time, noone of those are the "right" way to play it.

I'm not trying to teach anyone anything, I'm expressing my opinions. Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that was what this medium was all about.

[johan neeskens]

how old are you, 12?

I know you'll just put your fingers into your ears, but I'll say it anyway. I also find your 'only my way is the right way!' attitude pretty annoying. what happened to dutch tolerance?

So I'm annoying. So bloody what? Why does this bother you so much? No-one's forcing you to read my posts, just put me on ignore.

[Wonderwall952]

Here are my predictions

Group A

Portugal............7
Switzerland........5
Czech Republic...4
Turkey..............0

Group B

Germany......9
Croatia........4
Poland.........4
Austria........0

Group C

Holland........6
Italy...........4
Romania......4
France........3

Group D

Spain.........7
Russia........4
Greece.......2
Sweden......2

Quarter finals:

Portugal bt Croatia
Switzerland bt Germany (in extra time) :D
Russia bt Holland (on penalties)
Italy bt Spain

Semi Finals:

Portugal bt Switzerland
Italy bt Russia

Final

Italy bt Portugal

[johan neeskens]

That's actually a quite plausible scenario.

[Quaresma]

That's actually a quite plausible scenario.

Besides the fact Portugal making the final..Scolari just said hes still going to call that crap Petit even though hes shit, and hes been even worse this season with injury and more horrnedous play then usual...so were screwed..hes one of scolaris lover boys.

Holland is starting to take shape, Robben has been getting fitter and fitter( and losing more and more strands of hair:D) and ruud is back.

Van Persie will be a worry though.

And im not sure about your defence..3 goals to austria..i mean..honestly..but you have themassive firepower to comeback like you did.

Holland could outscore its opponents.

[johan neeskens]

Besides the fact Portugal making the final..Scolari just said hes still going to call that crap Petit even though hes shit, and hes been even worse this season with injury and more horrnedous play then usual...so were screwed..hes one of scolaris lover boys.

Holland is starting to take shape, Robben has been getting fitter and fitter( and losing more and more strands of hair:D) and ruud is back.

Van Persie will be a worry though.

And im not sure about your defence..3 goals to austria..i mean..honestly..but you have themassive firepower to comeback like you did.

Holland could outscore its opponents.

We've always been rubbish defensively! That said, the three goals in Austria were all thanks to goalkeeping errors, by our third goalkeeper.

We could be quite good and we could be quite rubbish, I really have no idea. Plenty of individual quality both in midfield and in the attack but unfortunately that guarantees nothing.

[Lusankya]

Here are my predictions

Group A

Portugal............7
Switzerland........5
Czech Republic...4
Turkey..............0



Quarter finals:


Switzerland bt Germany (in extra time) :D
Russia bt Holland (on penalties)


Hmm, I don't like Turkey and they are just third class for me, but zero points? Neither Portugal nor Czech Rep are in shape.

Germany won't lose to Switzerland. The last defeat was more than 50 years ago. It's a psychological thing.

Russia beats Holland? I don't think they're going to reach the quarters.

[socalblues]

Just wanted to let everyone know that awesome news came out today regarding ESPN's coverage of Euro. They have teamed up with Coldplay who is going to use the music from their new album to provide all the music for their coverage.

"Coldplay and ESPN (http://www.newsday.com/topic/sports/espn-HOC792.topic) have signed a marketing deal that will have the rock band promoting soccer and the sports network promoting the band's new album.

Coldplay's music will be featured in promotions for ESPN's coverage next month of the European Championship soccer tournament, the sports network announced Wednesday.

ESPN agreed to incorporate music from Coldplay's new release, "Viva La Vida," into game and studio production. The quadrennial tournament is scheduled for June 7-29 in Austria and Switzerland. The CD is due out June 12."

link: http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--espn-coldplay0507may07,0,2728509.story

[Romanista_NYC]

Just wanted to let everyone know that awesome news came out today regarding ESPN's coverage of Euro. They have teamed up with Coldplay who is going to use the music from their new album to provide all the music for their coverage.

"Coldplay and ESPN (http://www.newsday.com/topic/sports/espn-HOC792.topic) have signed a marketing deal that will have the rock band promoting soccer and the sports network promoting the band's new album.

Coldplay's music will be featured in promotions for ESPN's coverage next month of the European Championship soccer tournament, the sports network announced Wednesday.

ESPN agreed to incorporate music from Coldplay's new release, "Viva La Vida," into game and studio production. The quadrennial tournament is scheduled for June 7-29 in Austria and Switzerland. The CD is due out June 12."

link: http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--espn-coldplay0507may07,0,2728509.story

Cool. I'll be sure to download their new songs on LimeWire when the album comes out.

[Wappy]

My prediction

A
Portugal
Switzerland
Czech Republic
Turkey

B
Croatia
Germany
Poland
Austria

C
Italy
France
Romania
Netherlands

D
Spain
Greece
Russia
Sweden

QFs
Portugal - Germany
Croatia - Switzerland
Italy - Greece
France - Spain

SFs
Germany - Switzerland
Italy - Spain

F
Germany - Spain

Winner
Spain

[GuyJohnson]

Hey guys, haven't seen these on the air yet, but there's a bunch of new ESPN commercials promoting EURO. I LOVE the Italy spot....Germany might be my second favorite...

http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=chesterg1&p=r

[grodada]

hello,

I've been here since 2006 but it's always funny reading the before competition argues :D
I see a lot of people rooting for italy and netherlands but honestly I don't see them going to the finals
don't get me wrong, I am french and I am waiting for my NT's first games with lots of anxiety but group C beeing the "group of death" that should prove extremely difficult: I am afraid that every team will lose lots of strength trying to qualify from it and will be kicked out before the semis.
therefore, in my opinion, germany, portugal and spain are most likely the true contenders this year. as for my outsider, I wouldn't rule out poland just yet

I certainly hope I am wrong though :D
go France and go to hell domenech :mad:

[FIXXXER]

Germany, Spain, & Portugal are all legitimate contenders... I can't see Poland advancing out of group play. That group is gonna be Germamy & Croatia. I think Austria may even give Poland a run since they will be playing in front of 50,000 in Vienna.