European Cup Host Nations.

Discussion in 'UEFA and Europe' started by AUSGunner, Nov 15, 2003.

  1. AUSGunner

    AUSGunner New Member

    Oct 18, 2003
    Adelaide, Australia
    Could someone tell me the host nations of the European Cup from 1960 up until 1988?

    Thanks.
     
  2. basso001

    basso001 Member

    Aug 18, 2002
    Bay Area, Calif.
    Club:
    Sheffield Wednesday FC
  3. unclesox

    unclesox BigSoccer Supporter

    Mar 8, 2003
    209, California
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    I love European football history. :D
    From '60-'76 the tournament was known as the "European Nation's Cup". The qualifying rounds were in group stages, with eight teams going to the quarter-finals which were two-legged affairs. Of the four semi-finalists, one was chosen to host the semi-finals and final.
    1960: Final played in Paris, Parc des Princes
    1964: Madrid, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
    1968: Rome, Stadio Olimpico
    1972: Brussels, Heysel Stadion
    1976: Belgrade, Red Star Stadium

    Since 1980 the "European Nation's Cup" gave way to the "European Championships". The eight qualifyers were grouped into 2 groups of 4 and all matches were played in a single country (which did not have to go through the qualifying stages):
    1980: Italy - Final played in Rome, Stadio Olimpico
    1984: France - Paris, Parc des Prince
    1988: West Germany - Munich, OlympiaStadion
    1992: Sweden - Gothenburg, Ullevi Stadium

    Since the '96 tournament, the field of finalists expanded to 16 teams (4x4).
    1996: England - London, Wembley Stadium
    2000: Holland/Belgium - Rotterdam, Feyenoord 'De Kuip' Stadium
     
  4. unclesox

    unclesox BigSoccer Supporter

    Mar 8, 2003
    209, California
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Btw, Denmark pulled off one of the most amazing results when they won the '92 tournament even though they hadn't initially qualified for the finals. Yugoslavia won their qualifying group but had to withdraw weeks before the tournament began because of their civil war. Thus Denmark, who'd finished second in Yugoslavia's qualifying group, were allowed to compete.
     
  5. the fumbler

    the fumbler Member

    Nov 17, 2003
    Denmark
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    ´92

    And beíng a dane and all, I got to say that ´92 still makes me smile :)
    Especially beating the overconfident german side in the final!
    Though losing to Sweden was tough...
     
  6. Winston Smith

    Winston Smith New Member

    Nov 17, 2003
    London
    Congrats yesterday by the way. A friendly that actually seemed friendly...
     
  7. the fumbler

    the fumbler Member

    Nov 17, 2003
    Denmark
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    thanks! I thought it was a good game. Both managers got some questions answered, about who to bring to Portugal next year. And I think Rooney has prooved that he has to start every time.
    Whats up Joe Cole? Why isnt he a regular player?? I havent seen him play much, but if that game is how he usually plays, he is a must-have on the english midtfield!
     
  8. Winston Smith

    Winston Smith New Member

    Nov 17, 2003
    London
    I think the general consensus with Joe Cole is he is a very good player but is to often caught off guard when doing the little tricks he loves to show off. Rooney on the other hand surpasses Joe Cole in terms ability and has a maturity at nineteen that Joe Cole still lacks.

    Basically Rooney is what people thought Joe Cole would turn out to be. On Match of the Day Alan Hansen said that it was Joe Cole's ineptness that led to Denmark's first goal, that effectively cancels out his effort doesn't it?
     
  9. the fumbler

    the fumbler Member

    Nov 17, 2003
    Denmark
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    I admit, I dont know much about Joe Cole, but the way I see it, he was the best english player in that game (well, perhaps Ronney was better). It was he that made the danish defence look really bad, so many times.
    I dont really remember the goal that well, so I believe you when you say it was Coles mistake that led to it. And of course that doesnt help his chances of becoming regular in the starting lineup. But without his good passing and dribbles, it would have been more difficult for England.
     
  10. Winston Smith

    Winston Smith New Member

    Nov 17, 2003
    London
    He played very well. I think the point being made on that program was he still hasn't the maturity to avoid making the kind of mistakes he did make on Sunday, although his game has improved and will improve now he's at Chelsea.

    It's the same with the goalie Robinson. Fantastic saves all game and then contributes to the third goal with a school boy error (when it bounced off his chest).

    Denmark are an excellent side and the match was only a friendly, but England just can't afford to make these kinds of mistakes when it matters. As it stands I think Cole will make a great super sub as he can turn games around.
     
  11. the fumbler

    the fumbler Member

    Nov 17, 2003
    Denmark
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    You convinced me! Youre right, no team can afford a player that loses to many balls to the opponent, no matter how good he is offensive.
    And I got to agree on Robinson as well...his first save was amazing! Lovenkrands hit it perfectly, but Robinson saved it, but the shot from Jorgensen wasnt good, and he shouldve hold that one.
    And with James having played some fairly good games on the national team lately, I cant see any reason for playing Robinson at the moment.
     

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