Official Euro 2020 thread

[Paddington Bear]

This thread was always going to go off topic at some point.

Looking forward to the semis. Spain Italy ought to be a cracker, the winner will certainly be favourites to take it all.
Would see us as slight favourites over Denmark, think we've offered a bit more. That said, the emotion of playing for Eriksen and the way that they have handled themselves so far is beyond reproach. Would be gutted if they win but wouldn't begrudge them it.

[Paddington Bear]

Congrats to England, well deserved place in the semis.

Completely agree

Fair play particularly as the media here is going to be pretty unbearable for the next few days at least.

Yes the Scots and Welsh have my sympathy I must say.

[sturginho]

This thread was always going to go off topic at some point.

Looking forward to the semis. Spain Italy ought to be a cracker, the winner will certainly be favourites to take it all.
Would see us as slight favourites over Denmark, think we've offered a bit more. That said, the emotion of playing for Eriksen and the way that they have handled themselves so far is beyond reproach. Would be gutted if they win but wouldn't begrudge them it.

I have a feeling that the Danes are gonna win the whole thing

[Kawazaki]

It's a bit odd that the winner of SF1 will get 24 hours longer to recover for the final than the winners of SF2 will get. It's 25% more.

[JM2K6]

This thread was always going to go off topic at some point.

Looking forward to the semis. Spain Italy ought to be a cracker, the winner will certainly be favourites to take it all.
Would see us as slight favourites over Denmark, think we've offered a bit more. That said, the emotion of playing for Eriksen and the way that they have handled themselves so far is beyond reproach. Would be gutted if they win but wouldn't begrudge them it.

Denmark have been tricky opponents for England in recent times. Should be close.

[Paddington Bear]

This thread was always going to go off topic at some point.

Looking forward to the semis. Spain Italy ought to be a cracker, the winner will certainly be favourites to take it all.
Would see us as slight favourites over Denmark, think we've offered a bit more. That said, the emotion of playing for Eriksen and the way that they have handled themselves so far is beyond reproach. Would be gutted if they win but wouldn't begrudge them it.

I have a feeling that the Danes are gonna win the whole thing

Wouldn't begrudge them if they did, but wonder if breaking down our defence then turning over (probably) Italy inside a few days might be a bit much for them in the end.

It's a bit odd that the winner of SF1 will get 24 hours longer to recover for the final than the winners of SF2 will get. It's 25% more.

Inevitable really and happens in all major tournaments. Both games need to be prime time and we'd be unimpressed about a 5 start on Tuesday.

[robmatic]

This thread was always going to go off topic at some point.

Looking forward to the semis. Spain Italy ought to be a cracker, the winner will certainly be favourites to take it all.
Would see us as slight favourites over Denmark, think we've offered a bit more. That said, the emotion of playing for Eriksen and the way that they have handled themselves so far is beyond reproach. Would be gutted if they win but wouldn't begrudge them it.

I have a feeling that the Danes are gonna win the whole thing

I think England should be better than them but destiny is a powerful thing and I think it's on Denmark's side.

[Paddington Bear]

This thread was always going to go off topic at some point.

Looking forward to the semis. Spain Italy ought to be a cracker, the winner will certainly be favourites to take it all.
Would see us as slight favourites over Denmark, think we've offered a bit more. That said, the emotion of playing for Eriksen and the way that they have handled themselves so far is beyond reproach. Would be gutted if they win but wouldn't begrudge them it.

I have a feeling that the Danes are gonna win the whole thing

I think England should be better than them but destiny is a powerful thing and I think it's on Denmark's side.

Also, as a lot of people have pointed out, it's a very even tournament. Must say *insert English arrogance here* I had very few nerves for Ukraine but will brick it on Wednesday.

[Slick]

This thread was always going to go off topic at some point.

Looking forward to the semis. Spain Italy ought to be a cracker, the winner will certainly be favourites to take it all.
Would see us as slight favourites over Denmark, think we've offered a bit more. That said, the emotion of playing for Eriksen and the way that they have handled themselves so far is beyond reproach. Would be gutted if they win but wouldn't begrudge them it.

I have a feeling that the Danes are gonna win the whole thing

I think England should be better than them but destiny is a powerful thing and I think it's on Denmark's side.

I think England will hump them. They seem to me a much better team and I think the Danes may have spend all their emotion already.

Also think England would beat Spain but Italy will be too much.

[Slick]

I really don’t think that a last-gasp 1-point win, thanks entirely to what World Rugby subsequently acknowledged as a refereeing error, is quite the clinching argument you seem to think it is.

If Scotland had been good enough they would have won it. But they werent. This wailing about referees that seems to be endemic in the North is most unbecoming. Shouldnt be surprised i suppose coming from a bunch of wendyball supporters.

Knackers one and all......

Says the man wailing about a whole sport.

I'm wondering what a footballer did to you to make you so insecure.

My last post on this, but I really don't know why Zapp doesn't step in as has been requested before. The child adds absolutely nothing but trolling and abuse, literally nothing else. We don't want it here.

[robmatic]

I have a feeling that the Danes are gonna win the whole thing

I think England should be better than them but destiny is a powerful thing and I think it's on Denmark's side.

I think England will hump them. They seem to me a much better team and I think the Danes may have spend all their emotion already.

Also think England would beat Spain but Italy will be too much.

Are you deliberately invoking the Mocker Gods?

[Zapp Bannigan]

If Scotland had been good enough they would have won it. But they werent. This wailing about referees that seems to be endemic in the North is most unbecoming. Shouldnt be surprised i suppose coming from a bunch of wendyball supporters.

Knackers one and all......

Says the man wailing about a whole sport.

I'm wondering what a footballer did to you to make you so insecure.

My last post on this, but I really don't know why Zapp doesn't step in as has been requested before. The child adds absolutely nothing but trolling and abuse, literally nothing else. We don't want it here.

It is being monitored.

[ASMO]

GLE has been put in the cooler for a long time

[Slick]

I think England should be better than them but destiny is a powerful thing and I think it's on Denmark's side.

I think England will hump them. They seem to me a much better team and I think the Danes may have spend all their emotion already.

Also think England would beat Spain but Italy will be too much.

Are you deliberately invoking the Mocker Gods?

It's complicated

[JM2K6]

I have a feeling that the Danes are gonna win the whole thing

I think England should be better than them but destiny is a powerful thing and I think it's on Denmark's side.

I think England will hump them. They seem to me a much better team and I think the Danes may have spend all their emotion already.

Also think England would beat Spain but Italy will be too much.

They're not the Denmark of Laudrup(s) and co, but their last two results against England have been a 0-0 draw in Copenhagen and a 1-0 win at Wembley...

[Slick]

GLE has been put in the cooler for a long time

Sorry mate, don't want to be telling Zapp what to do but GLE is an absolute cock.

[ASMO]

GLE has been put in the cooler for a long time

Sorry mate, don't want to be telling Zapp what to do but GLE is an absolute cock.

Zapp has his own mind, i have no control over how the great one operates

[Slick]

I think England should be better than them but destiny is a powerful thing and I think it's on Denmark's side.

I think England will hump them. They seem to me a much better team and I think the Danes may have spend all their emotion already.

Also think England would beat Spain but Italy will be too much.

They're not the Denmark of Laudrup(s) and co, but their last two results against England have been a 0-0 draw in Copenhagen and a 1-0 win at Wembley...

Yeah I saw that and was quite surprised. This England team do look a different proposition though. Although as we all know, UK sides are never a million miles away from a complete blow up.

[OomStruisbaai]

Looking forward to the semis. England is two matches away from the title.

[ASMO]

Looking forward to the semis. England is two matches away from the title.

The problem is, if they win it, we will hear nothing but for the next 40 years until they win another trophy.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Looking forward to the semis. England is two matches away from the title.

The problem is, if they win it, we will hear nothing but for the next 40 years until they win another trophy.

I think England will hammer Denmark. A final against Italy (potentially) is going to be a very different proposition though. England will likely win that and I’ll have to leave the country for ever.

[JM2K6]

Looking forward to the semis. England is two matches away from the title.

The problem is, if they win it, we will hear nothing but for the next 40 years until they win another trophy.

Somehow I doubt there's any result that would make you happy :)

[Paddington Bear]

Predictably it is almost impossible to get a pub booking

[Slick]

Predictably it is almost impossible to get a pub booking

Winkers?

Is the rugby club not doing something?

[Sandstorm]

Looking forward to the semis. England is two matches away from the title.

The problem is, if they win it, we will hear nothing but for the next 40 years until they win another trophy.

I’m old enough to not have to listen the whole period.

[Chilli]

GLE has been put in the cooler for a long time

[Paddington Bear]

Predictably it is almost impossible to get a pub booking

Winkers?

Is the rugby club not doing something?

Rugby club is Lions only and being neither a teenager or a 40 year old in a suit on the edge of the dance floor I don't fit the Winkers demographic...

To be honest for big football games I always want to be in London itself. Have always said if we won the RWC I'd obviously want to be at the stadium, think I'd rather be within walking distance of Trafalgar Square if we won the Euros.

[Slick]

Predictably it is almost impossible to get a pub booking

Winkers?

Is the rugby club not doing something?

Rugby club is Lions only and being neither a teenager or a 40 year old in a suit on the edge of the dance floor I don't fit the Winkers demographic...

To be honest for big football games I always want to be in London itself. Have always said if we won the RWC I'd obviously want to be at the stadium, think I'd rather be within walking distance of Trafalgar Square if we won the Euros.

Obviously not being entirely serious re Winkers

[Lobby]

In advance of tonight’s game:

[Enzedder]

Interesting so far - Spain miles on top in terms of possession and goal attempts.

Italy look like they are playing for penalties already

[fishfoodie]

Interesting so far - Spain miles on top in terms of possession and goal attempts.

Italy look like they are playing for penalties already

Spain are lucky there isn't a rugby ref out there tonight; or there'd already be a couple of them binned for acting the prick to the ref.

I thought laying your hands on a ref was an instant card; even in soccer ?

[PCPhil]

Skill levels of all players is pretty amazing.

[tc27]

Yeah winner of this game surely favourite for the cup.

[Biffer]

This thread was always going to go off topic at some point.

Looking forward to the semis. Spain Italy ought to be a cracker, the winner will certainly be favourites to take it all.
Would see us as slight favourites over Denmark, think we've offered a bit more. That said, the emotion of playing for Eriksen and the way that they have handled themselves so far is beyond reproach. Would be gutted if they win but wouldn't begrudge them it.

I have a feeling that the Danes are gonna win the whole thing

I think England should be better than them but destiny is a powerful thing and I think it's on Denmark's side.

Please don’t take this as a dig at you personally, it’s not intended that way.

But the idea that England ‘should’ beat so many different teams (in some peoples minds it’s everyone except Germany, Italy and Brazil) is one of the reasons everyone hates them.

I won’t actually begrudge England winning this tournament, as I’ll be able to watch gammons heads spin by pointing out that all England needed to win after all these years was a little injection of Marxism. And there would still be eight countries with a better record at the Euros than them (currently there are 12).

[Slick]

Italy look knackered, not sure they can keep it up in extra time

Quite enjoying this ref ignoring all the histrionics

[tc27]

I have a feeling that the Danes are gonna win the whole thing

I think England should be better than them but destiny is a powerful thing and I think it's on Denmark's side.

Please don’t take this as a dig at you personally, it’s not intended that way.

But the idea that England ‘should’ beat so many different teams (in some peoples minds it’s everyone except Germany, Italy and Brazil) is one of the reasons everyone hates them.

I won’t actually begrudge England winning this tournament, as I’ll be able to watch gammons heads spin by pointing out that all England needed to win after all these years was a little injection of Marxism. And there would still be eight countries with a better record at the Euros than them (currently there are 12).

England are ranked 4th and Denmark are 10th...objectively its not a hugely controversial statement to make.

[JM2K6]

Please don’t take this as a dig at you personally, it’s not intended that way.

But the idea that England ‘should’ beat so many different teams (in some peoples minds it’s everyone except Germany, Italy and Brazil) is one of the reasons everyone hates them.

And yet we've seen in this very thread people dismissing what England have done by beating Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, and Ukraine by saying we've not played anyone good yet.

We cannot win with 'foreign' fans. So the only answer is to not give a shit - people will find a reason to dislike us no matter what.

[Mahoney]

I have a feeling that the Danes are gonna win the whole thing

I think England should be better than them but destiny is a powerful thing and I think it's on Denmark's side.

Please don’t take this as a dig at you personally, it’s not intended that way.

But the idea that England ‘should’ beat so many different teams (in some peoples minds it’s everyone except Germany, Italy and Brazil) is one of the reasons everyone hates them.

I won’t actually begrudge England winning this tournament, as I’ll be able to watch gammons heads spin by pointing out that all England needed to win after all these years was a little injection of Marxism. And there would still be eight countries with a better record at the Euros than them (currently there are 12).

Isn’t robmatic Scottish?

[tc27]

Fuck it Spain deserve this..Italy are an easy team to dislike

[ScarfaceClaw]

This ref is ignoring the histrionics of all involved. Nice to see.