TheKingObv 10,646 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Fuck sake. Where's that from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
messiah10 58 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 poland russia first game, predictions?im going for 2-1 russia, lewandowski dzagoev and pav Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,646 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Poland - Greece is the first game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilko89 507 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Fuck sake. Where's that from?Ladbrokes mate and only picked them up yesterday so shouldn't have changed I wouldn't thought! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,646 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Ladbrokes mate and only picked them up yesterday so shouldn't have changed I wouldn't thought!http://sports.ladbrokes.com/en-gb/Football/European-ChampionshipFootball/European-Championship-t210005449Only 33/1 on there! Maybe it's only in shops?I'd be all over that if I could find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilko89 507 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 http://sports.ladbrokes.com/en-gb/Football/European-ChampionshipFootball/European-Championship-t210005449Only 33/1 on there! Maybe it's only in shops?I'd be all over that if I could find it.Well I'll let you know, putting it on at lunchtime and I'll see if I get 50/1, fingers crossed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,792 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm not sure why but I'm absolutely buzzing for this starting. Summer just isn't the same without a European Championship or a World Cup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Defoe has left Englands training camp to return home due to a family bereavement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,792 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Are England allowed to replace him and if so who is on the stand by list in terms of strikers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,898 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 England are saying they are not going to replace him and he will return in due course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Would think that rules him out of the first game, time they have funeral, etc, then he gets back.Leaves England really low on strikers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 England would only be starting with one striker anyway and that was between Carrol and Wellbeck.The only difference it makes is that they can't turn to Defoe if they are needing a goal late in a game which I'm sure would have been his role. Guess they will want him back ASAP but obviously can't rush a sensitive matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm sure Euro 2012 is the last thing on Defoe's mind right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devlin 222 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm sure Euro 2012 is the last thing on Defoe's mind right now.Biker Mice From Mars would surely be below the Euro's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Are England allowed to replace him and if so who is on the stand by list in terms of strikers?They can, but they don't want to. Apparently, he will come back and play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 And it starts:TransferScoop @TransferScoopVan Marwijk confirms monkey chants, from a minority, were directed towards his players in y'day’s open training in Wisla Krakow's stadium. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Atheist 178 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Anyone taking part in the Pie&Bovril Euro 2012 predictor?That £100 first place prize is mine! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampionsAgain 1,373 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Can see Denmark and Belgium doing damage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Can see Denmark and Belgium doing damage.You've got lost on the way to the Euro 2016 thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broxibear87 129 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Can see Denmark and Belgium doing damage.Can't see this being Belgium's year Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilko89 507 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 http://sports.ladbrokes.com/en-gb/Football/European-ChampionshipFootball/European-Championship-t210005449Only 33/1 on there! Maybe it's only in shops?I'd be all over that if I could find it.Bastards changed it, 33/1 like you said!Have Benzema TS @ 16/1 and Arshavin E/W @ 80/1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiprfc 1,799 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Being part Polish and as they're co-hosting it, I'm gonna get behind them. I'm also gonna try and get behind England this year as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 625 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Being part Polish and as they're co-hosting it, I'm gonna get behind them. I'm also gonna try and get behind England this year as well.how good are poland? , ive backed them tomorrow but dont know much about them other than their dortmund players Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiprfc 1,799 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 how good are poland? , ive backed them tomorrow but dont know much about them other than their dortmund playersNot much, they've a few good young players like Rafal Wolski and Maciej Rybus and another young defender, but I don't know too much about him. They've also got guys like Obraniak as well.I reckon they'll qualify from the group, I reckon they'll beat Greece and the Czech's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishranger 98 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 how good are poland? , ive backed them tomorrow but dont know much about them other than their dortmund playersOur offence without a question rely on Dortmund trio. Piszczek and Kuba on a right side can rip apart any defence now and then, certainly whoever Poland will play those guys will create some clear situations for strikers. And they know exactly what kind of passes Lewandowski expects, what kind of crosses he needs, how he moves on the pitch etc; this is huge for a national team to have 3 of their best players from one team, really. Interesting though that goals in last friendlies were scored after actions from left side, I suppose teams concentrate a lot on securing right side and left is a bit open. But still, left side does not compare in terms of skill.Defence in the other hand is very shaky, luckily we have Szczesny on board.Players from first eleven:GK: SzczesnyRb: PiszczekCB: Wasilewski (11/12 Belgian champion with Anderlecht Bruksela, very charismatic, build like a bull, but not good with the ball)CB: Perquis (Starter in Sochaux, pretty much opposite of Wasilewski, not so strong but more technical skills)LB: Boenisch (Bench player from Werder Brema, worst player in first eleven, he is solid player when healthy but he is just back from 2 year injury and that is clearly visible)RW: Blaszczykowski ©DM: Murawski (Lech Poznan, nothing special, just average; played in Champions League with Rubin Kazan season ago)DM: Polanski (FSV Mainz, average Bundesliga defensive midfildier, more often seen in offence than Murawski though)LW: Rybus (Young gun from Terek Grozny, had a very good season in competetive Russia league but certainly there are more interesting left wingers out there)AM: Obraniak (Was a starter at Champions League side Lille, but with Joe Cole arrival he become just a rotation guy what haven't suited him; moved to Bordaux in winter and become a leader of a midfield there, great spring round for him, another in-form guy)S: LewandowskiBench: mediocre players with exception of Wolski and Grosicki. Brozek got on board so you got the picture.Crappy defence - good offence kind of teams are fun to watch, but they do not last long. We are in easiest group possible though and we play at home, so i guess everything can happen.Last games:4:0 Andora1:0 Slovakia1:0 Latvia0:0 Portugal2:1 Hungary2:2 GermanyCan't wait till the kick off, most important National team game in 30 years Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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