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Katy
 IP: 80.7.116.42 May 31, 08 - 9:46 PM |
Euro 2008 thread
Well only one week to go!  I'm a bit relieved England aren't in it, I don't have to feel guilty supporting italy and Portugal this time!!  So who will YOU support??? Who will you support? Here are the groups.... Group A 1 Czech Republic  2 Portugal  3 Switzerland  4 Turkey  Group B 1 Austria  2 Croatia  3 Germany  4 Poland  Group C 1 France  2 Netherlands  3 Italy  4 Romania  Group D 1 Greece  2 Russia  3 Spain  4 Sweden 
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Richie
IP: 155.198.184.64 Jun 2nd, 2008 - 9:50 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
I will be supporting Portugal as well, because that is where my girlfriend is from! If they concentrate on playing football and not diving I think no-one will be able to touch them! It's pretty impressive that such a small population can produce so many top players! Spain and Croatia will probably be good to watch, and I'm looking forward to see Nasri and Benzema turning it on for France! I'm glad England aren't in it, because it means I won't be nervous about the hooligans disgracing the country again! |
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Richie
IP: 155.198.184.64 Jun 5th, 2008 - 10:54 AM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Cannavaro out injured for Italy, that is a big blow for them! They normally have loads of good defenders though so will probably still be strong. |
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Katy
IP: 80.7.116.42 Jun 5th, 2008 - 2:42 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Feel SO sorry for Cannavaro, especially as Italy are in the so called 'Group of Death'!  Richie, I totally agree with you about the 'hooligans' that are associated with the England Team. Although it's not as bad as it used to be, I almost heave a sigh of relief to think that we will at least be spared the embarrassment of witnessing scenes that we have done in the past!  Anyway... here is the schedule for the first round of the competition.... Saturday 7 June 2008 1 Grp A Switzerland 18:00 Czech Republic 2 Grp A Portugal 20:45 Turkey Sunday 8 June 2008 3 Grp B Austria 18:00 Croatia 4 Grp B Germany 20:45 Poland Monday 9 June 2008 5 Grp C Romania 18:00 France 6 Grp C Netherlands 20:45 Italy Tuesday 10 June 2008 7 Grp D Spain 18:00 Russia 8 Grp D Greece 20:45 Sweden Wednesday 11 June 2008 9 Grp A Czech Republic 18:00 Portugal 10 Grp A Switzerland 20:45 Turkey Thursday 12 June 2008 11 Grp B Croatia 18:00 Germany 12 Grp B Austria 20:45 Poland Friday 13 June 2008 13 Grp C Italy 18:00 Romania 14 Grp C Netherlands 20:45 France Saturday 14 June 2008 15 Grp D Sweden 18:00 Spain 16 Grp D Greece 20:45 Russia Sunday 15 June 2008 17 Grp A Switzerland 20:45 Portugal 18 Grp A Turkey 20:45 Czech Republic Monday 16 June 2008 19 Grp B Poland 20:45 Croatia 20 Grp B Austria 20:45 Germany Tuesday 17 June 2008 21 Grp C Netherlands 20:45 Romania 22 Grp C France 20:45 Italy Wednesday 18 June 2008 23 Grp D Greece 20:45 Spain 24 Grp D Russia 20:45 Sweden (Times are from uefa.com, so will obviously be different depending on which country you are in.  )
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Linda
IP: 129.241.122.230 Jun 8th, 2008 - 9:33 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
YEY!! The Euro's had begun. I always love the summers with the big football-tournaments. My support obviously goes to Italy. Norway isn't in it(no suprise there) so I'm free to throw all my support at my favorite country. A bit scared looking at their group though. It's going to be three very difficult matches for them. Fingers crossed. I've also always sort of liked the Czech Republic, and Portugal of course. Knowing me I'll probably pick up another favorite during the tournament as well. Too many footballers, too little time. |
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Richie
IP: 155.198.184.64 Jun 11th, 2008 - 10:26 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
So far so good for Portugal then! Although they lost their heads a bit after the Czechs equalised, they calmed down and remembered to play properly in the second half! It's turning out to be a great tournament! Most of the good teams seem to have quite poor defences, which is making for a good spectacle! Here's hoping Donandoni starts with Cassano as he's one of the best players to watch when he's on song, and Italy badly need a bit of inspiration! |
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Richie
IP: 155.198.184.64 Jun 11th, 2008 - 10:27 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Thanks for posting all the fixtures by the way Katy!!!!
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Richie
IP: 155.198.184.64 Jun 16th, 2008 - 3:33 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
What a comeback by Turkey last night!!! They are now my second favourite team inthe tournament... If Portugal don't win I hope Turkey do. They play decent passing football and have a lot of passion - the under-motivated millionaires who play for England could do with taking a leaf out of their books! OK, we all know that passion spills over sometimes and they let their tempers get the better of them (what was the goalie thinking in the last minute???) but that's better than watching Gerard and chums mincing about and letting a less talented Croatia team walk all over them! Good to see Nihat having his moment in the sun at long last, after being one of the most under-rated strikers in Europe for years! His second goal was straight out of the Bati textbook! |
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Katy
IP: 80.7.116.42 Jun 17th, 2008 - 8:38 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
WOW... there's SO much football on at the moment, there's hardly time to do ANYTHING else!!! Yeah, Richie, the Turkey v Czech Republic match was REALLY exciting.. they deserve to go through. Glad Portugal are through too. Don't have a lot of hope for Italy tonight though. Holland are already through, so there is every chance that Romania will win, meaning that Italy will be out, even if they beat France! Should be a good match, but I'm not holding my breath! 
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Katy
IP: 80.7.116.42 Jun 18th, 2008 - 12:45 AM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
WooooHooooo!!! I was WRONG!!!!     Italy are THROUGH!!!  Good on ya Holland.. I honestly thought that they would want Italy out.. and with 9 substitutions, I thought it was a given that Romania would win! But I was WRONG!!!!   Bring on Spain!
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Richie
IP: 155.198.184.64 Jun 18th, 2008 - 6:41 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Hahahaha, glad you enjoyed the match Katy! I didn't doubt Holland would try their best - I think you've been listening to Fergie and his conspiracy theories a bit too much! Just kidding! I would have liked to see Romania go through but I guess Holland's reserve's were too strong. It'll be a big test for Portugal aganst Germany but I reckon if they remember to play their natural game the likes of Ronaldo should be too good for Germany's rubbish defence! Hope it doesn't go to penners, because we all know who will win that! |
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Mariela
IP: 193.151.23.242 Jun 18th, 2008 - 11:17 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
ITALY are through!!!! Yipeeeeee!!! I was feeling soooo happy about it last night!Dear friends, such a long time since i haven't posted anything here, but you know i was pregnant and a lot of work i had to finish. So, guys, on 9th of June my daughter Deyana was born! Guys, it's my first child and i feeel sooooo happy and unbelievable!Just wanted to share my happiness and these 2 pictures with you, it's me, my husband and Deyana! Deyana1 Deyana2 A lot of my friends thought i will give her the name Gabriella! FORZA BATIGOL! Hugs from me, dear friends! I will never leave you! Will try to be more regular! Mariela
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Katy
IP: 80.7.116.42 Jun 19th, 2008 - 9:18 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Awwww Mariela... the pics are GORGEOUS!!!!  CONGRATULATIONS to all 3 of you!!!!  You must be SO busy at the moment, we understand if you're not here too much, but please keep posting when you have the time! 
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Katy
IP: 80.7.116.42 Jun 19th, 2008 - 9:22 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Oooops.... almost forgot to post the schedule for the 1/4 finals!!! Here it is.... starting with Portugal v Germany tonight. C'MON PORTUGAL!!!!!!! Thursday 19th June Quarter-final: Portugal v Germany Friday 20th June Quarter-final: Croatia v Turkey Saturday 21st June Quarter-final: Netherlands v Russia Sunday 22nd June Quarter-final: Spain v Italy |
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Ali-gol
IP: 72.140.78.144 Jun 21st, 2008 - 3:41 AM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Germany 3- 2 Portugal Turkey 1 - Croatia (Turkey win 3-1 on penalties) What were Portugal thinking? were they thinking to win against Germany? i dont think so. well germany did what they always do, find a way to Win. germany is one of the top teams in the world..its not that easy to defeat them, but portugal tried there best..deco tried hard and ronaldo waas pretty much anonymous. Turkey - croatia was a nice game right till the end.. Turkey the come back kings did again.. Tommorow its Holland vs Russia Sunday Italy vs Spain cant wait for spain vs italy...that will be one hell of a game |
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Katy
IP: 80.7.116.42 Jun 21st, 2008 - 4:16 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
I was gutted when Portugal went out! I blame Ronaldo and Scolari! All this in the news about Ronaldo/Real Madrid and Scolari/Chelsea MUST have unsettled the squad!  They should have kept their mouths firmly CLOSED until after the tournament.  I'm glad Turkey got through again... it sure was exciting at the end. Yep, Aligol.. tomorrow night's match between Spain and Italy should be a blinder... can't wait.
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Sanan Muradov
IP: 85.132.24.58 Jun 21st, 2008 - 4:42 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
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Mariela
IP: 193.151.23.242 Jun 21st, 2008 - 7:52 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Wow, i also can't wait tomorrow's game! Italy vs Spain - surely it will be quite an interesting game! GO, ITALY, GO! Tonight is the game between Holland and Russia - i suppose it will be also quite interesting! I'm supporting Holland. Hugs from me, dear friends! and of course..... FORZA GABRIEL OMAR BATISTUTA! Mariela
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Linda
IP: 129.241.122.230 Jun 21st, 2008 - 8:15 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
First of all. CONGRATULATION MARIELA. It must be an exiting and wonderful time for you. Your baby is beautiful. As for the Euro, my teams seem to be dropping out one after the other. Still got Italy though, and they played very well against France. Big thank you to The Netherlands! Somehow I seem to keep missing the best matches, but nothing will be able to tear me away from the tv tomorrow night. Forza Italia. Kay....what about all this stuff around Ronaldo. Do you think ManU will let him go? |
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Richie
IP: 149.254.192.192 Jun 22nd, 2008 - 7:08 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Well Holland were rubbish weren't they?! I'm backing Turkey all the way now! Even though Emre is in my bad books as he has just left Newcastle for Fenerbache after three years of sitting on his bum there and being paid handsomely for it! Yeah I agree with you about Ronaldo Katy! that was such a selfish way to behave and must have had an effect on the team... and also inconsiderate to the Man United supporters who have paid his wages for five years and showed alot of patience with him early on, when he was nowhere near the player he is today! Sadly it's typical of proffesional footballers these days though isn't it?! 
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Linda
IP: 129.241.122.230 Jun 22nd, 2008 - 9:23 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
What a game by Russia last night. I love how their attack-minded football. Guus Hiddink must be a bit of a miracle worker, I wonder how it felt to obliterate his home country. Thumbs up for Russia. They are really growing on me. Too bad they will be up against Italy(I'm jumping ahead here, I know. But I'm determined to be optimistic) next. |
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Mariela
IP: 193.151.23.242 Jun 23rd, 2008 - 12:53 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Unfortunately Italy are out! I had this bad feeling during the penalties that Spain will go through, but all the time i hoped that Italy will have the luck to qualify for the semi-finals...Unfortunately it didn't happen. Before the beginning of EURO 2008 my husband was joking that Russia will be the next european champion, now i'm wondering if he was really right? Hugs form me, dear friends! Mariela
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Katy
IP: 80.7.116.42 Jun 24th, 2008 - 12:54 AM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
SAD that Italy are out but it wasn't really a good match was it??I'm supporting Turkey now, like you Richie! Actually I don't really mind WHO wins, as long as it's NOT Germany!!! Here's the schedule for the semis.... Wednesday 25th June Germany v Turkey Thursday 26th June Russia v Spain Linda... the Ronaldo fiasco!  After the CL final he said he was staying at Man U. Then he goes to play with Portugal (and listens to Scolari) and he now says he wants to go to Real!! Of COURSE Scolari would talk him into going to Spain... Scolari will be managing Chelsea next season, so he would LOVE it if Man U were without Ronaldo, because we are Chelsea's biggest threat!  No idea what's gonna happen now... Man U say he's not for sale, Alex says he's going over his dead body and Ronaldo says he doesn't care who he upsets! Alex is on holiday and says he'll talk some sense into him when he comes back at the end of the week  so we'll have to wait and see! I know what I'd do with him!!! 
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Linda
IP: 129.241.122.230 Jun 24th, 2008 - 9:16 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
ARGHHHH Italy out too. I have no teams left. I've might actually have to support Russia, at least they are playing some attractive football. I agree that ITaly wasn't particularly fiesty against Spain, but SPain didn't impress either. I hope Russia beats them Thanks for explaining the whole Ronaldo saga Katy. I've seen bits and pieces of it in the Euro coverage, but didn't understand how serious the rumours were. I can totally see Scolari trying to get Ronaldo to swallow the Real bait. I don't condone, but it's actually quite smart. But if ManU refuses to sell, does it matter what Ronaldo wants? I know most clubs have to let a player go if he really wants to, but in this case I think I would have made an exception 
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Richie
IP: 155.198.155.149 Jun 24th, 2008 - 10:55 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
I wouldn't want to be Ronaldo when he next sees Ferguson! He might be 70 years old but he will still give little Ronaldo the fright of his lifetime!!! All those millions in the bank won't help at all when it's just him and the man from Glasgow in a room together... oh, to be a fly on the wall!!! I don't have a lot of time for Ferguson but I must admit I've got a lot of respect for the fear he can put into people! Christiano seems to have been Fergie's golden boy since he arrived at Man U and maybe thinks he can do and say what he wants, but that could soon be about to change! |
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Richie
IP: 155.198.155.149 Jun 24th, 2008 - 11:31 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Glad to hear you are behind the Turks as well Katy! It's just a pity that most of the squad seems to be injured or suspended for the semi! The players that are left are really going to have to play out of their skins to get through it... But they're all professional footballers so there's no reason they can't give it a good shot. And Germany's defense is absolutely rubbish so if they can keep Podolski, Ballack and Klose quiet they might just do it! |
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Linda
IP: 129.241.122.230 Jun 26th, 2008 - 11:50 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Germany to the final, but the Turks put up a very good fight. I thought they would get extra time for sure when they scored four minutes before full time, but somehow Germany always comes back. I don't know with the rest of you, but here we lost the tv connection in the end of the game. So our national tv-station broadcasted the game through a mobile phone- web-camera. Don't think I've ever experienced that before Russia and Spain are underway, still 0-0. |
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Katy
IP: 80.7.116.42 Jun 28th, 2008 - 10:56 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
ALL our teams are out!!!! Turkey DEFINITELY deserved to go through... it was a travesty that Germany won! Well I'm quite glad that Spain won, mainly because I think they will have more chance of beating Germany than Russia would have done. Also... I like Fernando Torres but I can't usually 'support' him because he plays for LIVERPOOOL.. so now I have an excuse to cheer him on! So it's SPAIN for me, tomorrow night, without a doubt (I'm almost scared of saying it!) Who is it for you... anybody???? |
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Richie
IP: 155.198.155.78 Jun 28th, 2008 - 11:36 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
I with you Katy, as I reckon 99% of Britain will be! Got to hope that Spain can hold their nerve and do the job! It better not go to pennas though! Yep, Turkey were my team of the tournament - they showed the best spirit and attitude by far, it's just a pity they suffered so much with injuries and suspensions!! And maybe they just left it late one too many times - but he who lives by the sword, dies by the sword! Come on Spain! |
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Linda
IP: 193.217.87.93 Jun 29th, 2008 - 11:28 AM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Same here. WOW...first time I've ever felt the need to support Spain. |
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Nadia
IP: 75.74.143.113 Jun 30th, 2008 - 2:46 AM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Yeah!!! Although Italy is out, at least Spain beat Germany!! what a relief. |
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Katy
IP: 80.7.116.42 Jul 3rd, 2008 - 9:28 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
Yeah Nadia... WHAT A RELIEF!!!! I'm really glad Spain won... it's about time they won a major trophy! CONGRATULATIONS SPAIN!!!! 
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bfgfootball.com
IP: 24.19.44.193 Jul 6th, 2008 - 10:01 PM |
Re: Euro 2008 thread
I supported Germany. They lost to the better team this time around. But I have hope for them in the future, maybe win the next World Cup? They are young and very talented. |
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