???? Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Yup agree. I thought that Hodgson was poor tactically (in terms of chnaging them ie flexibility) in the game yesterday as opposed to before. Didn't help that Rooney was dogshite. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-554873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Rooney puzzled me. In the last world cup he wanted to play deep but in the last game he was the further man forward. Rooney was the ideal man to trouble Pirlo. Was Hodgson really poor tactically or was it a case of England players lacking a football brain? You could lead the horse to the water... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-554878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippy Minton Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 In the four games we played, every other team could claim, or at least make a case for the idea, that they were as good as or better than England. And these were three teams that are very, very average themselevs. Low expectations or not - it's been another poor tournament for England.After the shocking world cup defeat, I still thought we needed to retain the old guard of Gerrard, Lampard, Terry et al as at the time there was simply no one coming through to replace them. However, they now have to go - build a team around a solid spine of youngsters - Hart, Jones, Wilshire with Rooney up front and supported by Walcott and the Ox on wings. If Hodgeson was the "looking to the long term" choice as manager he needs to be brave enough to make these players the new guard whilst knowing that we'll get the occasional spanking whilst trying to qualify for Brazil. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-554929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Much as I hate to say nice things about the England football team, with that squad and with a manager so recently appointed, getting to the quarters was a pretty good result. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-554979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Absolutely right Loz. I didn't think we'd make it out of the group stages when the tournament begun so they did better than I expected them to. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-554986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Very much looking forward to this one - I *quite* fancy Portugal's chances Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Iniesta a bit touchy over the 'boring' tag and Ronaldo still trying to prove he's better than Messi, I fancy Portugal too but I've been wrong before... B) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 ...in that case I won't be betting Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 You sure? Spain are pretty much evens or slight odds-on everywhere but Portugal are 7/2 which has to be tempting... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 ...and Today's prediction maxxi? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 *Wait's with anticipated breath*Note to Maxxi: Bookies close at 6... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Maxii's the English counterpart to that German octopus Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 The German octopus being a master of dynamic and accurate football prediction....maxxii being a *bit* crap Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 No worsethan me. All my correct score preds and group positions have been way off and my Paddy Power kitty for Euro 2012 is now down to ?25. Not quite sure what to do with it *slopes off to betting thread* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The German octopus being a master of dynamic and accurate football prediction....maxxii being a *bit* crapHey, I got one right... admittedly it was the wrong one... and that Italy had to stoop to using an ex-Iron (always guaranteed to sway a result) to win but still...???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> ...and Today's prediction maxxi?The fact that Portugal lost doesn't mean it wasn't a good bet, well, you know what I mean... anyway today is easy, 3-1 to zer Tchermans (even if Pirlo has a pearler... see what i did there?)... the 'Hammer-effect' of the Italians starting with Diamanti will be lessened as he will have much more time to cock it all up.I'd go further and say the chances of a red card are quite high with that stroppy French ref in chargePlacer vos Paris, mes amis!*Stuffs Paddy Power shares deep into sock* B) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Maxxi has a long way to beat *Bob*'s 100 per cent record of predicting the result AFTER each game.Germany fans looking very glum. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Yes.. well, I've had a word with Herr Schweinsteiger my contact in the German camp and he assures me the current situation is down to an untimely lapse of his side's usual efficiency - in that they forgot to pay the Italians up front.ETA: and leaving out Il martello felice was a dirty trick...Above the clatter of studs I could clearly hear "Wo sind der braun envelopen?!" in the background and "Was ist der Italienisch fur 'bung'?" so I am confident the second half will see order restored.*puts in telephone order for more Paddy Power shares and admires expensive pair of ocelot slippers online* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Thoroughly enjoying this especially with my pre-tournament bet on Italy. Great game. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Can you hear the germans sing? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 A glimmer Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Not now. It's all over. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 das war kein glimmer, das war ein mirage... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Great game tonight. Super Mario strikes again. Really didn't expect that result. Should be a very interesting final. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-555996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddleston Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It was a great surprise to see the german boys play like that... but Neuer was a highlight, are there any rules for him at all? He just changes positions as he pleases. :-0 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-556193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Eddleston Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> It was a great surprise to see the german boys> play like that... but Neuer was a highlight, are> there any rules for him at all? He just changes> positions as he pleases. :-0There have been a few times where Neuer was nearly caught out of position. He also happens to be a very capable penaly taker unlike some of the England players. As for germany playing badly, it wss more of the case where the Italians battled, closing down space and exploiting defensive weaknesses. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23641-euro-2012/page/18/#findComment-556489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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