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@ MichaelThe Europa league don't forget is a minor competition in the great scheme of things. The teams that get into that competition in the first place are minor cup winners anf fourth placed league finishers, plus the losers from the Champions League group stages. Yes Atletico Madrid won it but it doesn't really say anything. The Champions League is where the money and prestige is, and not a Spanish club in sight this year. The final on Saturday will be an epic encounter methinks, fingers cr…

The England team was named yesterday, so i'll revise my optimistic enthusiasm and say that we'll be lucky to leave the group stages. Forgot to mention that Holland are looking good as well and could easily make the last four, so difficult to call this championship

Can't find too much to disagree with there, i'd use Oxlaide-Chamberlain instead of Lampard simply because he has pace. Not sure about Roy, i mean he did get the Swiss to 3rd in the world so clearly has some idea of what he's doing, and apart from his time with Pool, he's not done badly. Only time will tell.

What i like about the Ox is he's fearless, he really doesn't care who he's playing against. Saw a few games with him playing for the Gooners this season and he always had an impact, not to be underestimated. I honestly think the Germans will win it as well, but a lot has been said that since nobody expects England to win, they might actually do well. I'll be very curious how we play with the two friendlies coming up, what sort of shape we have on the field, see if Roy is brave enough to go 4-3-3…

Slightly off topic but congratulations to my team Chelsea last night for winning the European Cup. A better display of determination, defensive capabilities and luck you will not see anywhere else. It's what got us through the competition against much better sides. Feel a bit sorry for Bayern, they had their chances but didn't take them, even though they were the better footballing side on the night. We know how you feel by the way, been there ourselves. Better luck next time

Not long to go now until the first game. Nice to see the Italians are up their old tricks. Can't see them doing well at all now, as the players are probably wondering if the police are going to knock on their door anytime soon. I can't believe all that nonsense goes on, and it's not the first time it has happened. The more i see Holland play the more i think they will win this, they look very strong atm.

@ Huor The European championships are held in a European country which Ukraine is obviously part of. It's actually part of central and eastern Europe. Corynthos Please don't call it Soccer, it's called Football and is actually the biggest world sport out there, played by practically every nation on the planet. Football in its various forms has been played since the middle ages, before the US even existed apart from the native population. The Americans would have us believe that they do world sp…

Which is why this is a football thread and not a hockey thread. My gf is a huge ice hockey fan now you mention it

I was reading this morning that the first case of racism has happened to the Dutch team during a practice session. This problem sadly, will overshadow the tournament, that's a fact. It's a shame that some of the Polish and probably Ukraine fans will act this way, just shows how narrow minded some people are. I used to tour the world both as a technician for bands and as a musician as well, who with is unimportant. I have to say i ran across similar problems in Poland (not actually race related …

Ha, yes, what a great game to start off the tournament. Poland deserved their lead, the better team in the first half by far. The red card wasn't, in any way a red card. Funny how we call football a game of two halves as the second half was nearly all Greece, great equaliser, and a missed penalty as well. Good entertainment for the neutral fan. Well done both teams. Now what's next? Russia v Czech Republic. No history between those two sides then lol

Bit of a slaughter in the end, but well played Russia. The Czechs were in it early on but were useless in front of goal. Great start to the tournament and can we have some more of this please? These two matches had more excitement than the last world cup put together. On the menu for tomorrow we have, Holland v Denmark Spain v Italy Should be fun!

Yes you're quite right, god knows what i thought i was typing lol

Holland had 73% possession when the Danes scored, totally against the run of play. Much more even towards the end of the first half. Can't see it staying like this mind you. Time for my half time cup of tea methinks Well that was fun and well played Denmark, entertaining game. Which is less than can be said about the Germany v Portugal game so far. Worst one yet. Clearly not a Portugese goal as well just before half time, although it did land plum on the line. Remember the rules people, the WHO…

ARRRGGGHHH, typical. One of the most boring games i think i've ever seen. Then Germany score, and Portugal realise they are actually in a game. Even so, expected a lot more from both teams as i thought all the big name players on both sides were average at best. Even Gomez who scored, was utter rubbish until then. Anyway well done to Germany. Tournament can only improve after that dismal match.

Looking at the Euro news this morning, i see UEFA have charged the Russian Football Federation with regards to the riots after the Czech game. Nice to see the Russians behaving themselves... NOT! They may find themselves playing without a crowd if they are not careful. Idiots

If we just talk about what happened on the field of play yesterday, the Spain v Italy game and the result, it seemed fair for both teams. What upsets me with any of these two teams, is the amount of rolling around on the ground and play acting, for even the slightest tackle or shoulder barge. They are not actors, they are footballers and it's time they started acting like them. It's a fashion that crept into the game some time ago and i can assure you none of the players were hurt yesterday. It…

Not a total disaster in the great scheme of things i suppose. I'll take a 1-1 considering i thought we were rubbish. Glen Johnson should be put on the first plane home, utter shite that boy. Anyway, next up, Sweden v Ukraine, hope that's a better game

Hardly peaceful Huor. The above video is just one of the many issue at these games including racism, fights, and god knows what else youtube.com/watch?v=7spqXU-utsU youtube.com/watch?v=Rf2m3SGLM5Y

This needs to be put in perspective tbh. A little history lesson about yesterday. Firstly, let's not forget Poland has a recent history of being occupied. Germany did it from 1939-45, after that the Russians up until 1989. Now it just happens that Russia Day is celebrated on June 12th. This is their national holiday. This was also the date of the football game against Poland. Now some idiot decided it was ok for the Russians to march through Warsaw celebrating Russia Day. A recipe for disaster …

The Shev was good have to say, two great headers from a 35 yr old we all thought was past it. Was a cracking game overall as well. How the hell Sweden didn't equalise is still a mystery. Further to my comment about Holland qualifying even though they have lost their first two games. As i mentioned it's still possible. A quick delve into the UEFA 2012 rulebook actually explains what could happen. In summary, teams level on points are separated first by head-to-head records. If Germany beat Denma…