EURO 2012 (football)

[Bruv119]

So predictions to win ?

Russia were very impressive last night but I am going to go with England for the first time ever purely on the basis that they have had no hype or build up and can go into a major tournament expecting to lose.   This is when we do best as underdogs 

[zack1234]

The GFC

[Lusche]

So predictions to win ?

Brazil! 

[RTHolmes]

'96 was the best team and chance for Engerland in my living memory. this time? I'll be pleasantly surprised if we survive the group stage

Russia look very strong in their group. half the girls living near me are wearing Poland shirts, they look foxy, but not very happy after yesterday.


edit: tbh half of me doesnt want us to go through, I dont think I could handle losing to Germany on penalties again

[Bruv119]

'96 was the best team and chance for Engerland in my living memory. this time? I'll be pleasantly surprised if we survive the group stage

Russia look very strong in their group. half the girls living near me are wearing Poland shirts, they look foxy, but not very happy after yesterday.


edit: tbh half of me doesnt want us to go through, I dont think I could handle losing to Germany on penalties again

Soon as Greece got that red card I went from neutral to supporting them and with a blatant penalty not given they deserved to win it 2-1.

as for Germany and penalties after watching Bayern we might have a chance  

glad to see lusche and zack can stay on topic for 5 seconds   

[RTHolmes]

2 cracking games to watch today ... the Danes are usually tough and the cloggies are ... unpredictable.

then the eurozone grudge match Germany Portugal - fixture of the weekend?

[ACE]

You guys mean futbol?  America is football.

[Midway]

You guys mean futbol?  America is football.

I think they're talking about soccer, but don't recall "red cards" when my kids played.   

[Bruv119]

I think they're talking about soccer, but don't recall "red cards" when my kids played.   

nope I'm talking about football the first official game of which was in 1888 in England   

a red card is a player being sent off the pitch for the rest of the match and in this tournament format the player gets a 2 match ban.

In this case the Greek player picked up two extremely soft yellow cards that equals a red and therefore playing the remainder of the game with 10 players instead of the full 11.  If your kid had elbowed or head butted another player in the face they may have received a red card!

[Midway]

nope I'm talking about football the first official game of which was in 1888 in England   

a red card is a player being sent off the pitch for the rest of the match and in this tournament format the player gets a 2 match ban.

In this case the Greek player picked up two extremely soft yellow cards that equals a red and therefore playing the remainder of the game with 10 players instead of the full 11.  If your kid had elbowed or head butted another player in the face they may have received a red card!

There was no such outrages behaviour when my sons played.   

No wonder I never saw a red card.

Being Greek is difficult in these economic times.   

  The Greeks deserve a pass on the field since they carry a heavy burden. 

[Bruv119]

I guess the soccer mom's don't like to see the Fat Bloke skinhead from down the local boozer come charging at you like a raging bull with no intentions of playing the ball and unless your extremely clever and skilful to evade the charge, you will end up in A & E.   

[zack1234]

I think they're talking about soccer, but don't recall "red cards" when my kids played.   

Why do you call it football when you use your hands?

Baseball in UK is called rounders

Is it true American football is design to be played between TV advertisments

[Midway]

Why do you call it football when you use your hands?

Baseball in UK is called rounders

Is it true American football is design to be played between TV advertisments

Ask and you shall receive, on occasion.  http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_is_American_football_called_'football'

Yes it is true, football gives us a few short breaks from the advertisement variety show.   

[kilo2]

Why do you call it football when you use your hands?

Baseball in UK is called rounders

Is it true American football is design to be played between TV advertisments

The term soccer originated in England.

Yes it is true.

[zack1234]