Footaball again? The Euro 2024 edition

I think Georgia will find it tough in the second half as Spain begin to unleash.

Erm, very prescient

Spain look awesome

Spain Germany in the next round. Why on earth don’t they do a new draw for each round, like they do with most other competitions?

Because the logistics of supporters and nations needing to find tickets and accommodation at a few days notice is impossible. OK, you don’t know for certain whether you’ll finish top or second or whatever after the groups, but most of the larger nations with bigger followings can make a decent guess, and then the rest of the journey is mapped out

Meanwhile, in one of the biggest last minute goals since Platt vs Belgium in 1990……. and the bloke over Kane’s left shoulder, behind the kid in the Yale top misses it because PUT YOUR **** PHONE AWAY!!

https://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/1807479003055370273

I’m enjoying the online footage of England fans leaving early, then being told that Bellingham had scored. Spending thousands, then prioritising getting on a tram is the most English thing ever.

They’ll claim they were there. So, changes for the Swiss? I’d keep the same except replace Saka with Gordon and play Foden on the right. Not sure he has many other options – Mainoo was decent in the middle. Maybe Shaw in at left back if he’s fit.

PUT YOUR **** PHONE AWAY!!

Understandable though given the rest of the match!

I’d start with whatever team was on for Kanes goal but that would be too risky no doubt.  would like to see Gordon on for someone else .

Eze was great.  love to see these players as they’re fighting for their spot and have the confidence to go one on one rather than backwards

spain were great too.  hard to look past them at the moment.

 So, changes for the Swiss?

The only changes will be for injury/suspension. Southgate’s game plan is (and always has been) to keep the ball and only pass to feet, no forward runs into space despite the team having no attacking threat whatsoever. They fluked a win last night but more of the same against Switzerland and they’ll get hammered

We’ve played great in the past, to then  pack the bags and go home as unlucky losers. Nice to get a last minute reprieve and look forward to another game next week👍

We’ve played great in the past

How far back are we going?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cyj4n9d9yjno

Haha, well before Mr Southgate I’m afraid.

Accept and enjoy the ride.

England have played in the same way I react when my wife comes in from work and I’ve been at home all day. Do absolutely nothing for hours and then just jump into action and start frantically cooking and cleaning like a lunatic #ENGvSLO

— Scott Bennett – at EdFringe 13-25 August! (@scottbcomedyuk) June 30, 2024

State of the pitch!

How many free kicks has Ronaldo actually scored? Maybe because I only watch internationals but I don’t understand why his teammates seem to automatically defer to him every time 🙄

Probably more than the rest of team combined

I’d imagine managing Ronaldo in his advancing years is similar to managing Biden.

Ha! Vindicated by BBC pundits, he’s 1 for 58 in free kicks in major tournaments, but they didn’t fancy anyone’s chances of persuading him off the ball 😂

1 from 59……

I don’t know, friends… I mean, we’ve all been critical of England’s performances but Slovenia are making a real match of what on paper should be a walkover, and there’ve been a lot of surprise results. Maybe things have moved on and there ARE no minnows in large tournaments any more?

I said this earlier in the thread; these little Balkan teams are very fit, organised and with good technique and difficult to break down.

Only Spain seem to be able to put away the ‘smaller’, well organised nations. The French seem able to bore themselves to the title, great defence, nick a goal.

Yeah but at least Portugal are trying to make some runs and put some effort in.

Ain’t done ’em much good so far. 🙂 Interesting to hear the difference in the punditry, bigging up the organised defence.

Bollocks….. I’m running out of alcohol…..

Might have to open the white wine we bought for a risotto.

Ain’t done ’em much good so far. 🙂

It hasn’t but it does make watching the game more interesting.

Roberto Martinez must rival Southgate for worst use of a decent squad.

oof, that is a decent penalty but a brilliant save

Not Ronaldo’s night is it….

The blubbing has begun!

Dude’s a broken man…

That save is going to mess with the Portuguese heads if this does go to pens.

Dry your eyes, mate….

Free kick for Slovenia – will Ronaldo take it?

Never seen three SAVES in a row

Bollox. Writing was on the wall when it went to penalties unfortunately. 3 great saves though

Painful, that. Especially Ronaldo giving it all that half an hour after crying like a baby. Lacks class, that boy.

Didn’t see any of the Portuguese players congratulate the Slovenians. Pity