Made these games a farce, teams concentrating on not losing.
Slovakia had no reason to attack tonight, nor Switzerland last night.
Slovakia had no reason to attack tonight, nor Switzerland last night.
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Have UEFA ruined the Euros?
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Green Cross Code Man
Wunt be druv
Yes, it was truly appalling. All in the name of the almighty $.
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
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i dont think it is this. its that worst virtue in sport, being inclusive.
It's what's been taught in wimp leftie schools for nearly 20yrs!
studio150
Well-known member
Don't forget England had no reason to attack as a point put them through in 2nd place.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
19 shots or more says they tried. Unsuccessfully, but they did attack.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
24 teams is here to stay.
And next time, there is no host country - Euro 2020 is being played across 13 different capitals (London, Rome, Baku, Munich, St Petersburg, Amsterdam, Dublin, Bucharest, Bilbao, Brussels, Glasgow, Copenhagen, Budapest). So group games scattered to the winds, and then a 2nd round game god-knows-where, with about 4-5 days notice to sort tickets, transport and accomodation. Good luck following your team round that then.
And next time, there is no host country - Euro 2020 is being played across 13 different capitals (London, Rome, Baku, Munich, St Petersburg, Amsterdam, Dublin, Bucharest, Bilbao, Brussels, Glasgow, Copenhagen, Budapest). So group games scattered to the winds, and then a 2nd round game god-knows-where, with about 4-5 days notice to sort tickets, transport and accomodation. Good luck following your team round that then.
tigertim68
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- Sep 3, 2012
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Played 3 teams who had no interest in winning a game .all were after a draw . But saying that we will win the next match but get knock out in the last 8 because we did not win the group and will get a decent team in the last 8 , and will lose heroically or on pens but if we won the group the draw would be easier .just goes to show our attackers are not as good as we think they are,
lawros left foot
Glory hunting since 1969
And that is the correct answer
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Not to mention security. England vs Russia in Glasgow anyone?
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It's not been our strikers that have missed the majority of the chances
lawros left foot
Glory hunting since 1969
But, it's all about the great God Television now, and sod the people who actually go to games
Football will eat itself
A few countries you have listed are not using there capital city, why?
warmleyseagull
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I have gone off this format in last two nights. Slovakia were a disgrace and don't deserve to go through.
We've certainly not benefitted from this format, but it has kept things interesting. Russia could still have gone through which meant Wales weren't playing against a team just wishing they could go home. Well, in theory. See also Albania last night.
I'm indifferent. Maybe sometimes they should host a 16 team tourney and sometimes 24 depending on who is hosting. The problem with 24 teams is that it rules out smaller nations from hosting unless they join forces.
I'm indifferent. Maybe sometimes they should host a 16 team tourney and sometimes 24 depending on who is hosting. The problem with 24 teams is that it rules out smaller nations from hosting unless they join forces.
- Apr 5, 2014
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If we reach the last eight then the chances are whoever we get will be a decent team.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
The wonders of UEFA. Maybe they didn't come up with the back-handers.
Bladders
Twats everywhere
The 16 team format made it a strong tournament and a tough one to win.
This new format has made the group stage a bit dull imo
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This new format has made the group stage a bit dull imo
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Iggle Piggle
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- Sep 3, 2010
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At the 2014 World cup, everyone was saying how open and attacking the Group stages were and the general feeling was that it was the best we'd seen. Barring the odd exception these group games have been teams set up not to lose with a fair few nil nils or low scoring wins.
Roll on the knock out stages.
Roll on the knock out stages.
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