UEFA EURO 2012 - The Thread - Discussion

**Mbbest** · 06-11-12 at 01:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mackertim

Just had the misfortune of watching my country(Ireland) outplayed by an average Croatia team and yet we somehow managed to make them look like Barcelona. Poor team selection, wrong tactics and shocking application throughout a painful 90 mins.

Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle can't play up front against any decent side and there's no point playing a back four against basically a lone striker.

Thought Denmark did reasonably well against you yesterday Mirrow but you had more than enough chances to put the game out of sight. RVP was a bit off yesterday, maybe Van Marwijk should've have played Huntelaar instead of, or possibly with RVP. Also two holding midfielders were'nt necessary.

Looks to me that you just cant handle the truth and that is...Ireland never had a chance against Croatia :)))

And don't search for your team errors, they were playin it good, sometimes you just don't have luck. 2 times they missed goal by inches, and 1 penalty was there..its all about luck..

Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixBSD

That's alright, you guys can badmouth American football all you want. At least it's not gay like your soccer/football. You'll never see any NFL players French kissing each other after scoring a goal like you see in your 'football' games. It's disgusting. Then there is the 'accidental' grabbing of the other player's arse and/or package that occurs all too often. Like I said... absolutely gay.

Yea..this is then photoshop

**blaxroze** · 06-11-12 at 02:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixBSD

That's alright, you guys can badmouth American football all you want. At least it's not gay like your soccer/football. You'll never see any NFL players French kissing each other after scoring a goal like you see in your 'football' games. It's disgusting. Then there is the 'accidental' grabbing of the other player's arse and/or package that occurs all too often. Like I said... absolutely gay. And let's compare the OP's photo...
Of these two players which one looks gay? You're absolutely right, the one on the left prancing around in his summer pajamas and matching knee socks certainly looks g-a-y!

Ermm, rugby is more g... i mean handegg is more gay though. Gay rumble!!! Sit on top of each other when they trying to get a touchdown lol

**k3nstuh** · 06-11-12 at 03:20 AM

ok guys, enough of the hating on us, this is about football/soccer, not oh look, they call football soccer so they are dumb. Its not our fault, we grew up learning in school that the black and white ball is a soccer ball and the brown egg is a football. Oh and Baseball is pretty big in some Asian countries like Japan too.

I personally don't care too much for American football or baseball. SOCCER(or Football) ALL THE WAY.

Adanaliyik · 06-11-12 at 03:31 AM

I actually grew up playing Australian Rules Football. Except I didn't grow up in Australia, and we didn't even know there was such a thing as Australian Rules Football. We just called it what is really is, and that's why it's the only one of the "football" games that isn't gay...

Kill the Man with the Ball RULZ!!!!

:)

Edit: There is also the Lingerie League, but that's an entirely different subject....

**Shawn_7** · 06-11-12 at 04:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixBSD

Of these two players which one looks gay? You're absolutely right, the one on the left prancing around in his summer pajamas and matching knee socks certainly looks g-a-y!

Er ... actually it seems that homophobes are closet homosexuals ... if you think about that it is logical, if one is really straight why should he be interested in others' sexual tendencies?

Code: Select All

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8772014

Valid_Username · 06-11-12 at 04:42 AM

Ah yes... 'sport'.
The thing that's supposed to unite people(s) and transcend politics, social difference and all the other bullshit.

**thongus** · 06-11-12 at 04:47 AM

Hmmm too much American bashing for my likes, this thread was started to discuss the Euro's so lets keep to that format, I've watched all the games so far, Russia look pretty good & Denmark surprised us all with that result against the Dutch (One of the form teams coming into this tournament). Croatia had a great game against the Irish but their second was offside, my team England kick off today hoping to beat France, I think we will beat them 2-0 but I don't think we will win the Euro's, a new manager & a new set of tactics, the Euro's have come too soon for us...

**mirrow** · 06-11-12 at 04:51 AM

Didn't want to start a flame war, the picture just shows my opinion about the subject in a humorous way.

Let's not derail the thread any further, kthxbai.

**Mbbest** · 06-11-12 at 05:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by thongus

Hmmm too much American bashing for my likes, this thread was started to discuss the Euro's so lets keep to that format, I've watched all the games so far, Russia look pretty good & Denmark surprised us all with that result against the Dutch (One of the form teams coming into this tournament). Croatia had a great game against the Irish but their second was offside, my team England kick off today hoping to beat France, I think we will beat them 2-0 but I don't think we will win the Euro's, a new manager & a new set of tactics, the Euro's have come too soon for us...

Russia looking good like you said, but Denmark...it was visible from the plane that Dutch was much better team and I am sure they will prove it in the next games.
Croatia was good (btw my team :) ) but Irish also had it chances, it wasn't offside, expert said its clean goal because Irish player has assisted Croatian player for goal. What wasn't fair in that game is clear penalty for Irish that referee didn't see it.
France is good but I doubt they will win England...
I see in half-final Russia-Germany-England-and please god Croatia :))) ..if not Croatia then Italy..

bleedlikeme · 06-11-12 at 05:38 AM

I'm American and I love football (futbol, soccer); the greatest game on Earth. It's the ONLY sport I watch regularly.

ENGLAND FTW!!!!

**anomander** · 06-11-12 at 05:51 AM

You love footy and Shirley Manson bleed? ...... Kind of a shame you're American then and have to spoil it!! Lol

Finish work early .... Shower change England shirt on pub beer 2-0 win over France ...... Universe is once more aligned

**GrimmCro** · 06-11-12 at 05:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mackertim

Just had the misfortune of watching my country(Ireland) outplayed by an average Croatia team and yet we somehow managed to make them look like Barcelona. Poor team selection, wrong tactics and shocking application throughout a painful 90 mins.

Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle can't play up front against any decent side and there's no point playing a back four against basically a lone striker.

Thought Denmark did reasonably well against you yesterday Mirrow but you had more than enough chances to put the game out of sight. RVP was a bit off yesterday, maybe Van Marwijk should've have played Huntelaar instead of, or possibly with RVP. Also two holding midfielders were'nt necessary.

We (Croats) were terrible last night but we were more direct than the Irish and deserved the win. This is far from Croatia's football, but it got us the three points which is all that matters.

Now it's off to Italy which will be one hell of a match. I just hope there's no rain because it ruined the last night's match.

**Shawn_7** · 06-11-12 at 06:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mbbest

Russia looking good like you said, but Denmark...it was visible from the plane that Dutch was much better team and I am sure they will prove it in the next games.
Croatia was good (btw my team :) ) but Irish also had it chances, it wasn't offside, expert said its clean goal because Irish player has assisted Croatian player for goal.

The better team is the one who scores more points than its opponent, Mbbest. At least this is what I was taught

Croatian Offside: I do not see any Irish player who keeps the Croatian player onside, honestly.

Here it's the video anyway

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http://videa.hu/videok/sport/crir21jel-hSGNopU2HH38hNwF

JAS39Gripen · 06-11-12 at 06:23 AM

I'm also Croatian and I would say, after viewing the video that it was offside. The entire action was offside.

06-11-12 at 01:04 AM	#15
Mbbest No kitty! bad kitty!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southpark Posts: 1,694	Quote: Originally Posted by mackertim Just had the misfortune of watching my country(Ireland) outplayed by an average Croatia team and yet we somehow managed to make them look like Barcelona. Poor team selection, wrong tactics and shocking application throughout a painful 90 mins. Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle can't play up front against any decent side and there's no point playing a back four against basically a lone striker. Thought Denmark did reasonably well against you yesterday Mirrow but you had more than enough chances to put the game out of sight. RVP was a bit off yesterday, maybe Van Marwijk should've have played Huntelaar instead of, or possibly with RVP. Also two holding midfielders were'nt necessary. Looks to me that you just cant handle the truth and that is...Ireland never had a chance against Croatia :))) And don't search for your team errors, they were playin it good, sometimes you just don't have luck. 2 times they missed goal by inches, and 1 penalty was there..its all about luck.. Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixBSD That's alright, you guys can badmouth American football all you want. At least it's not gay like your soccer/football. You'll never see any NFL players French kissing each other after scoring a goal like you see in your 'football' games. It's disgusting. Then there is the 'accidental' grabbing of the other player's arse and/or package that occurs all too often. Like I said... absolutely gay. Yea..this is then photoshop Last edited by Mbbest; 06-11-12 at 02:20 AM.

06-11-12 at 03:31 AM	#18
Adanaliyik Master Join Date: May 2012 Location: Turkey Posts: 1,162	I actually grew up playing Australian Rules Football. Except I didn't grow up in Australia, and we didn't even know there was such a thing as Australian Rules Football. We just called it what is really is, and that's why it's the only one of the "football" games that isn't gay... Kill the Man with the Ball RULZ!!!! :) Edit: There is also the Lingerie League, but that's an entirely different subject.... Last edited by Adanaliyik; 06-11-12 at 03:34 AM.

06-11-12 at 04:06 AM	#19
Shawn_7 Elder Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Eventyrland Posts: 3,660	Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixBSD Of these two players which one looks gay? You're absolutely right, the one on the left prancing around in his summer pajamas and matching knee socks certainly looks g-a-y! Er ... actually it seems that homophobes are closet homosexuals ... if you think about that it is logical, if one is really straight why should he be interested in others' sexual tendencies? Code: Select All http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8772014

06-11-12 at 06:04 AM	#27
Shawn_7 Elder Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Eventyrland Posts: 3,660	Quote: Originally Posted by Mbbest Russia looking good like you said, but Denmark...it was visible from the plane that Dutch was much better team and I am sure they will prove it in the next games. Croatia was good (btw my team :) ) but Irish also had it chances, it wasn't offside, expert said its clean goal because Irish player has assisted Croatian player for goal. The better team is the one who scores more points than its opponent, Mbbest. At least this is what I was taught Croatian Offside: I do not see any Irish player who keeps the Croatian player onside, honestly. Here it's the video anyway Code: Select All http://videa.hu/videok/sport/crir21jel-hSGNopU2HH38hNwF

06-11-12 at 02:27 AM	#16
blaxroze Expert Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 959	Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixBSD That's alright, you guys can badmouth American football all you want. At least it's not gay like your soccer/football. You'll never see any NFL players French kissing each other after scoring a goal like you see in your 'football' games. It's disgusting. Then there is the 'accidental' grabbing of the other player's arse and/or package that occurs all too often. Like I said... absolutely gay. And let's compare the OP's photo... Of these two players which one looks gay? You're absolutely right, the one on the left prancing around in his summer pajamas and matching knee socks certainly looks g-a-y! Ermm, rugby is more g... i mean handegg is more gay though. Gay rumble!!! Sit on top of each other when they trying to get a touchdown lol

06-11-12 at 03:20 AM	#17
k3nstuh Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 343	ok guys, enough of the hating on us, this is about football/soccer, not oh look, they call football soccer so they are dumb. Its not our fault, we grew up learning in school that the black and white ball is a soccer ball and the brown egg is a football. Oh and Baseball is pretty big in some Asian countries like Japan too. I personally don't care too much for American football or baseball. SOCCER(or Football) ALL THE WAY.

06-11-12 at 04:42 AM	#20
Valid_Username Expert Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 720	Ah yes... 'sport'. The thing that's supposed to unite people(s) and transcend politics, social difference and all the other bullshit.

06-11-12 at 04:47 AM	#21
thongus Elder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 2,730	Hmmm too much American bashing for my likes, this thread was started to discuss the Euro's so lets keep to that format, I've watched all the games so far, Russia look pretty good & Denmark surprised us all with that result against the Dutch (One of the form teams coming into this tournament). Croatia had a great game against the Irish but their second was offside, my team England kick off today hoping to beat France, I think we will beat them 2-0 but I don't think we will win the Euro's, a new manager & a new set of tactics, the Euro's have come too soon for us...

06-11-12 at 04:51 AM	#22
mirrow Maester Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,138	Didn't want to start a flame war, the picture just shows my opinion about the subject in a humorous way. Let's not derail the thread any further, kthxbai.

06-11-12 at 05:34 AM	#23
Mbbest No kitty! bad kitty!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southpark Posts: 1,694	Quote: Originally Posted by thongus Hmmm too much American bashing for my likes, this thread was started to discuss the Euro's so lets keep to that format, I've watched all the games so far, Russia look pretty good & Denmark surprised us all with that result against the Dutch (One of the form teams coming into this tournament). Croatia had a great game against the Irish but their second was offside, my team England kick off today hoping to beat France, I think we will beat them 2-0 but I don't think we will win the Euro's, a new manager & a new set of tactics, the Euro's have come too soon for us... Russia looking good like you said, but Denmark...it was visible from the plane that Dutch was much better team and I am sure they will prove it in the next games. Croatia was good (btw my team :) ) but Irish also had it chances, it wasn't offside, expert said its clean goal because Irish player has assisted Croatian player for goal. What wasn't fair in that game is clear penalty for Irish that referee didn't see it. France is good but I doubt they will win England... I see in half-final Russia-Germany-England-and please god Croatia :))) ..if not Croatia then Italy..

06-11-12 at 05:38 AM	#24
bleedlikeme Master Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,062	I'm American and I love football (futbol, soccer); the greatest game on Earth. It's the ONLY sport I watch regularly. ENGLAND FTW!!!!

06-11-12 at 05:51 AM	#25
anomander Reborn Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,121	You love footy and Shirley Manson bleed? ...... Kind of a shame you're American then and have to spoil it!! Lol Finish work early .... Shower change England shirt on pub beer 2-0 win over France ...... Universe is once more aligned

06-11-12 at 05:58 AM	#26
GrimmCro Your Point Is Invalid Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 1,491	Quote: Originally Posted by mackertim Just had the misfortune of watching my country(Ireland) outplayed by an average Croatia team and yet we somehow managed to make them look like Barcelona. Poor team selection, wrong tactics and shocking application throughout a painful 90 mins. Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle can't play up front against any decent side and there's no point playing a back four against basically a lone striker. Thought Denmark did reasonably well against you yesterday Mirrow but you had more than enough chances to put the game out of sight. RVP was a bit off yesterday, maybe Van Marwijk should've have played Huntelaar instead of, or possibly with RVP. Also two holding midfielders were'nt necessary. We (Croats) were terrible last night but we were more direct than the Irish and deserved the win. This is far from Croatia's football, but it got us the three points which is all that matters. Now it's off to Italy which will be one hell of a match. I just hope there's no rain because it ruined the last night's match.

06-11-12 at 06:23 AM	#28
JAS39Gripen Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Biograd, Croatia Posts: 455	I'm also Croatian and I would say, after viewing the video that it was offside. The entire action was offside.