Maltshoveller Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 That's the problem with football becoming the new rock and roll and being brought up by merchant bankers sent to Hogwarts and spoon fed on prawn sandwiches and supporting Chelsea United or Arsenal City or Very true but harsh on Arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 there was me thinking homer was greek. seems he's polish. Don't worry I got it. Degree in Ancient History going to good use....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Roughneck Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 When we slag off our own referees (quite rightly) there is always the caveat that they probably as a whole are the best in the world. The euros will very much highlight this. Like Graham Poll did when he showed three yellow cards to the same player you mean? Or like when Howard Webb allowed the world cup final to degenerated into a kicking contest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Like Graham Poll did when he showed three yellow cards to the same player you mean? Or like when Howard Webb allowed the world cup final to degenerated into a kicking contest? We can pick up on individual mistakes all day long. Go watch football from around the world then come back to this topic. I'm not going to try to defend individual mistakes, they're mistakes, there's no defense. I think the overall quality of refereeing in this country is poor. I also think that from the football I watch that we probably have the best of a bad bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I agree that the FIFa rankings are shite - they include friendlies which we are quite good at. But I couldn't see us losing against poland or Greece even if we put out a team from the Championship. They were both very poor. But if we get a result against France, I'll be more than surprised. Poland would beat us if we fielded championship players, no doubt about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 What is with the ridiculous ITV studio?! Euro's has turned into the new Daybreak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Any chance of a Roy Keane vs Vieira fight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Ahhhhhh chilies you cut **** off and die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Disagree about either of these teams beating England - we could put a third string out and beat that crap, Are you telling me there's actually enough Englishmen in the Prem to fill 3 teams!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 i'm afraid I don't believe the hype or the FIFA rankings where Argentina are below us, France are 8 below us (yeah right) Greece are one below France and Poland are 62nd. Totally agree. FIFA rankings are a farce, the only thing that counts is what you do in the major tournaments. We didn't even qualify for the last Euros!! But still people say we're far better than most of Europe, come on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 How poor is Samaras. Looks well out of his depth. He honestly should be banned from the tournament for being so utterly crap. He truely is woeful. Now I know why Greece have absolutely no expectations what so ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Shame really as this has taken the gloss off what looks a half decent polish side, mind you they've been helped by the fact that Greece look shit!!!!!! In the 1st half any& every 50-50 decisionwent Poland's way - no surprise there. As for Greece's performance; I'd fancy City against them. How come a guy who played for Germany U21s is allowed to play for Poland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 He honestly should be banned from the tournament for being so utterly crap. He truely is woeful. Now I know why Greece have absolutely no expectations what so ever! Who was it on this forum who suggested we should be looking at Samaras? looked a league 2 striker with some of his attempts at goal, sorry thats harsh on league 2 strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 In the 1st half any& every 50-50 decisionwent Poland's way - no surprise there. As for Greece's performance; I'd fancy City against them. How come a guy who played for Germany U21s is allowed to play for Poland? Because you're allowed to play for under 21s before changing for another full squad, aslong as you don't play a competitive game for the full squad you can change nation if you have other nationalities in your family. He was born in Poland so I imagine once he realised he wouldn't get in the Germany full squad he chose to represent Poland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Alan Dzagoev of Russia will be one hell of a good player, he's the player who just scored. Played 102 games already for CSKA Moscow and is just 21 years old, scored 26 goals also. Great little attacking midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Good point, and you're probably right. Draft in a few from the Championship and we would still beat those two teams. Maybe in friendlies but not in a competitive match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 In the 1st half any& every 50-50 decisionwent Poland's way - no surprise there. As for Greece's performance; I'd fancy City against them. How come a guy who played for Germany U21s is allowed to play for Poland? Because playing for the senior team makes you ineligible for every other nation. Playing in the youth teams does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Who was it on this forum who suggested we should be looking at Samaras? looked a league 2 striker with some of his attempts at goal, sorry thats harsh on league 2 strikers. So true! I am sure whoever suggested it was a tad drunk! Or at least I hope they were! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 If a lot of the German team had stayed loyal to their own country, Polska could have had a great side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Roughneck Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 if they had their way, we'd all be germany and there'd be no tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 If a lot of the German team had stayed loyal to their own country, Polska could have had a great side True, Podolski and Klose would have been in their side today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 If a lot of the German team had stayed loyal to their own country, Polska could have had a great side Completely unfair. Those players had both nationalities, they, if anyone, are entitled to choose "their own country". I don't think you or I are fit to criticise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the Frog Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Speaking of Germans, I reckon they will win the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Bad ref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Completely unfair. Those players had both nationalities, they, if anyone, are entitled to choose "their own country". I don't think you or I are fit to criticise. Thinking you read too much into a basic statement. Tell me where I criticised any of them? I didn't even mention a name. Calm down dear, it was only an observation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thinking you read too much into a basic statement. Tell me where I criticised any of them? I didn't even mention a name. Calm down dear, it was only an observation I'd suggest that suggesting someone isn't loyal to their home country would count as a criticism. If in doubt I guess, back-peddle and quote an advert that starred Michael Winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I'd suggest that suggesting someone isn't loyal to their home country would count as a criticism. If in doubt I guess, back-peddle and quote an advert that starred Michael Winner. No back peddling here. I didn't criticise, you said I did. I just made an observation that if they had stayed loyal to their country of birth, Poland could have a very good team. Not once did I say they were wrong or a disgrace for doing so. That mate, is all in your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 No back peddling here. I didn't criticise, you said I did. I just made an observation that if they had stayed loyal to their country of birth, Poland could have a very good team. Not once did I say they were wrong or a disgrace for doing so. That mate, is all in your head. You said nothing about country of birth, you said "their own country", that's what I had an issue with. I also never said that you said anyone was wrong or a disgrace. I had a problem with the phrase "their own country". But if you meant birth country then that negates my post. Also I'm not your mate . But I don't mean that in an angry way... please don't ask me to calm down again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Yes and some fans seem to think that it's for better. with you on this one Mr. Bung, to say "flabbergasted" is not too strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 You said nothing about country of birth, you said "their own country", that's what I had an issue with. I also never said that you said anyone was wrong or a disgrace. I had a problem with the phrase "their own country". But if you meant birth country then that negates my post. Also I'm not your mate . But I don't mean that in an angry way... please don't ask me to calm down again. Is this not a forum for Bristol City fans? Generally all on the same side here mate. Little touchy, maybe your not getting your Euro fix!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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