redcityman Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Red_Wizard said: Agreed. After the attacks in Paris I would of expected security to be very tight, with little drama going on France. So it's incredible France are unable to control these situations and prevent such events taking place. As I said, France are absolutely useless in every manner possible. I hope UEFA/FIFA fine them for unable to meet the expectation of security level, again we have had to bail the French out by sending over our own Officers. Have France ever won a war? Only the French revolution due to the opposition also being French. France should not be able to hold a tournament for a very long time after these events leading fans to cause such catastrophes with little backlash against them. I believe it goes back further, the French are arrogant, imagine the furore when the Germans had the audacity to go around the Maginot line! Also believing that because the old generals of WW1 worked out ok that they don't need to modernise when Germany were ramping up their forces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 1 hour ago, 22A said: Only battles, not wars. True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 32 minutes ago, redcityman said: I believe it goes back further, the French are arrogant, imagine the furore when the Germans had the audacity to go around the Maginot line! Also believing that because the old generals of WW1 worked out ok that they don't need to modernise when Germany were ramping up their forces. The World at War did a brilliant early episode on this subject. Expecting them to go through the Ardennes forest If I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 17 hours ago, Charliesboots said: He wouldn't get past the fact it needs AA batteries.... .....................because he's a member of the RAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Just received this from a friend, can anyone help please. A friend of mine has managed to obtain 2 tickets for Euro 2016 final in Paris next month. Unfortunately, the date coincides with his wedding, so he is unable to go. If you would like to go in his place, it is at St Luke's church, Exeter and her name is Sarah. Anyone interested let me know.. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Am I the only one who's thinking that these flares, that the Russian and Croatian fans have thrown in the stadia must be micro flares, be disguised as wrist watches, or been smuggled in by shoving them up their a***s, in order to get them through the airtight security the French must operate after the terror attacks in Paris last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Enjoy.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Be nice to see ROI do something against Belgium. That stadium in Bordeaux is really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 14 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Enjoy.................... Infinity likes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 May have missed some news along the way but how come Richard Keogh isn`t starting for the ROI? Is he injured or just not been picked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 8 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Be nice to see ROI do something against Belgium. That stadium in Bordeaux is really nice. It looks amazing from outside especially when it`s lit up at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Offside, but what a save that was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 RoI working their socks off for that 0-0 at HT. If they can keep that up, not so sure, but hanging in their and starting to frustrate the Belgiums. Not sure the booking for the Irish player for having two balls on the pitch is right either. He hardly brought the ball on. It is for the ref to stop the game and restart with a drop ball I would have thought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Random facts from the BBC - Belgium have not scored from their last 91 shots at the Euros, and the Belgium goalie outpassed every Irish player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Bit harsh the ref not stopping the game for the injury but superb football and finish for Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 8 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Bit harsh the ref not stopping the game for the injury but superb football and finish for Belgium. It was, and having seen it again, they really could not have complained if the ref had given a penalty. Thin lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Enjoy.................... Hahaha ! 'Ave it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 That`s how to counter attack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Could get hammered now. Getting slaughtered on the break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Terrible decision from Clark. Ireland going home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Belgium at last playing like a team rather that 11 individuals and that`s what`s made the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Terrible decision from Clark. Ireland going home... First goal changed everything. Belgium far to good on the break. One saving grace for Ireland is this result means Italy will already be confirmed group winners before they play them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Roy Keane will murder someone in that Irish dressing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Sounds churlish when much the better team has won, but really want to see the penalty incident again before the first goal. Only seen it once, but seemed very reckless, and arguably a red card and a penalty would not have been outrageous. Even then thought as it was a potential head injury the ref should have stopped play at the very least. Quite possibly I am being biased. Having said that, if Belgium can click, they do have some special players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Ireland are awful, a negative cynical side and Long (who could have got a penalty) got away with a number of dirty sly fouls. The sooner they are out the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 9 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Ireland are awful, a negative cynical side and Long (who could have got a penalty) got away with a number of dirty sly fouls. The sooner they are out the better. You're just sitting on the fence, aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 17 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Ireland are awful, a negative cynical side and Long (who could have got a penalty) got away with a number of dirty sly fouls. The sooner they are out the better. Thought finally we had got rid of negative minnow teams after watching Albania and the likes playing decent football and having a go,then the republic showed me I was wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Never understood the love in with Ireland fans, quiet both games. Their support is a complete myth.. reminds me of someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am the mole Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Can see us at least getting to the semis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 On balance, having watched it a few times, ref right not to stop play as player got up quickly (maybe naively, should have rolled round a bit), but for me a clear penalty. Ireland no more negative than quite a few sides so far against stronger side (Wales?), but people see what they want to see I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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