Italy for me

 

 

Ballotelli is something that Spain haven't got

Well imo the two best teams in Europe, my dream final would have involved England, but since they got knocked out, I was hoping for a Spain - Germany final, though Italy have impressed me attacking wise in this tournament, I've usually associated them with being a defensive not that easy on the eye team.

 

Being a fan of passing football, seeing Xavi, Pirlo etc on the same pitch is still going to make it a great spectacle imo. The group game was great, chances for each side, Torres really should have won it when he came on.

Well imo the two best teams in Europe, my dream final would have involved England, but since they got knocked out, I was hoping for a Spain - Germany final, though Italy have impressed me attacking wise in this tournament, I've usually associated them with being a defensive not that easy on the eye team.

 

Being a fan of passing football, seeing Xavi, Pirlo etc on the same pitch is still going to make it a great spectacle imo. The group game was great, chances for each side, Torres really should have won it when he came on.

 

yeah i agree, love to see a team keep hold of the ball, not sure i like the non forward approach though, the group game was a good game you're right about torres. Italy have shown both sides of them, it'll be interesting.

IMHO if Spain dont start with a recognised striker again and go on to lose they deserve all the abuse that gets thrown as them.

I'm a Torres fan if truth be known, but if Spain play without a striker and end up winning a third successive tournament, then they deserve endless credit.

 

The best football is winning football.

IMHO if Spain dont start with a recognised striker again and go on to lose they deserve all the abuse that gets thrown as them.

 

Why?

 

In 1974 the Dutch had a team of players who were so talented and intelligent that the right back could pop up on the left wing and a forward could comfortably move to centre back etc. They called it total football. Goals came from every position. I'm a firm believer that if you play football at the highest level you should be comfortable shooting or heading on goal.

Why?

 

In 1974 the Dutch had a team of players who were so talented and intelligent that the right back could pop up on the left wing and a forward could comfortably move to centre back etc. They called it total football. Goals came from every position. I'm a firm believer that if you play football at the highest level you should be comfortable shooting or heading on goal.

 

Because, in this tournament at least, it hasnt been a success in my eyes. I understand what you are saying but Spain have looked a lot more likely to score when Torres / Llorente has been ont pitch.

Because, in this tournament at least, it hasnt been a success in my eyes. I understand what you are saying but Spain have looked a lot more likely to score when Torres / Llorente has been ont pitch.

I don't think Llorente has had a kick, has he?

 

In the Croatia and Portugal games, Spain never really looked liked scoring until they went none up front.

 

I don't think filling their boots against the Irish can be considered a benchmark.

my selection of bets for tomorrow in association with stan the man james and frandsen08.

 

Italy to win in extra-time ...14/1

 

Either team to win on pens 9/1

 

Spain to win 1-0 and Alonso to score the winner 90/1

 

Spain to win 2-1 Ballotelli to score first for Italy also 90/1

 

Italy/Spain double result is 33/1....that fits in nicely with the above bet.

 

Spain to win 1-0 and Ramos to score its 140/1 .....and for 2-0 its 90/1 (ramos either for first or second scorer)

Edited June 30, 201214 yr by gonzo

Spain to bore the fucking life out of me : 1/16

Spain to bore the fucking life out of me : 1/16

How much liquidity is there in that?

Edited June 30, 201214 yr by CWP

How much liquidity is there in that?

 

None now: I'm all in.

Traf you made me chuckle then.

 

Ive got Italy int sweepy (in case anyone didnt know) so have a vested interest in them winning. I have found Spain/Barca dull as fuck since 2010 so theres no loved lost if they throw it away!

 

Id love Italy to do spain though even if I didnt have em int sweepstake. Ive had HT draw, FT Italy and thats the last of my euro 2012 bets.

Traf you made me chuckle then.

 

Ive had HT draw, FT Italy and thats the last of my euro 2012 bets.

 

So you're a quitter then?

 

 

So you're a quitter then?

 

Dunno why but not put many bets on this tournament, 3 in total in fact! Managed to sit through every game so far which is more than can be said for games at the Reebok!

 

Shit fan

Dunno why but not put many bets on this tournament, 3 in total in fact! Managed to sit through every game so far which is more than can be said for games at the Reebok!

 

Shit fan

 

Only jesting Stevie. End of the comp innit.

 

Not sure what to do at the moment. I backed Germany and Spain at the start of the comp so I probably have to stick.

 

Thing is, I now fancy the eye ties to win!

NOT LONG NOW!

 

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NOT LONG NOW!

 

http://gifsound.com/...6yxgeFE&start=5

 

You dont look like I thought you would Diddles.

?5 - Ballotelli first goal Italy 1 - 0 30/1

 

?5 - Fabregas first goal Spain 1-0 30/1

 

This has got dull as dishwater written all over it, Spain will nock the ball about around the half way line with out any real penetration and Italy will sit back and let them have the ball then try hitting long balls for Ballotelli when they do get it.

?5 - Ballotelli first goal Italy 1 - 0 30/1

 

?5 - Fabregas first goal Spain 1-0 30/1

 

This has got dull as dishwater written all over it, Spain will nock the ball about around the half way line with out any real penetration and Italy will sit back and let them have the ball then try hitting long balls for Ballotelli when they do get it.

 

I hope Italy keep the tempo up, if not I fear you may be right.

i'm going against the grain in predicting plenty of goals,and going for spain to win 3-2

Montelivo to score at any time 12/1

 

Pirlo or Iniesta to be UEFA man of match 9/4

 

Italy HT / Draw FT 16/1

 

Come on Italy!

I hope Italy kill the game and win 1-0 whith a big lump over the top and ballotelli to put the casillias on his arse before tapping home

Italy don't half belt out their anthem!

 

Buffon looks relaxed and confident, casillas looks like hes wondering if he left the iron on

Good start from Spain this.

That's a crackIng goal