Guest Frandsen08 Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 out of interest diddles, why was spain germany your dream final?
Didledee Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 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.
Guest Frandsen08 Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 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.
stevieb Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 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.
Alf Hartigan Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 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.
bgoefc Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 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.
stevieb Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 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.
enzo gambaro Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 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.
gonzo Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) 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, 2012 by gonzo
Sweep Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Spain to bore the fucking life out of me : 1/16 How much liquidity is there in that? Edited June 30, 2012 by CWP
Traf Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 How much liquidity is there in that? None now: I'm all in.
stevieb Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 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.
bolty58 Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 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?
stevieb Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 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
bolty58 Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 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!
Didledee Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 NOT LONG NOW! http://gifsound.com/?gif=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1eNtq.gif&sound=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dd6RG6yxgeFE&start=5
stevieb Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 NOT LONG NOW! http://gifsound.com/...6yxgeFE&start=5 You dont look like I thought you would Diddles.
birch-chorley Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 ?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.
stevieb Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 ?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.
miamiwhite Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 i'm going against the grain in predicting plenty of goals,and going for spain to win 3-2
magic legs Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 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!
HomerJay Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 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
stevieb Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 Italy don't half belt out their anthem! Buffon looks relaxed and confident, casillas looks like hes wondering if he left the iron on
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