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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2008 14:35:16 GMT
I think Holland V France will be a low key affair.
Probably 1-1 or 2-1 to Holland!
With old United boy Van Nistelrooy scoring a double ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2008 19:02:23 GMT
Holland already 1-0 up ;D 9 mins
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2008 21:03:39 GMT
Another wonderful display from the Dutch masters.
The reigning World Cup champions and runners-up are now in danger of going out. They now have to go for each others throats in the last match, and even success in that game is not a guarantee of going through.
Holland look absolutely awesome.
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Post by fazza on Jun 14, 2008 5:01:57 GMT
Ok, "Mr Farrelly" will do! Is Fazza another nickname for you Mr Farrelly :-X ;D YOU can call me anything darling, as long as you call me. Just wish you were either blonde OR a nymphomaniac. 1 out of 2 wouldn't be too bad! |
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Post by bigtj on Jun 14, 2008 8:05:12 GMT
What odds the Dutch play a weakened side to ensure they both go out.
Dutch starting to look awesome, 14/1 opening price looking good value.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2008 9:14:59 GMT
What odds the Dutch play a weakened side to ensure they both go out. That thought occured to me too, TJ. But what if they decide to give Jan Johannes Vennegoor of Hesselink a start, and the blighter scores a hat-trick !!! They may have to resort to what Thailand did that time, and face the wrong way and put the ball in their own net a few times ! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2008 12:52:01 GMT
Then again, if both World Cup finalists can't beat them, what makes you think Holland will have soo easy?
Italy and France are still fearful names, and to draw to both was a huge achievement. Not all of it was down to them playing badly!
Romania and Holland will qualify. Maybe even see Romania beat Holland 1-0.
Portugal have a guarantee in the quarter finals however they are expected to win this thing so the pressure is on them. With Deco and Big Phil going to Chelsea, we might see more unity in the Portuguese camp!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2008 21:46:38 GMT
Quinn screws Cambridge by selling our first team, now he leaves!
Be lucky next season to finish 21st! >:(
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2008 17:21:28 GMT
I see no reason to change my original tip of Holland to beat Germany in the Final: A talented team usually falls by the wayside at this stage and that could be the Portugoolies tonight. :P
I enjoyed the Turks' spirited comeback against Czech but can't see them repeating it against Croatia.
Russia will try to stifle Holland, but there's no substitute for sheer brilliance and talent.
Most difficult one to call is Spain v Italy. Italy always win that one, and for that reason I'll go for Spain. ;)
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Post by peetee on Jun 19, 2008 18:13:57 GMT
My last 4 teams to go through to the semi final are Spain, Holland, Croatia and the team i tipped all along Portugal.
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Post by peetee on Jun 19, 2008 18:15:06 GMT
Quinn screws Cambridge by selling our first team, now he leaves! Be lucky next season to finish 21st! >:( 20 places between us ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2008 22:41:09 GMT
I see no reason to change my original tip of Holland to beat Germany in the Final: A talented team usually falls by the wayside at this stage and that could be the Portugoolies tonight. :P I'm usually the bookie's friend but not on this occasion. :o |
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Post by bigtj on Jun 20, 2008 13:20:10 GMT
Still think it is Hollands for the taking, but as usual Germany get stronger as the competition progresses, also have to say looked quite classy in the win over Portugal.
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Post by Herr von Puebik on Jun 20, 2008 15:18:05 GMT
The 6.6% of us that voted for Germany are still hanging in there ::) ;D
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Post by Herr von Puebik on Jun 20, 2008 15:20:02 GMT
.........oh that's good it let me vote for Germany again :o :o :o
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Post by Chris_Sav on Jun 20, 2008 17:32:45 GMT
So's my touch of the other!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2008 18:04:51 GMT
Total Votes: 16
Total Voters: 13
A lot of people hedging their bets here: each person is allowed 2 votes you know. ;)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2008 22:34:17 GMT
So's my touch of the other!! ;D Russia presumably being your 'other' Sav. ;D Croatia having just gone out to Turkey: they score in the 119th minute and still Turkey win with an equalizer after 120mins and a penalty shoot-out. You have to admire Turkey's resilience, but all their best players are either injured or suspended for when they have to play the Germans. >:( |
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Post by Ice Man on Jun 21, 2008 0:22:41 GMT
I personally think that Holland will win, fantastic team on paper and they are playing really well together which is something that England never seem to be able to do!! :( :'(
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Post by Chris_Sav on Jun 21, 2008 21:13:38 GMT
I personally think that Holland will win, fantastic team on paper and they are playing really well together which is something that England never seem to be able to do!! :( :'( I think 'Other'wise!! Dutch were a shadow of the team earlier in the tournament. Sav |
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Post by bigtj on Jun 22, 2008 7:33:29 GMT
Demise of the Dutch, but can the Russians repeat that performance. Totally deserved win and only team in it during extra time, the Dutch were outplayed. Biggest concern for the Russians must bge the inability to deal with set peices, certainly have the players to go all the way.
Now would not be suprised to see the Italians pull it off tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2008 15:49:20 GMT
Yes, you could say that, of the three semi-finals played so far, the underdogs have won each time - and the way they've played, deservedly so.
Spain are the last 'exciting' side left now, so hope they win tonight. If they don't, the competition is Germany's.
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Post by CraigC on Jun 22, 2008 18:37:18 GMT
My vote was for Spain at th beginning, and that hasn't changed. Have a nasty feeling that Italy are going to get lucky again with a decidedly average team.
If Spain win tonight, would be great if they could win the tournament. If not, couldn't argue with Germany after their tremendous performance against Portugal.
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Post by bigtj on Jun 23, 2008 7:37:40 GMT
Spain through on penalties, deservedly. and at least the negative ways of Italy are on their way home.
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Post by Chris_Sav on Jun 23, 2008 8:05:15 GMT
Poorest game of the tournament so far. The right result as at least the Spaniards were trying to win.
What value Casillas now?? especially as he's contracted until 2017 at the Bernabéu.
Sav.
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Post by CraigC on Jun 23, 2008 16:55:17 GMT
Such a relief when Spain won the penalty shootout - cheered as if it was England!
Was necessary for the good of football that Italy didn't repeat their tedious World Cup "win".
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Post by peetee on Jun 23, 2008 20:59:27 GMT
My forecast now that Portugal are out are Spain and i did cheer when Spain went through on penalties just like Craig C did ;)
Or will it be Turkey v Russia :P
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Post by fazza on Jun 26, 2008 5:36:14 GMT
And Euro 08 has been won by UK!
Won with two events in hand too. Yes, and I was in Annecy to see it!
I was "gutted" when the Germans were disqualified in the relay.
You have been talking Athletics, haven't you? Much more interesting than football any day. And a much friendlier atmosphere for families and old codgers like Fazza!
And in a lovely part of France too!
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Post by peetee on Jun 26, 2008 7:26:06 GMT
And Euro 08 has been won by UK! Won with two events in hand too. Yes, and I was in Annecy to see it! I was "gutted" when the Germans were disqualified in the relay. You have been talking Athletics, haven't you? Much more interesting than football any day. And a much friendlier atmosphere for families and old codgers like Fazza! And in a lovely part of France too! Hope you didn't get any hold ups on the way home ;D |
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Post by fazza on Jun 26, 2008 12:24:04 GMT
Not this time. Have you heard about my reputation?
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