dfwabel Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 God bless Roger Bennett https://mobile.twitter.com/rogbennett/status/741733679882489856 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marble21 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Embarrassing displays by England on and off the pitch. Can only get better from here though I suppose. UBI FIDES IBI LUX ET ROBUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Can I just say how awful that roof at the Velodrome is? This is the Velodrome I know. I get it's logistics and keeping the fans out of the hot ass Marseille sun, but I don't know it looked wrong. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnPheitseog Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 7 minutes ago, NEW.ERA said: Can I just say how awful that roof at the Velodrome is? This is the Velodrome I know. I get it's logistics and keeping the fans out of the hot ass Marseille sun, but I don't know it looked wrong. I'm honestly a fan of the Vélodrome roof. I like that it is kind of out there in design. From my memory , getting he roof was a condition of being allowed to play Euro games there Formerly known as DiePerske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyk33 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Ukraine is probably regretting not scoring on their golden chances in the 1st half. Still though Germany wins again, same as it ever was. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 England & Russia possibly out of the tourny... terrific. Just when I was enjoying English footy again. @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marble21 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 9 hours ago, 2001mark said: England & Russia possibly out of the tourny... terrific. Just when I was enjoying English footy again. Results wise: England historically don't perform well in their first game of the tournament so it's too soon to make any conclusions. Also remember that 4 out of the 6 teams that finish 3rd also advance to the knockout stages. Fan behaviour wise: (probably your actual point) Yes, both sets of fans have behaved badly and there should be punishments handed out to both football associations and also to the individuals involved when possible. But UEFA also have to hold their hands up to the fact that the planning hasn't been up to standard. By this, I mean the number of police, stewards and the level of segregation between fans in the stadium. Also, how did a Russian fan get a flare gun into the stadium? I think the threat of a ban is only being used as a last resort. On the one hand you have English fans getting too drunk and the other hand you have Russian fans taking part in organised hooliganism. Both issues can be dealt with by banning alcohol and keeping fans separate. France as a country definitely has the resources to make this possible. UBI FIDES IBI LUX ET ROBUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcake Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 2 hours ago, marble21 said: you have Russian fans taking part in organised hooliganism Today a Russian MP tweeted his support for the Russian hooligans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marble21 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 2 hours ago, Crabcake47 said: Today a Russian MP tweeted his support for the Russian hooligans. It's obviously not indicative of the whole Russian standpoint but it's still not great to see this kind of thing being said by someone in his position. UBI FIDES IBI LUX ET ROBUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopernv Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 I really want Belgium to beat Italy today, mostly because Ciman is on the Belgium NT and Giovinco was (arguably) snubbed off the Italian side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnPheitseog Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, lopernv said: I really want Belgium to beat Italy today, mostly because Ciman is on the Belgium NT and Giovinco was (arguably) snubbed off the Italian side. Personally, im hoping Belgium loses every match they play in. Michy is a slightly nice story, but I wish him nothing good while playing for Belgium. Formerly known as DiePerske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlin Wall Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I'm also for Italy. I'm a huge fan of Belgium as a country and the RSC Anderlecht, but I don't really like most players from their squad. Like Hazard or Witsel. And they got too many damn players from Liège. I'm a simple person, I have a pixelated David Beckham as profile photo since 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 12 hours ago, marble21 said: I think the threat of a ban is only being used as a last resort. On the one hand you have English fans getting too drunk and the other hand you have Russian fans taking part in organised hooliganism. Both issues can be dealt with by banning alcohol and keeping fans separate. France as a country definitely has the resources to make this possible. I think it was intended as the strongest threat possible, which is fine because now both supporter sides + those of all the rest will be on better behaviour. I'd be okay if teams had to play in empty stadiums, why should teams be penalized for a handful of chaotic fans. What if a group of Russians dressed up as English fans & lit the sky on fire to undercut them. @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnPheitseog Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Mdrrrrrrrrr Belgium Formerly known as DiePerske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcake Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Mark my pessimistic, party-pooping words: France is not winning this tournament. At least as long as Deschamps decides to start Griezmann out wide (if he starts him at all) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 That was close... for about 89 minutes and 45 seconds, Albania had France where they wanted them: A knock down, drag out brawl with their defense. France will celebrate tonight, but there are questions going forward. As for Albania... well, they would a win and more then likely three goals against Romania to sniff the Round of 16 as one of the best 3rd place teams, but let's face it... short of two costly mental errors, they've done well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnPheitseog Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Just finished watching the game and wow. Stressful. Glad to see the home team win for once at the Vélodrome, and hoping the last five minutes lead to better momentum. That said, Swiss next. Hopefully time to play and build momentum, with advancing already. Formerly known as DiePerske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I've set my alarm, off from work tomorrow, to watch England collapse to a 0-0 draw with Wales. fml @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshSteeler Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 6 hours ago, 2001mark said: I've set my alarm, off from work tomorrow, to watch England collapse to a 0-0 draw with Wales. fml I'll take that scoreline! The Right will always be wrong,Conservatives-Dragging the world kicking and screaming into the 19th century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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