Euro 2012: Day 8 Thread

[Duty281]

First topic message reminder :

Ukraine v France (17:00, ITV 1)
Sweden v England (19:45, BBC 1)



Current Group Standings

Ukraine - 3
England - 1
France - 1
Sweden - 0

Group D for Day 8 of the tournament then. At 5, the co-hosts Ukraine will be looking to notch their second win of the competition by causing a shock against the French but in reality, France are strong favourites and will probably win. Then at 7:45, England will look to build on the foundations they've laid on Monday and get 3 points against a team they haven't beaten competitively in years. For Sweden, 3 points is near essential to them staying in the competition after a narrow defeat on Monday. My predictions:

Ukraine 1-2 France
Sweden 0-2 England

En-ger-land, En-ger-land, En-ger-land...

[FIFA Diva]

Really looking forward to the game tonight and expect a decent convincing England win. Sweden aren't what they used to be and if we are to be taken seriously in this tournament then we have to impress tonight.

Duty fever has taken a grip of me, c'mon England!!!

I don't know, we've had a poor record against them in competitive games and didn't look convincing in the last friendly. I expect us to be more open and attacking against them, I'd happily take a 1-0 win though. The current England team need wins rather then putting in great performances as well we ain't on that level. Hopefully after the Euros and with younger players we add style to substance.

Believe VPS, believe!! Tonight we shine.

COME ON ENGLAND 5-0!!!

[Zander]

Surely this game will end just as the other starts?

When the games are on at the same time, I'll probably end up having one on the computer, the other on TV. Haven't missed a match of the Euros yet.

That's dedication!

[Crimey]

It's mainly a good distraction from revision.

[Duty281]

Hope this game is a draw, be great from a England perspective.

[Guest]

Really looking forward to the game tonight and expect a decent convincing England win. Sweden aren't what they used to be and if we are to be taken seriously in this tournament then we have to impress tonight.

Duty fever has taken a grip of me, c'mon England!!!

I don't know, we've had a poor record against them in competitive games and didn't look convincing in the last friendly. I expect us to be more open and attacking against them, I'd happily take a 1-0 win though. The current England team need wins rather then putting in great performances as well we ain't on that level. Hopefully after the Euros and with younger players we add style to substance.

Believe VPS, believe!! Tonight we shine.

COME ON ENGLAND 5-0!!!

Top man.

[mystiroakey]

yeah it will crimey- it said 7:00 pm on screen but it was 7:00 cet not 7:00pm uk time.

problem is i have rugby and golf to also watch

[ncfc_Tooze]

England now Kick Off at 8pm

[Duty281]

This game will be done by 7:45 won't it? Kick off now at 8 for England.

[Crimey]

I assume the kick off is later in the England game because of the TV deals etc.

I can't tell if Ukraine are playing quite well or France have just been overrated, same with the England game to be honest. Ukraine are certainly holding their own for now.

While people say that home support makes things better, and to a certain extent it does, the Ukraine players seem to get a little nervous because any time there is even a glimpse of an attacking move the crowd goes mental.

[mystiroakey]

ukraine are a decent outfit crimey.. i think the whole group has just been underrated

[Gibson]

Ukraine the better team here for most of it. England would really want to beat Sweden later. Hoping to win the last game v a fired up Ukraine, in front of 50,000 home fans, would be massive pressure.

I can see both games today being draws.

[Gibson]

ukraine are a decent outfit crimey.. i think the whole group has just been underrated

+1 Mysti.
It happens at every comp Ive ever watched. Fancied sides will go out in the group games. Nederland being one. Italy could(less likely) be another.

[Duty281]

One change for England and it's expected, Carroll in for the Ox. 4-4-2 I'm guessing with Young on the left and Milner on the right, Come on England, do us proud!

[Zander]

Carroll isn't a favourite of mine, however I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Come on England!

[Duty281]

Sweden struggle aerially which is the only reason he's been brought in I think. Rooney in for Carroll next game I expect.

[Gibson]

I reckon they could get a trained-monkey to replace Adrian Chiles and people would be more enlightened and entertained.

[Guest]

I reckon they could get a trained-monkey to replace Adrian Chiles and people would be more enlightened and entertained.

Is he not a trained monkey then? I am stunned...

[Crimey]

France 1-0 now, you'd expect them to see the game out now.

Leaves the group as...


France 4
Ukraine 3
England 1
Sweden 1

Really need a win against Sweden to feel better going into the Ukraine game.

[Crimey]

It's 2-0 now.

[Duty281]

2 quick goals and it's, pretty much, all over. An England win will see them level with France but a few goals might be in order to improve our GD.

[mystiroakey]

yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

[mystiroakey]

ukraine dont look that team i thought any more! france controlling this completley.

[monty junior]

but that would require four shots on target

[Gibson]

France have really wratched up the pace here. Most impressive. They are growing in confidence. Ukraine need a goal bad and soon.

[Steffan]

yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

[Duty281]

yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

What's with the Sweden flag Steffan?

[Steffan]

yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

What's with the Sweden flag Steffan?

Im supporting them

[Duty281]

yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

What's with the Sweden flag Steffan?

Im supporting them

Support your own team at the Euros...oh wait, hang on. You're Welsh aren't you? My apologies.

[mystiroakey]

he is one of them fans that support teams against england-- haha poor lad

[Steffan]

yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

What's with the Sweden flag Steffan?

Im supporting them

Support your own team at the Euros...oh wait, hang on. You're Welsh aren't you? My apologies.

Yes Wales arnt there. I never said we were. I dont see the problem anyway when Wales played France in the Rugby WC semi-final last year all the English on here wanted France to win so whats the difference?

[Steffan]

he is one of them fans that support teams against england-- haha poor lad

And whats wrong with that?

[mystiroakey]

so england fans wanted france to win so england would have a shot at the 6n's title and you think thats the same!! lol -

[Duty281]

Last time Wales at a European Championship...1976. Last time Wales at a Football World Cup...1958.

[mystiroakey]

he is one of them fans that support teams against england-- haha poor lad

And whats wrong with that?

it seems a really sad existance to me.

[Guest]

I like Steffan. Spare a thought for me, my mum is Scottish and I'll be getting it in the neck tomorrow should we slip up tonight. The joys of being British..

[Duty281]

yeah we need to try and top the group- backing a 4-0 though v sweden

What's with the Sweden flag Steffan?

Im supporting them

Support your own team at the Euros...oh wait, hang on. You're Welsh aren't you? My apologies.

Yes Wales arnt there. I never said we were. I dont see the problem anyway when Wales played France in the Rugby WC semi-final last year all the English on here wanted France to win so whats the difference?

Actually I wanted Wales to win, the lesser of two evils and all that.

[Steffan]

so england fans wanted france to win so england would have a shot at the 6n's title and you think thats the same!! lol -

Its was in the Rugby world cup you clown which England had been knocked out of by France

[mystiroakey]

well most off the country was supporting you in that - including myself 'clown' lol

[Steffan]

he is one of them fans that support teams against england-- haha poor lad

And whats wrong with that?

it seems a really sad existance to me.

Why its all banter. You tell everyone you are the best in the world are going to win it like 1966 bla bla and everyone else enjoys watching that arrogance turn into failure. I dont see why you lot get bothered by it

[Duty281]

Never knew Sweden has such a big following - 20,000 in Kiev tonight! Fantastic support.

[mystiroakey]

You live in your own little dream world where you think we say things like that lol. I am not bothered by your sad existance- i am laughing at you

[Steffan]

You live in your own little dream world were you think we say things like that lol. I am not bothered by your sad existance- i am laughing at you

Laugh all you want I dont care. Not my fault you dont like football banter

[Steffan]

I like Steffan. Spare a thought for me, my mum is Scottish and I'll be getting it in the neck tomorrow should we slip up tonight. The joys of being British..

My girlfriend is English but thankfully hates football so doesnt mind me supporting Sweden. My golfing partner is English though and whener England win its the usual 'this is our year' so I do wind him up but he deserves it and always gives it back when Wales lose in rugby

[mystiroakey]

I am laughing at your mentality steffan,, your excuse to back sweden is our mentality. If one is banter then so is the other..

[Steffan]

Last time Wales at a European Championship...1976. Last time Wales at a Football World Cup...1958.

Yes we are rubbish. What has this got to do with anything?

[Steffan]

I am laughing at your mentality steffan,, your excuse to back sweden is our mentality. If one is banter then so is the other..

To be honest I thought England enjoyed being the Millwall of football

[mystiroakey]

Do you not like banter stefan?

You give it but you cant take

[Steffan]

Do you not like banter stefan?

I love it

[Postie]

France 1-0 now, you'd expect them to see the game out now.

Leaves the group as...


France 4
Ukraine 3
England 1
Sweden 1

Really need a win against Sweden to feel better going into the Ukraine game.

Bit generous giving Sweden a point there !

[mystiroakey]

I am laughing at your mentality steffan,, your excuse to back sweden is our mentality. If one is banter then so is the other..

To be honest I thought England enjoyed being the Millwall of football

Another myth created by our little brothers

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