Re: Euro 2004
 

Fantastic game, just like an English FA cup match with added skill. I think that the Dutch defender should have been sent off for the first yellow card foul, never mind the second..

Over 36 attempts on goal.:tu:

Re: Euro 2004
 

Well, you can't say either team went for the draw ;) which was good to see.

Re: Euro 2004
 

Heitzigar? Didn't see the first yellow but that second booking shouldn't of even been a foul, nevermind a yellow card.

From what I saw in the second half.. Reffing was again dire. The germany/latvia game was pathetic from a ref's POV.. Dismissing 3 definite claims for a penalty. Seems they're scared to award them to the minnow teams.

Re: Euro 2004
 

Strangely enough, that didn't seem to stop it being an entertaining match. :shrug: Attacking play from both teams.

Even after Koller was replaced by a defender, the Czechs were still going forward.

Re: Euro 2004
 

Believe me, the first yellow was a for a cynical, blatant scything down of an opponent who had skinned him with a great piece of skill . I think that the dear departed Kent Walton should be resurrected to commentate on the play in the box. As Ian Wright said, the Czech defender was almost "giving him one" when he held Van Nis in a bear hug before throwing him to the ground, Mick McManus would have been proud of that move.

Re: Euro 2004
 

I am gutted. Holland deserved a point from that game. I just hope the Czechs have the decency to field a decent side against Germany. I can just see Germany get an undeserved 1-0 win to the Czechs to proceed to the quarters at Holland's expense.

Re: Euro 2004
 

Well from my original post above.

It appears due to a technicality of English Law he has got away with it.

Accused of inciting a riot sentanced to 2 years then deported but because he never served any of his sentance over there then he was released here.

:disturbd:

Full link to the story here

Says it all really about the good ole British Justice System.

:(

Re: Euro 2004
 

damn was hoping the Czechs would loose then they would have all to play for against Germany and then knock them out :)

Latvia played well and have impressed me so far. Must be the ex Palace players helping alot :)

Re: Euro 2004
 

Portugal and Greece through,

Re: Euro 2004
 

Well done Portugal. My money was on Spain for this match, but despite a poor first half, Portugal worked harder than Spain, and deserved the win.

Re: Euro 2004
 

wanted Spain to get through but still nice to see the hosts go through and well done Greece. About 1 goal and no points or wins in WC or Euro and now thorugh to next round..

Abit worried about tonight no Hargreaves or Butt so if we want a defensive midfielder it will be Phil Neville :( He can't play, pass, has no vision and just gives away stupid fouls in dangerous places or worse still pens.. And that's from a Man U supporter :Yikes:

Re: Euro 2004
 

*Ahem* King? He plays defensive midfield normally. And he is bloody good at it. Seriously impressed in the opening game. He must have been a bit gutted at Terry coming back.

Noooooo
 

Croatia 1-0 England-say it ain't so, I'm @ work, & just heard it on the radio....::cry:

Re: Noooooo
 

Err lets just say shoot the defence as always :(
Scholes just missed one as well :(
Arrrrrrrrrrgh come on England!!!!!!

Re: Noooooo
 

Oh yes it is Neil - sorry - but perhaps this will give them the kick up the ar$e they need :D