MERGED - Euro 2004 - Page 15

danielf · 14-06-2004, 17:51

As a little light relief, I thought this was quite funny...

MadGamer · 14-06-2004, 18:43

Denmark 0 - Italy 0

Don't forget Sweeden vs Bulgaria tonight ITV1 7:30pm

iadom · 14-06-2004, 21:28

Wow, that headed goal by Larrson has to be one of the best headed goals I have seen, fantastic. Up to now the worst sides that I have seen are the Swiss and Croatia. If England don't get out of their group they want kicking.

Mal · 14-06-2004, 21:39

Good match, the Sweden v Bulgaria. Pretty even until the 2 Larsson goals

danielf · 14-06-2004, 23:09

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Originally Posted by iadom

Wow, that headed goal by Larrson has to be one of the best headed goals I have seen, fantastic. Up to now the worst sides that I have seen are the Swiss and Croatia. If England don't get out of their group they want kicking.

You're not wrong there. It'll be interesting to see how the Swedes do against Italy. Denmark-Italy was an entertaining game, I think the Swedes may give Italy a run for their money as well.

abailey152 · 15-06-2004, 00:26

Just seen the highlights of both games. Larrson looked sharp for Sweden. But Italy looked poor against Denmark....and that foul by Totti should have seen him serving a ban. Very nasty, and it definitely looked a deliberate act from the replay.

danielf · 15-06-2004, 00:49

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Originally Posted by abailey152

Just seen the highlights of both games. Larrson looked sharp for Sweden. But Italy looked poor against Denmark....and that foul by Totti should have seen him serving a ban. Very nasty, and it definitely looked a deliberate act from the replay.

Yes, I don't think Totti even tried to go for the ball (I'm not a big fan of him or Italy anyway). Prematch comments suggested Italy would take Denmark apart, but in fairness, I think Denmark played really well and took the game to the Italians. Interesting group. I'd like to see the Denmark and Sweden go through. I never thought I'd say this about Sweden, but they have some impressive strikers, and actually play an attractive game.

abailey152 · 15-06-2004, 00:52

Agreed.

I think Sweden will be a threat this time around.

danielf · 15-06-2004, 01:15

Tomorrow's big match: Germany v Holland (7.45, BBC1)

Go Holland!!!!!

sherer · 15-06-2004, 10:07

you are saying Czech Republic v Latvia isn't a big match ?

danielf · 15-06-2004, 10:15

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Originally Posted by sherer

you are saying Czech Republic v Latvia isn't a big match ?

That's exactly what I'm saying. It could be a big score though

TheBlueRaja · 15-06-2004, 11:07

Cracking game last night - really enjoyed Larsson's goals. Bulgaria were pretty unlucky though.

sherer · 15-06-2004, 11:33

yeah right up to the second goal Bulgaria were still in it. They even shaved the post 30 seconds before Larsson scored. Even if he does play in Scotland still really rate him as a player. Deservers to go to a Barca, Milan etc and show everyone what he can do.

Couldn't believe this was a reply of the third place play-off of the 94 World Cup. Just shows how poor that tourney was and we didn't even qualify for it

iadom · 15-06-2004, 12:52

Stop press: Nicky Butt out of Euro 2004 . UEFA refuse the FA's request to bring in Scott Parker. (Source) Key103 radio news...

http://www.sportinglife.com/football...land_Lead.html

Nugget · 15-06-2004, 12:58

That could prove a problem if Lampard gets injured as Butt is still a very good holding midfielder (which, TBH, we probably could have done with on Sunday).

Who does that leave us with? If we take our first choice four as Beckham, Gerrard, Lampard and Scholes (if he's fit), am I right in saying that only leaves Joe Cole and Owen Hargreaves? If that's the case, then I can't see why UEFA won't let us call somebody else up - Butt's injury was sustained while training at the tournament, so I can't see the problem.

On the other hand, maybe they won't let us call Scott Parker up 'cos he's been cr@p since he moved to Chelsea - how's about trying for Gareth Barry? At least he's a proven left sided player.