The 2012 UEFA European Championship - Poland/Ukraine - The Thread!

[The Big Chill]

I really think Denmark would have a really good shot at getting out of the group stages if they were in any other group besides their own.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

I really think Denmark would have a really good shot at getting out of the group stages if they were in any other group besides their own.

They're my dark horse. I still think they can do damage in that group.

Other fearless(ridiculous) predictions:

Portugal and Denmark get of Group of Death, Germany and Holland booted in first round.

Russia and Denmark in the final

Italy doesn't score a goal

Spain gets knocked out at QTR stage.


okay.......crack pipe has been put down....for now.

[TopChed]

Originally Posted by The Big Chill

I really think Denmark would have a really good shot at getting out of the group stages if they were in any other group besides their own.

Yeah, at the time of the draw, I think the Fifa worldwide rankings in that group were something like 2, 3, 7, 11.

[GirlySports]

Mine is:

QF: Poland, Czech, Italy, Sweden
SF: Germany, Spain
RU: France
CH: Netherlands

[Locke]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

They're my dark horse. I still think they can do damage in that group.

Other fearless(ridiculous) predictions:

Portugal and Denmark get of Group of Death, Germany and Holland booted in first round.

Russia and Denmark in the final

Italy doesn't score a goal

Spain gets knocked out at QTR stage.


okay.......crack pipe has been put down....for now.

Crackpipe nothing! Thats some serious chemical cocktail you're on!

I could see Italy not scoring a goal and Spain getting knocked out in the quarters though.

[North East Goon]

Germany seems to be too powerful, cant see them being beat.

[Alex.ua]

lol from Netherlands

[GirlySports]

Italy will score a goal.. they're pretty high scoring in most tournaments contrary to popular belief.

[dissentowner]

Go England! That is all.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by North East Goon

Germany seems to be too powerful, cant see them being beat.

I can see them being beat. The thing about Germany is that they have phases. I see them being strong contenders but some German teams were absolutely lethal and clinical and that was that, and others had a tendency to get all the way but not win.

Thats what this Germany team looks like to me. They've been to the World Cup Finals in 2002, finished third in 2006 and 2010, and lost in the Euro finals in 2008.

Then the core of the German National team has been to the Champions League final twice in three years and lost both times.

So, they're good and they're deep and they're powerful but I dont think they have what it takes to win it all. Sadly enough.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Originally Posted by Locke

I can see them being beat. The thing about Germany is that they have phases. I see them being strong contenders but some German teams were absolutely lethal and clinical and that was that, and others had a tendency to get all the way but not win.

Thats what this Germany team looks like to me. They've been to the World Cup Finals in 2002, finished third in 2006 and 2010, and lost in the Euro finals in 2008.

Then the core of the German National team has been to the Champions League final twice in three years and lost both times.

So, they're good and they're deep and they're powerful but I dont think they have what it takes to win it all. Sadly enough.

100% agree. I think they will get to the semis at least but do they have that extra push to take it all this year? Like you said the core is known for doing well but not being able to finish. Maybe some of the youth that has been added over the past two years will be the difference this time around. I certainly hope so. I'm tired of being so close to glory and then having to wait until the next tournament to (hopefully) see them deliver.

Come on Germany. This is the year we win.

[KTown]

I still can't believe in 3 days from now I'll be in Poland watching the nation I was born in play the russians. One of my dreams has come true. So pumped!

[Montana Moe]

QF: Russia, Poland, Sweden, Croatia
SF: Spain, France
RU: Holland
W: Germany

[North East Goon]

I see England is bringing quite a few younger players, will they let these kids hit the pitch? Seems like using this tourney as a somewhat transitional period may be the best bet for them.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by KTown

I still can't believe in 3 days from now I'll be in Poland watching the nation I was born in play the russians. One of my dreams has come true. So pumped!

You lucky basterd.

Right now my girlfriend and I are debating doing something remarkably cool yet stupid.

If Germany or Holland make the final we're thinking about flying to Munich or Amsterdam to watch the game.

[North East Goon]

What happened to Aaron Lennon for the English squad?

[Locke]

There have long been concerns that the ferocious rivalry between the two clubs may cause disharmony in the national set-up, and coach Vicente Del Bosque recently confirmed there were issues between Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos. "If Pique and Ramos do not get along, they'll be dropped," Del Bosque said. "They are young kids with their differences, but we have no problems."

Xavi has now risked provoking the Real Madrid players in the squad as he repeated comments he made in January and April suggesting Barca's players have a more sporting approach.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...nsions?cc=5901

[Locke]

Originally Posted by North East Goon

What happened to Aaron Lennon for the English squad?

Might have slept with a teammates wife, nope, I forgot, thats still acceptable.

Roy Hodgson is a good manager, but the best way to describe him is 'small time.'

For a middle or lower end of the table club, great. For a small nation's national team, okay. But once its big time he is out of his depth.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Locke

Might have slept with a teammates wife, nope, I forgot, thats still acceptable.

Roy Hodgson is a good manager, but the best way to describe him is 'small time.'

For a middle or lower end of the table club, great. For a small nation's national team, okay. But once its big time he is out of his depth.

I'd say it has more to do with the fact that Lennon peaked two years ago and was god-awful in the World Cup.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by North East Goon

What happened to Aaron Lennon for the English squad?

After a great youth run-up, he's fizzled.