Euro 2016 Thread

[d_phaneuf]

dont forget match fixing, the italians do love a match fix

[shermanator]

Here's who I have for the groups

Group A
France
Romania
Switzerland
Albania

Group B
Russia
England
Slovakia
Wales

Group C
Germany
Poland
Ukraine
Northern Ireland

Group D
Spain
Croatia
Czech Republic
Turkey

Group E
Belgium
Sweden
Italy
Ireland

Group F
Portugal
Austria
Iceland
Hungary

[cam_wmh]

Can someone setup a group winner, 2nd, wildcard, pick'em pool?

[GirlySports]

Controversy already, as the UEFA mascot has the same name as a sex toy.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Controversy already, as the UEFA mascot has the same name as a sex toy.

"Controversy".

Obviously had to google the Super Victor sex toy. That's... sizable.

[Locke]

England fans have once again clashed with police in the French port town of Marseille.

Supporters, who had been drinking for most of the day at the Queen Victoria pub in the Old Port district, threw bottles at French riot police, who used tear gas to disperse them.

One England supporter suffered a head injury in Thursday night's brawl after being hit across the face with a wooden chair, and according to reports, some England fans were heard chanting: "Isis, where are you?"

Bare-chested England fans dodged the gas deployed by police as an afternoon of drinking and singing turned ugly.

http://www.espnfc.us/england/story/2...y-in-marseille

[Senator Clay Davis]

So this opening ceremony is ummmm....????

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

So this opening ceremony is ummmm....????

I cant watch, whats happening?

[Senator Clay Davis]

There's can-can dancers for whatever reason. And a merry go round. And David Guetta. Odd.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

There's can-can dancers for whatever reason. And a merry go round. And David Guetta. Odd.

Its France, what're you gonna do? Also I understand that David Guetta and can-can dancers are a package deal. Neither goes anywhere without the other.

Speaking of which, the French team has a wealth of talent but that back 4?

I think any team resting their hopes on a back four of Koscielny, Evra, Sagna and Rami? Thats one of the worst defenses I think I've seen. Maybe they find some magic but that looks weak.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Incredible save by Lloris!

[Senator Clay Davis]

Great save for sure, but that's gotta be a goal for Romania. Might not get a better look all tournament than that.

[Locke]

Does Pogba actually have his own name shaved on his head?

Wow. On the list of doosh moves thats right up there.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Locke

Does Pogba actually have his own name shaved on his head?

Wow. On the list of doosh moves thats right up there.

He's French. They don't mind you showing ego, especially if you can back it up. Same as Italy.

France got lucky, obvious foul not called.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Koscielny got quite lucky not to be called for a kick across the thighs, may have been a penalty

[Senator Clay Davis]

^^To be fair at least it's not a neck tattoo with his name.

[GirlySports]

French look awful. If only Romania had a bit more quality.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

French look awful. If only Romania had a bit more quality.

True, but Romania is also a sneakily tough team to play against. It's not a complete accident they only let in 2 goals in the qualifications.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Itse

True, but Romania is also a sneakily tough team to play against. It's not a complete accident they only let in 2 goals in the qualifications.

IIRC correctly that was a cupcake group.

[Locke]

47 minutes and not a single image of a child smoking a cigarette and sipping a fine Bordeaux.

You've changed France...you've changed.