Euro Championships 2016

[Mon Dieu4]

Great strike, boom

[Pretty Boy]

1-0 Croatia.

Some goal.

[hibee_girl]

Some goal from Croatia there

[Mon Dieu4]

Seeing the replay the keeper could have done a bit better

[nellio]

See that Croatian fan non the pitch? Quick get a petition started!

[Pretty Boy]

On second viewing keeper should save that. Great technique but keeper has to get hands to that.

[Glory Lurker]

Missed it - was reading the 10k season ticket thread. Damn LD and hibs.net! :greengrin

[One Day Soon]

Missed it - was reading the 10k season ticket thread. Damn LD and hibs.net! :greengrin


It's all just Hibs, Hibs, Hibs with you isn't it?

How lucky are we to be able to gorge on weeks of this? And then we get the Olympics. Then the unstoppable march of Neil Lennon's Hibernian Scottish Cup winners.

[flash]

Keeper went down in instalments.

[hibsbollah]

Early days but I don't think we've seen a tournament winning team yet.

France looked fairly strong to me.

[nellio]

France looked fairly strong to me.


Dodgy at the back IMO

[Glory Lurker]

It's all just Hibs, Hibs, Hibs with you isn't it?

How lucky are we to be able to gorge on weeks of this? And then we get the Olympics. Then the unstoppable march of Neil Lennon's Hibernian Scottish Cup winners.

I think I'd go insane if we didn't have Euro 16 to fill up a bit of the break. :hyper

[DH1875]

France looked fairly strong to me.

Thought Romania were pretty unlucky myself.

[Mon Dieu4]

Haha gotta love Billic having a go at them

[(((Fergus)))]

If UK votes to leave the European community in the up incoming referendum does that mean that the home nations are not allowed to enter the all European football completions


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Brexit has nothing to do with UEFA - Turkey and Switzerland aren't EU members.

[One Day Soon]

France looked fairly strong to me.


Going forward and in midfield I'd agree but I thought their defence looked pretty suspect. I like the fact that there doesn't seem to be a clear out in front favourite. More open and better chance for a tournament team to gather strength and come from the pack to win it...

Forza Italia!

[(((Fergus)))]

Bilic is the best pundit of all time.

[One Day Soon]

Bilic is the best pundit of all time.

A half decent manager too.

[nellio]

Bilic is the best pundit of all time.

He's great. Tells it like it is.

[Hibs90]

that bang, no need.

[Pretty Boy]

Another flash bang thing going off there. ****ing idiots.

[hibsbollah]

You can hear the anxiety in the commentators voice when the bang went off. It's not exactly a friendly celebration of sport so far is it?

[Glory Lurker]

How are they getting in with those things? More to the point, why the hell do folk want to take them, knowing how everyone's on edge? Total idiots.

[Mr White]

Good strike very nearly 2 nil there.

[SJM]

Miss and a half there.

[Moulin Yarns]

Sitting watching with 2 Hadjuk Split supporters

[SJM]

Turkey equaliser coming soon.

[Smartie]

Lovely move from the Croatians there.

Superb stuff from the edge of their own box and they were a whisker away from getting one of the best goals you're likely to see.

They've got some really good players.

[Glory Lurker]

I kind of feel this loads of possession and scorned chances while defending a one goal lead is familiar somehow......

[Pretty Boy]

Does anyone know what flag NI will be led out by today? What do they usually use in internationals?

[pacoluna]

Does anyone know what flag NI will be led out by today? What do they usually use in internationals?

Ulster banner

[hibsbollah]

Does anyone know what flag NI will be led out by today? What do they usually use in internationals?

Flag debate, that's all we need :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Ulster banner
Ta.

Just curious as that has no official status and wasn't always used in the past.

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[Scorrie]

Hibs got a mention anyway from Lineker thanks to Lennon

[Pretty Boy]

Wanted NI to win. Saw the Rangers flag in amongst their support, now supporting Poland.

[pacoluna]

Ta.

Just curious as that has no official status and wasn't always used in the past.

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Don't know why they sing the British national anthem.though...

[Glory Lurker]

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[Hibs90]

Wanted NI to win. Saw the Rangers flag in amongst their support, now supporting Poland.

Pretty much this

[Mr White]

Don't know why they sing the British national anthem.though...

Because the IFA wants them to. Despite the fact that it reduces their support and the pool of players that want to represent them. Sad really but then that's linfiel... er I mean the IFA for you.

[renato]

The The Rangers flag has a lot of relevance at this game, mind.

Deary me...

[I'm_cabbaged]

Spot the catholic during the national anthem 😂

[(((Fergus)))]

Radio Ulster commentary http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_radio_ulster

[Pretty Boy]

Spot the catholic during the national anthem 😂

Was thinking the same. The singers and non singers were pretty obvious.

[nellio]

Anyone see the kick off then? I thought the ball had to go forward?

[Pretty Boy]

NI are going to get hammered here imo.

[Lang Toun Hibs]

Anyone see the kick off then? I thought the ball had to go forward?

I concur...what was that all about?

[Glory Lurker]

NI are going to get hammered here imo.

Early days, but it is looking ominous for them.

[pacoluna]

Because the IFA wants them to. Despite the fact that it reduces their support and the pool of players that want to represent them. Sad really but then that's linfiel... er I mean the IFA for you.
Foster their 1st minister doesn't want to change it because she doesn't want the national anthem to politicised ... strange.

[Hibs90]

Anyone see the kick off then? I thought the ball had to go forward?

Recent rule change

[Mr White]

Foster their 1st minister doesn't want to change it because she doesn't want the national anthem to politicised ... strange.

She'd be buying a whole load of grief if she said anything different.

[Pretty Boy]

Early days, but it is looking ominous for them.
Tbf to them it's an amazing achievement for them just being there. You have players from the likes of Fleetwood, Millwall and Hamilton up against guys from Bayern Munich, Roma and Boroussia Dortmund.

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[Glory Lurker]

Tbf to them it's an amazing achievement for them just being there. You have players from the likes of Fleetwood, Millwall and Hamilton up against guys from Bayern Munich, Roma and Boroussia Dortmund.

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:agree:

[hibsbollah]

I want ONeills boys to win, but I wouldn't want to watch this 361 formation with Lafferty as a lone striker every week.

[MWHIBBIES]

I want ONeills boys to win, but I wouldn't want to watch this 361 formation with Lafferty as a lone striker every week.
They played a 3-5-2 in qualifying, Brunt being injured is a reason for the change.

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Honest to God what's the point of these officials behind the goals. Clear as day that the Evans challenge was a goal kick!!!

[Mr White]

Honest to God what's the point of these officials behind the goals. Clear as day that the Evans challenge was a goal kick!!!

:agree: poor decision

[Pretty Boy]

How many crosses have been overhit in the tournament so far? Like the ball is filled with helium at times.

[Finn2015]

Spot the catholic during the national anthem 😂

I didn't want to say but yes it was kind of obvious whose who there lol

[hibsbollah]

They played a 3-5-2 in qualifying, Brunt being injured is a reason for the change.

Cheers. You'd think they'd have cover, it's very defensive.

[Pretty Boy]

Sitter.

[Mr White]

Sitter.

Looked easier to score for a split second

[hibsbollah]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B3iUDg6JEo0

Lest we forget.

[Mr White]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B3iUDg6JEo0

Lest we forget.

Lafferty should have been sent off for having a mullet. And crucified for the dive. I mean actually crucified with a hammer and nails.

[Pretty Boy]

Some of the scrambles in the box wouldn't look out of place in the Sunday leagues. Some real last ditch stuff.

[hibsbollah]

Lafferty should have been sent off for having a mullet. And crucified for the dive. I mean actually crucified with a hammer and nails.

It's worse than that Rivaldo one. Pure hunnery.

[Mr White]

Goaland

[hibee_girl]

That's been coming.

[Finn2015]

It has be interesting to see how they respond now. Fancy Poland turn the screw here

[nellio]

Recent rule change

Cheers!

[LM1875]

Very well worked goal by the poles

[SaulGoodman]

More ****ing bangers.

How thick do you actually have to be to think they're a good idea right now?

[Baader]

NI need to try and open up a bit now.

[LM1875]

Lewandowski's been anonymous this game

[MWHIBBIES]

Lewandowski's been anonymous this gameNot really, he is keeping 3 defenders occupied while the players behind him do the damage.

[Baader]

Lewandowski's been anonymous this game

The best striker in Europe last season but not at his best here. NI in comparison have a man who managed 20 mins all season for Norwich up front...!

[LM1875]

Not really, he is keeping 3 defenders occupied while the players behind him do the damage.

True, the lack of service to him won't have helped the lack of chances

[LM1875]

The best striker in Europe last season but not at his best here. NI in comparison have a man who managed 20 mins all season for Norwich up front...!

Absolutely crazy that eh!

[heretoday]

Northern Ireland are hopeless. They need a superstar.

[Pretty Boy]

Hoping Germany can put on a bit of a show tonight.

No one has really looked like champions in waiting yet, would be nice for someone to lay down a marker and kick start the tournament.

[Pretty Boy]

Some save by Neuer.

[HoboHarry]

Northern Ireland are hopeless. They need a superstar.

If there is a superstar going spare I'd rather Scotland got him....

[Pretty Boy]

1-0 Germany. Been coming.

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Never a free kick. Boy won the ball cleanly.

[Mon Dieu4]

Great ball in by Kroos

[Pretty Boy]

Never a free kick. Boy won the ball cleanly.

There's nothing in the rules about winning the ball. You can win the ball and still commit a foul.

[Hibee_Craig7062]

There's nothing in the rules about winning the ball. You can win the ball and still commit a foul.

Best ban tackling altogether then

[Pretty Boy]

Best ban tackling altogether then

Why?

The rules have been consistent on that for years.

[Velma Dinkley]

It wasn't a foul. It was a perfectly good tackle.

[Pretty Boy]

It wasn't a foul. It was a perfectly good tackle.

I didn't say it was a foul, it wasn't.

Not because he played the ball though.

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Why?

The rules have been consistent on that for years.

Agree to disagree. It wasn't a foul in my opinion he wins the ball and doesn't impede the player.

[Velma Dinkley]

Well if he hadn't played the ball it would have been a foul because he would just have brought down the player. Bad decision by the ref. Good goal, though.

[Dashing Bob S]

Decent performance so far from Germany. Not that it makes up for Nazism, WW2 and the holocaust, but credit where it's due.

[Pretty Boy]

Well if he hadn't played the ball it would have been a foul because he would just have brought down the player. Bad decision by the ref. Good goal, though.

The point I was making is simply saying he played the ball doesn't mean it's not a foul. If you jump in 2 footed but take the ball then it's a foul, if you dive into the back lf a player and go through their legs to take the ball it's a foul.

You need to take the ball for it not to be a foul, that's common sense, you can also take the ball and commit a foul.

[Hibbyradge]

Decent performance so far from Germany. Not that it makes up for Nazism, WW2 and the holocaust, but credit where it's due.

:faf:

[Pretty Boy]

That might be the best goal line clearance I've seen.

[Mon Dieu4]

What a clearance!! Moonwalked it out there

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Burst the net son....poor miss!! Clearance was spectacular

[Mon Dieu4]

Decent performance so far from Germany. Not that it makes up for Nazism, WW2 and the holocaust, but credit where it's due.

Good choice of black jackets at the start too, they've won in France before doing that

[Pretty Boy]

Ukraine goal disallowed for offside. Phrases you never thought you would use:

Germany look a bit dodgy at the back.

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Burst the net son....poor miss!! Clearance was spectacular

Christ in seeing the replay his attempt was going out for a throw if it didn't hit boetang

[MWHIBBIES]

Excellent first half here

[hibsbollah]

Hoping Germany can put on a bit of a show tonight.

No one has really looked like champions in waiting yet, would be nice for someone to lay down a marker and kick start the tournament.

I think this game has been the best by some distance. I'm loving the diving headed goal as well :aok:

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Ukraine looking decent now. Think NI will be lucky to take a point at these championships

[HoboHarry]

Ukraine goal disallowed for offside. Phrases you never thought you would use:

Germany look a bit dodgy at the back.

Not sure they are. I think Ukraine deserve some real credit, the movement is terrific.

[Pretty Boy]

Really good 1st half.

Ukraine started well, forced Neuer into a save, Germany took control but were rocking a bit at the end. Both keepers worked hard so far

[SJNB Hibby]

Ukraine looking decent now. Think NI will be lucky to take a point at these championships

And Poland will be lucky 3rd placers---these two look very good!!

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Was that 4th official Bobby madden? Thought it was English officials tonight

[HoboHarry]

Was that 4th official Bobby madden? Thought it was English officials tonight

Not bobby madden. All English officials

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Not bobby madden. All English officials

He's got a twin then!!!

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Whens oor Willie getting a game? Bout time we saw a refereeing disaster as they have got most things right so far!!

[HoboHarry]

I thought I had read that Scotland were not asked to provide referees.

[h1bee123]

it is bobby madden. dont know why he's there

[adhibs]

Was that a green and white saltire hibs flag on show at that ukranian sub? Was shown very briefly so coukd be wrong

[Pretty Boy]

Not bobby madden. All English officials

It is Bobby Madden. Commentators mentioned him by name pre match.

[chrisski33]

Good 1st half but finding the 2nd half a bit flat and boring tbh

[h1bee123]

no game won by more than 1 goal yet. dominant teams seem to be struggling to finish games off.

[Hibee_Craig7062]

it is bobby madden. dont know why he's there
Thought so!! I'm sure collum is there aswell but the less we see of him the better

[HoboHarry]

That wasn't the name I saw at the start but I will of course stand corrected.

[Hibee_Craig7062]

10 mins for the Germans to see out to secure my first free bet of (hopefully) seven!!!

[MWHIBBIES]

Whens oor Willie getting a game? Bout time we saw a refereeing disaster as they have got most things right so far!!
4th official in the early game today.

[Pretty Boy]

What is Neuer and his defenders thinking there. Big let off.

[HoboHarry]

I'm quite wrong. Bobby madden it is.

[Jim44]

Germany looking the besr team so far.

[Pretty Boy]

2-0 Schweinsteiger.

Great counter attacking football.

[Mon Dieu4]

Great goal on the counter there

[cabbageandribs1875]

the ukrainian boy will be gutted his poor pass up the other end led to that 2nd goal



not forgetting the 1st goal came from a free kick given wrongly

[hibsbollah]

What. A. Goal.

[h1bee123]

no game won by more than 1 goal yet. dominant teams seem to be struggling to finish games off.

scrap that

[Pretty Boy]

Almost as good as Leigh Griffiths against Dundee Utd a few seasons ago.

[One Day Soon]

Germany looking the besr team so far.

Agreed, but Ukraine didn't properly test them and when they did the German defence did not look as strong as it should be.

[Jonnyboy]

That wasn't the name I saw at the start but I will of course stand corrected.

Not sure why but the only names shown at the start are the ref, his two lino's and those dudes that hang about menacingly on the bye line

[Haymaker]

Lovely finish by Bastian, such a hard technique/skill to do. But that is why he gets paid the big bucks and is a world champion!

[Jim44]

Agreed, but Ukraine didn't properly test them and when they did the German defence did not look as strong as it should be.

Germany's weakness in defence was that they lost concentration at times and got caught out. I think they are so confident and so well organised that they don't expect to make mistakes.

[Baader]

Germany's weakness in defence was that they lost concentration at times and got caught out. I think they are so confident and so well organised that they don't expect to make mistakes.

They will get better but looked a bit shaky at times. Goetze should not be starting for them as can't play that role. Unless he swaps over with Muller I expect Mario Gomez will probably come in in his place - he knows the striker role to be fair.

[renato]

Really looking forward to Belgium - Italy tonight, had 1-1 on my predictor and would take that now, given how strong Belgium are and Italy being notoriously slow starters (and, unusually, lacking a lot of fire power this time).

[21.05.2016]

Group of death all playing today :thumbsup:

[One Day Soon]

Really looking forward to Belgium - Italy tonight, had 1-1 on my predictor and would take that now, given how strong Belgium are and Italy being notoriously slow starters (and, unusually, lacking a lot of fire power this time).

I'm just hoping that this is a 1982 type tournament for us all over again. No real stand out stars but a team that becomes stronger than the sum of its parts and maybe discover another Paolo Rossi as we progress.

[SJM]

Come on the country of Zlatan.

Czechs are massive underdogs too.

[Mon Dieu4]

Group of death all playing today :thumbsup:

On paper it's the best round of games so far, can't wait

[Smartie]

I wonder if the thought of the might of the Czech Republic has Craig Levein cowering in the corner of a darkened room somewhere?

Or at least chained to the bog with a dose of the nervous squirts again?

[Treadstone]

I wonder if the thought of the might of the Czech Republic has Craig Levein cowering in the corner of a darkened room somewhere?

Or at least chained to the bog with a dose of the nervous squirts again?

Doubt it Smartie. The man has no shame.

[Mon Dieu4]

I wonder if the thought of the might of the Czech Republic has Craig Levein cowering in the corner of a darkened room somewhere?

Or at least chained to the bog with a dose of the nervous squirts again?

No chance, he's just off the phone to Del Bosque telling him he's made a major error by playing a striker against them

[MWHIBBIES]

I'm just hoping that this is a 1982 type tournament for us all over again. No real stand out stars but a team that becomes stronger than the sum of its parts and maybe discover another Paolo Rossi as we progress.The 3 defenders and gk combination is the best at the tournament, scoring goals against Italy wont be easy.

[Pretty Boy]

Be interesting to see if Belgium turn up this time.

Been a bit of a hype team for a while but didn't perform particularly well at the last World Cup.

[BH Hibs]

The twat commentating on ITV. Iniesta wearing the captains armband. Eh I think you'll find that Sergio Ramos is wearing the illuminous coloured thing on his arm. No much of a height or build difference between the two. Erse.

[Mon Dieu4]

Good move by Spain, should have been a goal

[MWHIBBIES]

Great stat there Clive, Necid has 11 international goals in 40 games, not 1...

[Mon Dieu4]

Iniesta is still absolutely fantastic

[easty]

Nolito has been dire. He needs taken off.

[Craig_in_Prague]

Seemed a matter of time before Spain would score; but then Czech's had a decent half chance before HT -
I am caught in 2 minds here as I always have supported Spain (unless playing Scotland), but live in Czech -......
I suppose, I should be happy regardless... Czechs are poor though, I think getting something from Spain will be seen as a huge bonus - their tournament relies on results against the other 2.

[renato]

I'm just hoping that this is a 1982 type tournament for us all over again. No real stand out stars but a team that becomes stronger than the sum of its parts and maybe discover another Paolo Rossi as we progress.

Hope so. May be Immobile's time to shine, Eder has been awful since xmas and Pelle is good but not great (at least you know what you get with him, though, and he's a real focal point / fantastic at bringing others into play - very much a Craig Brewster type player 😄).

The key for Italy, I think, from an attacking sense, is if we can utilise Insigne, El Shaarawy and Candreva effectively, as their pace, skill and late runs into the box will be crucial.

Not near a tv just now, how are Spain playing?

[renato]

The 3 defenders and gk combination is the best at the tournament, scoring goals against Italy wont be easy.

Yep. Also can't think of another country that has their entire defensive unit all playing at the same (top level) club.

[JimBHibees]

Be interesting to see if Belgium turn up this time.

Been a bit of a hype team for a while but didn't perform particularly well at the last World Cup.

Agree hugely overrated though Hazard should be fresh given he never kicked a ball all season. :greengrin

[Paloschi]

Hope so. May be Immobile's time to shine, Eder has been awful since xmas and Pelle is good but not great (at least you know what you get with him, though, and he's a real focal point / fantastic at bringing others into play - very much a Craig Brewster type player ).

The key for Italy, I think, from an attacking sense, is if we can utilise Insigne, El Shaarawy and Candreva effectively, as their pace, skill and late runs into the box will be crucial.

Not near a tv just now, how are Spain playing?


Jorginho, Berardi and Vazquez should have all been there but there are still many options for the Azzurri. Immobile has had a bad couple of years since his move from Torino. Belotti could have been the better option? I don't know.

Will be interesting to see :agree:

[Baader]

I wonder if the thought of the might of the Czech Republic has Craig Levein cowering in the corner of a darkened room somewhere?

Or at least chained to the bog with a dose of the nervous squirts again?

Pep Levein invented all the 'false 9' stuff in that match don't you know... The man is a tactical genius.

[easty]

Agree hugely overrated though Hazard should be fresh given he never kicked a ball all season. :greengrin

Don't think they're overrated, but they've yet to prove themselves in a major championship.

Courtois in goals, Alderwereld and Vertonghan in defence (Kompany injured), Hazard and De Bruyne in midfield, Lukaku up front. With plenty other good players in there too.

[MWHIBBIES]

Agree hugely overrated though Hazard should be fresh given he never kicked a ball all season. :greengrin
They arent overrated, the manager is just rubbish. Belgiums squad is brilliant.

[SteveHFC]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/england-fans-banned-france-jailed-8180906

[renato]

Jorginho, Berardi and Vazquez should have all been there but there are still many options for the Azzurri. Immobile has had a bad couple of years since his move from Torino. Belotti could have been the better option? I don't know.

Will be interesting to see :agree:

Agree with all that. I'd say immobile has something to offer but has been hampered with injury, lack of confidence and intermittent form. The guy is a natural finisher but needs service, as well as a run of games.

[Spike Mandela]

Cannae get excited about these Euro games so far..they've all been pretty dull.

Think it's the cup final effect....everything after that waa bound to be an anti climax.:cb

[Mr White]

Brilliant clearance by fabregas on the line.

[MWHIBBIES]

Cannae get excited about these Euro games so far..they've all been pretty dull.

Think it's the cup final effect....everything after that waa bound to be an anti climax.:cbNI v Poland the only dull game so far, rest have been excellent.

[Mon Dieu4]

Some defending so far by the Czechs

[easty]

Nolito finally subbed. Should have been off at half time.

[easty]

Deserved

[SJM]

Watching Spain is like that Simpsons episode when everyone is excited about soccer.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEZrDJSOJA0&list=RDhEZrDJSOJA0#t=7

[Mon Dieu4]

About time, one of the most one sided games I've seen in ages

[21.05.2016]

Inniesta - class act

[SteveHFC]

Watching Spain is like that Simpsons episode when everyone is excited about soccer.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEZrDJSOJA0&list=RDhEZrDJSOJA0#t=7
:greengrin

[(((Fergus)))]

Watching Spain is like that Simpsons episode when everyone is excited about soccer.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEZrDJSOJA0&list=RDhEZrDJSOJA0#t=7

Haha, love how the master hooligans are weegies.

Spanish football is like bullfighting – hours of torment followed by a blade to the heart.

[(((Fergus)))]

Lot of Protestants in that Republic side. :agree:

[bigwheel]

Lot of Protestants in that Republic side. :agree:

Why would you care to a) know that and b) mention it ....

[Finn2015]

Cmon Ireland!!!!!

[Stax]

Gould & lawro the commentators are horrendous..
Ireland had the better chances tbf.

[Mon Dieu4]

Mon the Zlatan

[Hamish]

Houlihan is a lovely,intelligent footballer. Thought this for years. Should be playing in a Premier League team.

[(((Fergus)))]

Why would you care to a) know that and b) mention it ....

a) I don't know and b) it was a joke to which you missed the set-up

[Mon Dieu4]

Houlihan is a lovely,intelligent footballer. Thought this for years. Should be playing in a Premier League team.

Remember him looking the part when he played for Livingston against us, he's turned into a fantastic player

[(((Fergus)))]

Gould & lawro the commentators are horrendous..
Ireland had the better chances tbf.

You can get Alan Green and Chris Waddle on 5 live.

[Mr White]

Thank **** they're talking about England. They've been largely ignored by the media so far.

[Smartie]

Houlihan is a lovely,intelligent footballer. Thought this for years. Should be playing in a Premier League team.

He was a regular for Norwich in the Premier League last year was he not?

[Mon Dieu4]

Remember him looking the part when he played for Livingston against us, he's turned into a fantastic player

Actually just checked his only game against us was the 7-0 game haha

[hibee_girl]

Cracker from Ireland there :thumbsup:

[Mr White]

Get in!! Great strike :thumbsup:

[SteveHFC]

Good goal Tbf.

[Mon Dieu4]

Aye the ball came off his knee ya fanny, get these commentators tae

[cabbageandribs1875]

done well to keep the ball down

[Hamish]

He was a regular for Norwich in the Premier League last year was he not?

Yeah, badly worded by moi. Meant next season mate.

[Smartie]

Yeah, badly worded by moi. Meant next season mate.

FWIW I agree. I always rated him as a player.

He seems to be quite loyal to Norwich but I can't imagine a handy performance and goal at the Euros would do his chances of getting a move back to the premier league any harm (if that's what he wanted).

[blackpoolhibs]

You can get Alan Green and Chris Waddle on 5 live.

Before i switch over can anyone tell me what religion they are?

[bigwheel]

FWIW I agree. I always rated him as a player.

He seems to be quite loyal to Norwich but I can't imagine a handy performance and goal at the Euros would do his chances of getting a move back to the premier league any harm (if that's what he wanted).

Lafferty was on loan for almost all last season. Latterly at Birmingham. Think he only played once for Norwich. We have no chance of getting him. - not an earthly. Also - big Hun ! More likely to end up there again


Oops. Apologies - Just noticed you were talking about Houlihan. He is absolute quality. He will get a top league in England move if he chose to move. ..

[bigwheel]

Before i switch over can anyone tell me what religion they are?

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[Pretty Boy]

Before i switch over can anyone tell me what religion they are?

Alan Green is a Jedi Knight but by the rules of the census is now marked as atheist.

Waddle is keen follower of dianetics and regularly takes part in Scientology marches in celebration of Hubbards revelations about the Space Opera. Whether he was riding a white charger at the time is a hotly debated topic.

[Mon Dieu4]

Well worked goal by Sweden there and great OG

[Pretty Boy]

1-1. Pretty ropey defending to let Ibra hit the goal line.

[Mr White]

Alan Green is a Jedi Knight but by the rules of the census is now marked as atheist.

Waddle is keen follower of dianetics and regularly takes part in Scientology marches in celebration of Hubbards revelations about the Space Opera. Whether he was riding a white charger at the time is a hotly debated topic.

With the mullet waddle used to sport I've always had him marked as a pagan :agree:

[blackpoolhibs]

Alan Green is a Jedi Knight but by the rules of the census is now marked as atheist.

Waddle is keen follower of dianetics and regularly takes part in Scientology marches in celebration of Hubbards revelations about the Space Opera. Whether he was riding a white charger at the time is a hotly debated topic.


:tee hee:

[col02]

Poor game of football imho. Ireland looked every bit the team that Scotland took four points from in qualifying.

[Pretty Boy]

Don't think that result really does either any favours.

Ireland had the chances to win it and will likely regret not.

[Jim44]

Isn't Mark Lawrenson a complete bellend. At the start of the second half, the commentators were talking about Ibrahimovic. Lawrenson was talking him down, saying he benefited from the good players around him at PSG. He then came out with something along the lines that, beyond PSG, the French league was absolute rubbish, " isn't it?" He asked his fellow commentator. You could smell His embarrassment as he mumbled something about not answering in defence of his future employment. :greengrin

[MWHIBBIES]

Isn't Mark Lawrenson a complete bellend. At the start of the second half, the commentators were talking about Ibrahimovic. Lawrenson was talking him down, saying he benefited from the good players around him at PSG. He then came out with something along the lines that, beyond PSG, the French league was absolute rubbish, " isn't it?" He asked his fellow commentator. You could smell His embarrassment as he mumbled something about not answering in defence of his future employment. :greengrin
Ignorant ****er who knows nothing outside of English football.

[HibbyAndy]

Isn't Mark Lawrenson a complete bellend. At the start of the second half, the commentators were talking about Ibrahimovic. Lawrenson was talking him down, saying he benefited from the good players around him at PSG. He then came out with something along the lines that, beyond PSG, the French league was absolute rubbish, " isn't it?" He asked his fellow commentator. You could smell His embarrassment as he mumbled something about not answering in defence of his future employment. :greengrin

Mark Lawrenson is the biggest slaver EVER , Completely cringeworthy to listen to, An utter bellend off a human being.

[Mr White]

Mark Lawrenson is the biggest slaver EVER , Completely cringeworthy to listen to, An utter bellend off a human being.

True he's awful but he's not as bad as David Pleat. His voice stops paint from drying. FACT.

[hibsbollah]

Ignorant ****er who knows nothing outside of English football.

Lawro. He's an embarrassment.

Ligue 1 provides the cream of the Premiership; Payet, ****e, Hazard, Ayew, Nasri, Mahrez just a few recent examples that came off the production line, none of them from PSG, and of course the likes of Drogba who was a Marseille legend before he was a Chelsea one.

[Hibby Bairn]

Two wins and a draw from Scotland's group qualifiers.

[GreenLake]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/england-fans-banned-france-jailed-8180906

All that money spent on designer clobber could have fixed his awful teeth.

[Mon Dieu4]

Brilliant goal, Italy have really deserved that

[hibee_girl]

Good start from Italy

[MWHIBBIES]

Bonucci is a sublime footballer

[makaveli1875]

good stuff from italy , been 1 of the better games so far

[Jim44]

Best pass of the competition so far and possibly won't be bettered.

[Pretty Boy]

Struggle to see Italy losing this. They have looked decent whilst Belgium have flattered to deceive a bit.

[hibsbollah]

Loving Italy's retro shirt, they always seem to knock out the coolest kits :aok:

[One Day Soon]

Loving this. Looking really good here. So much for our worst team in 50 years.

[hibsbollah]

Best pass of the competition so far and possibly won't be bettered.

There was a through ball from the Albanian boy the other day that was just as precise.

[Glory Lurker]

Belgium's passing hasn't been accurate enough. Italy on a different page.

[ShadesLongThrow]

Italy looking best team of the tournament for me at the moment. Belgium no slouches either. It's certainly a better game than either of the other 2 today.

[One Day Soon]

Should be 2-0 up really.

[ShadesLongThrow]

Half time. Cue the 10 minute chat about England....

[Smartie]

Belgium look like a bunch of talented individuals.

Italy look like a team.

Good game though.

[JimBHibees]

Belgium are the most overrated team on the planet. Been talked about for years when are they going to turn up at a tournament. Italy by far the better team should be out of sight.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Loving Italy's retro shirt, they always seem to knock out the coolest kits :aok:

Got to be ripped to wear that one though so maybe not great as a replica kit?

[MWHIBBIES]

Belgium are the most overrated team on the planet. Been talked about for years when are they going to turn up at a tournament. Italy by far the better team should be out of sight.Individually they aren't overrated, though. They clearly have exceptional players.

Has it really been talked about years? Before 2014 they hadn't qualified for a tournament in 14 years and had a poor team.

[ronaldo7]

Italy looking best team of the tournament for me at the moment. Belgium no slouches either. It's certainly a better game than either of the other 2 today.

The Germans would say otherwise.:wink:

[One Day Soon]

The Germans would say otherwise.:wink:


That's the Tedeschi for you. Always believe they're the best even when they're not.

[hibsbollah]

I was surprised not to see Giovinco in the Italian team, being in the MLS didn't do him any favours. Seems like a correct decision by Conte so far mind you.

[Scorrie]

Bonucci is a sublime footballer

Absolutely. What a player. Hard as nails as well. Got held up in the street a few years back, some guy was going to nick his watch. Bonucci punched him in the mooth and the guy scarpered! Don't mess with an Italian defender!

[Pretty Boy]

Lukaku should score there. Buffon was on him in a flash though, great goalkeeping.

[Mr White]

Great game!

[col02]

Game of the tournament so far for me. Italians are brilliant on the break.

[LM1875]

games opening up now, been entertaining so far

[One Day Soon]

I was surprised not to see Giovinco in the Italian team, being in the MLS didn't do him any favours. Seems like a correct decision by Conte so far mind you.

Same with Pirlo, think he would have been there otherwise.

[One Day Soon]

Got to be ripped to wear that one though so maybe not great as a replica kit?

What are you trying to say?

[Pretty Boy]

The Italians are masters at the 'good foul'.

[Smartie]

The Italians are masters at the 'good foul'.

Yep, that was quite possibly the most Italian challenge I've ever seen.

[3pm]

The Italians are masters at the 'good foul'.

There must be an argument for that Eder being sent off there IMO.

[hibsbollah]

Carasco on for Belgium, like him.

[One Day Soon]

Yep, that was quite possibly the most Italian challenge I've ever seen.


A very good sign IMO as to how Italy play when they are strong.

[Pretty Boy]

Italy need to get a grip here.

[Finn2015]

Never write off Italy. Might not be as star studded as in the past hit still the best at protecting a lead and stifling the opposition

[One Day Soon]

Can't understand why Belgium didn't start Mertens. He's superb for Napoli.

[Pretty Boy]

Good save by Courtois, he's played very well.

[Mon Dieu4]

What a performance from Italy there, brilliant 2-0

[Mr White]

Perfection :thumbsup:

[Scorrie]

What a great goal from Italy! 2-0

[Hibee_Craig7062]

Game over!!! Italians won't be far away from the final

[Pretty Boy]

Boooom

That's how you take a chance. Belgium could learn from how clinical that was.

I said I fancied Italy pre tournament and I stand by it.

[MWHIBBIES]

Fantastic performance by Italy, the back 3 + keeper are exceptional.

[Smartie]

Fantastic composure to pick out the cross and a magnificent finish.

Brilliant game.

Really impressed with the Italians there. Excellent at both ends of the park, had to soak up a bit of pressure along the way.

[Gatecrasher]

I loved that, classic Italian football :thumbsup: