Thought we could do with a new match thread to follow all the non-Scotland games.
First off Turkey v Italy, think the Turks might be up for this and squeak out a draw, then Italy will march forward to at least the Semis
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Thought we could do with a new match thread to follow all the non-Scotland games.
First off Turkey v Italy, think the Turks might be up for this and squeak out a draw, then Italy will march forward to at least the Semis
Mancini seems to have Italy in a very good run of form. Should be a decent match I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by SJNB Hibby
Aye, fair enough. I'll close the other one.
Though I'm not particularly bothered about international football, it will be good to have some matches to watch. Being half English, I'm probably one of only a small number on here who hope they do okay, though I don't want them to win it! Good luck to Wales, too.
Which country is the bookies favourites?
I'm not a fan of international football either but it's nice for the country to be able to come together. A nice wee lift for us all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Aye, and it's been such a long time since we made a finals. Many won't remember the 1998 World Cup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since452
Should be a good game. I've got Italy to win the tournament. Cracking side just now.
France, Italy or Portugal to win the Euro’s for me. Can’t see past those 3.Quote:
Originally Posted by DH1875
Fancy a draw tonight.
A few of the big guns have struggled in their opening games of tournaments in recent years.
Turkey have had some good results in the last couple of years. Turning over Holland, Norway and Russia and drawing with Croatia, Serbia and Germany.
Overall I fancy France to win it. I think England would be a real threat with a better manager. Excellent group of players, bang average gaffer.
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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Saved me typing too much. 👍
I'd love to see a return to form from Hazard, whether he does or not, it's probably at least last 4 for Belgium.
By some fluke I have got Belgium in two different sweepstakes so behind Scotland they will be getting my full supportQuote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
I’ve taken the Turks at 8/1 with BTTS and over 5.5 corners, very tasty 20/1.
Nah cannae see Turkey getting anything tonight to be fair , italy 2/5 on so the bookies hink Italy are big favourites , I agree
I actually don’t mind this England team. They’ve shedded the odious characters in the last few years and are a group of really young, talented players.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba
Need to be stronger in central defence but have got lots of talent, young talent at that across the rest of the park. Get what you're saying about Southgate, he's a bit too much of a steady eddie for me. I would imgine he'll start with the tried and tested but out of form Sterling up top and the slightly less out of form Rashford on the other side, whn really the clamour and the form book is with Fodden and Grealish. All good players on their day of course.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
BBC coverage is already annoying
Always isQuote:
Originally Posted by 660
I’m quite enjoying it, why is it annoying?Quote:
Originally Posted by 660
Was really good of them to talk to Steve Clarke for 2 minutes before we had a 10 minute England segment
What a start to the Euros with Nessun Dorma.
Yeah, turned tv over at 7:30 and thought England must be playing tonightQuote:
Originally Posted by 660
Yeah that was class. Impressive pyro tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Since90+2
How good is it to watch an opening ceremony and see a Scotland flag right there in the display.
I defy anyone not to feel a bit more up for it after that.
Top stuff...spine tingling, should have had U2 first and finish with the AriaQuote:
Originally Posted by 660
Anyway..on with the footie
P.S Never knew the game was in Rome !! Even more confident Italy will win now
Forgot how much I love good national anthems at tournaments
Turkey strip looks like one of the unlicensed jobs from PES.
Forza 🇮🇹
Got Italy in the sweepstake so will be rooting for them :aok:
Did the ball really just get taken on the pitch by a remote controlled VW car! Advertising gone a bit too far.