Euro 2021 non-Scotland games

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Originally Posted by 660

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Aye really likeable right enough. GTF

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What a load of pish that is. Going on about wars and blitz spirit while seemingly confusing the fact that he’s the manager of England and not Britain. I actually quite like him, but he’s gone down in my estimation after that nonsense.

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Originally Posted by lord bunberry

What a load of pish that is. Going on about wars and blitz spirit while seemingly confusing the fact that he’s the manager of England and not Britain. I actually quite like him, but he’s gone down in my estimation after that nonsense.

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He was actually doing ok in my books as well - blown it now though, he’s gone straight back to the pre 1966 final and ever since media guff. Pity.

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Originally Posted by JohnMcM

He was actually doing ok in my books as well - blown it now though, he’s gone straight back to the pre 1966 final and ever since media guff. Pity.

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Maybe the pressure is getting to him.

I have managed to avoid most of the news about the build up, I will now hopefully see or hear nothing until after the final whistle, if the englanders win good luck to them but I will avoid the tv and radio for a few days.

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Originally Posted by Victor

"For an island our size, we've got an incredible influence on the world and we've got to keep that in a positive way."

Is England an island? It’s on an island, but unless you discount Scotland (which he probably has) England is not totally surrounded by water. Maybe being pedantic, but he seems to be confusing England with the UK. Or is that him being inclusive?


Edit: Wrote this before I saw the previous post, glad it’s not just me.

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England doesn’t really have its own national identity separate from Britain or the UK is probably the truth of it, isn’t it?

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Originally Posted by MKHIBEE

I have managed to avoid most of the news about the build up, I will now hopefully see or hear nothing until after the final whistle, if the englanders win good luck to them but I will avoid the tv and radio for a few days.

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To be fair mate Im English and Im missing most of the news for similar reasons, its a bit of a cringe isnt it. That said i guess im a bit different, Im English and in my distant past followed England around the world, Im very excited about my country being in a major final, who wouldnt be? But I get Scotland and have worked and visited Edinburgh many times, been a season ticket holder at Hibs from the Fylde coast for a few seasons (not now due to circumstance but still get up as and when i can).Right now things are fever pitch in England, why wouldnt they be? Just think how amazing it would be in Scotland if you reached the final stages of a major tournament. We all see what we want to see.

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Originally Posted by MKHIBEE

I have managed to avoid most of the news about the build up, I will now hopefully see or hear nothing until after the final whistle, if the englanders win good luck to them but I will avoid the tv and radio for a few days.

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Most of the build up is pretty tolerable, just normal football fans getting excited about a major final. It really has the makings of a cracking game with the best team in the Tournament, (Italy ), playing the tournament’s emerging dark horses. I’m really looking forward to it.
I’m forecasting Italy winning a penalty shoot out and Kane being courted by Pizza Hut afterwards. :greengrin

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Originally Posted by marinello59

Most of the build up is pretty tolerable, just normal football fans getting excited about a major final. It really has the makings of a cracking game with the best team in the Tournament, (Italy ), playing the tournament’s emerging dark horses. I’m really looking forward to it.
I’m forecasting Italy winning a penalty shoot out and Kane being courted by Pizza Hut afterwards. :greengrin

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Im thinking of watching the match tomorrow with a Pizza bag on my head with two holes cut out.

I'll give you all fair warning though I will be wearing my Green French Connecton lucky top that I wore on a certain day at Hampden in 2016. Italy have no chance :wink::greengrin

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Originally Posted by marinello59

Most of the build up is pretty tolerable, just normal football fans getting excited about a major final. It really has the makings of a cracking game with the best team in the Tournament, (Italy ), playing the tournament’s emerging dark horses. I’m really looking forward to it.
I’m forecasting Italy winning a penalty shoot out and Kane being courted by Pizza Hut afterwards. :greengrin

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I have sky sports news on series link for 7 am every day. I have deleted them all so don’t even know what’s going on in the wider world of sports !

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Originally Posted by hibeg

I have sky sports news on series link for 7 am every day. I have deleted them all so don’t even know what’s going on in the wider world of sports !

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Hate to tell you mate but Hearts have won the SPL in preseason beating their previous record of September.

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Originally Posted by Lancs Harp

To be fair mate Im English and Im missing most of the news for similar reasons, its a bit of a cringe isnt it. That said i guess im a bit different, Im English and in my distant past followed England around the world, Im very excited about my country being in a major final, who wouldnt be? But I get Scotland and have worked and visited Edinburgh many times, been a season ticket holder at Hibs from the Fylde coast for a few seasons (not now due to circumstance but still get up as and when i can).Right now things are fever pitch in England, why wouldnt they be? Just think how amazing it would be in Scotland if you reached the final stages of a major tournament. We all see what we want to see.

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I get that true football fans are excited and looking forward to the game, I have 3 sons who have followed England all over Europe for the last 10 years, no problem with any of that. When I hear about 10 German bombers, 2 world wars 1 World Cup, no surrender to the IRA and the like then I despair. Add to that the jingoistic attitude from most presenters and commentators then I will give it a miss. I hope you enjoy the game, if you win feel free to ignore miserable old barstewards like me!

Southgate is from England and is using English TV,English radio and English newspapers to fan the flames of English nationalism by enlisting both the mythical spirit of the Blitz together with some fabled English exceptionalism.

I actually see that as being rather normal and other than being a bit crass exactly as to be expected from any English authoritative figure.

England is an admirable country who always uses every trick at its disposal to ensure that English interests are always paramount and Southgate is just following in a well trodden path of politician and celebrity.

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Originally Posted by The Baldmans Comb

Southgate is from England and is using English TV,English radio and English newspapers to fan the flames of English nationalism by enlisting both the mythical spirit of the Blitz together with some fabled English exceptionalism.

I actually see that as being rather normal and other than being a bit crass exactly as to be expected from any English authoritative figure.

England is an admirable country who always uses every trick at its disposal to ensure that English interests are always paramount and Southgate is just following in a well trodden path of politician and celebrity.

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Southgate is also using British tv and British radio to fan English nationalistic flames.

I heard that UEFA had refused permission for Badiel and Skinner performing Three Lions before the game tomorrow......... too partisan apparently ......... a rare occasion of UEFA getting something right for a change. Maybe they’ll get away with singing Jerusalem after God Save The Queen. :greengrin

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Originally Posted by Jim44

I heard that UEFA had refused permission for Badiel and Skinner performing Three Lions before the game tomorrow......... too partisan apparently ......... a rare occasion of UEFA getting something right for a change. Maybe they’ll get away with singing Jerusalem after God Save The Queen. :greengrin

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Should go for a playlist of English classics like chim, chiminee, and my old man's a dustman. 😉

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Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns

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With one win agaisnt them nearly 60 years ago do you think they know who you are? :greengrin:greengrin

I'll bow out now I know I'm playing to the wrong audience.

From a purely football POV enjoy the game tomorrow fellas

Mon the Hibs

Italy good odds to win tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by Andy74

England doesn’t really have its own national identity separate from Britain or the UK is probably the truth of it, isn’t it?

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Spot on. Part of the reason non football fans can’t fathom why we don’t actively support England in big games.

J

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Originally Posted by Jim44

I heard that UEFA had refused permission for Badiel and Skinner performing Three Lions before the game tomorrow......... too partisan apparently ......... a rare occasion of UEFA getting something right for a change. Maybe they’ll get away with singing Jerusalem after God Save The Queen. :greengrin

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Correct. If only the had Baccara - Yes Sir, I can boogie. That would have gotten through the UEFA parity censors.

J

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Originally Posted by Bristolhibby

Correct. If only the had Baccara - Yes Sir, I can boogie. That would have gotten through the UEFA parity censors.

J

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The ‘boogie’ song qualifies because of it’s truly international connections - Baccarat, Spanish, The Fratellis, Scottish Italians. :greengrin

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Originally Posted by Victor

"For an island our size, we've got an incredible influence on the world and we've got to keep that in a positive way."

Is England an island? It’s on an island, but unless you discount Scotland (which he probably has) England is not totally surrounded by water. Maybe being pedantic, but he seems to be confusing England with the UK. Or is that him being inclusive?


Edit: Wrote this before I saw the previous post, glad it’s not just me.

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And you’ve just discounted Wales :greengrin

Not overkill. At. All. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2ab7604078.jpg

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Originally Posted by EI255

What an absolute fool. Went right down in my estimations now.

Invade who / what?

Britain brought misery to millions of totally innocent Germans during the bombing in ww2. Go see some German museums.

You won't get German people coming out with such utter tripe.

Because German people have class.

Something blinking face eegit Southgate lacks.

What a pathetic attempt to wow his audience. He'll be knighted before you know it. He's a creep.



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English not British but I suppose in his eyes they are the same thing!

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Originally Posted by EI255

What an absolute fool. Went right down in my estimations now.

Invade who / what?

Britain brought misery to millions of totally innocent Germans during the bombing in ww2. Go see some German museums.

You won't get German people coming out with such utter tripe.

Because German people have class.

Something blinking face eegit Southgate lacks.

What a pathetic attempt to wow his audience. He'll be knighted before you know it. He's a creep.



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If you read your history books you will find that the Germans were also responsible for inflicting misery and death to many millions of innocent people across the whole of Europe.
There was not much class in that period in their history.

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Originally Posted by Alfred E Newman

If you read your history books you will find that the Germans were also responsible for inflicting misery and death to many millions of innocent people across the whole of Europe.
There was not much class in that period in their history.

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And that event some 80 years ago matters... How?

I think it's pretty crass mentioning the blitz spirit after winning a game of football against Germany

I don't even know why it comes into anyones thinking

I like this England team and I've always liked Southgate, seems like a bit of a poor interview though

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Originally Posted by MKHIBEE

Southgate is also using British tv and British radio to fan English nationalistic flames.

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Dearie me. What nonsense. Southgate has conducted himself very well throughout, under what must be enormous pressure, and has rightly drawn admiration and praise from msny quarters.

The only thing that concerns me about England doing so well at this tournament is the massive covid spike we're likely to see as a result.

That aside, good luck to Southgate and his team. Hope they win it.

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Originally Posted by He's here!

Dearie me. What nonsense. Southgate has conducted himself very well throughout, under what must be enormous pressure, and has rightly drawn admiration and praise from msny quarters.

The only thing that concerns me about England doing so well at this tournament is the massive covid spike we're likely to see as a result.

That aside, good luck to Southgate and his team. Hope they win it.

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England loose all restrictions a week on Monday so a covid spike is probably moot

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I really hope tonight’s game proves to be a fitting finale to what has been a superb tournament. I’d fallen out of love with International football years ago but I haven’t been able to get enough of it this past few weeks, there have been some wonderful matches.
Italy haven’t lost a match now for over 30 games and I can’t see that changing tonight. England have done extremely well to get there, I had them down as quarter finalists at best. If they stick to the same patient game plan they have used the whole tournament then they can win but If Italy play anywhere near their best I think they will be just too good. I’m buzzing here, I can’t wait to see how it plays out. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by marinello59

I really hope tonight’s game proves to be a fitting finale to what has been a superb tournament. I’d fallen out of love with International football years ago but I haven’t been able to get enough of it this past few weeks, there have been wonderful matches.
Italy haven’t lost a match now for over 30 games and I can’t see that changing tonight. England have done extremely well to get there, I had them down as quarter finalists at best. If they stick to the same patient game plan they have used the whole tournament then they can win but If Italy play anywhere near their best I think they will be just too good. I’m buzzing here, I can’t wait to see how it plays out. [emoji106]

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It's been a really good tournament - open and exciting [emoji106]

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