dark_horse Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Morphi I know your from England, but I'll be laughing out loud if they are to fail to go to Euro 2008. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphi Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Morphi I know your from England, but I'll be laughing out loud if they are to fail to go to Euro 2008. :P Understandable, we are a laughing stock at the moment. It's funny cause the U21 are doing great and are playing entertaining football.The crucial game will be against Israel (I don't really care about the Spain one...), if we lose, we are clearly out or we would have to pray to qualify (meaning that we would in the same situation than in 2002). If we drew, it will be a stalemate, winning would put England back on track. I still believe that Owen Hargreaves is the key point and that the last two results would have been different with him. The way he plays is wold class, a bit like Makélélé or Essien. However, I have to admit that Gerrard and Lampard can not played together. I thought it would work but it doesn't, especially now that they both play in the same position in their clubs. I would pick Gerrard and put Lennon on the right hand-side. It would add competition to the team. Anyway, these qualifiers are stressful, France, Italy and Portugal are doing so-so and I'm starting to wonder if the final in 2008 will not be Scotland - Cyprus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_horse Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 I'm starting to wonder if the final in 2008 will not be Scotland - Cyprus. I'm sure it's not, but I would like to see a Greece - Sweden final. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUDE Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I'm sure it's not, but I would like to see a Greece - Sweden final. :rolleyes: Greece vs Cyprus :D I'd agree to a Swedish referee though! :LOL: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympiakosthyra7 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 The final of the Euro two thousand and eight will include the country of Greece against the country of Cyprus Just stating this important final in proper terms :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: Final Score Greece 4 Cyprus 2 :gr: :LOL: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_horse Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 You guys have got to be kidding me, CYPRUS in Euro2008??? :P :LOL: :P :LOL: Fat chance! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_horse Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Shocks abound in EURO openers Finland, Croatia, and Sweden are among the surprise section leaders as the UEFA EURO 2008 qualifying campaign enters its winter break. 'A good start' Finland top a competitive Group A ahead of Serbia, Poland, Portugal and Belgium, and are looking strong under English coach Roy Hodgson. "There's a long campaign ahead, but no one can take these points from us," said experienced captain Jari Litmanen. "It's nice to make a good start for a change." Croatia proud Croatia opened their Group E challenge with a 0-0 draw in Russia before stepping up a gear with wins against Andorra, England, and Israel. "It's certainly nice to look down from the top of the table," said coach Slaven Bilic. "We're taking it game by game but our goal is obviously to qualify and I think we are close." 'We can play better' The stars of qualifying so far have been Sweden, who boast a 100 percent record after four matches, and are five points clear of Denmark at the top of Group F. "We can play better but that is not important right now," said assistant coach Roland Andersson. "But it is not over, far from it." Swedish streak Sweden's success is in stark contrast to the fortunes of their group rivals Spain, whose chances of reaching the finals in Austria and Switzerland took a massive blow with defeats by Northern Ireland and Lars Lagerback's men. Confidence could do with a boost in Luis Aragones's side. World Cup finalists Drawn together in Group B, France and world champions Italy have not been showing their best form either. The 2006 FIFA World Cup finalists are currently second and third in their pool with Scotland, 1-0 winners against France on 7 October - currently topping the section. Mediterranean neighbours A close contest is brewing in Group C where European champions Greece are level on points with neighbours Turkey, with neither team having dropped a point - or conceded a goal - in their opening three qualifiers. Their meeting on 24 March 2007 in Greece will be a massive fixture. Going to form Group D is going pretty much to form with Germany and the Czech Republic occupying the positions of primacy, although the Republic of Ireland's results under new coach Steve Staunton have been disappointing. The Netherlands head Group G but can expect serious competiton from Bulgaria and Romania in the months to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympiakosthyra7 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 WHEN WILL THEY START!!!!! I CANT WAIT ANY LONGER!!!!!! :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_horse Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 The reality is Thrya, World Cup or European qualifyers are NEVER played once every month like the Uefa Cup or Champions League. I could understand how exciting this match can be, we all want the time to go by faster. Here's an advice: instead of focusing too much on the upcoming EURO 2008 qualifyers, let's focus on other sporting events or do some traveling like I do often. Or if you have a girlfriend, you can spend your valuable time with her. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_horse Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Qualifying round Group A Pld Pts Finland 5 11 Serbia 4 10 Poland 5 10 Portugal 4 7 Belgium 5 7 Kazakhstan 5 2 Armenia 4 1 Azerbaijan 4 1 Group B Pld Pts Scotland 4 9 France 4 9 Italy 4 7 Ukraine 3 6 Lithuania 3 4 Georgia 4 3 Faroe Islands 4 0 Group C Pld Pts Turkey 3 9 Greece 3 9 Norway 3 6 Bosnia-Herzegovina 4 4 Malta 3 3 Hungary 4 3 Moldova 4 1 Group D Pld Pts Germany 4 10 Czech Republic 4 10 Republic of Ireland 5 7 Slovakia 4 6 Cyprus 4 4 Wales 3 3 San Marino 4 0 Group E Pld Pts Croatia 4 10 Russia 4 8 England 4 7 F.Y.R. Macedonia 5 7 Israel 4 7 Estonia 3 0 Andorra 4 0 Group F Pld Pts Sweden 4 12 Denmark 3 7 Northern Ireland 4 7 Latvia 3 3 Spain 3 3 Iceland 4 3 Liechtenstein 3 0 Group G Pld Pts Netherlands 4 10 Bulgaria 4 8 Romania 3 7 Belarus 4 4 Slovenia 3 3 Albania 3 1 Luxembourg 3 0 Pld: Matches played Pts: Points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphi Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Can't wait for Wednesday :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS1905 Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 [C: Turkey - Greece --why no surprises as morphi doesnt give Turkey a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphi Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 [C: Turkey - Greece --why no surprises as morphi doesnt give Turkey a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS1905 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 [C: Turkey - Greece --why no surprises as morphi doesnt give Turkey a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loup Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 what's up with N Ireland - on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_horse Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Standings as of March 28 Team Pld Pts Group A Poland 7 16 Portugal 6 11 Serbia 6 11 Finland 6 11 Belgium 6 7 Kazakhstan 6 5 Azerbaijan 6 4 Armenia 5 1 Group B Ukraine 5 12 Scotland 6 12 France 5 12 Italy 5 10 Georgia 6 6 Lithuania 5 4 Faroe Islands 6 0 Group C Turkey 5 13 Greece 5 12 :tup: Bosnia-Herzergovina 5 7 Norway 5 7 Hungary 5 6 Malta 5 4 Moldova 6 2 Group D Germany 5 13 Czech Republic 6 13 Republic of Ireland 7 13 Slovakia 6 9 Wales 5 6 Cyprus 6 4 San Marino 5 0 Group E Croatia 5 13 Israel 6 11 Russia 5 11 England 6 11 F.Y.R. Macedonia 6 7 Estonia 5 0 Andorra 5 0 Group F Northern Ireland 6 13 Sweden 5 12 :) Spain 5 9 Denmark 4 7 Latvia 4 3 Liechtenstein 5 3 Iceland 5 3 Group G Netherlands 6 14 Romania 5 11 Bulgaria 5 9 Belarus 5 7 Slovenia 5 4 Albania 5 3 Luxembourg 5 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irlandos Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 what's up with N Ireland - on fire Very well-coached under Lawrie Sanchez! :tup: There's tight marking at the back, decent circulation of the ball (even without Gillespie!) and a deadly hitman up front! "And that is why we sing..." (to the tune of Battle Hymn of the Republic): "We're not Brazil, we're Northern Ireland We're not Brazil, we're Northern Ireland We're not Brazil, we're Northern Ireland But it's all the same to me!" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS1905 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 For those of you who saw the goals of the N. Ireland-Sweden game, all I have to say is it's been a long time since we saw so well-taken three goals. The move made before Elmander scored the goal, using his body and stance to get the ball to his favourite feet w/o giving any chance to the opposition to get to the ball, the chipping volley by Healy and the cheeky finish at the third goal were all to be taught to the U-12 kids at academies! And Elmander is argubly one of the most in-form players in European play this season!! :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irlandos Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 And Elmander is argubly one of the most in-form players in European play this season!! :tup: After David Healy!!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_horse Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 It looks like the following teams who are in contention for Euro 2008 are as listed: Group A - Portugal, Poland, Serbia, Finland Group B - France, Italy, Ukraine, Scotland Group C - Greece, Turkey, Norway Group D - Germany, Czech Republic, Ireland Group E - Croatia, Israel, England, Russia Group F - Northern Ireland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark Group G - Netherlands, Romania, Bulgaria Belgium, Bosnia, and Slovakia are mathematically alive, but if one of those teams do lose the next match coming up this June, there finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_horse Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 And Elmander is argubly one of the most in-form players in European play this season!! :tup: After David Healy!!! :rolleyes: Irlandos, if N.Ireland relays on Healy so much to provide goalscoring, they may not qualify. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_horse Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Group Betting until June 2 Group A Portugal 1.72 Poland 3.50 Serbia 4.33 Finland 51.00 Belgium 67.00 Group B France 1.61 Italy 2.75 Ukraine 10.00 Scotland 17.00 Group C Turkey 1.61 Greece 2.75 Norway 7.00 Bosnia-Herzegovina 41.00 Group D Germany 1.22 Czech Republic 4.33 Rep Of Ireland 17.00 Slovakia 41.00 Group E Croatia 1.66 England 3.75 Russia 4.33 Israel 34.00 Group F Spain 2.25 Sweden 2.50 Denmark 4.50 Northern Ireland 13.00 Group G Netherlands 1.28 Romania 4.00 Bulgaria 10.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympiakosthyra7 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Greece and Turkey will go through hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erpay Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Greece and Turkey will go through hopefully Yes, i have no doubt about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_horse Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Never count Norway out, they might have costed themselves 2 matches, courtesy of there crap goalkeeper. On paper, they have an "easy" schedule from June thru November. Don't believe me, come look: 02.06.2007 v Malta (H) 20:05 06.06.2007 v Hungary (H) 19:00 08.09.2007 v Moldova (A) TBD 12.09.2007 v Greece (H) TBD 17.10.2007 v Bosnia- Herzegovina (A) TBD 17.11.2007 v Turkey (H) TBD 21.11.2007 v Malta (A) TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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