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[Messi]

The Irish fans are doing our country proud.

This is true

 

[Gareth Bale]

You asked about the possession stat. You'll can see the result of it now. Ireland tired of chasing the ball all game.

I asked what was so impressive about those stats when Spain were only 1-0 up.

 

[Fady K]

The Irish fans are wonderful, as are the Orish posters here. Messi, Kyle, Clegg

 

[dc89]

The Irish fans are wonderful, as are the Orish posters here. Messi, Kyle, Clegg

A wild Fady K appears!

How you doing?!

 

[Arnie]

I asked what was so impressive about those stats when Spain were only 1-0 up.

I think the idea is that the deluge of goals at the end of the game are a direct result of Ireland's fatigue, having chased the ball for such extended periods during the first two thirds of the match.

 

[bjaelke]

I think the idea is that the deluge of goals at the end of the game are a direct result of Ireland's fatigue, having chased the ball for such extended periods during the first two thirds of the match.

Thank you for doing my job.

 

[Messi]

The Irish fans are wonderful, as are the Orish posters here. Messi, Kyle, Clegg

I am a bad Irish fan/representive but the fans always do the team proud. The fans deserve more from the team.

 

[Clegg]

The Irish fans are wonderful, as are the Orish posters here. Messi, Kyle, Clegg

Thanks, Fady.

But whilst I would consider Kyle Irish, I'm not sure if he'd feel the same way.

 

[K1LLER7]

If Germany play like Italy did against them, they'll win.

They don't have a Pirlo (ozil and schweini passing isn't as good) and there defence isn't as good IMO. Italy Only conceded 2 goals in qualifying iirc. Germany will concede if they stay on the back foot and if they attack, it'll leave space for iniesta and co. And if they keep torres firing it'll be very difficult for teams.
But anything could happen I guess.

Don't worry Clegg, England will be out soon and we'll join you.

850+ passes from Spain today. Crazy.

 

[Wilbur]

They don't have a Pirlo (ozil and schweini passing isn't as good) and there defence isn't as good IMO. Italy Only conceded 2 goals in qualifying iirc. Germany will concede if they stay on the back foot and if they attack, it'll leave space for iniesta and co. And if they keep torres firing it'll be very difficult for teams.

Germany are the perfect counter attacking team. I think they'd beat Spain.

 

[Gareth Bale]

I know what he meant, but thank you Arnie

Thank you for doing my job.

It doesn't always end up that way. This is Ireland. Would those stats have been impressive against a team that can defend? Was anyone impressed after the England friendly?

 

[Yen]

The Irish fans are wonderful, as are the Orish posters here. Messi, Kyle, Clegg

Kyle gets a mention but I don't!? Sheesh.

 

[bjaelke]

I know what he meant, but thank you Arnie



It doesn't always end up that way. This is Ireland. Would those stats have been impressive against a team that can defend? Was anyone impressed after the England friendly?

Don't know about the England friendly, didn't see it. All I'm saying is that it worked in this game. They had the Irish players chasing the ball from minute 1 and onward.

Their game against Italy didn't allow them to play like this.

 

[K1LLER7]

Germany are the perfect counter attacking team. I think they'd beat Spain.

They'll lose to England first

 

[Messi]

Ooh if Germany and Spain win their groups they can't meet until an epic final.

 

[Error]

this championship is between barcelona and germany.

 

[K1LLER7]

this championship is between barcelona and germany.

Don't forget Liverpool

 

[Alienups]

 

[rodvik]

this championship is between barcelona and germany.

I think it always was. Still once you get into knockout stages anything can happen so maybe there will be a surprise.

 

[spidye]

this championship is between barcelona and bayern.

FTFY

 

[Gareth Bale]

Roy Keane was seriously pissed off there

 

[Phantast2k]

Germany are the perfect counter attacking team. I think they'd beat Spain.

Not with Gomez. But, I agree we'd have a fair chance of winning.

 

[Fry]

Germany x Spain - the ultimate clash of the worst strikers in the competition

 

[Bumhead]

Did Spain step out of second gear?

That was like a training routine.

There's an obvious disparity in quality between the two sides, obviously, but I thought Ireland let themselves down tonight as much as Spain dominated.

 

[K1LLER7]

Germany x Spain - the ultimate clash of the worst strikers in the competition

Both will be going for the golden boot too

 

[Error]

I wonder how does it feels for people like Spanish Wrath, to cheer for Barcelona in every international tournament.

Btw I couldn't care less about Spain, I just tune into their matches to watch Barça players. I actually hope Germany wins this.

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Anyone up for some FIFA (360) while I wait for AA?

 

[Clegg]

Did Spain step out of second gear?

That was like a training routine.

There's an obvious disparity in quality between the two sides, obviously, but I thought Ireland let themselves down tonight as much as Spain dominated.

I agree with most of this.

Spain deserved to win but our defence crumbled at vital moments.

It was the same story when we played Croatia.

 

[Fry]

I wonder how does it feels for people like Spanish Wrath, to cheer for Barcelona in every international tournament.

Btw I couldn't care less about Spain, I just tune into their matches to watch Barça players. I actually hope Germany wins this.

I saw in the EURO thread that frank isn't happy about supporting ItaJuve.

I think that's the silliest thing, to be honest. If you can't acknowledge these players as part of a team, you shouldn't be rooting for them. Leave the club bias out of it.

Pirlo = Schweinsteiger > Xavi >> Kroos = Vidal > everyone else.

Fixed

 

[elsk]

They don't have a Pirlo (ozil and schweini passing isn't as good) and there defence isn't as good IMO. Italy Only conceded 2 goals in qualifying iirc. Germany will concede if they stay on the back foot and if they attack, it'll leave space for iniesta and co. And if they keep torres firing it'll be very difficult for teams.
But anything could happen I guess.

Don't worry Clegg, England will be out soon and we'll join you.

850+ passes from Spain today. Crazy.

Pirlo = Xavi > Schweinsteiger = Kroos = Vidal > everyone else.

 

[Messi]

ATTN: Yurt, Bro!

Fixing the gaps in my jersey collection one at a time sorry Del Piero is gone.

 

[Wilbur]

Pirlo = Xavi > Schweinsteiger = Kroos = Vidal > everyone else.

I'd argue Schweinsteiger is better than Kroos and on par with the other two for sheer importance to a team. Germany without Schweini and I'd hardly give them a chance.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Haha only just saw that Swansea accidentally put up a photo album of Michael Laudrup on their site, while still not having announced anything.

 

[Yurt]

Well, not according to Clegg!

ATTN: Yurt, Bro!

Fixing the gaps in my jersey collection one at a time sorry Del Piero is gone.

Messi you fucking boss!!

 

[Clegg]

Well, not according to Clegg!

I said that months ago.

How did you remember that!??

 

[elsk]

I'd argue Schweinsteiger is better than Kroos and on par with the other two for sheer importance to a team. Germany without Schweini and I'd hardly give them a chance.

I'm just talking about vision, passing. But of all those players, Schweini and Vidal are the better players, because they are world class also in defensive duties.
And I think Kroos is on par with Schweini passing and vision, and he's just 22... but he's more like Xavi, rather than "the next Schweini".

 

[bjaelke]

Sky Bet ‏@SkyBet
Big market move as AVB now even money fav to be next Tottenham boss ahead of David Moyes (4/1) & Roberto Martinez (6/1)

They know something

 

[Gareth Bale]

Sky Bet ‏@SkyBet
Big market move as AVB now even money fav to be next Tottenham boss ahead of David Moyes (4/1) & Roberto Martinez (6/1)

They know something

This is what I thought you were talking about earlier.

 

[Yurt]

I said that months ago.

How did you remember that!??

It's in my notebook

 

[Arnie]

Sky Bet ‏@SkyBet
Big market move as AVB now even money fav to be next Tottenham boss ahead of David Moyes (4/1) & Roberto Martinez (6/1)

They know something

Was literally just going to post this. Was checking if Laudrup had been suspended and I saw that.

 

[Clegg]

Bungie.

Paul Green played for us against Spain.

If you are able to unearth an Irish relative then your dream of playing professional football will come true.

 

[Wilbur]

Sky Bet ‏@SkyBet
Big market move as AVB now even money fav to be next Tottenham boss ahead of David Moyes (4/1) & Roberto Martinez (6/1)

They know something

told y'all

 

[elsk]

Bild:
- City want 40m for Dzeko.
- Javi Martínez apparently prefers Bayern over other options (Real, Barca, Manchester United and Manchester City). Reason: Financial offer and sporting perspective, Martinez has relatives in Germany, he and his girlfriend even speak a little German. But Bilbao is asking for 40m.

haha, oh City.

 

[Fry]

40m for a bench player. lolollololol

They really know no boundaries.

 

[Wilbur]

If we all just dismiss the English tabloids, why aren't we doing the same here? I very much doubt they want 40m for him. I'd say they want back what they paid.

 

[Arnie]

£40 million for Dzeko is fucking hilarious.

If we all just dismiss the English tabloids, why aren't we doing the same here? I very much doubt they want 40m for him. I'd say they want back what they paid.

Even that's optimistic. He's not blossomed as a player at City, he's got a year older and wallowed on the bench. When City signed him he was a prolific first teamer.

 

[Gareth Bale]

Bungie.

Paul Green played for us against Spain.

If you are able to unearth an Irish relative then your dream of playing professional football will come true.

I probably do, but there's no way I'd consider playing for Ireland.

 

[Kyoufu]

Sky Bet ‏@SkyBet
Big market move as AVB now even money fav to be next Tottenham boss ahead of David Moyes (4/1) & Roberto Martinez (6/1)

They know something

Harry Redknapp is favourite to take over Newcastle.

lol at bookies.

 

[Arnie]

As I said when AVB was the favourite for the Liverpool job: he's got some sound tactical ideas but many people believe his personality leaves a lot to be desired. Tony Evans from The Times said that off the record conversations he's had with people in the know indicate that AVB is a 'dick head'. Verbatim. And that's why he was so against the move when it was Liverpool involved.

The guy's a bit sexy though.

 

[Clegg]

I probably do, but there's no way I'd consider playing for Ireland.

You'd have the team built around you.

It's no like we have anyone else to build it around.