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[Lego Boss]

Actually not a good idea, no off-side in the defensive half!

There was an old joke that went around in the mid-80s:

Who would win if Maradona played Wolves? (Wolves were particualry bad then)

Everyone said 'Wolves', but then the smart-ass would say, 'yeah but what about offside?'

HOWEVER, the player in possession cannot be offside and passes backwards are not offiside.

I honestly thought that everyone knew that the keeper qualifies as a defender . . .

 

[luso]

150 Russians 'behind' violence

Off-topic, Qatar 2022...
Qatar convicts Dutch woman held 'after being raped'

 

[Beefy]

150 Russians 'behind' violence

But Russian MP Igor Lebedev criticised French police and called on Russian football fans to "keep up the good work".

"I see nothing wrong with football fans fighting. On the contrary, well done to our boys! Keep up the good work!" he tweeted

Mad.

 

[| Praxis |]

Off-topic, Qatar 2022...
Qatar convicts Dutch woman held 'after being raped'

What a wonderful cuntry

 

[amanset]

Fucking A.

I'm in an external examining meeting on Thursday for ENG v WAL.

I'm going to get my mate to What's APP me updates, but really WHY UEFA?

They joys of working in a more relaxed environment. At our usual monday meeting our CEO said anyone coudl use the games room to watch matches and if there are a lot of people for specific games they could use the projector in the main break area.

I'll probably stream the England game to my computer though. I kind of have a lot to do.

 

[PatjuhR]

We Dutch should boycot that WC because of that.

WIN-WIN-WIN

We show that woman we support her, we got our morales right as a country and we save ourselves from the emberrasment of not qualifying for the WC.

 

[Carn82]

We Dutch should boycot that WC because of that.

WIN-WIN-WIN

We show that woman we support her, we got our morales right as a country and we save ourselves from the emberrasment of not qualifying for the WC.

Hehe.

Well, wouldnt surprise me if Qatar suddenly turns into "Welcome welcome westerners; we are liberal as fuck!" when the WC arrives

 

[Jimrpg]

Now German hooligans fighting with Ukrainian fans? Wtf is going on with the world?

I could imagine Russia 2018 being way worse...

 

[bjaelke]

25 min until we'll be able to conclude if de Gea is guilty

 

[Beefy]

The English fan who needed CPR is still in a coma. He was struck over the head with a iron bar or hammer. He has serious head injuries (which include swelling on the brain) and is in critical condition.

Just giving page to help fund his treatment now and in the future :
https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/Pepefrompompey

 

[D4Danger]

150 Russians 'behind' violence

There you go. Maybe now people will be a little more informed about what's really going on.

I suspect the people who just wanted to talk shit will quietly leave the thread now though.

 

[toweringinferno]

There you go. Maybe now people will be a little more informed about what's really going on.

Nah English fans will still get blamed saying it's always them everytime

 

[Cappa]

Now German hooligans fighting with Ukrainian fans? Wtf is going on with the world?

I could imagine Russia 2018 being way worse...

I know people think this but let me tell you the police in Russia don't play..... I'm sure they're going to be the ones doing the beating

 

[Deleted member 125677]

Looking forward to today's matches! I'll catch the second half of the Spain match and watch Italy tonight for sure

 

[Jack cw]

Now German hooligans fighting with Ukrainian fans? Wtf is going on with the world?

I could imagine Russia 2018 being way worse...

Only worse if the Russian security and military takes part. They are not known for making prisoners. This Euro has it's downs, the ultra scene is rather offensive this time and I think the French do their best, but they can only do so much.

 

[DukeLongfellow]

Prepare to be disappointed.

By the way this 1500h start time during the work week is utter shit. Couldn't they do 1700h, 1900h and 2100h?

Well, if you're GMT+2 that's exactly you get. And I really like it, 2 hours earlier would be a bit too soon.

 

[Lego Boss]

What a wonderful cuntry

I am seriously considering not watching the 2022 WC.

How such a despicable country can host one of the world's biggest sporting events which will be inevitable cosmopolitan and diverse really defies belief.

If FIFA had any backbone, they would revisit the process and re-award.

No, didn't think so.

 

[Blablurn]

whats up with all those hooligans again

i thought this culture was gone. of course i know it wasnt but it seemed like they could control it in the last tournaments.

 

[Tempy]

Russia should just give the Ultras a plane ticket and some weapons to Syria/Iraq and beat down ISIS.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

Russia should just give the Ultras a plane ticket and some weapons to Syria/Iraq and beat down ISIS.

that wont work

they're cowards that wanna prove their manhood in random brawls

 

[usp84]

I have a good feeling about Spain.Morata will score today

 

[psyer]

Spain v. Cezch Republic

Commentators
ESPN: Max Bretos and Alejandro Moreno
ITV: Clive Tyldesley and Lee Dixon

 

[Tubie]

Spain looks so good on paper.

 

[cripterion]

Now German hooligans fighting with Ukrainian fans? Wtf is going on with the world?

I could imagine Russia 2018 being way worse...

I don't think it will to be honest, as Russians would have no concern about whooping troublemakers or deporting them on the spot.

 

[GeordieMark]

Nah English fans will still get blamed saying it's always them everytime

Problem is that the way we behave abroad paints a big target on the English fans for any idiots who want to 'prove' themselves. Our lads like to give it the big one and have 'bantz', but it comes over very aggressive and arrogant. The Russians are bang out of order, but we still need to take a look at our own behaviour too.

 

[venomenon]

Well, if you're GMT+2 that's exactly you get. And I really like it, 2 hours earlier would be a bit too soon.

Erm...
I'm in GMT+2 (CEST) and it's 1504 here. Also, downtime between games is probably not magically reduced because of the time zone.

 

[DukeLongfellow]

Erm...
I'm in GMT+2 (CEST) and it's 1504 here. Also, downtime between games is probably not magically reduced because of the time zone.

Never mind, I brain-farted and didn't fully read what he said.

 

[PillarEN]

Cmon boys. Let's go. Czech Republic!

 

[T-Rex.]

That slide tackle on the linesman :lol

 

[Acorn]

Spain still votes green I see.

 

[Tubie]

I wish Spain didn't waste so much time with useless passes.

 

[Jack cw]

I wish Spain didn't waste so much time with useless passes.

Those useless passes won them Euro and WC.

 

[SplitYourInfinities]

Morata is sooo overrated, only because he is a Real youth product.

 

[Beefy]

Rusian thugs selling bloodstained shirts/flags etc they stole from English fans they beat up.

 

[Jack cw]

Morata is sooo overrated, only because he is a Real youth product.

Still an incredible safe from Cech though.

 

[Beefy]

So weird this game being this early.

 

[Tubie]

Oh fuck Ramos, pls don't be injured.

 

[Blablurn]

rocisky still playing

crazy

 

[Acorn]

Anyone remember the czech vs Netherlands game in 04(I think it was)? 6 or 5 goal thriller iirc.

 

[McMoneyman]

Anyone remember the czech vs Netherlands game in 04(I think it was)? 6 or 5 goal thriller iirc.

Yeah, Netherlands went 2-0 up and i think the coach took off Robben and they lost 3-2

 

[Brinbe]

Loving the full days of football between the Euros/Copa America.

 

[Blablurn]

Loving the full days of football between the Euros/Copa America.

what a time to be alive

 

[Tempy]

Good Spain chances.

 

[PatjuhR]

Yeah, Netherlands went 2-0 up and i think the coach took off Robben and they lost 3-2

We are still mad at Advocaat for that even tho we survived the group.

 

[Maxrunner]

Offside

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

Only worse if the Russian security and military takes part. They are not known for making prisoners. This Euro has it's downs, the ultra scene is rather offensive this time and I think the French do their best, but they can only do so much.

If this is their best then god help them all.

 

[D4Danger]

Spain are easily the most boring team to watch.

 

[Desmond]

De Gea has had a busy game. lol

 

[Shito]

Spain are easily the most boring team to watch.

This is a stretch (NI comes to mind), but yeah, never liked the boring Spanish playstyle of keeping the ball for a million years between two accelerations...

 

[SplitYourInfinities]

Spain are easily the most boring team to watch.

It's not Spain's fault that everyone plays defensively against them tho.