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[Arnie]

How anyone can complain about City's transfer activity is beyond me.

It's all relative. Compared to previous seasons I understand where DC is coming from, but I still find it hard to sympathise. In fact, that's an understatement.

 

[elsk]

I think elsk first mentioned that about 2 weeks ago. I don't see why City would sell him and he'd be better off being loaned out in the PL. I guess we'll see.

How would he be better in a side like, lets say Stoke City/Sunderland than a team playing under a real tactician and also playing in CL?

I think they want to buy him, tho.

 

[Splatt]

I'm open to give PES a shot every year. And every year the demo is a POS.

And every year full game is worse than the demo :|

 

[dc89]

No I do think City will buy this summer. I think it will all happen after the Euro's though.
Players are away and people are on holiday etc.

I also think we'll offload one way or another. Anyone want 1x Adebayor or 1x Santa Cruz?!

And every year full game is worse than the demo :|

Agreed to a extent. Just give me a Champions League exhibition match in the demo and I'm all set.

 

[Salvadora]

It's all relative. Compared to previous seasons I understand where DC is coming from, but I still find it hard to sympathise. In fact, that's an understatement.

I think it doesn't work in dc's favour that its the 14th of June.

 

[Arnie]

I think it doesn't work in dc's favour that its the 14th of June.

That and United's very immediate transfer activity. I'm sure City will spend big once the Euros have concluded.

 

[dc89]

I want a proper, official match ball.

 

[bjaelke]

I'll try to steal one on Sunday. Even if I have to run onto the pitch to get one.

 

[Arnie]

I'll try to steal one on Sunday. Even if I have to run onto the pitch to get one.

You going to a match?

 

[Broder Salsa]

I'll try to steal one on Sunday. Even if I have to run onto the pitch to get one.

Are you actually going to Ukraine? Might as well punch the ref while you are at it then.

 

[bjaelke]

Yes, got tickets for Denmark - Germany.

 

[Arnie]

Yes, got tickets for Denmark - Germany.

Sweet. I reckon you can get something from that, what with Germany already on 6 points.

 

[bjaelke]

Sweet. I reckon you can get something from that, what with Germany already on 6 points.

I think so to. My company originally gave us the choice between this match and the opening match against Netherlands. I'm happy that we went with the match on Sunday.

 

[Awesome Animals]

If Italy draw with Croatia, that puts them on two points. Assuming everyone beats Ireland, Spain will have 4, Croatia will have 4, and Italy will have 2 after two matches.

After the third game, assuming Spain and Croatia draw:

Italy, Spain, and Croatia all have 5 points and would be equal on goal differential meaning if Spain v Croatia ends in anything more than a 1-1 draw, Italy is gone.

I think those rooting for Italy need to root for a victory for either team, but this group is just as compelling as yesterday's group.

This is all assuming a draw in this game though. I'm just trying to sort this in my head, sorry.

 

[elsk]

What if Ireland wins the two remaining matches? that would be perfect.

 

[Awesome Animals]

What if Ireland wins the two remaining matches? that would be perfect.

Oh, don't make me do anymore math.

 

[Broder Salsa]

What if Ireland wins the two remaining matches? that would be perfect.

What if the world was made of pudding?

 

[Wilbur]

What if Ireland wins the two remaining matches? that would be perfect.

What if Gomez was a good player?

 

[elsk]

^coincidence?

Schweinsteiger praise for Gomez
Midfielder hails team-mate after goalscoring heroics for Germany

Schweinsteiger, who plays alongside Gomez for both club and country, says he is not surprised by Gomez's form.

"Mario has played a great season for Bayern Munich and, as we saw against Portugal and Holland, he is very important for the team with his goals," said the midfielder.

"To be honest, we did not expect him to take the ball like that and score.

"I was a bit shocked to begin with. If he keeps doing that, we have to be careful he doesn't defect to Brazil.

"It's important for us that we have a striker who needs hardly any chance to score a goal.

"At the moment, we have the feeling that when we send the ball forwards, Mario is always there."

Germany's impressive displays have not been only about Gomez, though, and Schweinsteiger also praised the rest of his team-mates, even those who have not been involved much yet, for putting them just a point away from the last eight.

"I think we have not only a good bench but a very, very good bench," he said.

"There are other players in the squad, too - Miroslav Klose, for example, is also important for the team.

"I think other nations would be delighted to have two strikers like them."

Germany still have work to do, though, with the prospect of being eliminated from the competition despite winning their opening two matches still alive.

What if the world was made of pudding?

Would be perfect too.

 

[Wilbur]

Good timing

 

[BlindCommunication]

Bad result for Italy but they called it upon themselves. The way they were set up after half time, Croatia would always come back. They might go out in a few days because of this.

 

[Messi]

Duck and cover Ireland.

 

[Fry]

What if Gomez was a good player?

 

[Yurt]

If Italy draw with Croatia, that puts them on two points. Assuming everyone beats Ireland, Spain will have 4, Croatia will have 4, and Italy will have 2 after two matches.

After the third game, assuming Spain and Croatia draw:

Italy, Spain, and Croatia all have 5 points and would be equal on goal differential meaning if Spain v Croatia ends in anything more than a 1-1 draw, Italy is gone.

I think those rooting for Italy need to root for a victory for either team, but this group is just as compelling as yesterday's group.

This is all assuming a draw in this game though. I'm just trying to sort this in my head, sorry.

It happened in 2004!

 

[dc89]

Have a good time at the game on Sunday!

 

[rodvik]

Ireland draw today, Croatia and Italy win their last games. yes, this is how the group will end.

 

[bjaelke]

Have a good time at the game on Sunday!

Cheers

 

[Messi]

Ireland draw today, Croatia and Italy win their last games. yes, this is how the group will end.

I'll be surprised if Ireland's not 1-0 down in the first 20 mins.

 

[rodvik]

I'll be surprised if Ireland's not 1-0 down in the first 20 mins.

lol me too but you never know. I am genuinely curious to see how Dunne & Given cope with (arguably) many of the best players in the world.

I still have this nasty feeling Given isnt fit and is bullshitting his way into starting. Which is no good for Ireland or Villa.

 

[Yurt]

2 - The only other time ITA drew their 1st 2 games at a Euros was in 2004, when they were eliminated despite winning the 3rd match. Ominous.

Trapattoni, your move.

 

[faridmon]

I hope Croatia goes through. They have the only Everton player who have a chance to go far this competition.

 

[bjaelke]

2 - The only other time ITA drew their 1st 2 games at a Euros was in 2004, when they were eliminated despite winning the 3rd match. Ominous.

Trapattoni, your move.

I still remember every second of our game against Sweden where they equalized with only 1 minute left.

 

[faridmon]

I still remember every second of our game against Sweden where they equalized with only 1 minute left.

Dat Zlatan Backheel. Amazing game that was!

 

[Awesome Animals]

It happened in 2004!

I believe!

 

[Clegg]

I pity the team that are about to get violated by Spain.

............... oh

 

[elsk]

Gattuso signed a 2 years contract with FC Sion.

 

[Carbonox]

Gattuso signed a 2 years contract with FC Sion.

Is FC Sion that Swiss team that got booted out of some European competition (can't recall which one)?

 

[Yen]

It's all relative. Compared to previous seasons I understand where DC is coming from, but I still find it hard to sympathise. In fact, that's an understatement.

To be fair to DC, he doesn't know any better. Since he started supporting them in 2008, it's just been spend, spend, spend.

 

[elsk]

Is FC Sion that Swiss team that got booted out of some European competition (can't recall which one)?

No idea but yes, its a Swiss team.

 

[Clegg]

4-0 Spain.

I love my country but we've no hope.

 

[bjaelke]

Is FC Sion that Swiss team that got booted out of some European competition (can't recall which one)?

Yeah. They got something like a 36 point deduction in the league :lol

 

[Wilbur]

4-0 Spain.

I love my country but we've no hope.

Have the faith

 

[BlindCommunication]

Roman, buy that Spanish guy who just scored!!!!

 

[Messi]

Well that was quick

 

[faridmon]

4-0 Spain.

I love my country but we've no hope.

Nah, It not gonna be this bad. Be more optimistic my Friend.

Spoiler

3-0 Spain

 

[Hixx]

Given is so overrated

 

[PrematureQuiche]

<3 Torres

 

[xintin]

Torres and Sheva scoring goals hahaha.

 

[bjaelke]

That's more like the Torres we know!

 

[Clegg]

We need Rory Delap to come out of retirement.

Missile a few throws into the Spanish box.

Give Pique the shits.