Andy

I'd be incredibly unhappy if that happened you absolute cretin. One of the best posts I've ever read on this forum, that.

I think Spain would have picked Germany's defence apart in much the same way Italy did last night. Italy have already shown in the group stage that they're more than capable of giving Spain a game.

As I've said earlier, this has IMO been the most dissapointing EC/WC in my life (since I can remember paying attention - 96). Well dissapointed, felt like a chore watching most games. The last world cup was far worse. So was the previous Euro tournament tbh.

I disagree. People watch football to be entertained and if they, like me, don't find the way Spain play entertaining then it is boring. When I watch a game I want to see skill, aggression, physicality and lots of goal scoring opportunities - that, to me, is what makes a game exciting. I respect the way Spain play and I obviously appreciate that they are technically superior to the vast majority of teams but do I find them exciting to watch? No. I disagree, I think they're pretty boring to watch overall, I certainly wouldn't say I find them exciting.

Looks like it's about to win them another major trophy so they probably don't give a fuck.

The final involves Spain so you've got no chance of that. Tomorrow should be decent though.

I think it's just more of a psychological thing than anything technical tbh. Anybody (especially a professional footballer) can hammer home penalties from 12 yards when there's no pressure, we buckle because as a country it's become ingrained in our mindset that "we just lose" when it comes to penalties. The Germans are the opposite.

Lolled when he finished his little piece before the game and just turned and stood staring into the camera with an unflinching robotic smile on his face. Pards kept looking into the camera when he was doing punditry. Just done it again

When Shearer smiles at the camera looks unnatural as fuck.

Think you may be pushing it with 28 more though

It'll probably close up a bit now due to better competition and a return to the more cautious "don't lose" style for most teams. I reckon maybe another 15 goals.

How many has there been so far?

Holland were shit but Portugal will take some beating if they play like that for the remainder of the tournament. They were lightning fast on the break.

Don't rate him at all.

Think I'd rather play Spain than Italy, bearing in mind the way we play.

Cabaye will beat Spain individually.

Blanc's proving himself to be a shit manager, not being able to get the best out of so many good players. Would be quite happy to see him go to spurs.

Nah, italy need to win 3-0 in that situation.

Italy would need to beat Ireland 3-0 to go through in those circumstances, apparently.

Was wondering that myself. If it's Goals Scored surely Spain are top?

Greece have been the better team tonight tbf. All Russia are doing is shooting from distance.

Course there was contact.

He could've easily put it to bed in the same way Pardew did if he wanted to. I'm sure he was aware that the question was coming.

I don't think either of those relatively modest financial packages would arouse him to be honest.

If he ever reignites his career we'll reignite the poll.