Nobody Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 It's probably exciting for the people that live in the host cities tbf. What the fuck else do the people of Dublin have to look forward to in life? If the prices aren't too bad (they will be, am sure), I'll consider going. Shame that Messi, Neymar and Suarez probably won't all play, as I'd love to see them live. On a similar note, the EL final is played on the same stadium next year Definitely getting me a ticket for that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Thought this was interesting, % of minutes played by most frequent XI across the major European leagues: http://www.espnfc.us/blog/marcotti-musings/62/post/2835470/settled-teams-like-leicester-seemingly-having-better-seasons Among the PL top 6 there's more or less a positive correlation between % of minutes and league position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Gibraltar vs Liechtenstein tonight set a new record for smallest combined population between two UEFA nations (this will only be beaten if Gibraltar play San Marino) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Could fit the entire populations of both countries into Wembley with ~20K seats to spare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 http://e1.365dm.com/16/03/768x432/ray-wilkins-euro-96-england-euro-2016_3436106.jpg?20160323121030 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Replace Dier for Deeney and I'm on board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 We were taking about Raymondos team at work and I'm not sure I'd have any of the current crop in and if I did it would only be 1 widemen to offer more pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Platt > Wilshere Ince > Dier I hate Wilshere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 He actually picked Wilshere :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 http://e1.365dm.com/16/03/768x432/ray-wilkins-euro-96-england-euro-2016_3436106.jpg?20160323121030 Wilshere? Dear me man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Platt > Wilshere Ince > Dier I hate Wilshere. Don't think Platt played much of 96, definitely Ince ahead of Dier though. McManaman one the right and Anderson on the left of Gazza and Ince wasn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Eric Dier barley played anything in his life and he's ahead of Paul Ince? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 http://e1.365dm.com/16/03/768x432/ray-wilkins-euro-96-england-euro-2016_3436106.jpg?20160323121030 It'd be interesting to spend time with Wilkins, getting him to explain that selection. Ince wasn't that great, but Alli for Platt is bold. Wilshere is exceptional, but along with a lot of young Arsenal players, he's struggled for fitness. Along with Ox-C, Ramsey and Walcott, you wonder whether Wenger, with his youth policy, over-plays them at this high level at too young an age, and they end up with problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Never seen the hype with Wilshere. He's good but the way some go on he's like the second coming of Gazza. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 David Platt wouldn't be in there man.[emoji38]Ince definitely though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 http://e1.365dm.com/16/03/768x432/ray-wilkins-euro-96-england-euro-2016_3436106.jpg?20160323121030 It'd be interesting to spend time with Wilkins, getting him to explain that selection. Ince wasn't that great, but Alli for Platt is bold. Wilshere is exceptional, but along with a lot of young Arsenal players, he's struggled for fitness. Along with Ox-C, Ramsey and Walcott, you wonder whether Wenger, with his youth policy, over-plays them at this high level at too young an age, and they end up with problems. Ince wasn't that great? You're fucking mental you like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Eric Dier? what an odd choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 People are forgetting that Ray Wilkins is batshit mental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Not watched a lot of football this year but what's the Eric Dier love in about? He was turgid when I watched him last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Good back four and keeper but not sure wtf he is on with Alli and Dier. Can't get over Alli's immensley punchable face.. Ince and Platt above those two. I like Wilshere (think I'm in the minority) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Not watched a lot of football this year but what's the Eric Dier love in about? He was turgid when I watched him last season. Supposedly been a key player for Spurs this season, but I agree, I don't get it either. Probably be the usual overhyping and then he turns out to be bang average. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Tbh, I don't think I'd have any of them over that Euro '96 team, perhaps even beyond a lot of the subs, which included Fowler, Ferdinand, Campbell and Redknapp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 We had a ridiculously good squad for that tournament Maybe 2006 WC would come close but we should have won 96 imo. That was our chance. Bugger! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 People are forgetting that Ray Wilkins is batshit mental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 People are forgetting that Ray Wilkins is batshit mental. It's not really a crazy line up though, tbf. Garth Crooks would probably have Rooney in ahead of Gazza and James Morrison in ahead of Paul Ince at left back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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