So then who to follow next summer?

mike65 · 21-11-2007 10:54PM #1

With the England heroically completing the Quintuplet of Despair, providing something for everyone to feast on - glee at defeat/relief at a change of regime, who do the boards regulars reckon is worth following at the EL?

I think I'll go for Poland, a side transformed from being utter pants to group toppers under Leo Beenhakker.

With no Ireland, Scotland or England two of Europes dullest countries will not be much livelier next June/July.

Mike.

Jonny Arson · 21-11-2007 10:55PM

i'm supporting Greece all the way in their crusade of throwing 11 men behind the ball to retain their crown

Eirebear · 21-11-2007 10:55PM

Its gonna be wierd aint it?
Im gonna follow Croatia methinks...they really went for it tonight against england and deserved the win, especially considering they had already qualified.

Barlow07 · 21-11-2007 10:57PM

Eirebear wrote: »

Its gonna be wierd aint it?
Im gonna follow Croatia methinks...they really went for it tonight against england and deserved the win, especially considering they had already qualified.

+2 here

I was thinking on saturday Scotland, but they didnt make it.

Terry Venables for the Republic of Ireland job now?

cson · 21-11-2007 10:58PM

Have to agree, I think Croatia will go far in the summer.

KdjaCL · 21-11-2007 10:58PM

10 lads work for me 5 are polish i have to listen to them constantly so im ABP for the euros.

Croatia would be my choice, they ahve some good players.

kdjac

d22ontour · 21-11-2007 11:01PM

Spain for me, yes i want them to finally perform to their potential and win a major trophy and yes, i do believe they have the talent to do it.

leninbenjamin · 21-11-2007 11:02PM

i've supported Croatia in the past... i'll be whipping out the checkered jersey again after such a gallant performance.

Barlow07 · 21-11-2007 11:04PM

KdjaCL wrote: »

10 lads work for me 5 are polish i have to listen to them constantly so im ABP for the euros.

Croatia would be my choice, they ahve some good players.

kdjac

The Croatia Manager Slavin Bilic must get a pat on the back, he has them playing good entertaining football at the moment.

Alan Mullary on skysp news says Frank Lamapard had a good game :rolleyes:

Lets not forget who Croatia lost to last saturday as well.

A Dub in Glasgo · 21-11-2007 11:07PM

So then who to follow next summer?

Anyone but England... err hang on ......

Maybe Poland

Zapp Brannigan · 21-11-2007 11:08PM

Spain and Croatia.

redzerdrog · 21-11-2007 11:13PM

spain for me

Pepe LeFrits · 21-11-2007 11:19PM

Croatia were very impressive tonight; not just in their excellent technical ability but in their attitude. They were very professional, they played the game with huge enthusiasm and they kept pouring forward when they could have easily put their feet up and had a relaxing evening.

However they won't win anything with that donkey Simunic in the defence.

I'll be up for Spain as usual as they'll play their typical brand of sexy football (they had Fabregas, Xavi AND Iniesta in the starting XI tonight, along with David Silva and Marcos Senna) before crashing out in the quarter finals on penalties.

If the Dutch were to sack Van Basten, they'd be an attractive side to watch too. Shame they won't.

applehunter · 21-11-2007 11:20PM

Spain!

Mr Alan · 21-11-2007 11:22PM

Spain please

mike65 · 21-11-2007 11:24PM

Liverpool connection?

Mike.

Morf · 21-11-2007 11:30PM

I'd like to see spain do well if only for the fact the have the players to do it!

Mr.Nice Guy · 21-11-2007 11:31PM

Croatia and Spain will have my support.

nlgbbbblth · 21-11-2007 11:39PM

Barlow07 wrote: »

+2 here I was thinking on saturday Scotland, but they didnt make it.

Terry Venables for the Republic of Ireland job now?

Look at how many Rangers players started for Scotland last weekend.
Four. Plus two on the bench.

Would have thought that would prevent a lot of people here cheering for them.

KdjaCL · 21-11-2007 11:39PM

nlgbbbblth wrote: »

How many Rangers players started for Scotland last weekend?

Would have thought that would prevent a lot of people here cheering for them.

who cares?

kdjac

gimmick · 21-11-2007 11:40PM

Like all tournaments which dont involve Ireland, I will be following both Holland and Spain.

So, I fully expect to be left disapointed by Spainish over confidence and Dutch infighting once again come the summer.

KdjaCL · 21-11-2007 11:49PM

gimmick wrote: »

Like all tournaments which dont involve Ireland, I will be following both Holland and Spain.

So, I fully expect to be left disapointed by Spainish over confidence and Dutch infighting once again come the summer.

As a cork city fan is it a natural thing to drift towards teams like Holland and Spain

kdjac

finbarrk · 21-11-2007 11:54PM

I won a couple of tickets in the UEFA ballot for one of the group games in Vienna so it will be one of those two teams for me, just have to wait for the draw now!
At least it cant be England now.

s_carnage · 22-11-2007 12:05AM

Ya i think it will be Holland and Spain for me too. They haven't won anything for a while now and they are 2 great teams

Eirebear · 22-11-2007 12:06AM

nlgbbbblth wrote: »

Look at how many Rangers players started for Scotland last weekend.
Four. Plus two on the bench.

Would have thought that would prevent a lot of people here cheering for them.

Why?

A Dub in Glasgo · 22-11-2007 12:07AM

He obviously assumes that club rivalry transfers to the international scene. Only the small minded do that.

Badabing · 22-11-2007 12:09AM

Italy for me hope they do the double.:)

mchurl · 22-11-2007 12:18AM

Used to always be the Czech's for me but not a fan of their brand of football during this campaign. I really like the way the Croats played tonight, and will always be up for Spain as well to achieve their potential. Also you can't not be impressed with portugal when they have Ronaldo, Quaresma, Simao, deco and i'm probably forgetting a few others as well. ( postiga.......)

Eirebear · 22-11-2007 12:26AM

A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »

He obviously assumes that club rivalry transfers to the international scene. Only the small minded do that.

hmmm, I had to be scraped off the wall when Beattie scored against georgia in the last minute
the reputation that old firm fans have in ireland makes me laugh.
Sure we hate the other club, but 99% of us dont hate eachother just for the team we support.

Tusky · 22-11-2007 12:26AM

Spain! Would like to see the Liverpool lads do well.

Snake Plisken · 22-11-2007 12:30AM

España

So then who to follow next summer?

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