So then who to follow next summer?

Mr Alan · 22-11-2007 02:55AM

some goal by Xavi tonight! Bet ya loved that

man sized tissues and all that!

Paul Tergat · 22-11-2007 02:56AM

Mr Alan wrote: »

Portugal at 10/1 aint a bad shout

.

where my money is going

Jazzy · 22-11-2007 03:03AM

Italy. dunno why, just like their attitude + style (Totti is amazing but a prick and Luca Toni is worth his weight in gold tbh)

cson · 22-11-2007 03:07AM

France at 6/1 aren't bad value. It'd be the last major tourney for Henry, Vieira and a couple others.

PHB · 22-11-2007 03:13AM

I'll be up for Iberia. Spain and Portugal all the way, also Holland with Ruud i'd like to see win

Xavi6 · 22-11-2007 03:16AM

Mr Alan wrote: »

some goal by Xavi tonight! Bet ya loved that man sized tissues and all that!

I haven't seen it and can't find a link anywhere. I'll be on a permanent stiffy til I do.

kinaldo · 22-11-2007 03:17AM

Every two years since as long as I can remember it's been the same - Spain.

I root for them, tip them to win, and they go home early.

2008 will be slightly different because I genuinely believe Spain have by far the best squad, whereas before I would predict them to win despite having them as slight undergogs against Brazil or France maybe.

Their manager is my only concern.

Mr Alan · 22-11-2007 03:20AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JDnDXTNRK8

here ya go mate, knock yourself out! actually there was a deflection i didnt see the first time!

he's ****e after all!

An Citeog · 22-11-2007 03:22AM

Might stick a tenner on Croatia. I'm not so sure about Germany this time round. With Lehmann currently out of favour at Arsenal, will Hildebrand get his chance? Will Ballack start performing for Chelsea and become the force that he was 2/3 years ago? Hopefully Poldi and Klose can click. I'm not so sure about Mario Gomes at international level and I don't really rate Kuranyi. I'd love to see Patrick Helmes get his chance in the spring friendlies but he'll probably have to move if he wants to become a fixture in the national side.

I suppose Portugal are worth a bet aswell. They've been steadily progressing over the last few years but are probably lacking a top quality striker to go all the way.

cson · 22-11-2007 03:23AM

kinaldo wrote: »

....despite having them as slight undergogs against Brazil or France maybe.

Brazil?! Euro 2008?! :eek:

*Looks at time*

Hmmm its 2:24am...

Mr Alan · 22-11-2007 03:24AM

Croatia lost 2-0 to macedonia at the weekend,i wouldnt get carried away, England were poor tonight, Croatia are a good side, but not near as strong as Spain, Portugal, France, Holland, Italy or Germany.

cson · 22-11-2007 03:26AM

An Citeog wrote: »

I suppose Portugal are worth a bet aswell. They've been steadily progressing over the last few years but are probably lacking a top quality striker to go all the way.

Heavily dependent on Ronaldo, Simao, Quaresma and Deco providing the goals. I'd be very tentative about Portugals chances.

kinaldo · 22-11-2007 03:28AM

cson wrote: »

Brazil?! Euro 2008?! :eek:

*Looks at time*

Hmmm its 2:24am...

yes you should re-read what I wrote

cson · 22-11-2007 03:32AM

kinaldo wrote: »

yes you should re-read what I wrote

Ok, I presume you are referring to World Cup 2006? Brazil being favourites and France knocking Spain out in Round 2?

Apologies if I took you up the wrong way

Xavi6 · 22-11-2007 03:34AM

Mr Alan wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JDnDXTNRK8

here ya go mate, knock yourself out! actually there was a deflection i didnt see the first time! he's ****e after all!

Now now. I see he was skipper. Now I can dream about him lifting the trophy as well as winning it.

kinaldo · 22-11-2007 03:42AM

cson wrote: »

Ok, I presume you are referring to World Cup 2006? Brazil being favourites and France knocking Spain out in Round 2?

Apologies if I took you up the wrong way

Sigh...

Apology accepted

although I wasn't being specific at all.

Every two years since as long as I can remember it's been the same - Spain.

I root for them, tip them to win, and they go home early.

2008 will be slightly different because I genuinely believe Spain have by far the best squad, whereas before I would predict them to win despite having them as slight underdogs against Brazil or France maybe.

Their manager is my only concern.

Time to log off methinks.

Dont be at yourself · 22-11-2007 04:51AM

Sweden at 25/1 isn't a bad bet.

I'll be behind Spain though.

Vokes · 22-11-2007 09:50AM

Will be shouting for Germany

And of course would like to see one of the hosts make the knockout stages.

Mitch Connor · 22-11-2007 09:53AM

Portugal will be the side I follow, hoping Ronaldo and Nani have good tournements (Maybe Veloso too)

Will be keeping an eye on any of the United players that get a game over there, but there won't be many.

ciaran76 · 22-11-2007 10:00AM

Portugal or Spain I always put a bet on Spain for every tournament but so far they have never have returned my money.
So maybe next year ?

I always liked Croatia so maybe those 3 teams I will keep an eye on.

joe123 · 22-11-2007 10:32AM

So many average sides in the competition next year. If I could have my way id never let hosts nations like Austria and Switzerland get the tournament. This is the first tournament ever that has the least anticapation for me.

I can see this being absolutely crap.Hope not though.

Peyton Manning · 22-11-2007 12:41PM

I say Portugal. The team they have at the moment, if coached properly, could dominate world football for the next decade. The young players they have are sensational - Ronaldo (22), Nani (21), Moutinho (21), Veloso (21), Quaresma (24), and Manuel Fernandese (21). And at 10/1 odds this summer, I'll be sticking 50 quid on them for sure.

pd101 · 22-11-2007 01:17PM

Its going to be a very open tournament. Its a great chance for some one like Poland or Turkey to win a Major Trophy.

Xavi6 · 22-11-2007 04:22PM

Portugal as always lack a top out and out striker. It'll be their downfall.

ciaran76 · 22-11-2007 05:04PM

Where Spain notoriously under achieve in every tournament in recent memory

estebancambias · 22-11-2007 05:59PM

Jazzy wrote: »

Italy. dunno why, just like their attitude + style (Totti is amazing but a prick and Luca Toni is worth his weight in gold tbh)

Lol, Totti retired after the World cup...maby he would come back for the tournament. I love Roma, and I find people like Dunphy saying ''he does it against the small teams'' badly misinformed, but he has been poor in major tournaments.

herbieflowers · 22-11-2007 06:02PM

...and usually gets sent off at such tournaments...Germany seem solid, they did well with a relatively new side in the last WC, maybe they can go the extra mile this time round...

estebancambias · 22-11-2007 06:04PM

I don't think Germany are solid, but really dynamic. Perhaps you meant solid in squad, rather than actual style?

herbieflowers · 22-11-2007 06:07PM

well, yeah. I don't see many teams beating them...they've got a good spine etc...yeah squad too.

estebancambias · 22-11-2007 06:08PM

Agreed. I think it will be a good tournament...and seeing the seeds I imagine there will be one group of Hell(worse than death).

So then who to follow next summer?

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