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Euronly official After Hours soccerball thread

  • 10-06-2016 11:18AM
    #1
    Story Bud?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,043 ✭✭✭


    \O/

    A MONTH OF INTERNATIONAL (almost) FOOTBALL - IT'S SO EXCITING.

    The TV is all set up in the office, the plans and arrangements have been made for the Ireland games. The sweepstake has been done (I'm not going to be winning that one).

    Do you think we'll get out of the group?

    What are your predictions?

    If you're not into it, that's sound, there's probably a lacrosse forum somewhere that you can post in (if there is, I'm going to get shouted at by Mr. Cage).



    Mod note:

    This thread is about the Euros. THE EUROS!!! This is not about Man Utd vs Liverpool or any of that stuff. Leave all (civilised) club football talk for the soccer forum and don't use this thread as an excuse to post what you cannot post over there. Or face the wrath of becoming a lacrosse fan.

    COYBIG!


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  • #2
    osarusan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,009 ✭✭✭✭osarusan


    Story Bud? wrote: »
    \O/

    A MONTH OF INTERNATIONAL (almost) FOOTBALL - IT'S SO EXCITING.

    The TV is all set up in the office, the plans and arrangements have been made for the Ireland games. The sweepstake has been done (I'm not going to be winning that one).

    Do you think we'll get out of the group?

    What are your predictions?

    If you're not into it, that's sound, there's probably a lacrosse forum somewhere that you can post in (if there is, I'm going to get shouted at by Mr. Cage).

    I'm excited.

    I don't think we'll get out of our group though.

    That France team is the favourite for me. I wonder will Belgium's very good players finally turn into a very good team.


  • #3
    Winterlong
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭Winterlong


    Anyone seen my Opel Ireland Jersey? Need to get in the mood for the euros!

    Predictions time: Spain to win it.
    England to do well.
    Ireland out at the group stages.
    Gomez (DE) to be the top scorer.


  • #4
    keith16
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭keith16


    /Begrudging statement casting aspersions on all who take joy from this sporting event/


  • #5
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,013 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    Ahem


  • #6
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,443 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    When does it start? Soccerball competitions are great for getting stuff done. There's nobody about.


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  • #7
    FionnK86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭FionnK86


    I just drew Iceland in the work pool. What are the chances they'll get past top 16?


  • #8
    plopflop
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 14 ✭plopflop


    Belgium at 11-1 represent a bit of value in the betting market.

    Ireland will draw with both Sweden and Italy but that, unfortunately, won't be enough to get them through the group.


  • #9
    GLaDOS
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 23,257 Mod ✭✭✭✭GLaDOS


    Our entire competition likely rests on the first game. Lose to Sweden and we're going home after the group stages I'd expect.

    I think Spain will win it, they'll have a point to prove after the World Cup. Hard to choose between them, France and Germany though in fairness.

    Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test



  • #10
    Peregrine
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 26,424 Mod ✭✭✭✭Peregrine


    Go on...my son!


  • #11
    Akrasia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 23,889 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    My predictions are
    soccer hooligans 14,
    islamic terrorists nil

    Ban billionaires



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  • #12
    Story Bud?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,043 ✭✭✭Story Bud?


    FionnK86 wrote: »
    I just drew Iceland in the work pool. What are the chances they'll get past top 16?

    Lads - did no one tell him why Iceland even made it to the Euros?

    God sake :rolleyes:


  • #13
    Barry Badrinath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭Barry Badrinath


    I'm more excited about the security arrangements, although I will be watching as many games as I can.

    Hope Ireland perform and fight like fcuk but if they win, I'll eat my own ass.


  • #14
    Duggy747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,295 ✭✭✭✭Duggy747


    My money is on Brazil to win the gold medal.


  • #15
    maudgonner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,455 ✭✭✭maudgonner


    I got Spain in the office pool.

    I know nothing about football, but purely on the basis of this thread I'm going to spend my winnings in advance on ice cream and other fripperies. Woo hoo!


  • #16
    FionnK86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭FionnK86


    Story Bud? wrote: »
    Lads - did no one tell him why Iceland even made it to the Euros?

    God sake :rolleyes:

    Explain?


  • #17
    LorMal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,372 ✭✭✭LorMal


    Isn't it dismal that our pundits are hoping we can steal a 1-0 win against Sweden and then stop the Italy and Belgium from playing good football by closing them down.
    Might as well stay at home.
    I hope we play expansive attacking football in a spirit of optimism and adventure and go down blazing.
    It's supposed to be a game.


  • #18
    Skylinehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    McGruber wrote: »
    I'm more excited about the security arrangements, although I will be watching as many games as I can.

    Hope Ireland perform and fight like fcuk but if they win, I'll eat my own ass.
    Denmark 1992

    Greece 2004

    Ireland 2016

    It's happening :cool:


  • #19
    chillin117
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 731 ✭✭✭chillin117


    FionnK86 wrote: »
    I just drew Iceland in the work pool. What are the chances they'll get past top 16?
    Do NOT (Pre-spend) any (Potential) winnings :eek:


  • #20
    FionnK86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭FionnK86


    chillin117 wrote: »
    Do NOT (Pre-spend) any (Potential) winnings :eek:

    Was this 'gudjonsson is god' tattoo a bad idea ? :(


  • #21
    Barry Badrinath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭Barry Badrinath


    Skylinehead wrote: »
    Denmark 1992

    Greece 2004

    Ireland 2016

    It's happening :cool:

    Fcuk


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  • #22
    Maximus Alexander
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    LorMal wrote: »
    Isn't it dismal that our pundits are hoping we can steal a 1-0 win against Sweden and then stop the Italy and Belgium from playing good football by closing them down.
    Might as well stay at home.
    I hope we play expansive attacking football in a spirit of optimism and adventure and go down blazing.
    It's supposed to be a game.

    Have you ever played a game? The point is to best your opponent, it's why things like this exist. That's where the beauty lies. If you want something aesthetically appealing you'd probably be better off making a fresco or something.


  • #23
    Winterlong
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭Winterlong


    Jesus Ireland, dont be trying to play tici-taca football. We will get hammered!


  • #24
    chillin117
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 731 ✭✭✭chillin117


    FionnK86 wrote: »
    Was this 'gudjonsson is god' tattoo a bad idea ? :(
    Yes, But the ''I would ride Gudjonsson's mot'' tattoo still applies...
    http://www.footballfancast.com/premier-league/west-ham/the-10-greatest-west-ham-wags-of-all-time/attachment/raghnhildur-sveinsdottir-gudjohnsens-girlfriend


  • #25
    Skylinehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    If we Greece our way to the trophy with the most eye bleeding football ever to exist, I'll be delighted.


  • #26
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Duggy747 wrote: »
    My money is on Brazil to win the gold medal.


    Seriously skip to 1.00 in this video. ''I'm disappointed that Mexico didn't make it to this Euro Cup.''


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hapwC4uWKko


  • #27
    beach_walker
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 976 ✭✭✭beach_walker


    Oh I can't wait for tonight. I'll have a big ol' bag of cans and a pack of those Thai Sweet Chilli crisps.


  • #28
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    France for me, or Wales.

    We (ireland) wont be as bad as four years ago. Might get through as one of the best 3rd placed teams. England as well to scrap through.

    See there has aready been trouble in Marselle between French Ultras and English Fans.

    Its kicked off early.


  • #29
    Boom_Bap
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,740 Mod ✭✭✭✭Boom_Bap


    I cant wait to hit Bimbos Burgers at half time.

    F*ck Schillaci


  • #30
    chillin117
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 731 ✭✭✭chillin117


    Will England do ok or will they fail as usual ? The 1966 bandwagon is bursting at the seams. Considering they have such a large pool of good players but they fail to play well together. Paddy Power have them @9/1.


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  • #31
    buried
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,980 ✭✭✭buried


    Sir Jamie Vardy of chav face house going to put a stop to the 50 years of hurt for them and the 50 years of laughter for everyone else

    Bullet The Blue Shirts



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