The Football Topic (Page 35 of 52)

It was a great half of football, I thought it was all over for England when they went behind. Well done to them though for fighting back to get the win, disappointing for a Scotsman though!!

I was wondering how after the a first half of completely competent football, where we looked solid and toatlly in control, we became completely incompetent.

Ashley Young was clearly not making an impression but neither was James Milner. My main worry is always Glen Johnson. He just doesn't look comfortable on the ball and is sleeping off it. There were a couple of good tackles but only after he had made the original mistake.

For Sweden's first goal he was sleeping and kept Mellberg onside after the free kick was blocked and the was the guilty party diverting the ball into his own net.

The second goal was deplorable defending and Joe Hart has some responsibility. The decision to stay on his line was clearly the wrong one.

Endland were rocking then but the spirit remained and they fought back for a deserved victory in the end. I'm glad for England and not sorry for Sweden. There were some brutal challenges out there. Svensson should have been red carded at one point. Also it's good to see the back of Imbrahomvich. He's a wrong choice for a captain. Sulky moody g**. He didn't play that badly but I find him an absolutely offensive, offensive player.

Germany licks their chops at the prospect of a quarter final against Greece!

True. An outcome is never a sure thing. Ask Russia.

Holland is not going through according to my fanatic Portuguese friends here. ( A large expat community of commercial fishermen, mostly from the Azores) I expected the Czecs to advance. That is a perennially good team that plays with panache, resolve and great spirit. I give them a lot of respect in the tournament and wouldn't at all be surprised to see them in the semis.
Rick

nice Game yesterday!!! ....haha

my hart is at the Greek side but my bet goes to Germany if it comes to???....politic situation dont mind realy for me ^^(a little)
if you like to travel to Greece dont worry, come to our house Günter you be save anytime...lol

Yes potentially a cracking game tonight Netherlands v Portugal ... Both need the win to make it through to The Quarter Finals, so attack mode is necessary, but probs be cautious, they are both have a wonderful passing style but never lived up to thate
Portugal will rely on Ronaldo to perform, will he ever at a big tournament, he acts so spoilt and is on some ego trip always looking at himself on the big screens, he may be the 2nd best player in the world on paper but dont perform anywhere near Messi ...

I want to see Holland go through, cos have always liked their style down the years, from The Cryuff years to Gullit/Van Basten team ... but as George said ... their manager is at fault .. play Huntelaar and Van Persie together with Van de Vaart starting they need the link up play from their superior midfield with Schneider

Germany surely will cruise through as group winners, this is their best Attacking team for decades/even ever

.............. Michael

then its England OMGF

Shocking defense by Holland. Ronaldo looked like he came to play. Germany as well. That put my son in better spirits since he was in hospital after e surgery for a ruptured appendix. He convinced the nurses it was good therapy for a German and they wheeled in a tv. He said they came to check often and peeked in to watch the score.
Rick