The Euro 2024 Thread

[Sheaf Saint]

Romania's 3rd goal - if that was in the PL we would still be waiting for VAR to decide if it was offside or not.

It's very refreshing to see it being used in a much more subtle way. The PMGOL should take note.

[Turkish]

has there been no mass outpouring of support for Ukraine so far in this competition?

[SambaMaverick]

53 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

Romania's 3rd goal - if that was in the PL we would still be waiting for VAR to decide if it was offside or not.

It's very refreshing to see it being used in a much more subtle way. The PMGOL should take note.

We'll have the new semi-automated tech next season. PGMOL decided against using it in 23-24, for whatever reason

[coalman]

Slovakia are playing some really nice football here. Belgium having a proper scare.

[SambaMaverick]

Who hired Danny Rohl for this gig ffs? Obviously a talented manager but terrible TV

[Saint NL]

2 minutes ago, SambaMaverick said:

Who hired Danny Rohl for this gig ffs? Obviously a talented manager but terrible TV

I think he's there for the lady viewers 

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

Think we definitely signed the wrong winger from Rennes!

[badgerx16]

No way is that handball.

[The Kraken]

1 minute ago, badgerx16 said:

No way is that handball.

I mean, technically it is. But honestly, fuck VAR.

[badgerx16]

Just now, The Kraken said:

I mean, technically it is. But honestly, fuck VAR.

It's almost as if they want any excuse to disallow a goal.

[S-Clarke]

3 minutes ago, badgerx16 said:

No way is that handball.

It is, but FFS you can't disallow goals for something as trivial as that. Nonsense.

[AlexLaw76]

the correct, albeit very harsh, decision

[badgerx16]

Just now, AlexLaw76 said:

the correct, albeit very harsh, decision

Would you be as sanguine about it if it was Saints instead of Belgium ?

[AlexLaw76]

1 minute ago, badgerx16 said:

Would you be as sanguine about it if it was Saints instead of Belgium ?

no, but I would want it disallowed if it was Leeds and they thought they took the lead or equalised at Wembley....

Edited 17 June, 2024 by AlexLaw76

[skintsaint]

Amusing result, sort of luck England have...

[S-Clarke]

Belgium flattered to deceive really, a lot of huff and puff from them (although they can count themselves a bit unlucky with two disallowed goal).

First kinda shock of the tournament.

[Turkish]

8 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

the correct, albeit very harsh, decision

Yep the Yank analysis bird says so and she would know. 

[Baird of the land]

Awful handball decision imo. It brushes his hand but decision completely ignores context of him getting shoved beforehand by the defender.

 

[East Kent Saint]

There seems to be an inordinate amount of shoving players with both hands in this tournament along with a fair amount of simulation  , perhaps VAR needs extending 😄

[skintsaint]

Wut...

[Convict Colony]

The Lukaku of west brom vintage would be turning his grave at what he's become.

Edited 17 June, 2024 by Convict Colony

[Hayling Saint]

3 minutes ago, Convict Colony said:

The Lukaku of west brom vintage would be turning his grave at what he's become.

So true.

[Hayling Saint]

32 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Yep the Yank analysis bird says so and she would know. 

Yep why is she involved?

[aintforever]

47 minutes ago, Baird of the land said:

Awful handball decision imo. It brushes his hand but decision completely ignores context of him getting shoved beforehand by the defender.

 

This. It would be interesting to see what the rules state but surely is the defender is pushing into his arm then it’s not positioned where it is deliberately?

[Turkish]

27 minutes ago, Hayling Saint said:

Yep why is she involved?

Expert analysis. Peter Walton was busy I guess 

[The Kraken]

48 minutes ago, skintsaint said:

Wut...

It’s confusing as I watched that interview at the time and I was sure Danny Rohl said “we have to accept this result”, I was only really half paying attention but the question to him seemed to be framed around the fact that he was a Belgian. I’d have to watch it again but it was strange at the time, and seeing this just makes it more so.

[Scully]

Saints legend Kevin Danso playing tonight. Wish him luck against the French front 3

[Give it to Ron]

13 minutes ago, Scully said:

Saints legend Kevin Danso playing tonight. Wish him luck against the French front 3

I don’t remember much about his performances was he Bambi on ice?

Edited 17 June, 2024 by Give it to Ron

[East Kent Saint]

The ref in the France match seems to be giving fouls against defenders crashing into the back of the man with the ball , unlike the first two matches today !

[OttawaSaint]

Danso's a CB but didn't RH shoehorn him in at LB?

Edited 17 June, 2024 by OttawaSaint

[Sheaf Saint]

France not looking anything special so far. 

[Sheaf Saint]

Very impressive support from the Austrian fans 👏 

[sadoldgit]

13 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

Danso's a CB but didn't RH shoehorn him in at LB?

Yes. Apparently he is a quality CB now.

[Scully]

Surely thats a corner? Should have scored though!

[LeBizzier69]

Just now, Scully said:

Surely thats a corner? Should have scored though!

The most blatant corner you’ll see. There are some decent underrated sides in this championship. Just can’t see England coming close. 

[Sheaf Saint]

That's a gut punch. 

[OttawaSaint]

Him and Wober not covering themselves in glory there. 1-0 France.

[Turkish]

45 minutes ago, The Kraken said:

It’s confusing as I watched that interview at the time and I was sure Danny Rohl said “we have to accept this result”, I was only really half paying attention but the question to him seemed to be framed around the fact that he was a Belgian. I’d have to watch it again but it was strange at the time, and seeing this just makes it more so.

Even stranger considering he’s German 

[OttawaSaint]

Kylian Adams up front for France tonight...

[RedWillie]

Spotted a large Southampton Union Jack in the French end at the front.  Well done lads.

[Sheaf Saint]

7 minutes ago, RedWillie said:

Spotted a large Southampton Union Jack in the French end at the front.  Well done lads.

Putting the 'mush' in 'monsieur' 

Très bien.

[OttawaSaint]

17 minutes ago, RedWillie said:

Spotted a large Southampton Union Jack in the French end at the front.  Well done lads.

@Matthew Le God to the main forum please...

[bugenhagen]

25 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

Kylian Adams up front for France tonight...

I prefer Che Mbappe...

[Saint NL]

Danso has played very well tonight.

[Baird of the land]

Loved seeing mbappe getting booked for coming back on pitch.

hated Swiss player getting booked for winning 50/50 with keeper. Not least for double standards as to what it is ok to do to an outfield player. 

[Sheaf Saint]

7 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Danso has played very well tonight.

Indeed. Austria unlucky to lose that to an OG. 

[trousers]

29 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

@Matthew Le God to the main forum please...

Surely you're not referring to the urban myth that it can only be called a 'Jack' if flown from the bow of a ship...?

https://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/uk-flags/the-union-jack-or-the-union-flag/

 

[Mixedkebab]

1 hour ago, RedWillie said:

Spotted a large Southampton Union Jack in the French end at the front.  Well done lads.

It was a Rangers logo as well, saw it at the last tournament 

[Turkish]

What’s all this bollocks about breaking up food in front of opposition fans? Austrians doing it today with baguettes, Albanians did it yesterday with spaghetti. Is this epic Bantz these days?

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Bit messy for fans to take apart tikka masala in front of the England support.