The Euro 2024 Thread

[AlexLaw76]

It’s like saints away at Swansea 

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[Chewy]

  On 09/07/2024 at 19:21, whelk said:

What a fucking goal. 16!

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  On 09/07/2024 at 19:21, Toadhall Saint said:

Wow that was/is top drawer 

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  On 09/07/2024 at 19:21, AlexLaw76 said:

He is 16 ffs

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  On 09/07/2024 at 19:22, sadoldgit said:

Wow!

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  On 09/07/2024 at 19:22, Turkish said:

16 years old bloody hell. Fantastic 

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  On 09/07/2024 at 19:24, S-Clarke said:

What a fecking goal that was, amazing. No stopping that.

This has been a great game so far, Spain have been miles better.

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But could he do it on a freezing February night in Scunthorpe?

[Sheaf Saint]

What exactly was Mbappe complaining to the ref about after Spain's first goal?

[Saint Scott]

  On 09/07/2024 at 19:20, Toussaint said:

Cucurella is nowhere near the required standard's for this level of football imo 

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Saka will ruin him if we can get past the Dutch.

[whelk]

Lineker not wearing socks. Spoilt it for me

[adrian lord]

Both Spain goals were sensational. 

[Toadhall Saint]

  On 09/07/2024 at 19:35, Chewy said:

 

 

 

 

 

But could he do it on a freezing February night in Scunthorpe?

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I reckon he could (long sleeve and gloves tho).

[Saint_Ash]

A good game including the big boys at last. Spain will win the thing playing like this. 

[Lighthouse]

  On 09/07/2024 at 20:03, Saint_Ash said:

A good game including the big boys at last. Spain will win the thing playing like this. 

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They’re in a weird paradox where their games get progressively easier as they go on. Germany were the next best team in the tournament, that game should have been the final. If they make it to the final, Eng/Ned are both worse than France.

[Jimmy_D]

Blimey. That was a huge chance to level it up.

[Saint_Ash]

The quality has eased off a bit now, Spain playing most passes backwards as they try and keep the possession. France may sneak one more yet. 

[SNSUN]

If Spain don't win the Euros there's no justice. They've been head and shoulders the best team all tournament and the manager had the balls to select a 16 year old from the get go. They're defensively gettable but their attacking options are good. The Dutch could give them a tough final but I can't see England doing the same.

Still, sometimes you can win ugly...

I'm not ruling France out yet though. Ten minutes left and Giroud on the pitch...

Edited 9 July, 2024 by SNSUN

[sfc4prem]

Spain deserved winners of the Euros based on performances so far.

So, an unjust win on penalties for England it will be!

[SNSUN]

I still think Spain's manager is a ringer for Stanley Tucci.

[Jimmy_D]

THAT was the chance for France.

 

[egg]

I hadn't realised that before tonight, we have scored the same number of goals as France, conceded the same, had the same number of draws and wins, and even won penalty shootout by the same score. Looks like we're gonna lose 2-1 tomorrow!!

[skintsaint]

Beat the Netherlands and England will walk all over these Payasos.

[Jimmy_D]

Spain certainly very very deserved finalists, but they don’t look invincible.

[S-Clarke]

Enjoyed that one, great game.

Spain fully deserved though, they have been the best team by a country mile in this tournament. 

Fully deserved finalists, wonderful team to watch. They have a bit of everything.

[sadoldgit]

The French have been putting their shots over the bar all tournament. They had their chances tonight but Spain were the better side and must be hot favourites to take the trophy. They will have us for breakfast if we get through.

[sadoldgit]

  On 09/07/2024 at 20:55, Jimmy_D said:

Spain certainly very very deserved finalists, but they don’t look invincible.

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Agree that you can get at them. The way we are playing I don’t think we can but the Dutch could.

[sfc4prem]

If Spain are playing with freedom, our starting 11 are playing with a life sentence hanging over their heads.

[gallaghert366@yahoo.com]

  On 09/07/2024 at 20:56, S-Clarke said:

Enjoyed that one, great game.

Spain fully deserved though, they have been the best team by a country mile in this tournament. 

Fully deserved finalists, wonderful team to watch. They have a bit of everything.

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Can anyone honestly believe that if England reach the final they'll beat Spain?

[niceandfriendly]

  On 07/07/2024 at 15:05, Turkish said:

Great armband though and that’s more important 

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You're absolutely obsessed aren't you? Didn't even notice it until your post. Anything you'd like to share with us? It's ok, we'll all be very supportive.

[East Kent Saint]

  On 09/07/2024 at 19:50, whelk said:

Lineker not wearing socks. Spoilt it for me

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Non of the panel seem to be ! perhaps they have those trainer type socks you can;t see , it is said to be hot and humid out there

[East Kent Saint]

  On 09/07/2024 at 20:58, sadoldgit said:

The French have been putting their shots over the bar all tournament. They had their chances tonight but Spain were the better side and must be hot favourites to take the trophy. They will have us for breakfast if we get through.

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Still wonder if the tournament ball is an issue although no one has moaned about it !

[Gingeletiss]

  On 09/07/2024 at 21:06, sfc4prem said:

If Spain are playing with freedom, our starting 11 are playing with a life sentence hanging over their heads.

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But Luke Shaw said in his interview, that GS allows them to play with complete freedom.

[S-Clarke]

  On 10/07/2024 at 07:09, Gingeletiss said:

But Luke Shaw said in his interview, that GS allows them to play with complete freedom.

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He must get complete freedom on the bench tbf.

The 'leak' today, which is pretty much nailed to happen I think, is that Shaw misses out again and Trippier once again plays left back.

[skintsaint]

  On 09/07/2024 at 22:26, gallaghert366@yahoo.com said:

Can anyone honestly believe that if England reach the final they'll beat Spain?

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Yes, gotta beat the Dutch first though.

[hypochondriac]

  On 10/07/2024 at 07:46, S-Clarke said:

He must get complete freedom on the bench tbf.

The 'leak' today, which is pretty much nailed to happen I think, is that Shaw misses out again and Trippier once again plays left back.

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What is the leak? Unchanged? 

[badgerx16]

Some things are pre-ordained

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7206gj5w28o

 

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[sadoldgit]

  On 10/07/2024 at 07:46, S-Clarke said:

He must get complete freedom on the bench tbf.

The 'leak' today, which is pretty much nailed to happen I think, is that Shaw misses out again and Trippier once again plays left back.

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Although I think many of us would bench Kane tonight but understand that Southgate will stick with him as a starter come what may, surely it is a no brainer to start Shaw ahead of Trippier if fit to start?

We have been underperformed in every match so far. Why on earth would you stick with the same stating X1, unless changes were enforced by suspension/injuries, with so many decent options on the bench?

[S-Clarke]

  On 10/07/2024 at 08:47, hypochondriac said:

What is the leak? Unchanged? 

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Back to the Slovakia formation, Guehi back in for Konza - back to a back 4, with Trippier left, Walker right.

Saka right wing, Foden left wing.

Basically, all wrong.

[hypochondriac]

  On 10/07/2024 at 12:04, S-Clarke said:

Back to the Slovakia formation, Guehi back in for Konza - back to a back 4, with Trippier left, Walker right.

Saka right wing, Foden left wing.

Basically, all wrong.

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What possible justification would he have for that? Pray that's wrong. 

[Convict Colony]

Guys i need this win tonight, I live in the Netherlands.

Will an England masterclass turn up and does southgate know he can pick other players and put on subs if we arent playing well before we concede or have 5mins left.

[Convict Colony]

  On 10/07/2024 at 10:40, badgerx16 said:

Some things are pre-ordained

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7206gj5w28o

 

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Tapping up

[saintant]

A manager who knows what he's doing would have Palmer as one of his first picks.

[Convict Colony]

I'd like a proper left winger, a proper left back and palmer somewhere.

[Turkish]

  On 10/07/2024 at 13:36, Convict Colony said:

Guys i need this win tonight, I live in the Netherlands.

Will an England masterclass turn up and does southgate know he can pick other players and put on subs if we arent playing well before we concede or have 5mins left.

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[Convict Colony]

Always think about where to wash your hands at a dutch festival 

 

[Weston Super Saint]

  On 10/07/2024 at 10:40, badgerx16 said:

Some things are pre-ordained

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7206gj5w28o

 

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Although the other image on that link could be construed to be a little more sinister, but it seems to be giving the kid a smile on his face.

[whelk]

Who is the dirtiest? Laura or Karen?

[East Kent Saint]

  On 10/07/2024 at 17:39, Weston Super Saint said:

Although the other image on that link could be construed to be a little more sinister, but it seems to be giving the kid a smile on his face.

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"I never had sexual relations with that woman"

[SNSUN]

  On 10/07/2024 at 17:44, whelk said:

Who is the dirtiest? Laura or Karen?

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Laura wins everything ever.

 

COME ON ENGLAND! It is as hard supporting England as it is Saints right now but you have to back the boys. The Dutch have been better than us for pretty much the whole tournament but we have the players - we just have to hope Southgate doesn't stifle us. 

 

Guehi in for Konsa otherwise the same team as last time.

[AlexLaw76]

Let’s if Harry Kane turns up tonight 

[sadoldgit]

Oh well, no surprises there sadly.

Gakpo has been lively this tournament but they are beatable. Maybe we will turn up tonight?

[sfc4prem]

  On 10/07/2024 at 18:06, sadoldgit said:

Oh well, no surprises there sadly.

Gakpo has been lively this tournament but they are beatable. Maybe we will turn up tonight?

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Sad that we've been saying this all tournament. An array of talent, fuck all cohesion or style of play.

[saintant]

  On 10/07/2024 at 18:15, sfc4prem said:

Sad that we've been saying this all tournament. An array of talent, fuck all cohesion or style of play.

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Us England fans start each game hoping it's the one where the undoubted array of talent at our disposal clicks and we play decent football and win with a flourish. I'm not sure today is the day but we live in hope.

[Turkish]

  On 10/07/2024 at 17:44, whelk said:

Who is the dirtiest? Laura or Karen?

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Karen is tiny, hard to pick a winner 

[saintant]

It's clear that the Dutch fans massively outnumber us and I'm fairly sure most of the neutrals in the stadium will be rooting for the Netherlands.