The Euro 2024 Thread

[gandalf]

[Whitey Grandad]

2 hours ago, gio1saints said:

Thank you for the last point. Grassroots football refereeing is a thankless task. At times last season in Southampton Yourh leagues it felt like I was a verbal punchbag because VAR made it seem that Referees decisions were not to be trusted. Even at youth league level u18! Players and Managers seemed especially empowered to argue every decision - instead of getting on with the game. 
I cannot see any incentive for anyone to try refereeing at present. Even at amateur level you are treated like shxx. For less than minimum wage. You get £30 for around 3-4 hours including travel to and from games plus paperwork online. 

It’s definitely a lot worse than it used to be. The television companies don’t help with their constant over-analysis of any refereeing decision. 

[skintsaint]

Suppose a lot can change in 3 minutes, one minute you are solid in defence....then

[East Kent Saint]

I wouldn't know as McCoist is mumbling something something....

[adrian lord]

Class goal. Errr not. I think the spirit of the offside rule is not being applied in football in recent years.

Edited 22 June, 2024 by adrian lord

[East Kent Saint]

Half a big toe nail offside ffs !

[OttawaSaint]

He must be gutted. An inch off from that far out. Not really an advantage is it?

[Totton Saint]

I wish Southgate would 'experiment' by resigning now to see what effect it would have on the team selection ,tactics and results.  i guess we would not be able to parachute in a new manager so why not have a player\manager from one of the squas

[skintsaint]

3 hours ago, Totton Saint said:

I wish Southgate would 'experiment' by resigning now to see what effect it would have on the team selection ,tactics and results.  i guess we would not be able to parachute in a new manager so why not have a player\manager from one of the squas

Well the Ivory Coast sacked their manager in the group stages of the last ACON. They went on to win it........

Edited 23 June, 2024 by skintsaint

[SNSUN]

Did I accurately hear on Talksport earlier that the England team have had an emergency meeting where each player has told Southgate their preferred position?!? Please tell me that's satire...

 

Googles...

 

No, not satire. They actually told Southgate the positions they wanted to play in. During a major tournament.

[Totton Saint]

3 hours ago, SNSUN said:

Did I accurately hear on Talksport earlier that the England team have had an emergency meeting where each player has told Southgate their preferred position?!? Please tell me that's satire...

 

Googles...

 

No, not satire. They actually told Southgate the positions they wanted to play in. During a major tournament.

Does that include Pickford? Perhaps Kane said he did not want to play any where!

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Just now, Totton Saint said:

Does that include Pickford? Perhaps Kane said he did not want to play any where!

"Ever since I saw Bazunu doing so well, going up late in a game, I've dreamed about being a striker," revealed Pickford.

Perhaps the discussion was more around which position they wanted to play, to better support TAA and Foden? 🙂

[captainchris]

No Stuart Armstrong again…. If Scotland are good enough not to pick Armstrong then they should be winning the Euros!!! 

Edited 23 June, 2024 by captainchris

[Baird of the land]

1 minute ago, captainchris said:

No Stuart Armstrong again…. If Scotland are good enough not to pick Armstrong then should be winning the Euros!!! 

Is he even fit enough to start?

[captainchris]

1 minute ago, Baird of the land said:

Is he even fit enough to start?

Well he’s a sub .. 

[Andy Hill]

Adams really is not Premiership quality - just let him go.

[Sheaf Saint]

Awful game. Only 1 attempt on goal from either team so far.

And Switzerland leading against Germany!

[Dr Who?]

8 minutes ago, Andy Hill said:

Adams really is not Premiership quality - just let him go.

His work rate in weak teams is amazing. 

[bpsaint]

Adams really is wank isn’t he. I really hope it’s not true about offering him A new contract.

[ErwinK1961]

24 minutes ago, Andy Hill said:

Adams really is not Premiership quality - just let him go.

 

6 minutes ago, bpsaint said:

Adams really is wank isn’t he. I really hope it’s not true about offering him A new contract.

Thirded. So devoid of any quality

[Baird of the land]

You’d think these 2 teams were playing for a draw, given the lack of intensity for the most of the half.

[Dr Who?]

Adams is doing very well holding up the ball, carrying the ball, and bringing other players into play. The service to him is awful. You could look at all the stars in the England team and think they were all crap, but they clearly are not. 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

40 minutes ago, Andy Hill said:

Adams really is not Premiership quality - just let him go.

He is, and would be playing at the home of his Scottish roots. 

But he’s not Premier League quality, we should let him go. 
 

MLG mode off 😂 

[sadoldgit]

10 minutes ago, Dr Who? said:

Adams is doing very well holding up the ball, carrying the ball, and bringing other players into play. The service to him is awful. You could look at all the stars in the England team and think they were all crap, but they clearly are not. 

Shearer agreed with you.

[Andy Hill]

All of the falling over and play acting needs to be sorted out by UEFA. They have the video evidence to do it.

[AlexLaw76]

I think Adam’s has done well, considering the team he is playing in.

[adrian lord]

This group stage has been pretty dire and far too drawn out. It’s enough to extinguish one’s enthusiasm for the championships before the last 16.
 

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, adrian lord said:

This group stage has been pretty dire and far too drawn out. It’s enough to extinguish one’s enthusiasm for the championships before the last 16.
 

What, Scotlands group?

surely not the entire group stage, as there have been some good games and cracking goals

[Micky]

So much for proud Edwards army, they're going without a whimper. 

[sadoldgit]

Not looking good!

[AlexLaw76]

2 minutes ago, sadoldgit said:

Not looking good!

When the camera was looking down at the player, looked like a bit of a fit….could be anything, but looked bad 

but, when he was placed on his side/recovery position, he was moving more normally. Hopefully nothing more sinister than being knocked out

Edited 23 June, 2024 by AlexLaw76

[Lighthouse]

It looked like the 'keeper clattered his own defender with the brunt of the force. If anything it looks like Gunn caught Varga with his knee or elbow on the way past.

[Mixedkebab]

Was that the sweaties fans booing for the stretcher coming on??? 
 

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, Mixedkebab said:

Was that the sweaties fans booing for the stretcher coming on??? 
 

I think it was the general casual pace of the stretcher coming on….

[Lighthouse]

Just now, AlexLaw76 said:

I think it was the general casual pace of the stretcher coming on….

It's still not helpful. Medical professionals can decide for themselves what equipment they need and when. Loud booing and cheering when they're trying to communicate with each other and the patient is beyond idiotic.

[adrian lord]

That was never a Scottish penalty. The ref was spot on. 

[East Kent Saint]

One shot by Scotland so far , 3 yards over the bar by Che !

[SNSUN]

Still time for a Stu thunderbolt...

[East Kent Saint]

Yet another save by Gunn , sign him up 😄

[64saint]

Nooooo, feel for the Scots

Edited 23 June, 2024 by 64saint

[trousers]

Oops 😂

[Winnersaint]

That fucking hilarious!!

[AlexLaw76]

100th min winner

LOLOLOL

[badgerx16]

Fate is a bitch.

[adrian lord]

Hilarious 

[Lighthouse]

A draw wouldn't have been enough anyway. 2 points with Scotland's GD wouldn't get them through.

[Micky]

They're off homewards tay think again...!

[Saint-Reece]

Shame they didn’t bother to even look like they wanted to win until the 90th+ minute. Got what they deserved! 

[bpsaint]

[Winnersaint]

When Scots laugh at England. Hmmm. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂