Euro 2016

Roy didnt make any changes to the starting line up from a game we didnt win (played well though)

Sterling was just as shyte that game too.

In another game we need to win, he is not going to make 4+ changes to the side.

I reckon 2 max will be made. 3 if there is a niggle with someone else

An actual first half goal! Croatia look good.

Italy v Sweden on next. Interesting game

 

always had a soft spot for Italy. Was 10 when Italia 90 was on

Serie A was the big league then. James Richardson's football Italia on CH4 in the early 90s etc

Something romantic football-wise seeing the Italians turn it on at a competition.

 

Hope they do well (bar playing us)

 

also, looks like Chelsea have an excellent manager coming in

You do know that Pelle is Italian don't you?

The no 4 that's just scored looks very good - not just for scoring his over all play and willingness.

The no 4 that's just scored looks very good - not just for scoring his over all play and willingness.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Peri%C5%A1i%C4%87

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Peri%C5%A1i%C4%87

Yep just did the same - at inter Milan now. Can be deployed as an AM - he'd do a job for us.

Croatia beating the Czechs and a Spain win tonight and the maximum points a team from Group D will finish 3rd with is 3 points. If Romania can't beat Albania on Sunday then the rest of the groups will know that 4 points and a 3rd place finish will mathematically seal progress.

Loads of teams will play for draws and some will even just need to avoid defeat by a certain number of goals in their final group games. Stupid format that's reduced the group stage to a complete and utter bore.

How's our friend Lovren doing this evening?

ffs

Gone a bit weird in the Croatia game. Loads of flares being thrown on the pitch by the Croatian fans.

One goes bang as a steward tries to deal with it Fighting in the stands within the Croatian section

Gone a bit weird in the Croatia game. Loads of flares being thrown on the pitch by the Croatian fans.

One goes bang as a steward tries to deal with it Fighting in the stands within the Croatian section

Just a normal afternoon in the Chapel kop.

Big call clatts.

Good spot by clatts

always rated him

2-2, you don't save penalties like that. Fair play to the Czech Republic

all went wrong for Croatia when Modric went off

Surreal game ,literally had everything

That firecracker frightened the cr@p out of the poor steward there. He went down like he'd been shot. You wonder about the mentality of these morons. Arguably cost their own team a win there.

Is this Tony Pulis debut as a co-commentator? 3 mins in and already bemoaning the quality of setpieces.

#secretweapon

Is this Tony Pulis debut as a co-commentator? 3 mins in and already bemoaning the quality of setpieces.

 

#secretweapon

Get it in the mixer.

Pelle ran around like a youngster in the first match so was probably "burnt out" today plus he probably thought his goal is enough for now until the knockout stages .

Also Hart was laughing and joking with Bale during their match so letting in the free kick was probably a bit of spot fixing .

Is this Tony Pulis debut as a co-commentator? 3 mins in and already bemoaning the quality of setpieces.

 

#secretweapon

He's annoying the crap out of me. His insistance on saying "like I was saying" when he hadn't said anything about the point he went on to talk about.

Spain taking Turkey apart here

He's annoying the crap out of me. His insistance on saying "like I was saying" when he hadn't said anything about the point he went on to talk about.

"The boy will be disappointed with himself"

Amazes me that people think he isn't a good player. Honestly think our fans need to learn to move on! I loved watching lallana for saints, and I love watching him for england. 2 of the best players on that pitch were our academy players. We should take pride from that and enjoy it!

265 games and 60 goals. Some people really need to get over themselves. He moved jobs ffs. To put it in perspective, he played more games than Bobby Stokes and scored more goals.

As much as I enjoyed England's late late goal against Wales, I can't stand Sturridge and his egotistical goal celebration!

I felt like putting my fist through the screen to his face in!!

Then I remembered this and things felt better!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3b8wm6MkWg

Press are saying Kane out and sturridge in will be the only change.

hopefully, that is not true

Surely Sterling out for Vardy too?!

I have no doubt Hodgson would have left vardy at home if he could have got away with it.

Roy's match day selection flowchart:

1. Does he play for Liverpool and able to walk (if yes, he is in)

2. Does he play for Man Utd, Tottenham or Man City and able to walk (if no bemoan lack of talent in press conference)

3. Has the player been in the newspapers all season with lots of hype. (If yes begrudgingly put him on bench and hope they forget about him)

4. Is the player Recovering from injury from Liverpool, Man Utd, Tottenham or Man City.

5. Is the player in form and the best player for the empty position.

There's a case to be made for keeping a strong bench, with Vardy on it. Jamie Carragher wrote about it today and I think I agree. Only problem with keeping Vardy off is it probably means starting Sterling again, which really shouldn't happen. We miss Welbeck.

I have no doubt Hodgson would have left vardy at home if he could have got away with it.

Roy's match day selection flowchart:

1. Does he play for Liverpool and able to walk (if yes, he is in)

2. Does he play for Man Utd, Tottenham or Man City and able to walk (if no bemoan lack of talent in press conference)

3. Has the player been in the newspapers all season with lots of hype. (If yes begrudgingly put him on bench and hope they forget about him)

4. Is the player Recovering from injury from Liverpool, Man Utd, Tottenham or Man City.

5. Is the player in form and the best player for the empty position.

These are such myths. He's picked a young, bold squad. Besides Drinkwater for Wilshere, who do you think he should have picked?

Also worth noting he's leaving most of his Liverpool players on the bench.

Got back home last night, what a brilliant week in France, particularly the win against Ukraine & the party afterwards. Its no wonder my vocal chords are shredded though!

Looking forward to flying back over to Paris on Tuesday morning from Eastleigh, I don't expect us to get the point we need against the Germans but you never know. The flip side is that the tournament will be scarred by the deaths of two of our fans this week. RIP both of them.

I have no doubt Hodgson would have left vardy at home if he could have got away with it.

Roy's match day selection flowchart:

1. Does he play for Liverpool and able to walk (if yes, he is in)

2. Does he play for Man Utd, Tottenham or Man City and able to walk (if no bemoan lack of talent in press conference)

3. Has the player been in the newspapers all season with lots of hype. (If yes begrudgingly put him on bench and hope they forget about him)

4. Is the player Recovering from injury from Liverpool, Man Utd, Tottenham or Man City.

5. Is the player in form and the best player for the empty position.

That is so accurate

Shane Long taking a battering in the game V Belgium; Vermaelen booked and Toby's challenge was a penalty before the goal!

Not sure why, but I am quite enjoying the opening 30 minutes of the Iceland v Hungary.

Shane Long taking a battering in the game V Belgium; Vermaelen booked and Toby's challenge was a penalty before the goal!

Poor fella

Henri wearing an excellent leather jacket.

Not keen on Rio's shirt at all...

Poor fella

 

Don't see anything wrong there!

Duplicate.

another crap game. Portugal are genuinely shyte

another crap game. Portugal are genuinely shyte

Yep

Got back home last night, what a brilliant week in France, particularly the win against Ukraine & the party afterwards. Its no wonder my vocal chords are shredded though!

 

 

 

Looking forward to flying back over to Paris on Tuesday morning from Eastleigh, I don't expect us to get the point we need against the Germans but you never know. The flip side is that the tournament will be scarred by the deaths of two of our fans this week. RIP both of them.

Bumped into lots of your lot over here, top chaps all of them.

Bumped into lots of your lot over here, top chaps all of them.

Very little expectations & there for a party!

There have been too many seriously dull games! I've not even been watching this one, and I thought i'd be hooked after the England game....but it just aint grabbing my attention yet.

This is enjoyable to see Ronaldo getting wound up.

Team player:

https://t.co/owhelu87P5

Fck

Ok even better he misses

Ha!

Hahaha

And mummy's boy misses it!

Oh dear Ronaldo!

Goal after 87th minute for a change?

And now offside!!