England and Russia may be banned from the tournament if either continue any violence.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...inues.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...inues.html
Quote: (06-12-2016 08:28 AM)godzilla Wrote:
Why does ESPN hire these terrible women commentators?
By the way ESPN, great hire with Abby wambach, just got arrested for DUI, and thinks children of American servicemen in Germany aren't American
Better question though, WNB.
https://twitter.com/katemarkgraf?lang=fr
Quote: (06-12-2016 11:14 AM)Fast Eddie Wrote:
Anyone have link to the Poland v NI game?
Quote: (06-12-2016 12:55 PM)Belgrano Wrote:
Why would you think he's out of his depth in international games?
Quote: (06-11-2016 04:55 PM)Quintus Curtius Wrote:
Maybe this needs its own thread, but violence and street brawling is getting intense. Russian fans have vowed to "obliterate" the English boys.
There is a lot of sublimated anger at loser European politicians that has been brewing for many years. Maybe this is the spark that is going to ignite something. Maybe not.
I just remember that in during Justinian's emperorship, riots among different fans of charioteers (Blues and Greens) gradually morphed into a full-fledged revolt, that came within an ace of overthrowing the government. It was called the Nika Revolt.
Maybe I should do an article on that. I've always been interested in it.
Anyway, check out these tweets.
https://twitter.com/QuintusCurtius/statu...0979627008
https://twitter.com/QuintusCurtius/statu...4610917377
https://twitter.com/QuintusCurtius/statu...6419559424
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Quote: (06-12-2016 06:21 PM)Renton1875 Wrote:
Quote: (06-11-2016 04:55 PM)Quintus Curtius Wrote:
Maybe this needs its own thread, but violence and street brawling is getting intense. Russian fans have vowed to "obliterate" the English boys.
There is a lot of sublimated anger at loser European politicians that has been brewing for many years. Maybe this is the spark that is going to ignite something. Maybe not.
I just remember that in during Justinian's emperorship, riots among different fans of charioteers (Blues and Greens) gradually morphed into a full-fledged revolt, that came within an ace of overthrowing the government. It was called the Nika Revolt.
Maybe I should do an article on that. I've always been interested in it.
Anyway, check out these tweets.
https://twitter.com/QuintusCurtius/statu...0979627008
https://twitter.com/QuintusCurtius/statu...4610917377
https://twitter.com/QuintusCurtius/statu...6419559424
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Tribalism Quintus, pure and simple. Powerful force with anything above the 50/100 mark.
Violence has been around at football matches in the UK since football itself was established. Mostly working class, manual workers from whatever heavy industry were prevalent in their area at the time. Local derbies and major cup matches seen the worst disorder during the early history.
The problem of travelling away supporters mirrored the emergence of the transport system during the 1900's. Railways, motorways, car ownership they all allowed easy access to travel.
The advent of cheap travel and disposable incomes took these philanderers to foreign shores during the late 70's early 80's. The 'English Disease' as they called it, has travelled well and has morphed into what we see today.
Did the Blues and Greens drink themselves into oblivion before the battles too?
Quote: (06-12-2016 10:01 AM)Belgrano Wrote:
Always nice to watch a motivated Croatian team in tournament mode.
Very technically gifted team in general, but Modrić and Rakitić stand out, and today the unyielding Ćorluka of course.
Turkey not very convincing, hope that Mor starts next time though, highly talented young player with world-class potential, recently signed by Dortmund.
Quote: (06-12-2016 01:41 PM)Lizard King Wrote:
Quote: (06-12-2016 12:55 PM)Belgrano Wrote:
Why would you think he's out of his depth in international games?
Because historically, English players who excel in the English league do terribly in international tournaments. There are some exceptions.
I haven't been following football much the last few years, so forgive me if I over look things.
Rooney is another example of 'good in England;terrible on international stage'.
This discussion could go on for eternity, because there are some English players who have been amazing in English league and international tournaments to varying degrees. The first one who comes to my mind is Stuart Pearce. Generally our greats are terrible in the international arena. There are exceptions but they don't debunk the generalisations.
Quote: (06-11-2016 05:00 PM)RaccoonFace Wrote:
Quote: (06-11-2016 04:49 PM)911 Wrote:I agree, as someone said earlier on this thread: our team is not as great as the sum of its parts. We have quite a lot of injuries this time around, including Kompany, so I am not going to get too excited unlike 2 years ago.
Belgium has a lot to answer to, now Vincent and co have to deliver, so much talent on that team and nothing to show for so far.
Belgium really needs a new coach, Wilmots is tactically weak and we need someone who can make it happen so that Hazard finally delivers for the NT.
Quote: (06-13-2016 09:19 AM)seniol Wrote:
It's silly, they cannot hold responsible a football team (Russia) because of whatever some drunk individuals choose to do in their private lives.
Quote: (06-13-2016 12:46 PM)Traktor Wrote:
That was some O.G. by Ciaran Clark. Ireland could really end up regretting those missed chances come the end.
Quote: (06-13-2016 01:07 PM)Vronski Wrote:
Quote: (06-13-2016 09:19 AM)seniol Wrote:
It's silly, they cannot hold responsible a football team (Russia) because of whatever some drunk individuals choose to do in their private lives.
Russian hooligans were not "drunk individuals" (unlike brits, who are from my experience, maybe hooligans but great guys to party with). Russians were orginazed fight grougs, teetotal, no drugs, highly-trained, who came to France just to make the point with brits (other any hooligans/football fans). They are just berserk idiots.
Quote: (06-13-2016 01:11 PM)Renton1875 Wrote:
Quote: (06-13-2016 12:46 PM)Traktor Wrote:
That was some O.G. by Ciaran Clark. Ireland could really end up regretting those missed chances come the end.
ROI were unlucky, Gary Lineker just finished commentry saying Sweden got a 1-1 draw but never had a shot on target!
Fell a bit deep after they scored. Easily done when defending a 1-0 lead in such an important game.
Really needed win though. Unlucky.