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Which team will win EURO 2016?
Germany
36%
 36%  [ 4 ]
Spain
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
England
18%
 18%  [ 2 ]
Portugal
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Belgium
9%
 9%  [ 1 ]
Italy
9%
 9%  [ 1 ]
France
9%
 9%  [ 1 ]
Other
18%
 18%  [ 2 ]
Total Votes : 11

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twowheel



Joined: 03 Jul 2015
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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 5:29 am    Post subject: EURO 2016 Reply with quote

Will Germany do it?

How about England? 10 wins in 10 qualifying matches! Does it mean anything though?

Albania and Iceland, first Euro appearance...and for that matter...in any major tournament of any kind...EVER!

Any surprises like Denmark in 1992 or Greece in 2004?

No Netherlands!

24 team-format better than a 16-team format?

I was hoping that Scotland would have also gotten in to have a tournament with all 4 UK teams in...NOPE.

Toughest group? Group D? Group E?

...and on and on it goes.

It all kicks off on Friday, June 10th: France v. Romania in the Stade de France.

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Knedliki



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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 9:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

England need to make some radical changes before they have a chance of winning any tournaments.
They always do the same thing and it never works. Instead of nurturing the under 21 team into a well rounded international team, they just throw all the individual "stars" into a system they aren't comfortable with and hope for the best

They always do well in qualifying because they are usually drawn with the likes of Lithuania and Luxembourg. Gives people a false sense of expectation.
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izmigari



Joined: 04 Feb 2016
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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Knedliki wrote:
England needs to make some radical changes before they have a chance of winning any tournaments.
They always do the same thing and it never works. Instead of nurturing the under 21 team into a well-rounded international team, they just throw all the individual "stars" into a system they aren't comfortable with and hope for the best

They always do well in qualifying because they are usually drawn with the likes of Lithuania and Luxembourg. Gives people a false sense of expectation.
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kpjf



Joined: 18 Jan 2012
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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 1:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

izmigari wrote:
Knedliki wrote:
England needs to make some radical changes before they have a chance of winning any tournaments.
They always do the same thing and it never works. Instead of nurturing the under 21 team into a well-rounded international team, they just throw all the individual "stars" into a system they aren't comfortable with and hope for the best

They always do well in qualifying because they are usually drawn with the likes of Lithuania and Luxembourg. Gives people a false sense of expectation.


From the BBC

Quote:
When you use a collective noun, it may be followed by either a singular or plural verb, depending on whether you are thinking of the group as a unit, in which case it will be singular, or as a number of individuals, in which case it will be plural:

My family consists of me, my two brothers and my mum.
Before the recession, my brother's family were quite well off, but now they are hard up.
The government has said it will give more money to hospitals and schools.
The government are determined not to let their popularity with the voters slip.
The class was / were good academically, but the football team was /were well beaten.
The BBC is / are planning to introduce 35 minute news broadcasts in the spring.
The British Council have / has offices in over a hundred countries worldwide.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/learnit/learnitv163.shtml

Back on topic, I'd like to see Iceland have a good tournament after they did so well in the qualifications.
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Knedliki



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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 2:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The worst thing about TEFL jobs has always been, without question, the other foreigners. Talking of collective nouns, how about a tedium of TEFLers.

I'm being polite.
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Phil_K



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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 2:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

England, of course, no discussion. Yes, England IS going to win. Wink
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twowheel



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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 2:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd be all right with a Germany v. England final. If both finish top of their respective groups, it could happen.

...and then would it come down to pens? YET AGAIN...and then...YET AGAIN...

twowheel
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sheikh radlinrol



Joined: 30 Jan 2007
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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 5:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

twowheel wrote:
I'd be all right with a Germany v. England final.

Me, too. Especially if the result of their recent meeting is repeated. Smile
Germany and France are the obvious favourites even if the hosts have shot themselves in the foot by excluding Benzema. England´s young team could surprise us- they even have a top-class goalie for the first time in years. As long as Spain don´t win. Mad
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Hod



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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sheikh radlinrol wrote:
England´s young team could surprise us


In 2018 without Roy, yes.

My predictions:

- Rooney will start every game.
- Bale will tear England apart on 16th June. This game is on a Thursday at 2pm UK time. Nice one, UEFA.
- England finish third in Group B, but as one of the four best-placed teams, they'll play Group C winner (Germany) or Group D winner (Spain)*.
* This is my understanding from UEFA's waffly website.
- France
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grahamb



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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 9:27 pm    Post subject: Euro 2016 Reply with quote

ABE Wink
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Phil_K



Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 11:28 pm    Post subject: Re: Euro 2016 Reply with quote

grahamb wrote:
ABE Wink


Where are you from, grahamb?
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Phil_K



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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 11:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm sure johnslat will have his say soon, even though he doesn't know what football is! Wink
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johnslat



Joined: 21 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Sun May 29, 2016 11:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear Phil_K,

Amazing how you can know what someone you're never met knows and doesn't know. Must be a very handy talent. Very Happy

Afraid you talent went astray in this case. though. You see, I spent over 20 years in places where the only "football" on TV was what we Yanks tend to call soccer. So, I've watched many a game, know the rules, and have my favorite teams.

But I'll refrain from "having my say," since I don't want to compete with real scholars of the sport - such as yourself, I'm sure.

I pick my battles.

Regards,
John
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Phil_K



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PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2016 12:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very sporting of you, Sir. Very Happy Although, I was looking forward to your wisdom!
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grahamb



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PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2016 8:42 am    Post subject: Re: Euro 2016 Reply with quote

Phil_K wrote:
grahamb wrote:
ABE Wink


Where are you from, grahamb?


Here's a clue, Phil: ABE = Anyone but England. Wink
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