Zoo 2.0 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Starts tonight, Turkey vs. Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Its 2020 Euros Zoo, they're sticking with the year it should have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Does this mean it will be back round again in 2024 and the World Cup is still going ahead next year, if so international players aren’t going to get a decent break for a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 I have a gut feeling that France could win this which will ruin my summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Turkey were 8/1 to win on SkyBet, so threw a fiver on it. I can't see them beating Italy, but as they're dark horses you never know (plus the opening game always seems to throw up surprises, like Senegal in 2002). 5 hours ago, Palfy said: Does this mean it will be back round again in 2024 and the World Cup is still going ahead next year, if so international players aren’t going to get a decent break for a couple of years. Yes, I believe so. Qatar is still planned for 2022 with Germany hosting the 2024 championship. 5 hours ago, Palfy said: I have a gut feeling that France could win this which will ruin my summer. France are the total favourites, but they have a habit of always messing things up by doing something crazy internally (just like World Cup 2010). Plus, they have it in them to just absolutely implode (just like World Cup 2002) so you never know. Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Tough group for France too. I know 3rd place can qualify (farce!) but it wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see them lose to Portugal and Germany and get pipped for that 3rd place by other teams in other groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Best part about that match was the tiny Volkswagen that delivered the match ball right before kickoff. Inspired stuff. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: Best part about that match was the tiny Volkswagen that delivered the match ball right before kickoff. Inspired stuff. Missed that but I'll catch the highlights for that bit. Why a VW in Italy though? Fiat would've been better and they already make tiny cars so would've needed no special build. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 As soon as Italy scored it was game over, they just slipped into second gear and with Turkey unable to park the bus scored with ease. It came from a mistake from the goalkeeper, but Insigne's finish was just sublime. Hit first time and just cushioned the ball into the corner, he's some player. Palfy and Sibdane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 The Two scorers are in my Euro Fantasy team .... Insigne, and Immobile my Captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Italy dominated from start to finish, I was expecting a lot more from Turkey they have some decent players in their team, but they decided to defend with eleven men from the start and try to frustrate Italy. I can understand the thinking win a point and try to progress from the group. What did people think of Immobile remembering he was on our radar as someone we were looking to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 One of the Top strikers in the tournament, he'll be close to the golden boot in this competition. Its those who play most games who are usually in the running, I think Italy will go all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 I was impressed by Italy. They dominated and kept a really high tempo. Will they be able to do that throughout the tournament or against better teams? I think they are a little vulnerable. They have an old and slow backline (plus Jorgino) and they play quite high. Turkey broke through the lines a couple of times but didnt make anything of it and I suspect better teams will. In front of goal they made a lot of bad decisions despite winning comfortably in the end. Again I think better teams will snuff out the likes of Insigne constantly cutting inside, especially if they can stop the fullbacks overlapping. I can see them playing really well, controlling the game but getting picked off by decent sides who possess that little bit more quality. Whoever does play them will know they have been in a game though and I can see them doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted June 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Denmark and Finland have had their game suspended, Christian Eriksen has collapsed on the pitch - needing CPR. What a fucking horrendous thing to watch. Please, please pull through man. Gwlad, StevO and Quinn31 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 How sad for his family and the Squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 That was really distressing to see. I can't believe the BBC didn't cut to the studio sooner rather than let everyone see him having his chest pumped and his teammates visibly upset. Thankfully it looks like he's going to be ok, I really thought I'd just watched someone die. There's a picture of him conscious as he's being taken from the pitch and UEFA have said he's been taken to hospital and has been stabilised. MikeO, Zoo 2.0 and StevO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsta Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Awful Awful thing to watch, i really hope he is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted June 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Romey 1878 said: That was really distressing to see. I can't believe the BBC didn't cut to the studio sooner rather than let everyone see him having his chest pumped and his teammates visibly upset. Thankfully it looks like he's going to be ok, I really thought I'd just watched someone die. There's a picture of him conscious as he's being taken from the pitch and UEFA have said he's been taken to hospital and has been stabilised. The footage of his girlfriend crying her eyes out really got to me. The broadcasting was shameful too, I'm watching on PortugueseTV so it's basically UEFA's cameras that decided to film all the angles - they should have cut to the studio or filmed the corner flags. So happy to hear he's stable and hoping he can make a recovery to lead a normal life - with immediate retirement I assume. StevO, Quinn31, MikeO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 I am amazed that the game is back on! I really feared for him, the medics are incredible! StevO and MikeO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Pre match, Belgium Russia, Martinez dignified. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Can only echo what others have said; truly horrific, far too much TV coverage but massive relief he seems to be OK. The image of him falling will stay with me for a long time, brilliant response from the medics though. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 The worst thing I've ever witnessed watching a football match live. Hands down. Amazing response from the medical staff, class by the fans staying in and chanting. Simon Kjaer appears to have acted like quite a hero today, consoling Eriksen's girlfriend, rushing to Eriksen's side - the Danish players fantastic for building a wall for privacy. Amazing ending though, that he's conscious and speaking and that his condition improved rapidly. What a miracle today was - could've been a tragedy.... MikeO, StevO and Bailey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Rom just scored and said "Chris Chris I love you".... I'm feeling a bit emotional. Hope the goal stands. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Oh how I wish we still had Lukaku power pace strength and ability in buckets. Wouldn’t surprise me if he wins the golden boot. Romey 1878, StevO and markjazzbassist 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Romey 1878 Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Quinn31 said: The worst thing I've ever witnessed watching a football match live. Hands down. Amazing response from the medical staff, class by the fans staying in and chanting. Simon Kjaer appears to have acted like quite a hero today, consoling Eriksen's girlfriend, rushing to Eriksen's side - the Danish players fantastic for building a wall for privacy. Amazing ending though, that he's conscious and speaking and that his condition improved rapidly. What a miracle today was - could've been a tragedy.... Kjaer is probably one of the main reasons he’s alive - got him into the recovery position, made sure his tongue wasn’t blocking his airway and started CPR. London Blue, MikeO, Quinn31 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 The whole thing is really upsetting. Me and the missus had a tiny argument this evening and she’s in bed and we haven’t spoken since, and all because of the washing on the line. What’s happened tonight in Copenhagen puts the trivial stuff into perspective. I’ll be making sure we both know that in the morning. So glad to see he has pulled through, like a few others I thought I had watched him die live and in front of the whole world. Also, Alex Scott in the BBC studio, her words and response were great. Really had me moved. They should have cut to the studio straight away, it was clear and obvious how serious it was. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Glad I missed it. Remember watching Fabrice Muamba and being totally lost as to what to do. Wish him a speedy recovery and does whatever is needed to take care of himself. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted June 13, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 The Danish FA in a statement this morning asked for messages of support for Christian Eriksen to be sent to him through them so (at Palfy's suggestion) I've sent one on behalf of TT, hope everyone's OK with that. Just responding to your earlier statement which encouraged sending messages of support to Christian Eriksen via yourselves. This comes from the relatively small but passionate community of Evertonians on toffeetalk.com. We all watched with horror and disbelief as events unfolded at Parken Stadium yesterday, can't begin to imagine how it felt for your squad and staff and their families and friends in the stands and on the pitch, the fans there as well. I think when the news came out that Christian was on the mend the whole footballing world let out a sigh of relief, club and national allegiances had become completely irrelevant. Please pass on our sincere best wishes to him and his family, hoping for a successful path back to full health. MikeO Toffeetalk.com Admin Bailey, StevO, dunlopp9987 and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Looks an unbalanced side for me. Trippier at left back is an odd one. Sterling and Foden both start when they have both been at their best for City down the left. I would have thought Coady and Stones would have been a better pairing but Mings is left footed so it isnt a surprise that he starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Why the fuck would you start with that side?! Shocking. We may win but it will be in spite of Southgate. Get the talented players out there you negative sod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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