Euro 2024 kicks off tomorrow, am really looking forward to it all

Any forecasts here such as....

How do ya think England or Scotland's campaign will go?

Possible winners ?

Teams/players to watch?

 

Opener tomorrow

Germany are odds on 1/4, what's our Scottish members take on this match?

 

Schedule

Friday, 14 June

Germany v Scotland (20:00) - ITV

Saturday, 15 June

Hungary v Switzerland (14:00) - ITV

Spain v Croatia (17:00) - ITV

Italy v Albania (20:00) - BBC

Sunday, 16 June

Poland v Netherlands (14:00) - BBC

Slovenia v Denmark (17:00) - ITV

Serbia v England (20:00) - BBC

 

 

Spain & Italy to Win. England, who knows, the Scots could get an upset here if they go about it right... I think England are paper thin atm...

I always want England and Scotland to do well.

And my Scottish friends always want England's opponents to do well. 😉

England  quarter finals , Scotland a jolly jaunt home after 3 matches

Winners France or Spain.

England have one of the best midfields and attacks, I can't think of a team with a set better.  Some have better individuals etc but its a team effort at tournaments.  If Southgate gets his tactics right, lets the players off the leash as he did against Belgium then no reason why we can't win.  Semi's should be a prerequisite with this squad.  

France probably have the more settled more experienced side and will be one of the favourites.

       1/4                           1/4                          1/4                           1/4    

GER - CRO               HOL - ITA            ESP - ENG               BEL - FRA              

                               --- --- ---   --- --- ---   --- --- ---

                                       1/2                            1/2

                                 GER - ITA                 ENG - FRA

                                      --- --- ---    --- --- ---

                                                       

                                                         ?

As nearly always with the Euro's an unfancied outsider does well , this year I think Austria could do well , tough group but a form team, also group E could throw a surprise other than Belgium , winners ,  Croatia/ Chech  Rep .   I've had a couple of quid on Scotland getting a draw, looking forward to it.  Can't make my mind up on the top scorer but Lukaku was well clear in the qualifiers .

Edited June 13, 2024Jun 13 by Paddy Ferry

Hard to see past France winning it.  Not expecting much from Scotland but they qualified well.

England should be at least semi-finals.  If Southgate picks the right team.

I love Foden(not literally of course) …but Bellingham for the first game against Serbia

1 hour ago, Kenb said:

I love Foden(not literally of course) …but Bellingham for the first game against Serbia

My take on England's team  against Serbia a  1-4-2-3-1

              Pickford

Trent - Guehi -  Stones - Trippier

           Mainoo - Rice

  Saka -  Bellingham - Foden

              Kane

38 minutes ago, Djack said:

My take on England's team  against Serbia a  1-4-2-3-1

              Pickford

Trent - Guehi -  Stones - Trippier

           Mainoo - Rice

  Saka -  Bellingham - Foden

              Kane

Walker at right back, Southgate prefers him and he is a better defender

1 hour ago, Kenb said:

I love Foden(not literally of course) …but Bellingham for the first game against Serbia

we can have both, Bellingham through the middle, Foden off the left

20 minutes ago, Chalky said:

Walker at right back, Southgate prefers him and he is a better defender

Was between Trent and Walker  for me . Serbia are an awkward team who tend to play on the break and will play one up front, so chose  Trent as he gives far more attacking wise. The key to the game is keeping possession of the ball of course.

1 hour ago, Chalky said:

Walker at right back, Southgate prefers him and he is a better defender

we can have both, Bellingham through the middle, Foden off the left

i should have said..as the No 10.

                 Pickford

Walker Stones Dunk Trippier

                     Rice

Saka Foden Bellingham Gordon

                     Kane

Let's have a go and throw off the shackles.

 

 

I can't believe that the opening game kicks off at 8pm and is being shown live on ITV ... 

 

Surely Germany v Scotland is going to be a double figure bloodbath and therefore hardly pre-watershed viewing for anyone north of the border ... 

28 minutes ago, Woodbutcher said:

I can't believe that the opening game kicks off at 8pm and is being shown live on ITV ... 

 

Surely Germany v Scotland is going to be a double figure bloodbath and therefore hardly pre-watershed viewing for anyone north of the border ... 

Hilarious  🫤

2 hours ago, Djack said:

Hilarious  🫤

    And getting funnier by the minute ... 

IRMC.

On 13/06/2024 at 12:55, Mike said:

Euro 2024 kicks off tomorrow, am really looking forward to it all

Any forecasts here such as....

How do ya think England or Scotland's campaign will go?

Possible winners ?

Teams/players to watch?

 

Opener tomorrow

Germany are odds on 1/4, what's our Scottish members take on this match?

 

Schedule

Friday, 14 June

Germany v Scotland (20:00) - ITV

Saturday, 15 June

Hungary v Switzerland (14:00) - ITV

Spain v Croatia (17:00) - ITV

Italy v Albania (20:00) - BBC

Sunday, 16 June

Poland v Netherlands (14:00) - BBC

Slovenia v Denmark (17:00) - ITV

Serbia v England (20:00) - BBC

 

 

last nights opening match was a bit brutal to say the least...

Scotland can still qualify so todays other group game may be of interest

Though Spain v Crotia looks like being the main one to watch for me

Rest of weekend matches...

 

Saturday, 15 June

Hungary v Switzerland (14:00) - ITV

Spain v Croatia (17:00) - ITV

Italy v Albania (20:00) - BBC

Sunday, 16 June

Poland v Netherlands (14:00) - BBC

Slovenia v Denmark (17:00) - ITV

Serbia v England (20:00) - BBC

 

 

I just got back from shopping & my wife told me the whole country is flooding , I asked why , and she said " Because everyone's p*ss*ng them selves laughing at last nights Scotland result , boom boom .

 

 

 

 

On 15/06/2024 at 07:11, Mike said:

last nights opening match was a bit brutal to say the least...

Scotland can still qualify so todays other group game may be of interest

Though Spain v Crotia looks like being the main one to watch for me

Rest of weekend matches...

 

Saturday, 15 June

Hungary v Switzerland (14:00) - ITV

Spain v Croatia (17:00) - ITV

Italy v Albania (20:00) - BBC

Sunday, 16 June

Poland v Netherlands (14:00) - BBC

Slovenia v Denmark (17:00) - ITV

Serbia v England (20:00) - BBC

 

 

on to Sundays

 

 

England should make quarter's, with a proper manager would have a chance of winning. 

I’m nervous for England tonight…there’s been no surprises (yet). Most, if not all favourites have won.

17 hours ago, Mike said:

on to Sundays

 

 

Dutch fans gotta love em - I worked for a Dutch company for a few years, and whenever Holland play Germany the Dutch hold up banners with “Can we have our grandfathers bike back” as when the Germans retreated WWII they nicked all the bikes to pedal get back to Germany 😂🤣

Enjoying the football so far

Caught Holland, Spain, enjoyed both

Thought England were a bit disappointing, expected more,  just me or did anyone else get a sort of Wales and Bale vibe 😉

 

Here's this weeks line up...

 

Monday, June 17

1.30pm, BBC One: Group E, Romania v Ukraine

4.15pm, ITV1: Group E, Belgium v Slovakia

7.15pm, ITV1: Group  D Austria v France

 

Tuesday, June 18

4.30pm, BBC One: Group F, Turkey v Georgia

7.35pm, BBC One: Group F, Portugal v Czech Republic

 

Wednesday, June 19

1pm, ITV1: Group B, Croatia v Albania

4.30pm, BBC One: Group A, Germany v Hungary

7.30pm, BBC One: Group A, Scotland v Switzerland

 

Thursday, June 20

1pm, ITV1: Group C, Slovenia v Serbia

4pm, BBC One: Group C, Denmark v England

7.15pm, ITV1: Group B, Spain v Italy

 

Friday, June 21

1.30pm, BBC One: Group E, Slovakia v Ukraine

4.15pm, ITV1: Group D, Poland v Austria

7.30pm, BBC One: Group D, Netherlands v France

 

Saturday, June 22

1.30pm, BBC One: Group F, Georgia v Czech Republic

4.15pm, ITV1: Group F, Turkey v Portugal

7.10pm, ITV1: Group E, Belgium v Romania

 

Sunday, June 23

7pm, BBC One: Group A, Scotland v Hungary

7.30pm, BBC Two: Group A, Germany v Switzerland

 

todays matches are a bit interesting, France and Belgium to shine? 

 

Only watched one full game so far the England match, as usual we flatter to deceive, a good opening spell a well taken goal and then nothing of note, second half good job they lacked any punch near goal after good build up play and if it wasn't for a great save from Pickford the papers would have slaughtered us this morning.

I suppose we will grow into the tournament 🙂.

I watched the England match, one of the worst performances so far of any team apart from Scotland.  We didn't press, Foden had a poor game, the Alexander Arnold midfield experiment isn't working, he and Foden had what appeared to be a free role which left holes all over.  Foden when he did stay left had no natural support with Trippier being right footed.  Kane dropping back too much and no outlet upfront.  Saka looked good, the defence was pretty good but we need to be into the faces, that is what they did to us, soon as we got the ball they were on us.  We sat back and hoped for the best.

Edited June 17, 2024Jun 17 by Chalky

Southgate is just a poor manager, the squad is capable of winning this but won't unfortunately. 

On 17/06/2024 at 09:51, Mike said:

 

Thursday, June 20

1pm, ITV1: Group C, Slovenia v Serbia

4pm, BBC One: Group C, Denmark v England

7.15pm, ITV1: Group B, Spain v Italy

 

 

Thursday, June 20

1pm, ITV1: Group C, Slovenia v Serbia

4pm, BBC One: Group C, Denmark v England

7.15pm, ITV1: Group B, Spain v Italy

 

a hard days betting today!

any forecasts on the 3 ?

a 3 x draw treble should  be good odds

 

well...it's half time here england 1 denmark 1, and my wife's asking why are England playing old man's Walking Football!

That has to be the worst performance in a major tournament by any England team ever , is it possible that a Manager can be replaced and bring in one that knows how to get the best out of his players during a tournament, all these players are top quality and we are meant to be one of the favourites , B*llsh*t .

 England had no cohesion the players looked drained of energy and tactically inept.

 

Edited June 20, 2024Jun 20 by Shinehead

So unbalanced red and everyone bar Southgate can see it.  Bellingham should be number 8 it is where he plays his best football at his club.  Foden not so effective off the left, he should be number 10.  T-A-A is not a midfielder.  Kane should be told tom stay up front and press.

2 hours ago, Kenb said:

well...it's half time here england 1 denmark 1, and my wife's asking why are England playing old man's Walking Football!

Hey steady on. I play walking football and non of them would get in our side, their too bloody slow 😁 Old man's walking football 🙄

one word SOUTHGATE 

On 14/06/2024 at 14:02, Chalky said:

Walker at right back, Southgate prefers him and he is a better defender

we can have both, Bellingham through the middle, Foden off the left

Same problem as the golden era players out of position Foden = Scholes both c/m not left 

The only thing worse than Englands performance was the pitch

 

On 13/06/2024 at 17:00, Chalky said:

England have one of the best midfields and attacks, I can't think of a team with a set better.  Some have better individuals etc but its a team effort at tournaments.  If Southgate gets his tactics right, lets the players off the leash as he did against Belgium then no reason why we can't win.  Semi's should be a prerequisite with this squad.  

France probably have the more settled more experienced side and will be one of the favourites.

did you watch last night same old story and who missed the penaltys that mater?? 2  people count the medals between them overpaid ......

Today

Group B

Croatia versus Italy kick off 20:00

Albania versus Spain kick off 20:00

 

Tuesday 25th June

Group C

England versus Slovenia kick off 20:00

Denmark versus Serbia kick off 20:00

Group D

Netherlands versus Austria kick off 17:00

France versus Poland kick off 17:00

Wednesday 26th June

Group E

Ukraine versus Belgium kick off 17:00

Slovakia versus Romania kick off 17:00

Group F

Czech Republic versus Turkey kick off 20:00

Georgia versus Portugal kick off 20:00

 

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still enjoying the matches

though Scotland was a tough watch yesterday

I'd say the fans deserved better

penalty?

anyone say nope?

2 hours ago, Mike said:

Today

Group B

Croatia versus Italy kick off 20:00

Albania versus Spain kick off 20:00

 

Tuesday 25th June

Group C

England versus Slovenia kick off 20:00

Denmark versus Serbia kick off 20:00

Group D

Netherlands versus Austria kick off 17:00

France versus Poland kick off 17:00

Wednesday 26th June

Group E

Ukraine versus Belgium kick off 17:00

Slovakia versus Romania kick off 17:00

Group F

Czech Republic versus Turkey kick off 20:00

Georgia versus Portugal kick off 20:00

 

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still enjoying the matches

though Scotland was a tough watch yesterday

I'd say the fans deserved better

penalty?

anyone say nope?

No penalty that Mike.🤔

No penalty - pulled shirt 

Only scored 5 goals in the last 7 years for Scotland - he would have bottled it anyway 

No shirt pulling - Ok I agree a penalty but he pulled the shirt coz he knew he wasn’t going to score , last min of the game panic 🤔🤔

I'm no fan of national tournaments especially when germany is involved, so I follow the euro less than half-heartedly, maybe quarter-heartedly. But anyway, my teenage daughter watches almost every game. And based on what she told me I predict the final to be:

a) spain - france
or
b) spain - germany (just realized, this is bs, they will be playing against each other in the quarter finals)

 

Edited June 25, 2024Jun 25 by Benji

A bit late but, definitely not a penalty but as a Scotland fan, if Steve Clarke rages about that not being a penalty and nothing else? For example, 1 shot on target the entire match, more sideways and back passes than forward, that was the real problem, we can't boast the talent of the young England players but you don't have to be the best to press and be brave, especially against a bang average team who must have gained in confidence when they see they had nothing to worry about!  Roll on the World Cup.

A couple of days break and then onto the knock outs

 

Euro 2024 - last-16 matches (all times BST)

Switzerland v Italy (Saturday, 29 June, 17:00, Berlin)

Germany v Denmark (Saturday, 29 June, 20:00, Dortmund)

England v Slovakia (Sunday, 30 June, 17:00, Gelsenkirchen)

Spain v Georgia (Sunday, 30 June, 20:00, Cologne)

France v Belgium (Monday, 1 July, 17:00, Dusseldorf)

Portugal v Slovenia (Monday, 1 July, 20:00, Frankfurt)

Romania v Netherlands (Tuesday, 2 July, 17:00, Munich)

Austria v Turkey (Tuesday, 2 July, 20:00, Leipzig)

 

views so far on it all?

Some of the smaller nations have been great, pride passion commitment.... if only England could show some.

all a bit quiet here

been enjoying most of the round of 16 matches

thought Austria would go further

Germany, Spain and Holland looked good

 

On to the quarter finals

 

Friday 5th July

Spain 17:00 Germany

Portugal 20:00 France

Saturday 6th July

England 17:00 Switzerland

Netherlands 20:00 Turkey

 

Tuesday 9th July

Semi-Finalist 1 20:00 Semi-Finalist 2

Wednesday 10th July

Semi-Finalist 3 20:00 Semi-Finalist 4

Sunday 14th July

20:00

 

any forecasts for the semis?

Germany, France, Switzerland and Netherlands going to be mine

 

Spain, France, Holland, England if we turn up.

Germany, France, Holland & England who should beat a team that drew with Scotland.

Spain, Portugal, England , Turkey

On 03/07/2024 at 17:59, Jessie Pinkman said:

Germany, France, Holland & England who should beat a team that drew with Scotland.

Me too