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Russia at Euro 2008

Euro 2008 Russia

by Jonathan Stevenson - BBC Sport (U1987325) 06 May 2008

Guus Hiddink's Russia are one of 16 teams that will be competing in Euro 2008.

This is where you can talk about all things Russia in the build-up to and during this summer's European Championship.

From the squad make-up to who must start each game, the latest injury problems and how far you expect them to go in the tournament, this is your forum.

Get involved in Russia's participation at Euro 2008.

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comment by Montysarmy (U12127737)

posted May 29, 2008

I really think Russia have what it takes to go far in this tournment, if they can get through there first 2 games and get Arshevin back from suspention then they will have a real chance at finishing in the top 3, as he is one of the top players in todays game!!

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comment by red5tars (U6529299)

posted Jun 2, 2008

25/1, surely worth a fiver.There are more over rated teams in that tournament.I think they will win their group & Spain will come 2nd. Guus is a very good coach, hopes he does not end up at Chelski. Watch out for Turkey.

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comment by rikkimarvin (U11202486)

posted Jun 2, 2008

I've got money on Russia at 28/1 and I think personally they have a great chance to win it, more than the more favourite teams like Italy, Spain and Portugal. I mean nobody thought greece would win it 4 years ago and they did. Also got money on them 25/1 come on Russia and Greece.

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comment by JohnRobieTheCat (U11593808)

posted Jun 2, 2008

Russia aren't serious contenders for the title, even with Hiddink in charge. They tend to be bad on their travels for one thing. They were awful against England at Wembley, losing 3-0 and also lost in Israel. Furthermore they won't have the advantage of that disgraceful plastic pitch at the Luzhniki stadium, which was usually flooded with water the day before a given match. Having said that they do have some good players and Hiddink has that lucky streak which all good coaches need (South Korea benefited from some dubious refereeing decisions on their way to the world cup semi-finals in 2002). Should get to the quarter-finals.

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comment by chelsea_we_trust (U11097499)

posted Jun 2, 2008

Russia will be without Arshavin for their first 2 games and Pogrebnyak is a doubt as well. They were unlucky against Israel and if not for the post they wouldn't have needed a favour from Croatia. Hiddink to be honest so far hasn't got the best from this team and has experimented with various formations but if he sorts out the defence then Russia will be serious contenders. After all Zenit won the UEFA Cup with 8 Russians players, only half of which were internationals. Hiddink gets it right when it matters and if they scrape it through to the last 8 then anything can happen.

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comment by Server Too Busy! (U12083566)

posted Jun 2, 2008

I got them at 33-1 at betfred,last weekend,so COME ON RUSSIA

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comment by AtomicPom (U10943659)

posted Jun 9, 2008

Bilyaetdinov is an awesome playmaker and can fill the void of Arshavin...

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comment by MakeleleRole4 (U11108248)

posted Jun 10, 2008

Naff Spain Goal
Appualing
Cmon Russia