posted Jun 10, 2008

I don't wish to be rude, but if you don't want to read about the England team, why go on a UK- based forum?

It would be odd if people did not prefer to discuss their own team, especially when there has been so much to discuss.

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posted Jun 10, 2008

Chazy77..not a joke, unlike the pundits I look at a football match beyond just the 10 second highlights. Poland led in possession (52-48%) shots on goal (8-6), off goal (6 -3) and tied corners. They led the pace, made more serious runs, JUST COULDN'T FINISH! Also, two offside mistakes by the officials were a SHAME. It's also a shame Poland didn't shoot accurately once or twice , otherwise the headlines would be more representative of the ACTUAL game. Not an impressive performance by Germany, no matter what the score was. Lucky bounce off of Klose right to Poldi? Come on. Again, what a joke. And not a huge England fan mate. US actually. (How about Howard best keeper in football in the 0-0 draw vs. Argentina -and YES, Messi played.)

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posted Jun 11, 2008

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=544596&root=euro2008&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab2pos1&cc=5901

uli is a very fair writer

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posted Jun 11, 2008

I know, you would rather see your homecountry in this competition, tough luck, as they are real rubbish just now. And hey, you should also know that Germany usually gets better as the tournament progresses, so, don't be impatient he he he

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posted Jun 11, 2008

Huntbridge, you may join Linecker and Alan Shearer, who both loath the German team, sadly for you, England are mince and the germans will get better as the tournament unfolds, just keep you jealous eyes on the screen, if you acn bare watching it that is he he

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posted Jun 11, 2008

Dont forget that had Poland scored, it would have meant the germans had raised their game....Poland woould have been cannon fodder then, instead, a 2-0 was sufficient to see off Poland....remember, the germans know they will progress and are being economical with their fitness...as they want to go the distance and not huffing and puffing after two matches. Trust me, they will raise their game.....

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posted Jun 12, 2008

Klita,

I would rephrase that 'Cannon Fodder' remark about the Poles if I were you...

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posted Jun 12, 2008

HA! Check out the Croatia/Germany score right now. 2-0. Germany exposed, like they easily could have been against Poland. Like I said.

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posted Jun 12, 2008

Look for Poland to strike fast against Austria 3-1 (Smolarek and Guerrero), draw or 2-1 against Croatia for a surprise advance on goal differential with Germany an early out...You heard it here first..

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posted Jun 12, 2008

huntbridge,

I wouldn't say Germany exposed, Croatia were just good- the English already knew that- they were even better with Eduardo!

Hope Poland do win and it will be an exciting 3 way contest in that group.

What does everyone think about the red?

The Croat player overacted, I feel a bit sorry for Schweini, it was handbags really.

On the other hand, Modric's booking at the end was also a joke, he won the ball fairly and would prob have scored.

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