The Footie Thread

[Beezerk]

That’s a bit harsh he’s had a decent game , not sure why he was in no mans land for the goal though.

Radio commentators suggested the Czech team had done their homework on him and it was planned to shoot from way out given the opportunity. Apparently the Scotland keeper does a lot of sweeping and is always miles off his line.

 

[CliveW]

I hear Nicola Sturgeon is asking for a re-match as she didn't get the result she wanted!

 

[Kellfire]

I hear Nicola Sturgeon is asking for a re-match as she didn't get the result she wanted!

I’m sure all the UK teams will be out of Europe again soon enough!

 

[Slime]

Just watched the Poland vs Slovakia game.
Any enjoyment I could have got from the game was nullified by the awful female commentator.

 

[AmandaJR]

Just watched the Poland vs Slovakia game.
Any enjoyment I could have got from the game was nullified by the awful female commentator.

We turned over. Just shut up for crying out loud! Plus her voice was so monotone

 

[toyboy54]

Radio commentators suggested the Czech team had done their homework on him and it was planned to shoot from way out given the opportunity. Apparently the Scotland keeper does a lot of sweeping and is always miles off his line.

Are you not talking about curling??
But, if, as you say, then that is clever thinking and doing the prep work properly!!
Was still an absolutely show from us-should be packing bags now

 

[larmen]

I got a free bet for £5, come in Sweden! No pint in backing a favourite ;-)

 

[ColchesterFC]

Random irritation - Some of the commentary so far in this tournament has been appalling. Spain player takes a shot which comes back off the Swedish keeper. Swedish defender clears it and the commentator says "Laporte was closest to getting the rebound". No he wasn't. The Swedish defender that cleared it was closest to getting the rebound as he actually got it.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Random irritation - Some of the commentary so far in this tournament has been appalling. Spain player takes a shot which comes back off the Swedish keeper. Swedish defender clears it and the commentator says "Laporte was closest to getting the rebound". No he wasn't. The Swedish defender that cleared it was closest to getting the rebound as he actually got it.

If only we could have Ally McCoist at every game- found him very refreshing

 

[GreiginFife]

If only we could have Ally McCoist at every game- found him very refreshing

Not often those words are arranged like that.
At least he's stopped trying to sound like Sean Connery like he did when he started on Talk Sport in the mornings.

 

[fundy]

If only we could have Ally McCoist at every game- found him very refreshing

poor lad looked utterly drained and defeated after commentating on his beloved Scots for 90 mins though, will need a rest until Friday

 

[toyboy54]

If only we could have Ally McCoist at every game- found him very refreshing

If only we had him playing

 

[williamalex1]

Watching the Hungary v Portugal game, the stadium looks nearly full, packed in like sardines

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Watching the Hungary v Portugal game, the stadium looks nearly full, packed in like sardines

It is full. The Hungarians bought vaccines from Russia, bypassed the EU, and their PM wants life to go back to normal. It's their choice as to how open the stadiums are, numbers in etc.

On another matter, was the Portuguese kit designed by kids on their equivalent of Blue Peter? It's awful.

 

[Orikoru]

Jota has been playing with Salah for too long. That chance in the first five minutes, if he squares it to Ronaldo it's a tap-in for one nil. Blasted it at the goalie and never even looked at Ronaldo.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

@williamalex1 I did a quick Google, Hungary have opted out of the EU vaccine scheme and have gone solo. They have bought vaccines from Russia and China along with the ones we are using. They are well advanced in terms of jabs across the population. They are also using their own vaccine passport scheme for entry into bars, restaurants etc. The people at the game will have had 1 jab minimum and most likely 2 based on what I've read. If we put to one side any worries, or not, isn't it great to see a stadium full of fans again.

 

[Fade and Die]

@williamalex1 I did a quick Google, Hungary have opted out of the EU vaccine scheme and have gone solo. They have bought vaccines from Russia and China along with the ones we are using. They are well advanced in terms of jabs across the population. They are also using their own vaccine passport scheme for entry into bars, restaurants etc. The people at the game will have had 1 jab minimum and most likely 2 based on what I've read. If we put to one side any worries, or not, isn't it great to see a stadium full of fans again.

Just the sort of thing we could be doing if it wasn’t for “forum unmentionables”

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Just the sort of thing we could be doing if it wasn’t for “forum unmentionables”

We are having test events with reduced numbers and monitoring. The Hungarians have just gone for it.

Who is right starts to touch areas we can't go to, I've tried to keep factual ?

 

[Fade and Die]

We are having test events with reduced numbers and monitoring. The Hungarians have just gone for it.

Who is right starts to touch areas we can't go to, I've tried to keep factual ?

Exactly. Time will tell if the Magyars have done the right thing… I hope they have done as it will please my anti EU and anti further lockdown views. ?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Hungary have put in a solid display here. Not the game Portugal were expecting I suspect. Not sure they will score many but they are ruffling Portugal.