Womens Euros

[RRidges]

Germany will win on penalties!

Nah! England aren't that good.
Germany 2-0 against a plucky but not quite good enough England.
I actually hope I'm wrong though. It's been a far better watch than most PL/CL games. The only negative has been the generally poor quality of GKs compared to outfielders.

 

[Smiffy]

The joy of this particular final is that the usual underclass that emerge for an England mens football final, consume ridiculous amounts of lager and then feel the need to punch anything that moves or kick in shop windows won't be seen dead near it, so those that want to enjoy it can do so quite safely & without having to worry.

My wife, and a few of her friends have all bought lovely new frocks, had their hair and eyebrows done and have painted their nails pretty colours. They've also got a few bottles of prosecco in, some mild flavoured Pringles and have placed vases of beautiful flowers around the living room. It all looks rather lovely.

 

[Swinglowandslow]

This referee worries me. Got this nanny idea of what a yellow card is.
If the tackle is cynical or nasty or reckless, then yes. But a ball being played, not in anyone's actual possession, and as you go to kick it, an opponent puts their foot there. Then writhes in agony. So she gives a yellow.
A proponent of non contact football?
Not good !

 

[pokerjoke]

Shocking first half,totally void of any quality, hopefully will improve.

 

[AmandaJR]

This referee worries me. Got this nanny idea of what a yellow card is.
If the tackle is cynical or nasty or reckless, then yes. But a ball being played, not in anyone's actual possession, and as you go to kick it, an opponent puts their foot there. Then writhes in agony. So she gives a yellow.
A proponent of non contact football?
Not good !

Yet prior to Stanway's booking there were two pretty robust fouls on England players in succession and nothing. Also twice had a word with a German player to calm it down yet our bookings were straight out with a yellow. Perhaps she'd been advised to try not to be swayed by the home crowd and is over doing that?!

 

[Oddsocks]

The English team seem to play with so much more passion than the chaps do, bravo ???

 

[AmandaJR]

The English team seem to play with so much more passion than the chaps do, bravo ???

I've so enjoyed the whole atmosphere - less hatred/tribalism on show. With the Commonwealths on at the same time it reminds me what sport should be about.

 

[Reemul]

Quality is rubbish, think this could be a Germany win atm

 

[clubchamp98]

Quality is rubbish, think this could be a Germany win atm

Finals can be a very nervy occasion and this is one of them.
But the refs had a shocker up to now.
Game needs a bit of individual magic.

So much for the ladies not arguing with officials ,or nasty leaving your foot in.

 

[backwoodsman]

Haven't really watched much up to now. Agree with the sentiments that there's a good dollop of passion, and less play-acting and histrionics, which is good. But have to say, not very excited by the football itself. A bit pedestrian - a bit like watching League 2 football. Is it just this game, or is it always like that?

But still hoping that England win

 

[clubchamp98]

What a finish.

 

[chrisd]

The referee is chucking cards around like confetti, the commentator is talking incessantly ( I've turned the sound almost off). Until the goal it's been dire.

 

[RichA]

What a pass. What a finish.

 

[clubchamp98]

The referee is chucking cards around like confetti, the commentator is talking incessantly ( I've turned the sound almost off). Until the goal it's been dire.

Yes it’s like they are explaining everything to us .

 

[Beezerk]

Wow some finish that ?

 

[RichA]

Yes it’s like they are explaining everything to us .

Perhaps the coverage isn't aimed at middle-aged blokes who already know everything there is to know about football. ?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Yes it’s like they are explaining everything to us .

Im not sure that a life long football fan is where the coverage is being aimed at

There will prob be millions who don’t normally watch football who are tuning in and it’s those new to the game who they are explaining things too

 

[Smiffy]

Are you 14? That's extremely lame.

And a half

 

[Pin-seeker]

Crouchy just come on for England?

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Perhaps the coverage isn't aimed at middle-aged blokes who already know everything there is to know about football. ?

Having read the football thread on here there are more than a few middle aged blokes who could do with watching ?