The rolling Football Thread (including EURO 2016!).

[BelfastBloke]

In the spirit of previous rolling Football threads, would posters sign in with:

1. What country/countries you support
2. What country teams you particularly dislike (Euro or world)?
3. What things your family are doing to get your kids excited about the Euro 2016 tournament?
4. A comment about a player or two, or an issue or two.

The wall at free kicks so far out? It's madness. But coaches and managers seem to think it's a good idea. It's up to the goalie to say no.

So the Geermans need to tonk Poland to help NI?

I remember Ronaldo scoring from a free kick about 40 yds out against Arsenal at the Emirates in the Champions League. With an Arsenal wall to provide a guidance to him.

Just thought I'd give that as an example.

Thanks, Pan. I don't recall that one...

I think Norn Iron should be all right as third place, but obviously it'd be better for them if they could get a draw against Germany in the final match.

ooh I can help you there BB.

It's

You're welcome.

So in the furniture stores Euros, we are watching Arighi Bianchi v IKEA it seems.

Faintly amused at the just giving campaign to bring Sterling home.

How does the third place thing work anyway? Is it some ridiculously convoluted formula?

yeah I've no idea about 3rd places - it must go on points/GD/goals scored sort of thing. That's how my office sweep goes for the worst team. Currently Ukraine are winning the race to the bottom.

Well done to Czechia and what were you thinking Croatia players and fans at the stadium?

The 3rd place thing will work with the four 3rd place teams with the highest points, then goal difference then goals scored then it gets all complicated and goes on fair play and the teams rank. This explains it quite well.

Can't believe the Croation "fans" who threw flares and started fighting. They were winning! I gasped so loudly when one exploded in a stewards face that I woke my DD up!

They were winning - and then they drew. You could say they caused their team's collapse.

This could be embarrassing for Turkey..

I'm enjoying watching all the Ireland fan films this morning. Big game this afternoon

Am at a very posh wedding all day so no footie for me. Best of luck to the Irish.

And Iceland!

Is it your wedding pan? If not, sneaky phone under the table should be alright, surely?

I'm going to be at a party with DS when the Ireland match is on. It's at a goals centre though so I'm hoping they'll be showing it

We were just watching them too Ken. I love the 'Go home to your sexy wives' one, with the Swedish fans. Pure madness .

C'mon Ireland

My fave is the one with the French guy on the balcony. He gets right into it at the end .

Very poor play from Ireland. Oh well, onwards and upwards......

Good. Fuck Ireland

BadLad No!

Bollocks. Tough watch

On paper (FIFA ranking) Belgium is the best European team atm. Maybe it is...

Wow Iceland !!
Chris Waddle is looking a bit bloated these days.

Ronaldo missed his penalty!!!

Heh heh heh

He's having such an off game.

Bloody hell man !!

And now his goal is offside!!

Heh heh heh