Euro 2016
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qbman1
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..and I was so looking forward to a game against France on Sunday night. I'll be keeping away from high buildings and deep water in the meanwhile !!Gill W wrote:(Don't worry, I'll get it back on topic!)
After Italia 90 and Euro 96, the was a resurgence of England support like never before.
During tournaments, everywhere was flying the cross of St George flag, from their houses and their cars.
But, following all these years of years of optimism, the England teams repeatedly failed to deliver so expectations have dropped further with every tournament
For this tournament, I've hardly seen any where flying the flags and there was no real hope or expectation.
But England have even managed to drop below these low expectations for Euro 2016.
Shockingly bad.
I'll be supporting Iceland in the next round - they deserve their place
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qbman1
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Brilliant - well done Em. Stunning pictureBoris+ wrote:DSC_0603a.jpg Finally .....
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Boris+
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The way that people live up in Iceland - their determination to survive and prosper despite what mother nature deals out to them - they have my admiration. From the harnessing of geothermal power to supporting their youngsters and their love of the outdoors - they have my admiration.
That photo - Langsjokull.
That photo - Langsjokull.
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qbman1
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If no one minds, I won't be cheering for Wales on Friday !
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36654533
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36654533
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Whynd1
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Well I will be !!!!
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Gill W
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This sort of thing is the reason I don't cheer for the other home nations anymore.qbman1 wrote:If no one minds, I won't be cheering for Wales on Friday !
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36654533
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qbman1
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Well, you do have an excuse !Whynd1 wrote:Well I will be !!!!
Lindsey
I'm sorry, but the Welsh team's "performance" when England were knocked out was completely out of order. Who do they think they are - Scotland ?! I couldn't imagine the England players behaving like that when Wales lose.
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behave QB its exactly what the English fans and players would have done had the situation been reversed
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qbman1
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The fans, maybe, but I doubt the team would have been so triumphalist - at least not allowed themselves to be filmed doing it !!
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I wasn't going to get involved in any of the football thread because I don't know enough to pass comment but please don't tell me that you actually believe what you've just written - the England team is so refined and cultured - ha bloody ha - last word so don't try to bait me Cubieqbman1 wrote:The fans, maybe, but I doubt the team would have been so triumphalist - at least not allowed themselves to be filmed doing it !!
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...and they earn every penny they are paid !!Jan Rosser wrote:I wasn't going to get involved in any of the football thread because I don't know enough to pass comment but please don't tell me that you actually believe what you've just written - the England team is so refined and cultured - ha bl**dy ha - last word so don't try to bait me Cubieqbman1 wrote:The fans, maybe, but I doubt the team would have been so triumphalist - at least not allowed themselves to be filmed doing it !!
Still don't like Gareth Bale, though !
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qbman1
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From BBC Sport website:
"Gareth Bale is in confident mood over in France
"We've already got one over England...""
Excuse me, boyo, but didn't England beat Wales fair and square ?!
"Gareth Bale is in confident mood over in France
"We've already got one over England...""
Excuse me, boyo, but didn't England beat Wales fair and square ?!
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Sue agrees with Jan. The reason we lost was because they aren't being paid enough.qbman1 wrote:...and they earn every penny they are paid !!Jan Rosser wrote:I wasn't going to get involved in any of the football thread because I don't know enough to pass comment but please don't tell me that you actually believe what you've just written - the England team is so refined and cultured - ha bl**dy ha - last word so don't try to bait me Cubieqbman1 wrote:The fans, maybe, but I doubt the team would have been so triumphalist - at least not allowed themselves to be filmed doing it !!![]()
Still don't like Gareth Bale, though !
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That's where I'm having my bunker.Boris+ wrote:The way that people live up in Iceland - their determination to survive and prosper despite what mother nature deals out to them - they have my admiration. From the harnessing of geothermal power to supporting their youngsters and their love of the outdoors - they have my admiration.
That photo - Langsjokull.
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What do you expect from somebody who used to have an Alice band and now has his hair in a bl***y bun!!! I ask you!!!qbman1 wrote:From BBC Sport website:
"Gareth Bale is in confident mood over in France
"We've already got one over England...""
Excuse me, boyo, but didn't England beat Wales fair and square ?!
Clearly he's got a very short memory. We were crap and we still beat them.
I was taught to be cautious
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qbman1
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You'll need to ditch the short skirts then, Frank !Frank Manning wrote:That's where I'm having my bunker.Boris+ wrote:The way that people live up in Iceland - their determination to survive and prosper despite what mother nature deals out to them - they have my admiration. From the harnessing of geothermal power to supporting their youngsters and their love of the outdoors - they have my admiration.
That photo - Langsjokull.
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qbman1 wrote:Well, you do have an excuse !Whynd1 wrote:Well I will be !!!!
Lindsey
I'm sorry, but the Welsh team's "performance" when England were knocked out was completely out of order. Who do they think they are - Scotland ?! I couldn't imagine the England players behaving like that when Wales lose.
I think that they would have been far worse.
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qbman1
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Well, we'll find out tonight !
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qbman1
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The bloody Jocks are at it now !
"Kit suppliers reveal they are struggling to meet Iceland shirt demand - in Scotland"
"Kit suppliers reveal they are struggling to meet Iceland shirt demand - in Scotland"
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There a little match on tonight 111
Nice to see the Welsh guards and the male voice choir this morning at the Somme.
Nice to see the Welsh guards and the male voice choir this morning at the Somme.
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qbman1
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I'd heard a rumour - can you remind me who Belgium are playing....?!Whynd1 wrote:There a little match on tonight 111
Nice to see the Welsh guards and the male voice choir this morning at the Somme.
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I wish Belgium good luck, if they aren't lucky, I expect they'll be eating 'Miserables' tomorrow!
Bon chance.
Bon chance.