UEFA Euro 2012

by **bergkamptheone** » Wed, 30 May 2012 20:34

With Dortmund he was rally good, allround player with no weaknesses. On other hand, he doesn't have one big strength and the Polish national squad isn't Dortmund. So let's see. I'm still impressed every time I see that he's only 23 yr old....

by **SlicerITST** » Thu, 31 May 2012 06:54

Eriksen didnt have a good season at all. He only showed his class sporadically. Had enough assists but was hardly ever important for the team. I would be surprised if he would be able to turn that around in such a short time.

by **Tamthewasp** » Thu, 31 May 2012 06:57

Don't underestimate the Greece. Samaras is a strange player he can be excellent or very bad, plus in that group any 2 teams could qualify

by **bergkamptheone** » Thu, 31 May 2012 15:19

Didn't know that about Eriksen. Just read couple of articles about him and everyone compared him with the Laudrup Brothers - and I loved these guys

Sure, never underestimate Greece. I mean there were Euro champion 2004. But still...they have an awful way of playing and 2004 was kind of a one-hit-wonder.

by **DarkTunde** » Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:04

No one has posted in here today?!

You're probably all busy watching this entertaining match btw Russia and Czech Rep

by **SlicerITST** » Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:32

What you'll get to see tomorrow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... ENPGCFJ6I#!

Go to 0:48.

by **Moralspain** » Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:37

SlicerITST wrote:What you'll get to see tomorrow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... ENPGCFJ6I#!

Go to 0:48.

Nice

Btw can't wait to watch Germany vs Portugal tomorrow

by **Coolhand Texas** » Sat, 09 Jun 2012 01:45

I agree with xavi, Im pumped for germany v portugal

by **Moralspain** » Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:58

it wasn't a super match...and i do think Portugal deserved a better result, maybe 1-1

by **bergkamptheone** » Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:02

definitely. germany played horrible. no ideas, no speed, no space. they need to improve a lot. but that's exactly the way i expected them to play. they are not in a good shape and can't cope with the pressure on them of being a favorite.

by **SlicerITST** » Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:20

Could anyone that follows the premiership tell me how the hell van Persie can score so much for Arsenal? Do all Arsenal players put on a van Persie shirt during the game?

Ive never seen a striker miss so many chances while doing so well for his club team. It was the same in 2010 really.

by **Moralspain** » Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:20

It's funny because, in my book, Van Persie is not a striker, he's one of the best players (wingers) in Europe, no doubt about that, but if Holland needs goals Huntelaar is the man.
And about Germany, yep the guys didn't play their best but Germany will improve, it has the right players to get to the last rounds

by **SlicerITST** » Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:47

The same feeling persists with most of the Dutch people. But he has been playing as a striker for Arsenal for quite some seasons now. He was even topscorer in the premiership this season. I agree Huntelaar seems a garantee for goals. But its only if he is surrounded in a well playing team. Huntelaar will not be active in the build up. Van Persie will. So if you put in Huntelaar the pressure of creating chances will go to the 3 remaining offensive players. If those dont do the job Huntelaar will just be in a big void up front getting no chances at all. And only Sneijder is reaching his level at the moment.

Id prefer to take out either van Bommel or de Jong. Both are players that are better in kicking an opponents head off then they are at kicking a ball. If one of them is switched for a more attacking minded player he could support both offense and defense where needed. Our coach is hoping for the same luck as in 2010 when Sneijder and Robben where both at top form and the team was deadly during the switch from defense to offense. It will not happen.

by **TomBs** » Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:14

Van Bommel is just way over his top, just play Van der Vaart there. Also, our backline is just terrible. There must be at least 8 teams, if not more, with a better defense at this EC.

I'd put Huntelaar up front, Robben left wing, Afellay/Narsingh right wing. They can reach the backline to give a nice cross for Huntelaar, whereas with Van der Vaart, Afellay/Narsingh, Sneijder and the back you've still got plenty of players that can be dangerous through the center. Keep De Jong on in midfield for some vacuum cleaning (that's what we would call it in Dutch anyway...).

I enjoyed Spain - Italy though. Good match, some top-quality passing going on. Also looking forward to England - France in a bit.

by **SlicerITST** » Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:36

You are spot on Tom. But van Marwijk will never go for it.

Welcome back by the way.

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