Who's going to win Euro 2004?

**BGonaSTICK** · 20-06-2004

I'm gonna put 10 bob on Sweden as 'your not laughing N-E-more' outsiders.

Bonus points will be awarded to folks who vote for teams already knocked out!

**rolfw** · 20-06-2004

Not a bad bet, got half a crown on England myself.

***rob43*** · 21-06-2004

i quite fancy the the czech, after watching them come from behind twice. they seem to have a strong team that play well as a team (a big bonus). although the swedes look a good bet also.

**rolfw** · 21-06-2004

After tonight's performance by England I'm getting more optimistic, they need to improve a little more, but the team is there or thereabouts.

**BGonaSTICK** · 22-06-2004

Yeah, we looked far better than we did in the previous two games, and they weren't too bad.

Methinks that the best tinker is to leave well alone. Shame Owen didn't hit the net. He's definitely in need of a wee confidence boost. Tatoo-man too. Becks somehow doesn't seem as 'driven' in the last three of four games.

My man of the match was actually Gary Neville over Rooney. I thought he played a blinder; and that's saying something, 'cos I'm normally cursing him.

Come on Thursday.

**jimbo** · 22-06-2004

Owen must be low on confidence but may come good against Portugal.
Will Denmark and Sweden play for a draw tonight to put out Italy?

**BGonaSTICK** · 23-06-2004

errrr, YES!

lazydave · 23-06-2004

Originally Posted by BGonaSTICK

errrr, YES!

And with the magical 2-2 score as well!

Evidently the Italian press hasn't talked this much about conspiracy theories since JFK.

**BGonaSTICK** · 23-06-2004

LOL, I love the Italians, but they can be very bad losers...!

**waverider** · 23-06-2004

I hear that the Germans will be having Local coach firms printed on their shirts for the Euro 2008 tournament, to advertise journeys from the Zurich stadium which they will be using too when they go home early again

***drag0nfly_69uk*** · 23-06-2004

you are jumping the gun there waverider, still worldcup 2006 to do yet, they only need a bike each then

**waverider** · 23-06-2004

Oh well the only thing they will be winning on a regular basis as usual is the sunbeds again

**jimbo** · 24-06-2004

According to the paper, Portugal's goalkeeper should be nicknamed dracula on account of his fear of crosses. Maybe that's the weakest link........[Anne, have you got a minute?]

SOVIETICO · 24-06-2004

The Final will be PORTUGAL VS Czech Rep
PORTUGAL will win 90-0

**rolfw** · 24-06-2004

LOL, I love a good balanced reply.

**philip24** · 24-06-2004

Originally Posted by rolfw

After tonight's performance by England I'm getting more optimistic, they need to improve a little more, but the team is there or thereabouts.

No chance. They are more like thereabouts.

The Czech 2nd team beat the square heads.

**rolfw** · 24-06-2004

Yes, but the Germans didn't play well, we'd have slaughtered them. By we I meant the English, being a half square head myself, the loyalties are always a bit divided.

**jimbo** · 25-06-2004

As usual England were undone by an abysmal refereeing decision. A goal given by the linesman in line with the play was ruled out by the refereee well behind the action. I admit Portugal played better than England after Rooney went off injured (unlucky for him and England) but goals win matches and England won it in 90 minutes. Happened to Campbell in 98 I believe....perfectly good goal ruled out.

**rolfw** · 25-06-2004

Yes, not a good decision and I don't think that Portugal will win the competitition. We played like idiots for much of the match, nobody can afford to be a one player team, our defence was superb, but put any defence under enough pressure and it will collapse.

***s*t*a*r*m*a*n*** · 25-06-2004

Well my money is definately NOT on England winning it

especially as they just got beat 6-5 on penalties and being from Scotland im quite happy about that as we are fed up as it is with them constantly going on about winning the world cup last time, when was it again??

1960s oh yeah 38 years ago. Never mind, we in Scotland are used to so we can take a beating and still see the funny side of it

**BGonaSTICK** · 25-06-2004

Originally Posted by SOVIETICO

The Final will be PORTUGAL VS Czech Rep
PORTUGAL will win 90-0

LOL - Good luck to you.

I'm sure it could be more if you have Urs Meier as referee!!!

Twisted, but not bitter.

**jimbo** · 25-06-2004

Originally Posted by s*t*a*r*m*a*n

Well my money is definately NOT on England winning it
especially as they just got beat 6-5 on penalties and being from Scotland im quite happy about that as we are fed up as it is with them constantly going on about winning the world cup last time, when was it again?? 1960s oh yeah 38 years ago. Never mind, we in Scotland are used to so we can take a beating and still see the funny side of it

Ok...although I didn't see anyone mention 1966 in this thread. Let's talk about the rugby world cup for a change then, gone off footy for a while.

**BGonaSTICK** · 26-06-2004

Well my two bets are still rolling....

What a bloomin' shame I didn't actually put them on!

lazydave · 26-06-2004

Looks like everyone who's popular in the poll is getting beat. Maybe the czechs are next?

**philip24** · 27-06-2004

Originally Posted by rolfw

Yes, but the Germans didn't play well, we'd have slaughtered them. By we I meant the English, being a half square head myself, the loyalties are always a bit divided.

Sorry, rolfw, couldn't resist. That's why you're called anglo-saxons isn't it.

View Poll Results: Who's your money on then?
Portugal	5	15.15%
Greece	2	6.06%
Spain	0	0%
Russia	1	3.03%
France	4	12.12%
England	8	24.24%
Switzerland	0	0%
Croatia	0	0%
Sweden	1	3.03%
Bulgaria	0	0%
Denmark	2	6.06%
Italy	1	3.03%
Czech Rep	9	27.27%
Latvia	0	0%
Germany	0	0%
Holland	1	3.03%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 33. This poll is closed