[Makosi's pants]

Originally Posted by Makosi's pants

I was indisposed for most of Euro 2000 so can't really comment. Would be happy if the final of this one matched the drama of that one though. As for momentum and drama here, I think the next round of games will supply plenty of both. There's too many matches left where one or even both teams really have to go for it.

Lordy, who saw those results coming? I live quite near a well-known Greek community area in London - the car horns haven't quite kicked off yet, but I am hunting around for my earplugs as I type....

Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY

Really dissapointed I won't see the games tonight as I am going to some stage production to see the family.

I originally agreed to go on this date as I thought Group A would be dreadful and I wouldn't be missing much, how wrong was I

Euro 2000, was the best tournament ever for me, with this one just behind. I may be wrong as its so long ago but I am pretty sure very little of Euro 84 was shown live in the UK as there was no UK involvement in the finals

Now I think of it, you're right, but I'm pretty sure there were highlights every other day on the day. I definitely remember making sure I caught sportsnight or whatever to catch up. ITV had pretty poor coverage (no change there then ) And I saw at least two or three live matches - all featuring France I think - and one of those was the final.

[Steveaustin316]

Originally Posted by bottleofbest

Absolutely loved Euro 96.

England were really unlucky not to win that. England were 5 out of 5 in the penalty shootout in the semi, but sadly Germany matched us and we went out in sudden death.

We would likely have beaten the Czech Republic in the final too.

[Hibs-kid-2007]

Euro 2008 was my favourite ever tournament but this tournament is fast becoming my favourite, obviously the knockout stages could become more cagey, the games weren't the best tonight but still no 0-0 draws

Although average games tonight the drama and gripping nature of the games made it exciting. Who'd have predicted the outcome of those games tonight, you'd have got great odds on Czech Republic and Greece going through.

I shouldn't really say as they won it in 2004 but Greece are surely the worst side to qualify for the knockout stage of a major tournament, they are rank rotten. Czech Republic not much better but somehow they managed 6 points and Russia after looking great in their opener are going home.

The Dutch v Portugal tomorrow promises so much, lets hope it delivers.

[Steveaustin316]

Originally Posted by Hibs-kid-2007

Euro 2008 was my favourite ever tournament but this tournament is fast becoming my favourite, obviously the knockout stages could become more cagey, the games weren't the best tonight but still no 0-0 draws

I just couldn't get into Euro 2008 without England being in it. It just felt like something was missing.

[Marmite Baby]

Originally Posted by Steveaustin316

England were really unlucky not to win that. England were 5 out of 5 in the penalty shootout in the semi, but sadly Germany matched us and we went out in sudden death.

We would likely have beaten the Czech Republic in the final too.

You seem to forget how lucky England were to beat Spain on penalties in the previous round after being thoroughly outplayed.

[the chimp]

Originally Posted by celesti

Football-wise '90 was a bit poo

I loved it, it was drama from the kick off, I'll never forget the Argentina/Cameroon game as long as I live, what an opener !! Cameroon down to 9 men manage to hold off the Champions Argentina who we still hadn't (and possibly never will) forgiven for cheating us out of the previous WC, the late goal v Belgium, the Cameroon game...... or even Cameroon full stop, they really put African football on the map that tournament, Roger Milla, Toto Schillachi, Brazil v Argentina etc etc the biggest let down for me was the final...... which was sh**.

[the chimp]

Originally Posted by Marmite Baby

You seem to forget how lucky England were to beat Spain on penalties in the previous round after being thoroughly outplayed.

Spain played well and were unlucky to have a goal ruled out, they didn't though "thoroughly outplay" us, they just had the better of the game.