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Old 13-06-2016, 21:16
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If it was me I'd rather a winning manager turns up for pre-season with the rest of the players than goes out of a competition early and twiddles his thumbs waiting for them.
True, what you don't really want is what we had, a manager having to play in the third/fourth playoff match, as that would mean him going all the way to the final few days without anything to show for it.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:17
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One of the better games of the tournament so far for me. Italian team are great to watch.
This is the best game so far
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:17
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Not exactly good striking options on the bench for Belgium, if they were looking to replace Lukaku.

Benteke and Origi for two
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:17
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I shouted something quite similar. Belgium are one of my sweepstake teams...
I have them and the Czech's, not exactly going well for me so far!
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:18
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True, what you don't really want is what we had, a manager having to play in the third/fourth playoff match, as that would mean him going all the way to the final few days without anything to show for it.
There is no third place playoff in the Euros.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:18
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this game is excellent
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:18
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Benteke and Origi for two
Exactly.

Not world beaters by any means are they?

Perhaps though it might be worth putting one of them on, something they do might come off.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:19
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There is no third place playoff in the Euros.
Ahh my bad, I forgot about that.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:19
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I can't tell if Lukaku is playing like an impostor or just that he's up against Juventus' fine defence. Or both.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:20
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Shocker of a cross from De Bruyne.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:20
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I can't tell if Lukaku is playing like an impostor or just that he's up against Juventus' fine defence. Or both.
He looks poor against better quality
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:22
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Shocker of a cross from De Bruyne.
He has not been upto his City high standards pre-injury has he?
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:23
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Chiellini looks about 50.........must have had a hard life.......
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:23
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I can't tell if Lukaku is playing like an impostor or just that he's up against Juventus' fine defence. Or both.
Henry certainly doesn't seem convinced about him. He made the same criticisms about the runs he makes during the league season as well.

Hazard running all over the place to make things happen and no one else is moving for them.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:23
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pains me to say it but clattenburgs done well so far...
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:24
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I don't think Belgium are awful, but Italy are playlng very well and with a lot of confidence.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:26
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De Bruyne has been unbelievably awful, just about everything he has done has been bad - so I guess he will be scoring the equaliser.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:26
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geez........they sure know how to defend

catenaccio means 'door-bolt'
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:26
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Exactly.

Not world beaters by any means are they?

Perhaps though it might be worth putting one of them on, something they do might come off.
The same Origi that impressed last World Cup, and went on a great run for Liverpool this season, before getting injured?

And the same Benteke who is actually a good striker, consistently getting 1-in-2 for five seasons? Even last year, despite playing in a team that doesn't suit him, and having suffered injuries, he managed 10 in 42. Not great, but it doesn't make him a terrible option.

Belgium seem strong in the striking department.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:28
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Origi.........he looks pretty good for Liverpool

I didn't know he was Belgian......
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:29
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De Bruyne has been unbelievably awful, just about everything he has done has been bad - so I guess he will be scoring the equaliser.
Yeah, the poorest I've ever seen him play. I would sub him off for another striker. Though Lukaku has been shit too.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:29
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The same Origi that impressed last World Cup, and went on a great run for Liverpool this season, before getting injured?

And the same Benteke who is actually a good striker, consistently getting 1-in-2 for five seasons? Even last year, despite playing in a team that doesn't suit him, and having suffered injuries, he managed 10 in 42. Not great, but it doesn't make him a terrible option.

Belgium seem strong in the striking department.
Not terrible options, but neither are players that you would be over keen on bringing on if you are desperate for a goal.
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:30
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Who will waste 60 million on lukaku
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:30
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Lukaku is having a nightmare......bout time they replaced him

can just hear Jimmy Hill saying 'but you need a big number nine'......
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Old 13-06-2016, 21:31
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Oh, that was such a cynical challenge.
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