ITALY vs England

[Badgers]

Steady on chaps.

Easy now

 

[Streathamite]

This Italian team frighten me far less than their teams oif the past. I'm beginning to feel mildly optimistic

 

[Teaboy]

This Italian team frighten me far less than their teams oif the past. I'm beginning to feel mildly optimistic

Well knock that on the head straight away. Acceptance of dire failure has got us thus far, stick to the plan.

 

[Streathamite]

Well knock that on the head straight away. Acceptance of dire failure has got us thus far, stick to the plan.

ok will do!
"we're shit, and we know we are.."

 

[deadringer]

Poor ol Adam Johnson...what must he be thinking with Henderson and Downing in the squad,

Where was the media campaign for Johnson's reasons for exclusion.......

 

[Maltin]

and they own Umbro.

I wasn't aware of that. Thanks.

 

[DRINK?]

Where was the media campaign for Johnson's reasons for exclusion.......

quite....though don't get me started on English media and football...just about had my fill after listening to Keown go on about NFL basketball players and Pearce kiss ronaldo's arse to ridiculous levels....

 

[Balbi]

So, lose by a couple?

 

[butchersapron]

Neither racists nor prostitutes have attacked us yet!

Penalty win it is.

 

[goldenecitrone]

If ever a match had penalties written all over it. Keep them practising Roy.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Neither racists nor prostitutes have attacked us yet!

Penalty win it is.

Dunno if this was covered at the time, but I thought the UK government advising black people not to travel to Ukraine was wrong and extraordinarily crass (and arrogant).

 

[butchersapron]

It was, just another one from that link of Ukraine visitors: Franz Wlamink, 30, a teacher, the Netherlands (Utrecht):

Before the trip we were warned not to go to Ukraine. They said it was dangerous and that we would spend the whole day at the border. Well, traveling by car is indeed a long trip, but at the border we spent maximum 15 minutes. We've also heard that there are many prostitutes in here, but we have not met them yet. However, it would not be surprising for us. Holland is a moral free country.

 

[belboid]

Dunno if this was covered at the time, but I thought the UK government advising black people not to travel to Ukraine was wrong and extraordinarily crass (and arrogant).

Seems like that was just an excuse to have a pop at the Ukrainian government more than anything else

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Seems like that was just an excuse to have a pop at the Ukrainian government more than anything else

Yes, it does seem that way.

 

[goldenecitrone]

Seems like that was just an excuse to have a pop at the Ukrainian government more than anything else

More to do with the western prejudice that the east is overrun with Neo-Nazi gangs and gangsters.

 

[Idaho]

My prediction:

We go 1-0 up early, then have a goal disallowed, then get a player sent off, then Italy score 3.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

More to do with the western prejudice that the east is overrun with Neo-Nazi gangs and gangsters.

Exploiting that prejudice, certainly.

 

[butchersapron]

More to do with the western prejudice that the east is overrun with Neo-Nazi gangs and gangsters.

Nice

 

[Ponyutd]

How early is early? Sitting on the fence a bit with that prediction ain't ya.

 

[butchersapron]

How early is early? Sitting on the fence a bit with that prediction ain't ya.

What did you mean about Froch cheating the other week?

 

[littlebabyjesus]

My prediction:

Italy score early. Then they try to close up shop, but England break them down - twice - to win 2-1.

 

[ruffneck23]

2-1 to england , i so so hope

 

[Kanda]

Bookies can't call it either:

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24 Jun​

19:45 UK​

England v Italy​

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England: 9/5​

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Draw: 19/10​

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Italy: 9/5​

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[Termite Man]

This is the first game I want England to win, I dislike the Italians more than I dislike England

 

[N_igma]

I want England to win only because I want them to get beat by the Germans again!

 

[butchersapron]

secret english

 

[N_igma]

secret english

I'll admit that I like to see England do well but my favourite team after Ireland is Germany so I want them to win! Plus it's great seeing the fans cry after another major disappointment.

 

[manny-p]

I think england will win. Italy are not that great. Media will then cream themselves over winning the euros. Germans will spank them in the semi finals and then Hodgson will get the sack for his shite tactics and football philosophy and he will also feel the heat from backing john 'the racist' terry when he gets convicted after the euros for being an racist scumbag. England will then appoint another foreign manager.

 

[sleaterkinney]

I want England to win only because I want them to get beat by the Germans again!

I think now they know they're going to face germany they're going to throw in the towel.

 

[tommers]

I'll admit that I like to see England do well but my favourite team after Ireland is Germany so I want them to win! Plus it's great seeing the fans cry after another major disappointment.

I'm not sure this England team getting beaten by this Germany team would be a 'major disappointment'!