Euro 2016 Semi Finals

[Pleb]

Portugal-Wales (ITV, tomorrow 20:00)
France-Germany (BBC, Thursday 20:00)

Wales surely cannot go on to the final and win it surely?

[Jimmy Floyd]

Now they've got this far, we might as well have Wales win it and go full Neil Kinnock in Porthmadog town square.

[Lee]

I think I want Portugal to win the thing now. They've never win anything and they're not Wales. We really should be supporting our oldest allies anyway. We've spent most of our history kicking the shit out of all the others.

[CJay]

I want Wales to get through, but I can see them being all too easily smothered by the dullest team in history.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Wales - Germany final for me.

[Lee]

England are out, mate.

[Spoonsky]

Portugal are hateful, Wales would get stomped in a final. Not sure who I want to go through.

[Lewis]

I hope Portugal hammer them.

[Amigo]

Would be nice to see the Germans get stomped in the final.

Don't really care who does it.

[Disco]

Germany will surely beat whoever gets through so it barely matters. Ronaldo losing in the final would, on balance, be slightly more amusing so let's go for that.

[Spoonsky]

I'd like France to go through, I've decided. The final will be more exciting.

[Mike]

My mum informed me before that one of my Nans had a Welsh surname so I'm full on up for a Wales win. Would be pretty great in how annoyed 'INGURLAND' fans might be.

[-james-]

Anyone but Portugal.

[Pepe]

I'm all aboard the French train.

[Kikó]

I went to Rhyl once and got ripped off. Fuck off Wales.

[Ian]

My mum informed me before that one of my Nans had a Welsh surname so I'm full on up for a Wales win. Would be pretty great in how annoyed 'INGURLAND' fans might be.

The highlight of my Friday was the astonishing lack of self-awareness on display from my Scottish colleagues who asked me whether my not actively cheering on the Welsh (I wanted them to win, but just barely) was "bitterness."

Had a good, unappreciated lol at that one.

[bruhnaldo]

I drew Wales so I "want them to win" but I'd rather Portugal win so I could spend the next month boasting to Messi fanboys how Cristiano won a much tougher tournament with a much shittier side.

[Sam]

Portugal or France.

[Yevrah]

I'd love it if Wales beat Portugal, love it.

[Reg]

I like both Wales and Portugal. Wales as they're a home nation and Bale. Portugal because they're really a bit rubbish, and I like Ronaldo and Nani.

Can't call either of the semis. (edit- although I said the winner of Italy/Germany would win the whole thing, which is probably true. I'd rather France go through though.)

[Ian]

There's part of me wants Portugal to win the next two matches on penalties just so Ronaldo gets to swan about like the dog's bollocks having won as part of the worst tournament-winning team ever. And yet the other part of me would rather gargle my own balls.

And I can't bring myself to want the Welsh to be happy.

Which leaves me with Germany and France.

For fuck's sake. Can we give this one to the Czech team of 2004?

[Shindig]

What if a French victory is marred by national tragedy?

[GS]

They're already French, and there's little more tragic than that.

[Lee]

I dislike Ronaldo but if very much like to see a player of his calibre win a major international trophy. If he does he should use it to bully Messi.

[Magic]

Portugal will win this, for fuck's sake. They'll go out in a dreadful 1-0 extra time final against Germany.

[Blitz]

The only way Portugal should be winning this, is by winning both games on penalties. That way they'll have won the while thing, without actually winning a game.

[Magic]

The only way Portugal should be winning this, is by winning both games on penalties. That way they'll have won the while thing, without actually winning a game.

In 90 minutes.

[Baz]

Yeah cmon Wales.

[Blitz]

In 90 minutes.

Jip, that one.

[Smiffy]

.....

[Jimmy Floyd]

I had my hair cut on Saturday morning and had some fairly elite lol Wales chat with the Italian barber.

Him: 'See the game last night? Good wasn't it.'
Me: 'Yeah.'
Him: 'We're all Welsh now. I've put my flag up in the shop and everything.'
Me (looking around, seeing no flag): 'Where?'
Him: 'In the toilet.'

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

:D

There was a Welsh band in our town square today, they were shit.

[Lewis]

Lee Dixon will have a black eye at half-time.

[Max Power]

Sir Andy King starts for Wales :cool:

Would probably be rooting for them anyway because Portugal are fucking dire but this seals it.

[Lewis]

This Gary Speed stuff would embarrass Liverpool.

[P_3]

Wales all the way. Portugal's team is very dislikable.

[Magic]

Lol no Pepe. :(

[Magic]

This is the first time I've ever heard their anthem. :harold:

[Mellberg]

In the lst four months England have beaten all four semi-finalists. Superb stuff.

#somehowaboutengland

'Mon Wales.

[Jeet]

Both kits :sick: Clashes aswell...

[Bernanke]

Top refereeing here. :cool:

[randomlegend]

That foul was blatant on Ronaldo. He doesn't get half the freekicks he should based on reputation.

[Magic]

Allen having a mare. Ramsey a HUGE loss.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

This Welsh commentator is proper biased.

Ronaldo will be in tears soon enough.

[Magic]

Has he even mentioned Portugal yet?

[Dquincy]

Why are both teams in their away kits?

[Byron]

What. A. Point.

Wahey. Wrong fred.

[Lewis]

They're both away from home.

[Yevrah]

Quite even (and turgid) stuff so far.

[Magic]

Lol at people thinking Portugal won't win this in extra time or penalties.

[Yevrah]

Bale is so fucking good.

[SincereTheRebel]

Football would be much better if all central defenders looked like a mix between jaap stam and james collins. Bald red haired bastards.

[Magic]

Bale is so fucking good.

HRK is better.

[Adramelch]

Portugal's defense (well Alves mostly) is so fucking slow.

[Magic]

Sanchez enabling beast mode there.

[Pleb]

Portugal is going to do an England if there not careful.

[Magic]

Portugal is going to do an England if there not careful.

What beat them 2-1?

[Kikó]

Wales look like a decent side. You'd think they're the supposed favourites if you didn't know owt about football.

[Lewis]

They probably awarded it to Paul Pogba months ago, but Ashley Williams should win Player of the Tournament if they go through.

[Yevrah]

Solid stuff from Wales there. You'd suspect Portugal would win in a shit off, so I'd imagine Wales are going to need to force the issue at some point if they want to see it through.

Oh and as expected, Ramsey is a massive loss.

[Pepe]

That rule man.

[Jeet]

Is the game really that shit or is that Welsh commentator sucking the life out of the game?

[Pleb]

What beat them 2-1?
Nah mate we're talking Iceland levels :baz:

[randomlegend]

That rule isn't new is it? I don't ever remember it being an issue in previous tournaments.

Maybe players should stop picking up shitty bookings.

[Yevrah]

They used to get wiped after the group stages IIRC.

Keane massively harsh (and wrong) there, Wales have played things perfectly so far.

[Dquincy]

They're both away from home.

Why be obtuse?

[Pepe]

That rule isn't new is it? I don't ever remember it being an issue in previous tournaments.

Maybe players should stop picking up shitty bookings.

It's not new. It has never been an 'issue.' Maybe someone should tell that to the players, I'm sure no one thought of it before.

[Pepe]

They used to get wiped after the group stages IIRC.

There has been several versions. Wiped after groups, never wiped, the current one. All of them shite.

[Max Power]

Two bookings in five games is harsh imo. Espeicially when you can get booked for not very much

[Raoul Duke]

If they're wiped after the group stages then people just kick the shit out of each other in the last group game if they don't have one yet.

[bruhnaldo]

Plus Ramsey got his last for inadvertently throwing his hands up, not like he went studs up on somebody.

Just seems fucked.

[Vim]

Forgot this was on until now.

[Pen]

I'm not sure I'd want more lenient cumulative booking suspensions. It would only lead to more tactical fouls in games making especially counterattacking much harder. The current rule is similar to getting 15 booking in a season so I don't think it's particularly harsh.

[Magic]

Forgot this was on until now.

Still seething m8?

[Kikó]

That's Ronny.

[Pepe]

I'm not sure I'd want more lenient cumulative booking suspensions. It would only lead to more tactical fouls in games making especially counterattacking much harder. The current rule is similar to getting 15 booking in a season so I don't think it's particularly harsh.

Not a single 'tactical foul' has been stopped by the current rule. It does not serve its purpose but instead it robs teams (and more importantly, THE FANS) from important players.

[Pen]

Ronaldo :drool:

[Magic]

:drool:

[Pepe]

Fuck off you clown.

EDIT: Alright, that was a nice header.

[Pleb]

Is it too late for a "Ronaldo 1-0"? :baz:

[bruhnaldo]

dat Cristiano :drool:

[Waffdon]

Dad.

[Pen]

Not a single 'tactical foul' has been stopped by the current rule. It does not serve its purpose but instead it robs teams (and more importantly, THE FANS) from important players.

Perhaps not, although I'd argue that it might in less vital situations. What would you suggest as an alternative?

[Lewis]

Ronaldo paying England back for that time he got Wayne Rooney sent off.

[Pleb]

Woof.

[Pen]

Yay!

[Kikó]

United's boys :cool:

[Magic]

:D

Awesome. They're so shit it's excellent.

[Yevrah]

Shame.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Ugh.

Germans to shit on Ronaldo.

[P_3]

Fucking hell. Shambles.

[Pepe]

Meltdown.

[Magic]

Nani as well. For fuck's sake. :harold:

[Pepe]

Perhaps not, although I'd argue that it might in less vital situations. What would you suggest as an alternative?

Scrap it altogether, serves no purpose.

[Sam]

Hah.

[Magic]

The Algarve will be bouncing in October If they win it. :drool:

[Lewis]

I haven't seen a sliding finish like that since Aberfan.

[Waffdon]

Will be delighted if France prevail tomorrow.

Nice seethe from the commentator regarding how many games the goals took each player

[Magic]

And now the reality sinks in that to try and get back in to the game you have to bring Sam Vokes on.

:harold:

[Magic]

God Wales are shit.

RonalDON. :cool:

[Magic]

Simon Church?! HAHAHA!!!

[SincereTheRebel]

How is ronaldo plus 30 with vanilla ice tram-lines in his head :face:

[Waffdon]

Simon Church :D

Geezer was playing in Dundee two months ago

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

And now the reality sinks in that to try and get back in to the game you have to bring Sam Vokes on.

:harold:

Or Simon fucking Church.

[Magic]

Coleman better call his wife to ready the rope.

[Pen]

Hopefully Joao Mario doesn't start in the final. He's been utter shit all tournament.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I can't look at Jonny Williams and not laugh.

Shave it mate.

[Browning]

Bringing on 2 MK Dons players (granted 1 was on loan) should see them thrown out anyway. :D

[Magic]

Bringing on 2 MK Dons players (granted 1 was on loan) should see them thrown out anyway. :D

Yeah to fuckimg Aberdeen.

[Magic]

Bale losing his touch. Must be feeling the pressure. :harold:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

What a mongy Hennessey is.

[Magic]

They're being found out for the charlatans (plus Bale) they are. And it's tremendous.

[Kikó]

This is cunty smugness. Of course Wales have shit reserves, it's Wales.

[Browning]

Yeah to fuckimg Aberdeen.

I meant Williams was on loan from Palace. Church is our player but can't get in the fucking team.

[Disco]

They're being found out for the charlatans (plus Bale) they are. And it's tremendous.

In what world is a 2-0 defeat to Portugal bad when you're Wales?

[John]

Mahow and Magic double act. I reckon I'd support just about anything if those two wankers were united against it.

[bruhnaldo]

How is ronaldo plus 30 with vanilla ice tram-lines in his head :face:

World Cup 2014 my buddy and I were going on and on and on about his goofy hairlines.

Turned out it was a tribute to some little kid with cancer.

Friend and I felt like shit for the rest of the day :D

[Pepe]

In what world is a 2-0 defeat to Portugal bad when you're Wales?

Scotland would trash Portugal.

[Magic]

In what world is a 2-0 defeat to Portugal bad when you're Wales?

Portugal are shit. Nani has scored for fuck's sake. Let's hope Ramsey is made the scapegoat.

[Bob Sacamano]

Danilo has looked impressive.

[Magic]

Mahow and Magic double act. I reckon I'd support just about anything if those two wankers were united against it.

I really hate Ireland.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Mahow and Magic double act. I reckon I'd support just about anything if those two wankers were united against it.
And yet were divided here, I actually wanted Wales to win.

Should have referred to them as us or we so you'd have been able to follow.

[Kikó]

Nani is certainly not shit.

[Browning]

The Welsh commentator seething. :D You can bet if Wales had scored those 2 goals he would be going on about how great they were.

[Lewis]

Two hours ago this was the worst Portugal team of our lifetimes, and Wales had a real chance having been giving it the large'un all week. Let's not suddenly make out like they're Iceland.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Ronaldo's hangtime is ridiculous. By far the best thing he does.

[Magic]

I'm half Portuguese you cunts.

[Jeet]

ITV have managed to find a Welsh commentator worse than Robbie Savage. He's so boring Zzzzz

http://media.irishcentral.com/images/082713_father_ted.jpg

[Kikó]

Jeet :D

[Dquincy]

I'm half Portuguese you cunts.

And half cunt.

[Disco]

ITV have managed to find a Welsh commentator worse than Robbie Savage. He's so boring Zzzzz

http://media.irishcentral.com/images/082713_father_ted.jpg

What have you done with the real Jeet!!

[Magic]

Isn't he Stoke's assistant manager or something? Explains everything.

[Magic]

Ricky Quaresma to come on and make it 3. :cool:

[John]

You should have. You do it with every other side you have a passing interest in. Even a mention of 'Gareth' would have done the trick.

You've missed the point though, so carry on.

[P_3]

Portugal in a Final. :cab:

[Max Power]

Ronaldo's hangtime is ridiculous. By far the best thing he does.
Geezer levitates in the 18 yard box. Great heading technique as well

[Pepe]

Just give it up Ronnie, mate.

[Raoul Duke]

Bit surprising that Ronaldo's free kick was completely shite, there

[Max Power]

Clive doesn't think Portugal winning their only ever trophy would get a big reception back home? Ok pal :cab:

[Magic]

Clive doesn't think Portugal winning their only ever trophy would get a big reception back home? Ok pal :cab:

He's a horrible clueless cunt. Little Englander wanker.

[Lewis]

I bet that new Coke Zero is still shit.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I bet that new Coke Zero is still shit.
I prefer the older version.

[Lewis]

Why does Bareth Gale keep touching his face? Is his beard stuck on?

[GS]

The game was finished the moment the ITV pundits said that Portugal were "there for the taking".

Disappointed with the result, as Portugal are shit, but Wales had a cracking tournament.

[Vim]

Still seething m8?

Very much so.

[Smiffy]

.....

[Magic]

:happycry:

[Mellberg]

Ronaldo's hangtime is ridiculous. By far the best thing he does.

Everything about his headers is superb.

Apart from his head.

[Spoonsky]

Ramsey was Wales' best player in the tournament, surely (with Robson-Kanu behind him). Bale actually didn't do that much beyond a couple of fortunate free-kicks in the group stage imo.

[GS]

Bale occupied about three defenders at once, so simply by being on the field he has a tangible impact on play.

[Lewis]

It's the same with Portugal. If Ronaldo wasn't stropping about on the half-way line teams could just pass it around in their half and wait for Pepe to have a MELTDOWN.

[Shindig]

Bale's more willing to act as an out to relieve some pressure from the defence. Ronaldo arguably doesn't need to do that so he often winds up being a target.

[GS]

Bale is far less selfish. Ronaldo gets angry if he's not the recipient of every second pass.

[John]

Bale went a bit Gerrard with all the forty yard shots towards the end of that game.

[GS]

Unlike Gerrard, his shots at least had the merit of being on target.

[Kikó]

Everything about his headers is superb.

Apart from his head.
He's as good as Vidic in the air ie not very good.

[John]

Barney Ronay's piece on Aaron Ramsey has 'lolled' and 'seething' in the same sentence. Make yourself known, Barney.

[Pleb]

Germany: Neuer, Hector, Howedes, Boateng, Schweinsteiger, Ozil, Draxler, Muller, Can, Kroos, Kimmich

France: Lloris, Evra, Umtiti, Koscielny, Sagna, Matuidi, Pogba, Sissoko, Payet, Griezmann, Giroud

[-james-]

Can't believe Kante's not been picked.

Anyone remember Germany facing overrated hosts in any semi finals recently?

[Waffdon]

Their manager is awful. As expected. Ozil would have strolled it if Germany hasn't gone 433.

[Pepe]

Mon France. :drool:

[Max Power]

20th semi final in 26 tournaments. Germans to edge this.

[Jeet]

Forget Ronaldo vs Bale, all about Giroud vs Ozil

http://i.imgur.com/1RWOQNI.gif

[Pleb]

I smell dejavu...

[Bernanke]

This is gonna be great, I can feel it. :drool:

[Lee]

Compromised on this as she doesn't want to watch football all the time on holiday. Have missed the highest scoring match of the tournament and now tonight's match as a result. Twat.

I'm 'allowed' to watch the final though lads.

[Pepe]

:harold:

[Pleb]

To be fair the final will probably be a bit shit.

This is getting tasty.

[Pepe]

Nice move, shame about the finish.

[Lee]

:harold:

I don't disagree. Still, I get to watch some Greek dancing so I win. Yeah?

[Pepe]

I don't disagree. Still, I get to watch some Greek dancing so I win. Yeah?

It's all about sacrifices. Or something.

[SincereTheRebel]

Is sagna first choice french right back or is he there because of injuires.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

If this was the World Cup, with the chances he's had, Muller would have scored about 7 this tournament.

[Pleb]

The french are all over the place :harold:

[John]

This is great.

[Bernanke]

Neuer standing at the halfway line. :D

[Serj]

Kimmich is going to Lahm one in one of these times. :uhoh:

[Bernanke]

Payet is dreadful defensively.

[P_3]

This is like 80% possession for the Germans. So good.

[Pleb]

The whole French squad is dreadful defensively

[Max Power]

They need Kante for Giroud. Can't get out

[Lewis]

Bastian Schweinsteiger is donning this. Cripple.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Giroud :harold:

[Pleb]

Giroud getting shafted :drool:

[Adramelch]

Fuck me that was bad. :D

[Jeet]

Dat pace :drool:


:(

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmyVrdXW8AQX7Ua.jpg

[Pepe]

We'll see who laughs when he scores two in the second half.

[Bernanke]

Eh, he created it for himself though.

[Max Power]

Giroud is the biggest flat track bully going. Imagine thinking he'd bag against Germany in a Euro semi

[Amigo]

Fucking lol, Giroud.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

The ref is on the take.

[Pleb]

Fucking hell a penalty :serious:

[Pepe]

:rave:

[Bernanke]

Correct decision.

[John]

Absolute mugging. :D

[Lewis]

Juventus used to get loads of those.

[Max Power]

Clear pen.

Why is Keown moaning about the ref not being able to see it when he's also been moaning about the 5th officials all tournament. They work as a team

[Adramelch]

Someone needs to teach the germans how to use (or rather not use) their hands.

[Reg]

Great shout from the ref.

I wanted Giroud to score that chance, he feels like a real underdog nowadays.

[Pepe]

Bastian Schweinsteiger is donning this. Cripple.

:harold:

[Pleb]

Kante needs to come on now.

[Bernanke]

Rip my Giroud for top scorer bet now though. :(

[Pepe]

Germany on the ropes.

[Pepe]

Where is Magic btw?

[Lee]

Had a sulk = now watching the second half. :cool:

[Pepe]

Had a sulk = now watching the second half. :cool:

:cool:

You know you'll pay for that one at some point.

[Bernanke]

Volcano > vuvuzelas. :cool:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I'll have a sulk if this ends up with a Portugal France final.

[Lewis]

Isn't that Leroy Sane shit hot? Yeah, mate, just bring on another pointless passing central attacker.

[Pleb]

Payet for Kante :harold:

[Waffdon]

Griezmann on the wing? Jesus

[Pleb]

Fucking woof my arse.

[Waffdon]

My fkn boyy

[bruhnaldo]

Griezmann on the wing? Jesus

oh.

[John]

'Pep' reckons Kimmich is going to be a world class centre back.

[randomlegend]

Pogba :cool:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Fuck off Wafflez.

I feel sick.

[Lewis]

lol Neuer you overrated twat.

[Jeet]

FFS Giroud, should have nicked his goal

[bruhnaldo]

oh it's gonna be well and truly "on" now.

[Pepe]

Never in doubt.

[Sam]

Griezmann Top Scorer/France win is looking a top bet.

[Waffdon]

My sweepie team is Portugal so I've basically won at life.

[Lee]

Griezmann Top Scorer/France win is looking a top bet.

I predicted that from the start. No bet though FFS.

[Bartholomert]

What is that dance Grizman does after he scores?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

More goals in this.

I hope.

[Shindig]

This is Portugal's year.

[Sam]

I predicted that from the start. No bet though FFS.

I had two bets at the start of the tournament.

France/Griezmann

and a single Griezmann top scorer.

Wish I'd stuck more on.

[Sam]

Yes my friend. You get 18-1?

20-1

[bruhnaldo]

Ozil dribbling out of play without any pressure lol :drool:

[Jimmy Floyd]

Imagine supporting Portgual in the final. This is what it's come to. Fucking hell.

[bruhnaldo]

What is that dance Grizman does after he scores?

think it's from the Drake "Hotling Bling" video

[Pepe]

Ozil. :harold:

[Pen]

This is Portugal's year.

Hopefully. I really can't stand the French for some reason. On a completely unrelated note, Griezmann is really good in the air for a midget.

[Serj]

Sissoko. :cool:

[Shindig]

Listen, given what France has had in the last year, in that very stadium, I wouldn't begrudge them the win. But they really, really, really 'grew' into this. Portugal haven't really done anything special but it does give us this weird narrative where Ronaldo was the deciding factor in it.

Two unbeaten teams in the final, though.

[Mellberg]

Kroos' delivery is exceptional. Probably the best in the game at the moment.

[Lewis]

Hopefully. I really can't stand the French for some reason. On a completely unrelated note, Griezmann is really good in the air for a midget.

Because you're a racist. Remember?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Shit tournament with a shit final then.

Fuck.

France the lesser of two evils for me.

[randomlegend]

Kroos' delivery is exceptional. Probably the best in the game at the moment.

It seems a ridiculous thing to say but it's almost like it's a dying art.

It's STAGGERING how shit most of the corners/free kicks are at the moment.

[Pen]

Because you're a racist. Remember?

My dislike for the French is only reserved for their national team. They have decent and some quite likeable players, but I just don't don't care for their national team at all.

[John]

How the fuck's he saved that?

[Vim]

What a save from Lloris, the defence was asleep.

[Lee]

Shit tournament with a shit final then.

Fuck.

France the lesser of two evils for me.

Has it been that bad? Some dull games but then that's football. I've never not enjoyed an international tournament.

International football is the pinnacle. The closest football can come to purity. I look forward to international weekends, particularly now that qualifiers are staggered over a few days.

Basically, international tournaments = a summer of extra football matches. I like football, so I win.

[Lewis]

Joachim Low is a twat and they should sack him.

[Pepe]

Didn't even break a sweat.

[Pepe]

Farewell Low you nasty twat.

[Sam]

Has it been that bad? Some dull games but then that's football. I've never not enjoyed an international tournament.

International football is the pinnacle. The closest tha have can come to purity. I look forward to international weekends, particularly now that qualifiers ate staggered over a few days.

Basically, international tournaments = a summer of extra football matches. I like football, so I win.

What Mahow wanted didn't happen, ergo, it's shit.

[Lewis]

God I hope that Iceland thing doesn't catch on.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Has it been that bad? Some dull games but then that's football. I've never not enjoyed an international tournament.

International football is the pinnacle. The closest tha have can come to purity. I look forward to international weekends, particularly now that qualifiers ate staggered over a few days.

Basically, international tournaments = a summer of extra football matches. I like football, so I win.
Probably not, I'm just seething.

The groups were horseshit largely but the knockouts have been alright.

Fuck the French for stealing Iceland's chant, wankers.