LEN Teh Footy God's Footballodium

[edyzmedieval]

Congratulations to Romania. Even in our worst nightmares we wouldn't dream of getting such a wonderful group.

[Fragony]

Congratulations to Romania. Even in our worst nightmares we wouldn't dream of getting such a wonderful group.

Tough luck for all of us, it's going to be spectacular though. In a way it's a good group, win here and easy road ahead.

[Louis VI the Fat]

What a ridiculous draw. The UEFA must have the world's worst statisticians employed for them.

I don't mind the quality of the opposition - it is a championship after all, the whole point is to play the best against each other and one of them comes out on top. But the whole point of a seeding system is that the best teams don't play each other at the beginning. Either you don't have a seeding system, or you have a functioning one. This is nonsense.

Holland, Italy, Romania and France in a single group.

Good luck to all of you. France and Italy are strong, but both have their weaknesses - as Scotland showed. Romania is simply a very, very strong team. If Van Basten finally lives up to his promise, so are the Dutch. They've got the players. If they get their act right, they are a good outsider.

What a group.

[Fragony]

It's not going to be boring, but it is rediculous alright. I don't mind we are in the toughest group but this is insane, look at the other groups, balance is completily lost.

[Bava]

Where you from Bava?

"Small" hint: We lost against the italian actors in the WC 2006 semifinals ^^

Go, Holland and France!

[scotchedpommes]

What a fantastic draw for the neutral. Let's hope the teams that are
capable of doing so play open, attacking football, and aren't dominated by
their fear of conceding.

Will be backing the Clogsters in the Group of Death, as they appear to be the
underdogs to me. Van Basten needs to get his ship in order to plan some kind
of escape from this one.

Elsewhere I shall be backing Poland to the hilt, especially against the Germans.
Hopefully they can exact the sweet revenge they deserve, and give the likes of
Podolski and Klose a nice lesson.

[Fragony]

We do good against the big teams but we appear to have an attention-span problem, when thinking it over this might actualy be good for us to get the guys in shape. Italy is about the worst thing that can happen to us -Portugal who will always pwn us for some reason only know to -censored-

[Afonso I of Portugal]

What a ridiculous draw. The UEFA must have the world's worst statisticians employed for them.
I don't mind the quality of the opposition - it is a championship after all, the whole point is to play the best against each other and one of them comes out on top. But the whole point of a seeding system is that the best teams don't play each other at the beginning. Either you don't have a seeding system, or you have a functioning one. This is nonsense.

I agree with you, but seeding system is for a long long time debate. Maybe Austria and Switzerland shouldn't be seeding teams just because they are the tournament organizers and France, Italy and Germany should be putted on their right places.

Nice group for Portugal!!!

[scotchedpommes]

Italy is about the worst thing that can happen to us -Portugal who will always pwn us for some reason only know to -censored-

The Italians are a beatable side. I say that despite the fact that they beat us
twice, as I think they have clear weaknesses. As for Portugal, well, that's an
outside bet for the final, isn't it? 3 red cards or 4? I think the Turks might
edge them out of their group, though.

On another note, we're going to see Austria - Germany. I almost feel sorry for
Austrian fans, because their team is clearly the worst in the tournament by far.
Can't remember if it was mentioned here, but some fans set up a petition to
prevent their own team from playing in the tournament. I hope that as hosts
their defeats aren't too punishing.

[Fragony]

Italy has never beaten anyone, they just won.

[Rhyfelwyr]

This is my prediction:

Group A:

Portugal     5
Czech Rep    5
Turkey       2
Switzerland  2

Group B:

Poland       7
Croatia      5
Germany      2
Austria      0

Group C:

Italy        7
France       7
Romania      3 
Netherlands  0

Group D:

Spain        6
Greece       4
Sweden       4
Russia       2

[Afonso I of Portugal]

As for Portugal, well, that's an
outside bet for the final, isn't it? 3 red cards or 4? I think the Turks might
edge them out of their group, though.

Indeed...we must be careful with dirty "hammer" players, like Boulahrouz , in order to keep our best men out of injuries...fortunately we don't face Holland ate the group stage.
Turkey is a strong side as they have sufficient quality to beat us, no doubt about that. However, we began the campaign against them, facing the Czechs on the second match. That means we must beat the Turks to face the Czechs on a comfortably situation.

[Subedei]

Haven´t visited in a while...so a very late, but important: YES...WERDER beat REAL....3:2

They kick butt these days...feels like being a Bayern fan with all the winning in the last weeks....

[Fragony]

Indeed...we must be careful with dirty "hammer" players, like Boulahrouz .

Aww don't be such a wuss, at least he had a reason to lie down like Paris Hilton after a bottle of champagne

[Afonso I of Portugal]

Aww don't be such a wuss, at least he had a reason to lie down like Paris Hilton after a bottle of champagne

He's a muslim, therefore he can't drink alcohol and no sutch kind of excuse. A hammer is always a hammer...

[Fragony]

I meant the prima donna's of the portugese team, man do they fall! I like physical defenders like Balou, even if it isn't always clear if it is defending or attempted homocide.

[Afonso I of Portugal]

I like physical defenders like Balou, even if it isn't always clear if it is defending or attempted homocide.

Oh my...you just said everything...
Are you sure you're on the right thread? this is about football, not murderers!!!

[Fragony]

Let's look at the worst match in the history of football, it was entertaining though

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKXq7xcnkis

I guess the dutch and portugese are quiek to anger, better game next time

[Afonso I of Portugal]

Let's look at the worst match in the history of football, it was entertaining though

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKXq7xcnkis

I guess the dutch and portugese are quiek to anger, better game next time

Nothing to be proud off as that was un ugly match for sure. It started when that hammer intentionaly injured Ronaldo and putted him out the pitch early in the game. I wish the same as you, lets hope a better game next time and our victory...again

[scotchedpommes]

Robben dives almost as shockingly as the other side, it has to be said. Though
the blatant [failed] attempt to kick him in the face was amusing.

Was surprised Ronaldo hadn't been dealt with like that before that game.

[Fragony]

Robben is well-known for diving, don't like him.

[Afonso I of Portugal]

I would prefer to remember this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GynL...eature=related
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH8vMNre_Lo

[scotchedpommes]

For those of you who watch football in England, I feel it would be wrong of me
not to mention this. Fantastic goal, though you'll most probably have to view
it soon. [Via this source, at least.]

[Fragony]

My favorite goal ever, I think he didn't had a clue what he was doing but something took over, can't think that up. You have to wait for the slowdown to see what he just did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoQJNppmeT8

[scotchedpommes]

Superb, yes. And yet he would have us believe he visualised and somehow
planned each touch prior to taking it.

My favourite goal was the other one. [Yes, no further elaboration should be
required; but I will say 'that one he scored against Argentina'.] Gushed enough
about that some time ago.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

The Newcastle goal is my all-time favourite too. If it was anyone else, I'd say it was definitely a fluke, but Denis? I don't know. I like to believe he meant it, anyway.

[Afonso I of Portugal]

My all-time favourite!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8LttAHuYpY

[Rhyfelwyr]

My favourite:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltn13sMvJSs

[Louis VI the Fat]

My top five!!


Five. When our Saviour first made His presence known, in Bordeaux.

Four. At His feet...

Three. Ressurection.

Two and One. The first is the greatest goal ever: at 0:50 seconds Louis exploded and realised there realy is a benevolent God.



No more Zizou...

[scotchedpommes]

That goal in the Champions League final and the third against Spain were both
magnificent, for differing reasons. Should probably stress that the Bergkamp goal
remains my choice for World Cups and that player specifically, and is by no means
a suggestion for an all-time, all competitions favourite.

That kind of selection is, unfortunately, just not possible.