EURO 2012 Semi Finals

fcb wrote:

Fade out wrote:I don't know why everyone had reduced Portugal to be a one-man team. I think the key to their success so far had been the midfield of Veloso-Moutinho-Meireles, and of course, individually all 3 Madrid players have been fantastic. Nani should come out today. It's the striker position that seems the weakest link.

Could Portgual do a Chelsea-Real hybrid over Spain? Progress

Yup...and today, the key will be whether these 3 can adapt themselves to stay disciplined and concentrated for 90 mins (or more). They basically have to ensure they can sit deep, close spaces between themselves and the defensive line, and fight to win the ball...and once they do win it, they *must* quickly release it - maximum 2 touches - with an accurate long diagonal pass to Ronaldo or Nani.


Also, wtf is a 'Chelsea-Real' hybrid?

Portugal are more like Madrid than Chelsea, who showed pretty much zero attacking intent. Portugal have not exactly been all out attack, but have always looked to maintain control and not over-commit...but then when they go forward, they do so explosively. If they try to temper their style by being more close to Chelsea, they will suffer and Spain will find a way through.


You 'progress' bandwagoners need to stop tweaking your agenda to fit every winning team into it. Let me guess, if Germany win Euro 2012, their style will also be spun to fit the 'progress' criteria

Or maybe you can just come out and admit honestly that it's not really 'progress' that you favour, but 'anti-Barça/Spain'.

fcb wrote:Apparently UEFA won't allow a minute's silence for Miki Roque before today's game, nor a black armband for Spain's players.

Yet there was a minute's silence before France-Sweden for Platini's mate Thierry Roland



Anyway, I expect the Spanish players, particularly Busquets, to have Iniesta-for-Jarque-in-2010-style shirts to show if they score/win.

Super Progress 2012 wrote:

fcb wrote:

Fade out wrote:I don't know why everyone had reduced Portugal to be a one-man team. I think the key to their success so far had been the midfield of Veloso-Moutinho-Meireles, and of course, individually all 3 Madrid players have been fantastic. Nani should come out today. It's the striker position that seems the weakest link.

Could Portgual do a Chelsea-Real hybrid over Spain? Progress

Yup...and today, the key will be whether these 3 can adapt themselves to stay disciplined and concentrated for 90 mins (or more). They basically have to ensure they can sit deep, close spaces between themselves and the defensive line, and fight to win the ball...and once they do win it, they *must* quickly release it - maximum 2 touches - with an accurate long diagonal pass to Ronaldo or Nani.


Also, wtf is a 'Chelsea-Real' hybrid?

Portugal are more like Madrid than Chelsea, who showed pretty much zero attacking intent. Portugal have not exactly been all out attack, but have always looked to maintain control and not over-commit...but then when they go forward, they do so explosively. If they try to temper their style by being more close to Chelsea, they will suffer and Spain will find a way through.


You 'progress' bandwagoners need to stop tweaking your agenda to fit every winning team into it. Let me guess, if Germany win Euro 2012, their style will also be spun to fit the 'progress' criteria

Or maybe you can just come out and admit honestly that it's not really 'progress' that you favour, but 'anti-Barça/Spain'.

The word progress is progressive as well, it continually adapts.

Portugal is a progressive side for me and Germany is more nuanced because they do a little of everything when needed. Italy is special for me so I don't care what they play. Spain is of course an abomination.They will never on team progress as long as they stand as a symbol of attacking exciting football. They are used as the counterpol to defensive football so they have to die. This is why any side but Spain is great.
So for me it is Portugal/Italy for the win.

Progress

Deluded F*ck wrote:

I want Pirlos babys wrote: at them comparing Welbecks goal to Ibras goal.

What about the others mentioned? Christ you are a one-eyed tard.

110% wrote:

Deluded F*ck wrote:

I want Pirlos babys wrote: at them comparing Welbecks goal to Ibras goal.

What about the others mentioned? Christ you are a one-eyed tard.

If Ibra had scored Welbeck's goal I am sure we'd be hearing cries of genius for the improvisation. As it is Ibra's goal was very good technique, while being under no pressure from any defender in a game that didn't matter. How can they be compared.

110% wrote:

fcb wrote:Apparently UEFA won't allow a minute's silence for Miki Roque before today's game, nor a black armband for Spain's players.

Yet there was a minute's silence before France-Sweden for Platini's mate Thierry Roland



Anyway, I expect the Spanish players, particularly Busquets, to have Iniesta-for-Jarque-in-2010-style shirts to show if they score/win.

Platini is a c**t. Thierry Roland was just a fucking commentator. Busquets won't score, so hopefully someone good will have a t-shirt to show. The question is will they still do it if they are on a yellow?

Glen 2 wrote:

110% wrote:

fcb wrote:Apparently UEFA won't allow a minute's silence for Miki Roque before today's game, nor a black armband for Spain's players.

Yet there was a minute's silence before France-Sweden for Platini's mate Thierry Roland



Anyway, I expect the Spanish players, particularly Busquets, to have Iniesta-for-Jarque-in-2010-style shirts to show if they score/win.

Platini is a c**t. Thierry Roland was just a fucking commentator. Busquets won't score, so hopefully someone good will have a t-shirt to show. The question is will they still do it if they are on a yellow?

Busquets is the best DM in the world you c**t.

Glen 2 wrote:TBH at the end of the day to be fair the last time busquets scored a goal happened before you last chocked the chicken.

Jaime wrote:

Glen 2 wrote:

110% wrote:

fcb wrote:Apparently UEFA won't allow a minute's silence for Miki Roque before today's game, nor a black armband for Spain's players.

Yet there was a minute's silence before France-Sweden for Platini's mate Thierry Roland



Anyway, I expect the Spanish players, particularly Busquets, to have Iniesta-for-Jarque-in-2010-style shirts to show if they score/win.

Platini is a c**t. Thierry Roland was just a fucking commentator. Busquets won't score, so hopefully someone good will have a t-shirt to show. The question is will they still do it if they are on a yellow?

Busquets is the best DM in the world you c**t.

He's not even the best DM in Team Tito ffs.

worms. wrote:Busquets IS the best midfielder in the world

110% wrote:

worms. wrote:Busquets IS the best midfielder in the world

he is the gary neville of midfielders (reliable, hard-working, average)

Glen Bell wrote:Who am i

worms. wrote:

110% wrote:

worms. wrote:Busquets IS the best midfielder in the world

he is the gary neville of midfielders (reliable, hard-working, average)

you are the gary neville of posters (a twat)

The real worms wrote:Busquets is one of the best DM's to have ever played the game,if you think he is averge 10% then that says more about you than Busquets.

worms. wrote:Busquets IS the best midfielder in the world

worms. wrote: MWP, i'm sure Parker is MUCH better!

The real worms wrote:

worms. wrote: MWP, i'm sure Parker is MUCH better!

Henderson > Parker AKA the Headless Chicken.

fcb wrote:Apparently UEFA won't allow a minute's silence for Miki Roque before today's game, nor a black armband for Spain's players.

Yet there was a minute's silence before France-Sweden for Platini's mate Thierry Roland



Anyway, I expect the Spanish players, particularly Busquets, to have Iniesta-for-Jarque-in-2010-style shirts to show if they score/win.

Luis wrote:

fcb wrote:Apparently UEFA won't allow a minute's silence for Miki Roque before today's game, nor a black armband for Spain's players.

Yet there was a minute's silence before France-Sweden for Platini's mate Thierry Roland



Anyway, I expect the Spanish players, particularly Busquets, to have Iniesta-for-Jarque-in-2010-style shirts to show if they score/win.

I just don't get that. Why not? Why the fucking hell not?

Luis wrote:

fcb wrote:Apparently UEFA won't allow a minute's silence for Miki Roque before today's game, nor a black armband for Spain's players.

Yet there was a minute's silence before France-Sweden for Platini's mate Thierry Roland



Anyway, I expect the Spanish players, particularly Busquets, to have Iniesta-for-Jarque-in-2010-style shirts to show if they score/win.

I just don't get that. Why not? Why the fucking hell not?

worms. wrote: MWP, i'm sure Parker is MUCH better!