2012 UEFA European Championship

[Bram Hengeveld]

Its getting closer and closer Use this thread as our central place for EURO 2012 discussions this year.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

I think its going to be an orange summer

 

[Ross Balfour]

My money is on Germany, their midfield is incredible.

 

[Georg Peklo]

Spain or Germany, hands down.

 

[David Carter]

I won't be too popular saying this but I want Holland to win

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

I won't be too popular saying this but I want Holland to win

Can only agree. But thats only sentiment

Germany and Spain have by far the strongest teams. Although I doubt if Spain can really impress with their forwards. Germany is strong alround and like Ross said an exceptional midfield.

Who are the outsiders? Sweden? England?

 

[David Carter]

Can only agree. But thats only sentiment

Germany and Spain have by far the strongest teams. Although I doubt if Spain can really impress with their forwards. Germany is strong alround and like Ross said an exceptional midfield.

Who are the outsiders? Sweden? England?

England will have to finish top of there group of Group D to have any chance of winning. Both teams who progess from Group A will lose in quarter finals.

It will be touch and go for Sweden, it all depends on which France turns up. If France have a repeat of the world cup then they have no chance. Croatia are a decent side so I can't predict who will get through .

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

I hope Spain will suffer from the France syndrome this time. It would be an incredible achievement if they can win their third tournament in a row though.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

In two months from now we will have an epic football war with Germany. Only two months to go

 

[Hampus Andersson]

Will someone tell Holland that jump kicks is not ok this time?

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

No as it was just a way of meditating

 

[Hampus Andersson]

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

I often ask myself what on earth De Jong was thinking at that specific moment. Did he completely overlooked the other players?

 

[Hampus Andersson]

I think he had a pretty clear mindset on what he wanted to do, the ball is nowhere near him,

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Lets hope De Jong and this character don't meet eachother on the pitch. Another nutcase.

Or even worse, him:

 

[Hampus Andersson]

Atleast Zlatan has his skills so he can be forgotten slightly but the dude below should have a leash on him.

And let´s not forget the two idiots/actors Pepe and Busquets.... morons both of them.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

I think we need a separate thread for the All-Not-So-Star-Team-2012

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Good news for the Dutch squad. Afellay is fit again :thumbs:

 

[Victor Ivanov]

Good news for the Dutch squad. Afellay is fit again :thumbs:

Did he start eating?

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Pre-selection of the Dutch team just announced.

Goalies: Maarten Stekelenburg (AS Roma), Tim Krul (Newcastle United), Michel Vorm (Swansea City), Jasper Cillessen (Ajax), Erwin Mulder (Feyenoord).

Defenders: Khalid Boulahrouz (VfB Stuttgart), Wilfred Bouma (PSV), John Heitinga (Everton), Joris Mathijsen (Málaga), Erik Pieters (PSV), Nick Viergever (AZ), Ron Vlaar (Feyenoord), Stefan de Vrij (Feyenoord), Gregory van der Wiel (Ajax), Jetro Willems (PSV).

Midfielders: Ibrahim Afellay (Barcelona), Vurnon Anita (Ajax), Mark van Bommel (AC Milan), Urby Emanuelson (AC Milan), Nigel de Jong (Manchester City), Siem de Jong (Ajax), Hedwiges Maduro (Valencia), Adam Maher (AZ), Stijn Schaars (Sporting Portugal), Wesley Sneijder (Internazionale), Kevin Strootman (PSV), Rafael van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur), Georginio Wijnaldum (PSV).

Attackers: Klaas Jan Huntelaar (Schalke 04), Ola John (FC Twente), Luuk de Jong (FC Twente), Dirk Kuijt (Liverpool), Jeremain Lens (PSV), Luciano Narsingh (sc Heerenveen), Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Arjen Robben (Bayern München).