The *ONLY* After Hours thread about the European Championships.

Motorist

irish-stew wrote: »

You serioulsy didn't expect us to win!!

I had a dream it was going to be a draw. I would have settled for that.

Mint Sauce

hondasam wrote: »

we can still score two goals

And that could have been one of them.

:eek:

Cork24

Face it the gaa is our native sport it's played in all the schools

Rugby soccer is only played in very little schools the gaa gives a lot of money for development in kids, fai don't they just pocket the money, we need all the schools from first class to leaving cert the choice to play soccer or not just don't have gaa ruling our sport in this country other wise we get what we are looking at now

Motorist

starbelgrade wrote: »

You're saying that the one of the most successful managers in Italian top league football, a man that's won 10 league titles as a manager in 4 different countries, a manager who has a European Cup & two UEFA Cups under his belt, should have gone to basic coaching school?

Because of one poor Irish performance in the Euros?

Fucking hell.

Just because Carl Lewis could run 100 meters in 9 seconds in 1991 doesn't mean he can now.

Cork24

We have some hope of beating spain

hondasam

irish-stew wrote: »

And that could have been one of them.

:eek:

I'm dreaming, wishful thinking

hondasam

Cork24 wrote: »

We have some hope of beating spain

Not a fcuking chance.

Toby Take a Bow

hondasam wrote: »

we can still score two goals

Something similar happened at the end of the Premier League. I ... I don't know if it's going to happen this time.

starbelgrade

Motorist wrote: »

Just because Carl Lewis could run 100 meters in 9 seconds in 1991 doesn't mean he can now.

That's a ridiculous comparison & you know it.

Nodin

Cork24 wrote: »

We have some hope of beating spain

The Spud plan?

Mint Sauce

Motorist wrote: »

Just because Carl Lewis could run 100 meters in 9 seconds in 1991 doesn't mean he can now.

He couldn't run it that quick in '91 either.

Toby Take a Bow

Balls.

Pedant

starbelgrade wrote: »

You mean, how come a poor Western European country be beaten by a poor Eastern European country?

Possibly because the Croatians have much better players would be the answer.

But nobody's even heard of Croatians until a couple of years ago. I sure as hell didn't know they existed until recently. I mean how is a poor Eastern European country nobody's heard of supposed to get good players? I think this is all a ploy by the European Commission to prop up these Balkan countries' standing when they join the EU. There has to be foul play involved here someone. The Euros are already very politically influenced.

Motorist

I now understand the Euthanasia argument. Thanks god it's over.

hondasam

what a shame for us, you have to feel for the lads on the pitch.

Mint Sauce

A draw and a win from the last two would be more than enough.

My name is URL

On the up side, Louis Theroux's new documentary on porn stars is on at 10pm on BBC2

Toby Take a Bow

Pedant wrote: »

But nobody's even heard of Croatians until a couple of years ago. I sure as hell didn't know they existed until recently. I mean how is a poor Eastern European country nobody's heard of supposed to get good players? I think this is all a ploy by the European Commission to prop up these countries' standing when they join the EU.

Jesus. They're not poor. They're not eastern European. And they came from Yugoslavia, who were a pretty good team back in the day.

dj jarvis

oh well , thats the summer ****ed , back to being depressed about the state of the nation

Pherekydes

starbelgrade wrote: »

You're saying that the one of the most successful managers in Italian top league football, a man that's won 10 league titles as a manager in 4 different countries, a manager who has a European Cup & two UEFA Cups under his belt, should have gone to basic coaching school?

Because of one poor Irish performance in the Euros?

Fucking hell.

Let's face it, they couldn't keep possession if they were on the pitch alone.

Varied

Ah now crying is a bit much.

Latchy

The limitations of this Irish team ,which was evident in the friendlies were shown for all to see tonight .

dr.bollocko

Fair play to the crowd.

That's one hell of a way to support your team.

That verse of the fields of athenry alone lifted my spirits more than our equaliser.

starbelgrade

Pedant wrote: »

But nobody's even heard of Croatians until a couple of years ago. I sure as hell didn't know they existed until recently.

Do you always go around admitting how incredibly ignorant you are, or do you save that for the internet?

Motorist

dr.bollocko wrote: »

Fair play to the crowd.

That's one hell of a way to support your team.

That verse of the fields of athenry alone lifted my spirits more than our equaliser.

It's amazing what alcohol will do to a man.

Mint Sauce

Pedant wrote: »

But nobody's even heard of Croatians until a couple of years ago. I sure as hell didn't know they existed until recently. I mean how is a poor Eastern European country nobody's heard of supposed to get good players? I think this is all a ploy by the European Commission to prop up these countries' standing when they join the EU. There has to be foul play involved here someone. The Euros are already very politically influenced.

Alot of players have came through from the former Yugoslavia, the same as Bosnia-Hertsagevena, another quality side who unfortunatly did not qualify on this occasion.

Mr Benevolent

Bugger.

hondasam

Varied wrote: »

Ah now crying is a bit much.

Some people are very emotional about it and when you're there it's different, the atmosphere and everything and possible a little booze.

Cork24

Nodin wrote: »

The Spud plan?

Tara what in the plan book let them win we beat Spain 1-0 we beat Italy 3-2 and we come second meet England in the last 16 beat them with a header 1-0 meet France in the semi beat them 2-1 and meet Germany in the final beat them in extra time

The plan is looking good

Scioch

I think the problem was there wasnt enough long balls or people singing Olé Olé.

Imagine how average we could be if we fixed those issues. Twice as much possession given away, twice as much Olé Olé.

Maybe a new manager too. Might be worth investing in someone who speaks the same language as the players. Not sure "Go, its good, play ball very very congratulation" is a great game plan with our particular skill set (giving away possession, standing around confused and hoofing it up the field).

Nodin

Gilesy never looks happy when Eamoan and Brady fight....

hondasam

I know they have to analyse the game and all but I hate when they just give up so easily. Stay positive and support the players.

SeaFields

With all this talk of mcclean, there is going to be serious egg on a lot of peoples faces if he doesn't do well.

Super-Rush

Don't feed the trolls poeple.

Always report.

mackg

that Cox sub to me looked like, to me at least, just having an extra striker at set pieces and hoping he could do a job defensively. when that sub came I think trap thought we just couldn't get the ball and keep it that point.

I'll still be cheering on Thursday, tournament football is a funny thing, you never know.

dj jarvis

LordSmeg wrote: »

I think the problem was there wasnt enough long balls or people singing Olé Olé.

Imagine how average we could be if we fixed those issues. Twice as much possession given away, twice as much Olé Olé.

Maybe a new manager too. Might be worth investing in someone who speaks the same language as the players. Not sure "Go, its good, play ball very very congratulation" is a great game plan with our particular skill set (giving away possession, standing around confused and hoofing it up the field).

really ?? seriously did you just type that ?
as if things are not bad enough as they are you resort to pseudo racism
by your logic no one should be able to work with another who speaks a different language - pathetic

Opticom

Bring back Jack, he knew how to make the most of it where the spirt was willing but the talent and ability was lacking.

dr.bollocko

Opticom wrote: »

Bring back Jack, he knew how to make the most of it where the spirt was willing bu the talent was lacking.

That was Jack's tactics right there. Only he had a few big heads up front and a much better group of players to pick from.

Scioch

dr.bollocko wrote: »

That was Jack's tactics right there. Only he had a few big heads up front and a much better group of players to pick from.

Amazing that the Irish game hasnt changed in 20 years.

mackg

why dont they let him answer in Italian and have the translator translate that too?

Super-Rush

Jaysus the English against the French tomorrow.

Hope its a -8 all draw.

Scioch

dj jarvis wrote: »

really ?? seriously did you just type that ?
as if things are not bad enough as they are you resort to pseudo racism
by your logic no one should be able to work with another who speaks a different language - pathetic

Pinch of salt my hot headed little friend. You think I was seriously suggesting more Olé Olé and long ball too ? :rolleyes:

Anyway its not racist to say a guy who cant speak English cant speak English either. Its a little thing I like to call the truth. By my logic two people who can speak the same language would understand each other a lot better than two people whop dont. Crazy an all as it sounds. :eek:

Almost forgot. *scoff* pathetic derp derp.

Mint Sauce

Waiting to see similar in English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiU-2SIShu8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU_kxJ4SaAE

Mint Sauce

Wheres Apre Match?

Latchy

Duff was one of the few who looked comfortable on the ball but we need to see more of McGeady in the next games .

hondasam

irish-stew wrote: »

Wheres Apre Match?

On the way Stewie.

Mint Sauce

hondasam wrote: »

On the way Stewie.

Phew. Thought the programe was already over.

starbelgrade

My missus thought Paddy McGuiness was playing for Ireland.

I had to explain to her that it was John O'Shea.

Mint Sauce

But Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!

hondasam

irish-stew wrote: »

Phew. Thought the programe was already over.

Happy now, LOL great stuff.

Come on England. what would we be like if we were playing England?