Group A Discussion - Poland, Greece, Russia, Czech Republic - Page 4

GIMH · 08-06-2012, 02:59 PM

Yeah, thought he looked so much more motivated than I've seen him since his first season in England

Pothas · 08-06-2012, 03:07 PM

Still looked exhausted after 10 minutes though.

sledger · 08-06-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GIMH

Thoughts of the Arsenal contingent on Arshavin's performance?

Infuriating really. Hope it adds a few numbers onto his value to be honest. Played a great game, but have doubts as to whether he could convert that into long term form in the Premiership. Would rather be shot of him than have him come back and play like that 5 times a year and spend the rest of the time performing well below average.

sledger · 08-06-2012, 03:48 PM

Can see Greece sneaking 2nd place from this group actually. If they defend well against the Czechs in their next game I can see them sneaking a goal and edging it 1-0. Russia will undoubtedly be through, and probably be guaranteed top spot, by the time they have to play them, so could see them resting a few players and Greece getting a draw.

wpdavid · 09-06-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sledger

Can see Greece sneaking 2nd place from this group actually. If they defend well against the Czechs in their next game I can see them sneaking a goal and edging it 1-0. Russia will undoubtedly be through, and probably be guaranteed top spot, by the time they have to play them, so could see them resting a few players and Greece getting a draw.

I suspect the missed penalty will cost them though. Did you see their player celebrating like they'd won the whole tournament when they were awarded it though? Unfortunately, TV didn't show his reaction when it was saved.

sledger · 09-06-2012, 02:38 AM

Yeah, definite case of counting your chickens etc... Most unwise.

PhoenixFire · 12-06-2012, 10:06 AM

lol greece

Johnners · 12-06-2012, 10:17 AM

Surely Greece have a better 'keeper somewhere than this bloke?

Samuel_Vimes · 12-06-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnners

Surely Greece have a better 'keeper somewhere than this bloke?

Well let's see...

Doesn't help them that the Spanish ref and UEFA's automatic suspension rules denied them a working centre-back pairing today, either.

Johnners · 12-06-2012, 10:31 AM

True, but imo even before the send-off last match he looked hopelessly out of his depth.

Meridio · 12-06-2012, 11:11 AM

Some tremendous goalkeeping in this game.

sledger · 12-06-2012, 11:59 AM

Feel a bit sorry for Greece. Had shocking starts to both games, conceded 3 really crap goals, but then once they settled in they've looked like a reasonable side. Not really troubled in either game after they've got it together and been unfortunate with disallowed goals. If they had one or two decent attacking players they'd do quite reasonably I suspect.

PhoenixFire · 12-06-2012, 12:25 PM

Lol at Roy Keane telling the players not to get too rash and get sent off.

And another lol at Gareth Southgate being surprised there is violence before a russia v poland match. What planet are you living on pal?

GingerFurball · 12-06-2012, 12:26 PM

Whoever scheduled this fixture to be in Warsaw is an insane genius.

BoyBrumby · 12-06-2012, 12:43 PM

Gotta love the ~~Soviet~~ Russian anthem. So martial and austere.

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08-06-2012, 03:07 PM	#47 (permalink)
Pothas Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Surbiton, UK Posts: 8,434	Still looked exhausted after 10 minutes though.

08-06-2012, 03:48 PM	#49 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,078	Can see Greece sneaking 2nd place from this group actually. If they defend well against the Czechs in their next game I can see them sneaking a goal and edging it 1-0. Russia will undoubtedly be through, and probably be guaranteed top spot, by the time they have to play them, so could see them resting a few players and Greece getting a draw.

09-06-2012, 02:38 AM	#51 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,078	Yeah, definite case of counting your chickens etc... Most unwise.

12-06-2012, 10:31 AM	#55 (permalink)
Johnners Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 18,412	True, but imo even before the send-off last match he looked hopelessly out of his depth.

12-06-2012, 11:11 AM	#56 (permalink)
Meridio State Vice-Captain Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London, West New Zealand Posts: 1,038	Some tremendous goalkeeping in this game.

12-06-2012, 11:59 AM	#57 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,078	Feel a bit sorry for Greece. Had shocking starts to both games, conceded 3 really crap goals, but then once they settled in they've looked like a reasonable side. Not really troubled in either game after they've got it together and been unfortunate with disallowed goals. If they had one or two decent attacking players they'd do quite reasonably I suspect.

12-06-2012, 12:25 PM	#58 (permalink)
PhoenixFire International Coach Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bitch please, I'm from West Yorkshire Posts: 14,986	Lol at Roy Keane telling the players not to get too rash and get sent off. And another lol at Gareth Southgate being surprised there is violence before a russia v poland match. What planet are you living on pal?

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