Deathray 2,933 Posted June 14, 2016 Reports England and Wales fans are already being attacked by Russians in Lille. There's nearly 24 hours until their match and 48 hours until ours, this is absolutely ludicrous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,967 Posted June 14, 2016 The Hungarians are a handsome bunch. And they won. Gawd bless 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 3,404 Posted June 14, 2016 Cracking result. Biggest shock so far and fully deserved. Zsa Zsa will be proud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,933 Posted June 14, 2016 Someoneson makes it 1-1 for Iceland in the early stages of the second half against Portugal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted June 14, 2016 Loving the Viking chant. Can't see the Russians trying anything with them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,933 Posted June 14, 2016 Loving the Viking chant. Can't see the Russians trying anything with them. Think that has to be one of the greatest chants I've ever heard. Apparently 10% of Iceland's current population was in the stadium. Even more staggeringly 1 in 2000 of 20-40 year old Icelandic males are part of the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,991 Posted June 14, 2016 Loving the Viking chant. Can't see the Russians trying anything with them. Think that has to be one of the greatest chants I've ever heard. Apparently 10% of Iceland's current population was in the stadium. Even more staggeringly 1 in 2000 of 20-40 year old Icelandic males are part of the team. Aye, awesome. Soccernomics (good read, IMHO) ranks nations on the percentage of the population who play and support. Nordic nations come out high in that with Iceland topping the table for percentage of their population registered as players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,933 Posted June 15, 2016 Whose daft idea was it to schedule the biggest home nations match in a generation for 2pm on a Thursday afternoon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted June 15, 2016 Probably the EU... or maybe Halibuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,933 Posted June 15, 2016 Probably the EU... or maybe Halibuts. Just looked it up apparently UEFA schedule the matches before the groups are drawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted June 15, 2016 Probably the EU... or maybe Halibuts. Just looked it up apparently UEFA schedule the matches before the groups are drawn. No conspiracy then phew (apart from maybe the illuminati control UEFA). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,641 Posted June 15, 2016 Whose daft idea was it to schedule the biggest home nations match in a generation for 2pm on a Thursday afternoon? Probably the EU... or maybe Halibuts. Just looked it up apparently UEFA schedule the matches before the groups are drawn. You've just answered your own question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted June 15, 2016 Deja vu all over again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted June 15, 2016 What they should do in the future is by all means schedule the matches and when they are according to what's drawn out as usual. But choose the venues for the matches after the draw is made... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,933 Posted June 15, 2016 Whose daft idea was it to schedule the biggest home nations match in a generation for 2pm on a Thursday afternoon? Probably the EU... or maybe Halibuts. Just looked it up apparently UEFA schedule the matches before the groups are drawn. You've just answered your own question. Since when weren't we allowed to talk to ourselves? What they should do in the future is by all means schedule the matches and when they are according to what's drawn out as usual. But choose the venues for the matches after the draw is made... Personally I favour bringing in two-legged ties and playing them home and away - let the home country pick up the security bill. 2020 looks like a decent compromise though. And we've got the final!. Shame we won't be playing in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,687 Posted June 15, 2016 Whose daft idea was it to schedule the biggest home nations match in a generation for 2pm on a Thursday afternoon? Forgive me for being a thick girl, but isn't France the home nation? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,933 Posted June 15, 2016 Whose daft idea was it to schedule the biggest home nations match in a generation for 2pm on a Thursday afternoon? Forgive me for being a thick girl, but isn't France the home nation? In football Enland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland (some people include Ireland) are considered the Home Nations of football due to the rules for modern football being based on English and UK school rules. A match between any two of these is considered a home nations clash. The four nations also used to contest the Home Nations cup until Irish terrorists caused it to end, England v Wales England v Northern Ireland England v Scotland Wales v Northern Ireland Wales v Scotland Scotland v Northern Ireland and arguably (not generally accepted for association football) Ireland v Northern Ireland Ireland v Scotland Ireland v Wales Ireland v England These clashes are rare in competitive football (non-friendlies) since the home nations cup was abandoned, which is what makes it being scheduled for 2pm such a pain in the ass - the economic cost will likely be huge. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Nations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 3,404 Posted June 15, 2016 Gutted for Albania, deserved a point tonight against France. France don't look that good, but keep winning matches, which everybody knows is how you win a major championship. We manage the first bit (looking shit) but not the second (winning matches) which is why we'll go out in the quarter-finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,687 Posted June 16, 2016 Whose daft idea was it to schedule the biggest home nations match in a generation for 2pm on a Thursday afternoon?Forgive me for being a thick girl, but isn't France the home nation? In football Enland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland (some people include Ireland) are considered the Home Nations of football due to the rules for modern football being based on English and UK school rules. A match between any two of these is considered a home nations clash. The four nations also used to contest the Home Nations cup until Irish terrorists caused it to end, England v Wales England v Northern Ireland England v Scotland Wales v Northern Ireland Wales v Scotland Scotland v Northern Ireland and arguably (not generally accepted for association football) Ireland v Northern Ireland Ireland v Scotland Ireland v Wales Ireland v England These clashes are rare in competitive football (non-friendlies) since the home nations cup was abandoned, which is what makes it being scheduled for 2pm such a pain in the ass - the economic cost will likely be huge. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Nations I see, thank you for that. I am on leave anyhow so no need for me to 'get the shits' or 'have women's problems' in order to skive off work to watch 👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted June 16, 2016 Whose daft idea was it to schedule the biggest home nations match in a generation for 2pm on a Thursday afternoon?Forgive me for being a thick girl, but isn't France the home nation? In football Enland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland (some people include Ireland) are considered the Home Nations of football due to the rules for modern football being based on English and UK school rules. A match between any two of these is considered a home nations clash. The four nations also used to contest the Home Nations cup until Irish terrorists caused it to end, England v Wales England v Northern Ireland England v Scotland Wales v Northern Ireland Wales v Scotland Scotland v Northern Ireland and arguably (not generally accepted for association football) Ireland v Northern Ireland Ireland v Scotland Ireland v Wales Ireland v England These clashes are rare in competitive football (non-friendlies) since the home nations cup was abandoned, which is what makes it being scheduled for 2pm such a pain in the ass - the economic cost will likely be huge. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Nations I see, thank you for that. I am on leave anyhow so no need for me to 'get the shits' or 'have women's problems' in order to skive off work to watch Ach, Lardy! I.....I can't unread that. As for the term 'Irish Terrorists' that's like some injun shooting a cop with an arrow and everyone calling him a Native American Terrorist. SirC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 2,932 Posted June 16, 2016 As for the term 'Irish Terrorists' that's like some injun shooting a cop with an arrow and everyone calling him a Native American Terrorist.SirC No, it really isn't. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,938 Posted June 16, 2016 till broken then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,991 Posted June 16, 2016 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClBFZXJWAAAvOWx.jpg:large Still broken then... Working a minute ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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