Don't know if they would do it now, but my dad said when Scotland played Italy in 65 to get into the World Cup the match was during the day so the schools and factories put it on the radio over the tannoy otherwise people wouldn't have turned up.Schools should let the kids away at 2:45, they are watching the first half in class and the letting them away at that time would let them see all the second half.
Wee brothers buzzing for it.
School. It was probably a forged signature scenario.School, or guardians?
Only place in NY to watch that was in some small Italian cafe without a liquor license and the match kicked off at like 8am or something. My dad and a few of the guys went planning to turn up to their work a little bit late. None of the Italians there spoke any English, but there wasn't a problem with any of them. At some point the guy behind the counter brought out some grappa and needless to say no one made it to work that day. At least that is what I have been informed by my dad as I was barely 2 at the time.Scotland v Brazil '98 kicked off at 3.30 if I remember correctly.
We also had a game away at Parma in 98 that kicked off early and I got caught dogging it to watch it.
See post 223. I'm in that one.Does FF have a fantasy football league
Me and the wee fella just made up a team there on the official web site
Who is KDB ?Anyone got an update on KDB or Benzema?.
Think KDB definitely missing the first game?.
Kevin De BruyneWho is KDB ?
Kevin de buryneWho is KDB ?
The official euro song will have the beasts from the east up in arms again Haha.
Bono and the Edge with a song called WE ARE THE PEOPLE.
Couldn't make it up!
What a year!
Rooney was electric that tournament too. Was that the classic Holland v Czech year?Crazy seeing Highlights of Euro 2004 and how big a star Ronaldo was even then.
I can’t think of anyone else from 2004 who will be playing in this tournament
Yep.Rooney was electric that tournament too. Was that the classic Holland v Czech year?
Rooney was electric that tournament too. Was that the classic Holland v Czech year?
Yep.
This was on my Twitter a few days ago (obviously a different poster)
that game brings back memories, I arrived late after lunch for school because I watched the first 30 minutes of the game and big Jorg scored so we were leading. No phones or anything in those days so I was hoping we'd hold on to the lead and get through. Came home, put the teletext on and my heart sunk, 3 goals for Parma and a sending off for PorriniScotland v Brazil '98 kicked off at 3.30 if I remember correctly.
We also had a game away at Parma in 98 that kicked off early and I got caught dogging it to watch it.
I've been saying for days France are due a complete and utter implosionPut me in the 'complete nutter' category, but I think France could go out in the first round.
Here's my completely flawed prediction, that doesn't hold up well to any scrutiny, logic or any sort of common sense.
France get two points and go out.
- France's first game is away at the Allianz in Bavaria against Germany. The German national team have stumbled, almost by complete accident, on a really effective formation for the players they have - A 3-4-1-2. Rudiger, Hummels and Ginter controlling the defence, Kroos and Gundogan/Goretzka controlling the midfield like Chelsea in the Champions League final, Kimmich and Gosens controlling the wide areas, Muller in the hole and a combination of Havertz & Gnabry/Werner/Sane stretching the team.
- France's second game is away in Budapest against Hungary. With a crowd behind them and a recent record that shows that they are incredibly hard to beat on home turf, they are going to be a banana skin against one of the teams in the 'Group of Death'. I get the feeling that it's this fixture where they shithouse their way to a draw.
- France's final game is a repeat of the 2016 final in what could be a do-or-die game. There really isn't much between the Portuguese and French squads. However, I think Portugal at this point will have enough in the bank to only need a draw whilst France need a win. Pressure buckles them, Portugal sit in and hit France on the counter and nick a draw.
Bedlam.
BCD at Auchenhowie.So what’s going to happen if Ukraine ends up meeting Russia in the quarter finals?
A lot of juiced up baldy guys with MMA gloves will be meeting up for a scrap, presumably.So what’s going to happen if Ukraine ends up meeting Russia in the quarter finals?
I was looking in the main sports shop chain here (in Canada) checking out the Euro tops, too old to buy. Almost every top was there apart from Scotland. WTF is that all about? Fuds at the SFA have probably signed some merchandise sales deal they thought was good but instead limits exposure and sales abroad
I think if you left them all in a room they'd all start shagging after 20 mins.A lot of juiced up baldy guys with MMA gloves will be meeting up for a scrap, presumably.
In the first parma trip I stayed in milan and was warned not to touch grappa. Red rag to a bull and I woke up in the hotel next morning with a rapping Santa claus toy.Only place in NY to watch that was in some small Italian cafe without a liquor license and the match kicked off at like 8am or something. My dad and a few of the guys went planning to turn up to their work a little bit late. None of the Italians there spoke any English, but there wasn't a problem with any of them. At some point the guy behind the counter brought out some grappa and needless to say no one made it to work that day. At least that is what I have been informed by my dad as I was barely 2 at the time.
Haven’t a clue mate, sorry!.I was looking in the main sports shop chain here (in Canada) checking out the Euro tops, too old to buy. Almost every was top there apart from Scotland. WTF is that all about? Is that an SFA dealership thing? Maybe Sportcheck Canada can't deal with whoever the SFA deal with?
I don't anything crazy happened but essentially the guy put a few bottles on the counter and said no one leaves until we finish these.In the first parma trip I stayed in milan and was warned not to touch grappa. Red rag to a bull and I woke up in the hotel next morning with a rapping Santa claus toy.
I can well believe people not making their work.
He'll ping in a 30 yard free kick and then become one of their best players.It’s Gvardiol they’re talking about replacing him with.
A few places unfortunately:
He appears to be a bit of a whipping boy tbh, the fact they rely on a 35 year old Luka Modric and absolutely nobody else stands out says it all but it’s all Bornas fault apparently. Really feel for him tbh some of the stuff I’ve seen said about him over the past few days. Hope he gets the nod of course.
I've still got the Santa toy. Sings, jingle rap, jingle rap, jingle all the way. Pair of headphones and shades, even does it in english. They must have seen me coming.I don't anything crazy happened but essentially the guy put a few bottles on the counter and said no one leaves until we finish these.
Yeah, Anelka (love that name) at the forefront IIRC.I see France have got some squad infighting simmering away nicely.
Was it 2010 they completely blew up?
And the mad manager who played players on star signs lining upYeah, Anelka (love that name) at the forefront IIRC.
Don’t blame them. I’d have been fighting with my shadow after listening to those vuvuzelas for weeks on endYeah, Anelka (love that name) at the forefront IIRC.
I genuienly wouldnt be surprised Nippy has ordered them to do different than England does.Scotland won't be participating taking the knee. Actually didn't expect that from us.
As long as we're not doing some SNP-approved Braveheart rubbish in its place.Scotland won't be participating taking the knee. Actually didn't expect that from us.
We’ll be doing a Scottish HakaAs long as we're not doing some SNP-approved Braveheart rubbish in its place.
Was it 2010 they completely blew up?
We’ll be doing a Scottish Haka
Just waiting for it being called the MackaWe’ll be doing a Scottish Haka
I agree, their task is much more difficult than most people are thinking and ?s remain over the Coach when the going gets going. They also have the individual ego problems which wont help if they get stuck.Put me in the 'complete nutter' category, but I think France could go out in the first round.
Here's my completely flawed prediction, that doesn't hold up well to any scrutiny, logic or any sort of common sense.
France get two points and go out.
- France's first game is away at the Allianz in Bavaria against Germany. The German national team have stumbled, almost by complete accident, on a really effective formation for the players they have - A 3-4-1-2. Rudiger, Hummels and Ginter controlling the defence, Kroos and Gundogan/Goretzka controlling the midfield like Chelsea in the Champions League final, Kimmich and Gosens controlling the wide areas, Muller in the hole and a combination of Havertz & Gnabry/Werner/Sane stretching the team.
- France's second game is away in Budapest against Hungary. With a crowd behind them and a recent record that shows that they are incredibly hard to beat on home turf, they are going to be a banana skin against one of the teams in the 'Group of Death'. I get the feeling that it's this fixture where they shithouse their way to a draw.
- France's final game is a repeat of the 2016 final in what could be a do-or-die game. There really isn't much between the Portuguese and French squads. However, I think Portugal at this point will have enough in the bank to only need a draw whilst France need a win. Pressure buckles them, Portugal sit in and hit France on the counter and nick a draw.
Bedlam.
Scotland won't be participating taking the knee. Actually didn't expect that from us.
I also am a bit surprised but agree its highly likely done to simply not be seen as supporting something England are doing. Typical pathetic mentality.I genuienly wouldnt be surprised Nippy has ordered them to do different than England does.
I also am a bit surprised but agree its highly likely done to simply not be seen as supporting something England are doing. Typical pathetic mentality.
As for the Knee Nonsense itself, it is very sad such a thing continues to be a forced part of Sport and will likely dominate the coverage as people do or dont, boo or not etc . All incredibly boring and pointless.