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Post by 2+2 on Jun 7, 2004 15:53:22 GMT 1
With only 5 days until it kicks off, What nation will be crowned Champions of Europe?
Altough you would consider France to be favourites (as I do), I'm going for Italy to win it. The European heavyweights will have revenge on their minds following their golden-goal defeat to France in the final of 2000 and this time I think they can go all the way.
The Czech Republic are not a bad bet either. Event though this will only be their third major tournament, they go to Portugal with a fearsome reputation. Two defeats in their recent warm-up games ended a fantastic 20 game unbeaten run, I have them down as a semi-final contender, possibly runners-up.
(But wouldn't it be GREAT if England won it?)
What do you all think?
Please Cast Your Votes ...
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Post by King Rich on Jun 7, 2004 21:05:17 GMT 1
France for me. They got the two best players in the world in their team.
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Post by Claret & Blue Army on Jun 7, 2004 22:38:29 GMT 1
France for me, but watch out for the Czechs definately a sleeper.
Oh and Spain have to win it sometime don't they
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Post by 13LuckyLacky on Jun 7, 2004 23:00:02 GMT 1
the mighty ORANJE (Holland) will win it. i know they got beat by the Irish the other day, and i know they aren't really in great form at the moment, but i still think that they have a world class team, and can beat anyone on their day.
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Post by Rich on Jun 8, 2004 11:31:59 GMT 1
Id like to think England can go on and win it but we will have a tough task getting through the group stage, then in the quarters we will probably have to play Spain or Portugal. I think we need Michael Owen to be on form. I think Sven should play the diamond but with Butt playing infront of the back 4 rather than Lampard.
Honestly though I think France or Portugal will win it. Portugal are the host and it is time they won a major tournament. A lot of there players are probably at their best now and it will probably be their last major tournament for some of them. France are the obvious choice, they are 1 of the 2 best sides in the World, they have the best player in World in midfield, a man who seems to be able to get the ball stuck to his feet. He also has the best touch in the World. I am talking about Zidane. They also have another chap who I have heard is quite good called Henry. They have got a dodgy keeper though. Shame England aint got a big man upfront who can win things in the air.
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Post by Claret & Blue Army on Jun 8, 2004 17:27:47 GMT 1
How come no one is tipping Latvia? I read with horror today that it is 11 games since France last conceded a goal going back to last June. Everyone keeps only going on about their attack!  |
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Post by Rich on Jun 8, 2004 18:02:32 GMT 1
Strange how nobody is tipping the Germans hahaha. 5-1.
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Post by Claret & Blue Army on Jun 9, 2004 16:58:21 GMT 1
Be funny if it was a Latvia vs Germany final then! ;D
Annoyed to see the players bigging up the event already before the first game. Owen has said "It is a travesty if England don't win Euro 2004" whereas the French aren't looking beyond Sundays game.
I know which approach I would choose
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Post by Dave on Jun 9, 2004 20:53:46 GMT 1
germany to be honest, i have a lil' feeling that they will do well. dark horses!
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Post by King Rich on Jun 9, 2004 21:41:54 GMT 1
Great, done a lucky dip sweepstake earlier and I pulled out Bulgaria   Edit - which idiot clicked England? |
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Post by Claret & Blue Army on Jun 10, 2004 16:49:37 GMT 1
I've got Spain in the sweep at my works and seeing as how I don't have any money on them thois time am reasonably confident
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