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1 year ago
in Euro 2008 Applauds As Sweden Win For Football on EPL Talk
When did i say i despise Greece?!?! I actually found their 2004 win refreshing as it was someone outsider the current 'big three' from europe.
Get political if you want about stereotyping the British but i dont think anyone gives a damn about the political side of things.
And if you read my posts carefully you will find that i have actually defended the greeks. They dont have the technical ability to get it on the floor and run at the likes of Germany , Spain and the other big names. So they play to their strengths. All i said was its crap to watch and it is. I watch that brand of football with sheffield united every other week , i still watch it i appreciate that its effective for them but i wont say for one second its how i would want them to play. Its about making the best of the players you have, Trianos Dellas of Greece PLAYED for Sheff United for god sake so i know exactly what the greek side is about.
Im not condemning them john im just merely pointing it out that isnt an entertaining brand of football for the European championship.
I dont think its a pride issue for most people either its just boring to watch, its like watching watford in the premier league but with a bit more end product. Lets face it chelsea play dull football and the neutral lambasts them as a rule but if its effective than whos to cast them to the flames?
Im supporting Germany (seems as im half german) anyway boys so im jealous of a one off Greek triumph am i?
Get political if you want about stereotyping the British but i dont think anyone gives a damn about the political side of things.
And if you read my posts carefully you will find that i have actually defended the greeks. They dont have the technical ability to get it on the floor and run at the likes of Germany , Spain and the other big names. So they play to their strengths. All i said was its crap to watch and it is. I watch that brand of football with sheffield united every other week , i still watch it i appreciate that its effective for them but i wont say for one second its how i would want them to play. Its about making the best of the players you have, Trianos Dellas of Greece PLAYED for Sheff United for god sake so i know exactly what the greek side is about.
Im not condemning them john im just merely pointing it out that isnt an entertaining brand of football for the European championship.
I dont think its a pride issue for most people either its just boring to watch, its like watching watford in the premier league but with a bit more end product. Lets face it chelsea play dull football and the neutral lambasts them as a rule but if its effective than whos to cast them to the flames?
Im supporting Germany (seems as im half german) anyway boys so im jealous of a one off Greek triumph am i?
1 year ago
in Euro 2008 Applauds As Sweden Win For Football on EPL Talk
WARNING BALANCED VIEW AHEAD!
I agree the brand of football Greece play is horrific to watch and against the likes of sweden playing for a 0-0 draw is hard to understand in some quarters.
After all, Sweden are hardly tournament. favourites
Having said that my club play in the coca cola championship and have to play to their strengths. Naturally these are not usualy guile and flair, but hard work , passion and commitment.
The same goes for the Greeks, they have to win in the way they are most likely too and i firmly believe that if they tried to get it on the floor and go at teams they would struggle to pick up more than 2 points in most tournaments. And if this is the way they played in 2004 and won, its hard to argue with their somewhat negative philosophy.
As a strict neutral before the game i did however decide i couldnt watch anymore of Greece's UK Amateur league tactics and stopped watching, hoping that sweden would tear them apart.
As a neutral you want to be entertained, with the exception of a few select nations Europe has the strongest teams in the world and we want to see that demonstrated.
I agree the brand of football Greece play is horrific to watch and against the likes of sweden playing for a 0-0 draw is hard to understand in some quarters.
After all, Sweden are hardly tournament. favourites
Having said that my club play in the coca cola championship and have to play to their strengths. Naturally these are not usualy guile and flair, but hard work , passion and commitment.
The same goes for the Greeks, they have to win in the way they are most likely too and i firmly believe that if they tried to get it on the floor and go at teams they would struggle to pick up more than 2 points in most tournaments. And if this is the way they played in 2004 and won, its hard to argue with their somewhat negative philosophy.
As a strict neutral before the game i did however decide i couldnt watch anymore of Greece's UK Amateur league tactics and stopped watching, hoping that sweden would tear them apart.
As a neutral you want to be entertained, with the exception of a few select nations Europe has the strongest teams in the world and we want to see that demonstrated.
1 year ago
in My Favourite European Championship Games (Part Two) on EPL Talk
Well Damir quite frankly if you do not want to hear these things dont read the damn article!!! The reason football is so popular is because everyone has their own opinion and you guarantee their will be someone to disagree. This in turn hightens the excitement and drama in the game both in the pub and on the terraces. Personally i find it quite entertaining to hear personal accounts as my favourite games are totally different and it is interesting to see what other people memorable, interesting and entertaining.
Although the exception to the rule is reading comments from a mindless, petty individual like yourself. There was no need for the comment you posted, in fact the only thing you have achieved is making yourself look both immature and stupid.
Enjoy the European Championships and feel free to post your views. Oh wait a minute 'i dont think anyone really cares what your views are'.
Although the exception to the rule is reading comments from a mindless, petty individual like yourself. There was no need for the comment you posted, in fact the only thing you have achieved is making yourself look both immature and stupid.
Enjoy the European Championships and feel free to post your views. Oh wait a minute 'i dont think anyone really cares what your views are'.
