Euro 2016 Qualifiers

[Marty]

Damn, thought Norway would hold on in Rome once they were one up at half time. Junior defending from the backup left back cost us, our first choice broke his back (!) in the last match before the international break. Need some luck in the play-offs now.

Holland out is just insane though.

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

The Czech Republic at 13/2 to beat Holland were the best value bet i've seen for a long time

 

[ClintEastwould]

Probably the most comical own goal I've ever seen. Just look at his stance in the split second after he heads it. Ugh.



https://vine.co/v/eEiiutlxBX7

 

[Spurger King]

Probably the most comical own goal I've ever seen. Just look at his stance in the split second after he heads it. Ugh.



https://vine.co/v/eEizFv2r9e7

That's amazing

"Today I want you to score an own goal in the form of a crab."

 

[Setzthree]

 

[Marty]

 

[beats1]

I like the subtle use of Bein

 

[Misfit]

Kinda sad in a way. I always root for the Oranje at tournies. The mad bastards. Still, I can behind Norn Iron this time around.

 

[Marty]

Sunday's the day then

Pot 1: Ukraine, Sweden, Bosnia, Hungary
Pot 2: Denmak, Ireland, Norway, Slovenia

The one the Irish will want to avoid has to be Ukraine. Hope Norway get Bosnia or Hungary, think we'd get thumped by Zlatan.

 

[Misfit]

Oooh, Norway have a chance still. I'd better get my Norway-supporting hat on then or the in-laws won't let me hear the end of it. They are all dedicated Spurs fans now because of me so it's only fair I return the favour.

Hammerfest Represent!

 

[aliyid]

I know the answer is 'magic' but how the hell are Belgium #1 in the world

Quarter final of WC
This is first time they've qualified for Euros since 1984 (apart from when they hosted it in 2000)

It doesn't make any sense...

 

[Misfit]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Football_Elo_Ratings#Top_60_ranking

FIFA rankings are pure garbage.

 

[Marty]

Ukraine v Slovenia
Sweden v Denmark
Bosnia v Ireland
Norway v Hungary

Fucking get in there! Best draw Norway could've got. Ireland have a very good chance too.

 

[beats1]

Ukraine v Slovenia
Sweden v Denmark
Bosnia v Ireland
Norway v Hungary

Fucking get in there! Best draw Norway could've got. Ireland have a very good chance too.

I disagree, Hungary are better than people think though I maybe biased as I have a soft spot for Hungary

Ukraine got the best draw in Slovenia imo.

 

[beats1]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Football_Elo_Ratings#Top_60_ranking

FIFA rankings are pure garbage.

Says fifa rankings is garbage then post ranking system showing england to be the 7th best team in the world instead of 10th

 

[Marty]

I disagree, Hungary are better than people think though I maybe biased as I have a soft spot for Hungary

Ukraine got the best draw in Slovenia imo.

Given the seeding system though, we could've faced Hungary, Bosnia, Sweden and Ukraine. Didn't want to go to Kiev, didn't want Zlatan, and Hungary have far less high-profile players than Bosnia, no Begovic or Dzeko-type talismans. Plus Norway have a historically excellent record against Hungary, not that that's necessarily worth much.

Agree that Slovenia were the weakest team in the draw though. I'd put my house on Ukraine going through.

 

[SpursManChris]

Just learnt that Netherlands fired Hiddink back in July and put his assistant in charge who has about a hundredth of the experience of Hiddink and they've won one game since and have failed to qualify. What splendid work.

 

[tototoner]

Good away win for Hungary in Norway

 

[ERO]

Clattenburg reffed the match. And he was shit. Quelle surprise.

 

[Marty]

Clattenburg reffed the match. And he was shit. Quelle surprise.

Yep. Denied Norway a clear penalty, did nothing when Hungary started time wasting, didn't add on any extra time when Hungary's subs took over a minute to get off the field, and was generally just shit.

Norway should've won that easily though. A Carew, Flo, Iversen or Solskjær up front and that would've been a 2-1 or 3-1. Søderlund just doesn't cut it.