Euro 2008 Qualifiers

[ZexyZahid]

Group A and C don't look that easy either.

In Group A there are Portugal, Poland and Serbia (I think instead of Serbia and Montenegro) were playing in the World Cup. And Belgium used to be good too. So not an easy group, since all teams are beatable.

In Group C there are Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Ireland. I find Ireland a very tough opponent and Slovakia were ranked above them. : So there are four big contenders in this group. Also Wales in this group.

 

[DJ Ager]

We, Wales, will find it hard, especially with an extremely young side, but with that, they can gain valuable experience. Probably Czech Republic and Germany, but Slovakia and Ireland, will challenge too, and Wales no pushovers.

As for Group A, Portugal are the strongest, but Poland have now got Leo Beanhakker, formely of Trinidad and Tobago, and Serbia, will be challengers too. Belgium have declined in recent years, but are still a threat, and plus Finland, with the amount of players in high European Leagues, will feel they could mount an attempt at qualification.

 

[sachin]

Wouldn't call it a gimme group.

Russia, Croatia and to an extent Israel are all decent teams.

I've stated my reasons on the latter why we shouldn't go there though.

But there's no way you aren't going to Qualify.All you'd have to do is play shite football like you did in the World Cup and before you know it the English Media will have you as favourites!

 

[Sureshot]

The English media are so thick they'd have us as favourites even if we didn't qualify!

Seriously though, I think we will improve under McClaren because at Boro he has shown that he has no fear of dropping the big name players. Viduka and Yakubu for instance.

 

[usy]

I hope France beat Italy this time.

 

[DJ Ager]

But there's no way you aren't going to Qualify.All you'd have to do is play shite football like you did in the World Cup and before you know it the English Media will have you as favourites!

That is so true :hpraise

 

[sachin]

The English media are so thick they'd have us as favourites even if we didn't qualify!

Seriously though, I think we will improve under McClaren because at Boro he has shown that he has no fear of dropping the big name players. Viduka and Yakubu for instance.

Well that sounds great for England.At last a manager with some backbone,and hopefully for you a manager with some tactical nouse.

That is so true :hpraise

I agree with myself also!

 

[Sureshot]

Also saving ourself ?2Million a year.

 

[sachin]

What!Is he getting payed Prem League money?Not that money really matters,what else are they going to use it for-covering up Sexual Misdemeanours no doubt!

 

[Sureshot]

Sven was on a ?5 Million a year deal, MacClaren is on about ?3Million a year.

 

[ZexyZahid]

Well, we won't see Materazzi against France! :laugh He is suspended for two matches. Against Lithuania and France.

Zidane given ban and fine by Fifa
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/5198796.stm

 

[sachin]

Well thats good.Fairly equal sentences.I think Materazzi is happy he won't be playing in France,i'd be scared for my life!

 

[Hamish]

I'm following Portugal, as they are a good team to watch. I think they have a good chance, although some capable teams in their group.

Another clash between France and Italy, probably the most anticipated match of the competition.

 

[Sureshot]

A good team to watch?



They don't play that attractively, they don't really play a striker although Pauleta is supposedly their No1 striker.

 

[Bala]

Pauleta, a striker?
Good one!