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Old May 29, 2008, 10:40 PM   #1
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Thought I'd set up a thread for the impending European Championships in Austria and Switzerland. Predictions, thoughts etc?

I'm going to go for France, which is admittedly sticking my neck out a little considering the very evil group they are in. But I think they have a strong team and I've discounted the other teams for the following reasons:

Spain and Holland - always implode
Italy - often implode, rarely have two good tournaments in a row.
Portugal - don't think they're quite strong enough overall
Czech Republic - good but I think their best chance was four year ago where they were probably unlucky against Greece
Germany - possibly the strongest threat to France, and have the easier half of the draw. One concern is I'd like to see how they do on foreign soil this time, being hosts in 2006 would have boosted them a bit. I think they're a good bet though.


Switzerland could be dark horses for me. I'll be just happy for Greece if they can make it to the quarters this time. Defend your title with honour guys! There could be another surprise a la Denmark in 1992 or Greece in 2004 but I'll go for France.

Frankly I can't wait. Bring it on!
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Old May 29, 2008, 10:48 PM   #2
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I'll agree with those Czech and German predictions. I'd say a Germany - France final is most likely.
Czech Republic get far too much credit these days after a good few years, quite a few years back. They have a few decent players (Rosicky, Cech, Ujfalusi, Koller, Grygera) but they aren't a strong enough team to challenge the likes of France, Spain, Italy and Germany.

However, I always say Holland are going to win when it comes to a major tournament and I'm always wrong. If I stick with my prediction I'll be right one day. This year they look out of the odds by a long shot, but the favourites are always trounced by the underdogs so I'm not changing my tune this year.
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Old May 29, 2008, 10:52 PM   #3
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I predicted Holland to win the last World Cup and they messed up big time in that farce (I mean match) against Portugal in the last 16. I can't trust them this time round!
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Portugal might not make it as far this time since they don't have a glorified bye against England. I kid, I kid.

I'd personally go with Spain or Holland if we were talking about quality of the overall squad but I'd much prefer to see the Czechs take it. As long as France or Italy don't win the thing in the end I'll be happy.
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I think France and Germany have strong sides respectively and they both have a decent chance of winning the whole competition, but I really wouldn't like to see either of them lift it when it's all said and done.

It will be interesting to see if either Spain or Holland can make it to the quarter finals...
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I want Spain to win it to be honest, although I wouldn't mind if Portugal do. I just generally like the Spanish players (Torres mainly ) and on paper they have a strong squad, they just fail to deliver...but Torres has a an amazing season in the Premiership so hopefully that will have given him confidence.

I'd say Portugal are going to be difficult to beat, albeit I think it all comes down to how Ronaldo plays.
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Whoever beats Italy gets my vote to be honest.....or maybe Croatia

Overall I'd like Spain to win, i think they have a great team and deserve something to show for it.
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I don't really care about this years Euro tournament considering the fact of the two teams i normally route for in International tournaments fell in the group stage (England and Republic of Ireland)
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I'm putting my suport behing Spain and Italy for this tournament. I really don't want France or Germany to win it.

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the two teams i normally route for in International tournaments fell in the group stage (England and Republic of Ireland)
Ugh, don't remind me...
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Anyone care to recap?

I couldn't watch Groups A through C and I missed the Spain-Russia matchup 'cause of 'other commitments'.

I'm watching Sweden vs. Greece though.
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