Official Euro 2008 Grp. D - GRE, SPA, SWE, RUS

El Turco · Post #41 » by **El Turco** » Sun Jun 1, 2008 7:39 pm

According to reports Ibra does not feel confident about his knee even though he came back to the field against Ukraine.

Bad news for Swedes.

Post #42 » by **magik9113** » Sun Jun 1, 2008 7:55 pm

sucks...they'll have no hope without him

britblazerdude · Post #43 » by **britblazerdude** » Mon Jun 2, 2008 10:20 pm

Due to the lack of teams that I support in Euro 2008 (England), I would like to announce my interim loyalty. Throughout this tournament I will be supporting Sweden.

Sverge forever!

El Turco · Post #44 » by **El Turco** » Mon Jun 2, 2008 10:32 pm

elmander injured as well.

with greeks looking mediocre in preparation games, russia is looking better in this group as the days go by.

Post #45 » by **Basti** » Tue Jun 3, 2008 8:22 am

damn this sucks for Sweden. I hope Ibra is fully recovering in the next days. any mention what kind of stuff he has in his knee?

Post #46 » by **BlackMamba** » Tue Jun 3, 2008 2:10 pm

yeah, no ibra = no sweden.

Alex_De_Large · Post #47 » by **Alex_De_Large** » Tue Jun 3, 2008 2:25 pm

without zlatan-elmander greece and russia have a big chance to advance now..

AdamTheGreek · Post #48 » by **AdamTheGreek** » Fri Jun 6, 2008 1:50 am

Post #49 » by **Sleepy** » Fri Jun 6, 2008 9:02 am

I say good coaches (Rehagel, Hiddink) can beat a bunch of teamwork lacking prima-donnas. I personally like the Swedes, but I don't think they'll be able to do much, with Zlatan or not. There style of soccer is just too outdated; and playing against good tacticians will just expose that even more.

Sweden comes in last, either Russia or Greece (or both) will pull an upset vs. Spain, who'll finish either second or third in the group.

JigglyPuff · Post #50 » by **JigglyPuff** » Sat Jun 7, 2008 11:47 pm

The amount of general hate for Greece in the first few pages of the topic is laughable. What did they do to deserve the hate? Because they play a defensive style? We might as well discount the Spurs titles then.

Someone said if Greece gets far again he wouldn't take the tournament seriously again. Shows how much that dude is educated on European football. Stick to being told by the media that Germany, Spain, Italy, and France are the only teams to take seriously and let the knowledgeable football fans have a discussion.

As for who is going to advance, I say Spain will win the group and the 2nd spot is up for grabs. Russia is a team that could do damage. Sweden is always dangers and Greece is the defending (still the underdog) champion. I'll go with Russia surprising everyone and taking the 2nd spot.

AdamTheGreek · Post #51 » by **AdamTheGreek** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:31 am

Win, lose, or tie. I just want my boys to give great effort.

I think King Otto may have some attacking options hidden up his sleeve.

There will be over 8,000 Greeks for this match and they have a reputation to hold, and that is the best fans in the world. So expect a lot of cheering, chanting and singing that'll make it hard for ESPN to block out. :clap:

El Turco · Post #52 » by **El Turco** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:43 am

Spain should go through Russia pretty comfortably. In the second game i ll be rooting Greeks but i think it will end up with a tie.

Post #53 » by **Slava** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:45 am

Aragones must be out of his mind to be leaving Cesc Fabregas on the bench like its being reoprted on soccernet.com

El Turco · Post #54 » by **El Turco** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:47 am

it is shocking to see this many incompetent coaches in western europe.

Erik Eleven · Post #55 » by **Erik Eleven** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:43 am

The current Swedish coach has ruined the chances of a generation of great Swedish soccer players to ever win an international championship.

I can't wait to see him retire one day.

Post #56 » by **Slava** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:35 am

E11

Welcome to soccer nation!

Rasheeed!!! · Post #57 » by **Rasheeed!!!** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:26 am

This group is really tough. I wouldn't be surprised be any of the teams going through.

I'd have to pencil in Spain...but they always manage to disappoint so I'm weary of that pick. Then its probably between Russia & Greece.....I'd give the Greeks the advantage but Russia has Hiddink and he's brilliant so i'll call it 50/50.

As long as the games are good the (nuetral) fans win!

Post #58 » by **Basti** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:09 pm

Erik Eleven wrote:The current Swedish coach has ruined the chances of a generation of great Swedish soccer players to ever win an international championship.

I can't wait to see him retire one day.

why?

Post #59 » by **BlackMamba** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:14 pm

well, after aragon

fame · Post #60 » by **fame** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:33 pm

I'm at work but want to catch Russia vs Spain...Anyone know where I can watch it online for free?