I'm going to stick my long neck on the line - England to win Euro 2012

[Silent Bob]

They want people to be realistic and manage expectation. Think we have it sussed on here, expectation is back home as quick as poss so we can all talk more about Ferdinand.

The funniest thing is people saying "oh we've got low expectations so maybe we'll go and win it", the Alan Shearer position I call it, I don't think they've quite understood the meaning of low expectations.

 

[ExmouthExile]

I do fear we are going to get a hiding from the French though. I mean, like a 5-0 hiding.

Not with Joe Hart between the sticks, and France have got a dodgy defence, I'm going for a 1-1 draw

 

[chucky1973]

This is the worst squad we have ever sent to a tournament. I don't actually think we will score. France I think will go all the way and will beat the Germams In the final.

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

We haven't failed in previous tournaments because of 'unrealistically high expectations.' We've failed because we've been crap - no settled pattern of play, tired players, lack of intelligence in sussing out opponents' weaknesses as a game develops and making changes that exploit them.

 

[darters74]

Italy for me, laugh all you like but they have a very good squad now, watch this space.

They lost 3-0 at home to Russia last weekend. Hardly a great prep!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

you like that response dont you...

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I will be happy if we play shit

I think you're onto a winner.

 

[Simster]

This daft idea that we might just have a chance will be quashed once France have spanked us 3-0 on Monday. Owing to a couple of questionable picks, Rooney's muppetry in qualifying and Terry and Ferdinand's all round wankiness, we haven't even been able to pick our best squad.

There is more chance of England finishing with the worst record in the tournament than us finishing beyond the first knockout round. Personally, I think the RUSKIES are going to win it.

 

[Giraffe]

Only three pages. I expected more!!

 

[ExmouthExile]

Personally, I think the RUSKIES are going to win it.

I'm tempted to have a flutter on the Russians as well

 

[Silent Bob]

This daft idea that we might just have a chance will be quashed once France have spanked us 3-0 on Monday. Owing to a couple of questionable picks, Rooney's muppetry in qualifying and Terry and Ferdinand's all round wankiness, we haven't even been able to pick our best squad.

Also injuries and racial tensions...

I think France will make the final, against probably Germany, though I can't quite make my mind up on Spain. They do sort of have the feel of Barcelona about them, a stunning team who have hit their (incredibly high) peak and started to come down the other side. Also the possible reappearance of old rifts given how ugly the Barcelona-Madrid games have become in the Mourinho era. No one has ever won three tournaments in a row. But I've got a sneaking feeling Torres will do well, and they still have amazing quality.

 

[The Grockle]

I'm gonna stick my head on the line and say you're obviously crazy in the brain!

I do admire your optimism though, it's no doubt similar to the false optimism Ian Dowie must have to install in himself before going out on the pull, hope but no expectations.

 

[SK1NT]

i like the fact there isn't any expectation...

Id rather roy didnt take the likes of terry and did take richards...

however i reckon we'll go out in the quarters... poss win our group...

 

[peterward]

I know I will be slaughtered but unlike everyone else I think we have a real chance.

The team is more together than I have ever seen them before and regardless of talent I think that is worth a lot.

Flame away!!!!!

nice knowing you mate

 

[Giraffe]

For each mocking post I get more confident.

I do believe that most of you have little knowledge of international football and that a strategy such as the one that Roy has adopted in the last two games is exactly what wins international tournament football matches.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

a strategy such as the one that Roy has adopted in the last two games is exactly what wins international tournament football matches.

Which strategy is this? Roy plays a dull unimaginative and inflexible 442 which most of the world's best nations gave up decades ago.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

This daft idea that we might just have a chance will be quashed once France have spanked us 3-0 on Monday. Owing to a couple of questionable picks, Rooney's muppetry in qualifying and Terry and Ferdinand's all round wankiness, we haven't even been able to pick our best squad.

There is more chance of England finishing with the worst record in the tournament than us finishing beyond the first knockout round. Personally, I think the RUSKIES are going to win it.

I'm not sure Ferdinand can be blamed for HATING John Terry. We all do that.

 

[Giraffe]

Which strategy is this? Roy plays a dull unimaginative and inflexible 442 which most of the world's best nations gave up decades ago.

Playing not to lose rather than to win is something the Italians, Germany, Argentina and to a lesser extent, Spain, have been doing for years.

 

[acrossthepond]

Both the German and the Dutch guys that I work with also think England will win this one. "Winning matches one nil wins tournaments." according to them.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

As usual, we'll lose the first game, draw the second one and need to win the third to qualify - and fail. That's just how it goes, sorry. No chance methinks.