Dave the OAP
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Anyone else just boooooooed the telly when bellotti just came on for Italia?
Hampden's half to a third empty, 20,000?
There was a time when Scotland drew huge crowds, not just against the auld enemy.
Its a bit convoluted, but overall I'm definitely in favour of it. Anything that replaces totally meaningless friendlies can only be a good thing.
The one flaw I can see is that if you're out of the running for the Playoffs, there's actually more of an incentive to get relegated, as you'll be assured of an easier group the next time round. So if we get to the last game or two, and one of the teams is already out of the running for a Playoff spot, it would make more sense to make sure you finish bottom, get relegated, and secure an easier draw the next time round. Countries getting 'promoted' is a double-edged sword. You get a shot in the Playoffs, but you've only gone and made it harder for yourself to qualify next time round by moving up a division.
But other than that, it looks alright so far. The games over the weekend have definitely had more edge to them.
Anyone else just boooooooed the telly when bellotti just came on for Italia?
3/1 Betfred treble tonight of:
ENGLAND to beat Switzerland.
BELGIUM to beat Iceland.
SPAIN to beat Croatia.
3/1 Betfred treble tonight of:
ENGLAND to beat Switzerland.
BELGIUM to beat Iceland.
SPAIN to beat Croatia.