Wales’ bid to reach the Euro 2016 final has fallen short at the final hurdle as Portugal got the better of last night’s Semi Final Before the game it was billed as a clash if the two Galacticos with teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale going head to head And …
Read More »France vs Iceland a few quick thoughts
The fairytale has ended for Iceland as they were emphatically beaten by hosts France last night It was a 5 star performance by Didier Deschamps’s side as they finally showed why showed many had them pegged as pre tournament favourites Although it was early July it was very unseasonal weather …
Read More »Germany vs Italy a few quick thoughts
Germany finally break their jinx that Italy have over them in major tournaments As predicted by yours truly it took extra time and penalties but Joachim Low’s side move on to the Semi Finals where they will await the winner of tonight’s game between France and Iceland Germany may have …
Read More »Wales vs Belgium a few quick thoughts
It was labelled as Wales’ biggest game in nearly 60 years It will be remembered as Wales’ biggest win of all time A sensational win for Chris Coleman’s side as they beat Belgium 3-1 to book a place in their first ever major tournament Semi Final For many Belgium were …
Read More »Poland vs Portugal a few quick thoughts
Portugal progress to the Semi Finals of Euro 2016 but once again they fail to excite Their performances are asking the old age question. Would you rather win ugly or lose in style It seems in Euro 2016 Portugal are opting for the former They are yet to win a …
Read More »England vs Iceland a few quick thoughts
Actually this one could be quite a few thoughts The most embarrassing England display that I have witnessed in my 32 years of being alive A result that saw Roy Hodgson’s position untenable once the final whistle had blown Did he do the honourable thing in stepping down straight after …
Read More »Italy vs Spain a few quick thoughts
Holders Spain are out Their dominance of this competition has been finally broken as the 2008 and 2012 winners have been dumped out by Italy Antonio Conte’s side exacting revenge after that 4-0 thumping in Kiev 4 years ago And after watching last night’s game it’s nothing short of what …
Read More »France vs Republic Ireland a few quick thoughts
Now while 62,000 people were watching this game at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais I was watching this game at Lyon Airport The reason for that can be explained here – http://realfootballman.com/football/weekend-lyon-euro-2016-adventure/ What an ideal start for the Republic Of Ireland though as they went ahead after just 2 minutes Shane …
Read More »Euro 2016 Group F Final Matches a few quick thoughts
Many thought this group was going to be the sleeper when the draw was made But these four teams have arguably thrown up the most exciting football of the tournament so far Portugal vs Hungary was definitely the game of the tournament so far and Cristiano Ronaldo has finally come …
Read More »Euro 2016 Group E Final Matches a few quick thoughts
Irish eyes were certainly smiling and you can only begin too imagine the hangover this morning as Martin O’Neill’s side secured their route to the Round of 16 in dramatic fashion With Italy already assured of top spot in the group they had the luxury of rotating their squad and …
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