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Post by qwertywarrior » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:38 pm

really glad spain are going through

can't stand the germans ,should have heard what gran would have said if she had watched last night

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Post by TANGODANCER » Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:15 pm

TANGODANCER wrote:It's Spain v Germany, Im telling ya. :wink:
:mrgreen:

Same three impressed me as in their last game: Senna, Sergio Ramos and Pujol. Immense display of skilful football from Spain and clinical finishing. Man of the match , Silva, hands down.
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Post by warthog » Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:19 pm

Some good stuff by the Spaniards, although the viewing experience was sullied by Clive Tyldesley, who didn't know whether to cry or masturbate as the third goal went in.

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Post by Little Green Man » Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:34 pm

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TANGODANCER wrote:It's Spain v Germany, Im telling ya. :wink:
:mrgreen:

Same three impressed me as in their last game: Senna, Sergio Ramos and Pujol. Immense display of skilful football from Spain and clinical finishing. Man of the match , Silva, hands down.
I thought Fabregas made a huge difference in the second half. There wasn't much between them till he came on. Once Spain scored Russia were decidedly clueless. Whoever's got an expensive pre-contract agreement with Arshavin will be a bit worried on that non-performance.

I wouldn't say no to Senna in the unlikely event that he begged to play for us, although I have heard he doesn't take corners too well. (Tasteless F1 joke - :oops: - mine's the red jacket with McLaren on the back.)

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Post by Lord Kangana » Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:41 pm

Re-match of Guernica rather than Stalingrad then... :twisted:

My tip for the final? Torres won't start the game - he looked like he'd never seen a ball before tonight, let alone earned his living playing with one. That Guiz-thingy chappie will play.

Didn't hear the Clive Tydlesly commentary, though I assume he must have been a complete tw*t. :whack:
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Post by cophilie » Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:05 am

Lord Kangana wrote:Re-match of Guernica rather than Stalingrad then... :twisted:

My tip for the final? Torres won't start the game - he looked like he'd never seen a ball before tonight, let alone earned his living playing with one. That Guiz-thingy chappie will play.

Didn't hear the Clive Tydlesly commentary, though I assume he must have been a complete tw*t. :whack:
Judging from what you wrote can't imagine you would have liked the commentary. Dear Clive spent the vast majority of the match praising young Torres, seemed close to tears when he was subbed off.

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Post by TANGODANCER » Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:10 am

Lord Kangana wrote:Re-match of Guernica rather than Stalingrad then... :twisted:

My tip for the final? Torres won't start the game - he looked like he'd never seen a ball before tonight, let alone earned his living playing with one. That Guiz-thingy chappie will play.

Didn't hear the Clive Tydlesly commentary, though I assume he must have been a complete tw*t. :whack:
Spain have been very astute with their use of subs. Fabregas was a classic example. I thought Torres did well enough in troubling the defence whenever he could; of the twto Torres/Guiza, I'd take Torres anytime personally. Guiza came on in the last couple of games fro tired legs and it worked very well. 3-0 against a decent Russian side shows just how well.
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Post by blurred » Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:51 am

Little Green Man wrote:I wouldn't say no to Senna in the unlikely event that he begged to play for us, although I have heard he doesn't take corners too well. (Tasteless F1 joke - :oops: - mine's the red jacket with McLaren on the back.)
He's got a decent enough shot on him, but he's rubbish at free-kicks, too - always a crashing drive into the wall.

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Post by TANGODANCER » Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:28 am

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Little Green Man wrote:I wouldn't say no to Senna in the unlikely event that he begged to play for us, although I have heard he doesn't take corners too well. (Tasteless F1 joke - :oops: - mine's the red jacket with McLaren on the back.)
He's got a decent enough shot on him, but he's rubbish at free-kicks, too - always a crashing drive into the wall.
Come on Blurred, "always a crashing drive into the wall"? Last game alone he hit two stunning shots that went very close. Liverpool would have him gladly given the chance, and you know it. Credit where it's due hey?
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Post by blurred » Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:35 am

TANGODANCER wrote:Come on Blurred, "always a crashing drive into the wall"? Last game alone he hit two stunning shots that went very close. Liverpool would have him gladly given the chance, and you know it. Credit where it's due hey?
I think that one might have sailed over your head, Tango - it was another F1 reference.

And as for the point - would I have him over Mascherano? No ta. Handy enough player for the squad, though.

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Post by mummywhycantieatcrayons » Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:35 am

TANGODANCER wrote:
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Little Green Man wrote:I wouldn't say no to Senna in the unlikely event that he begged to play for us, although I have heard he doesn't take corners too well. (Tasteless F1 joke - :oops: - mine's the red jacket with McLaren on the back.)
He's got a decent enough shot on him, but he's rubbish at free-kicks, too - always a crashing drive into the wall.
Come on Blurred, "always a crashing drive into the wall"? Last game alone he hit two stunning shots that went very close. Liverpool would have him gladly given the chance, and you know it. Credit where it's due hey?
I think the second tasteless F! joke might have passed you by, Tango. :D
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Post by CrazyHorse » Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:42 am

Little Green Man wrote:mine's the red jacket with McLaren on the back.
How come you're carrying him around? Surely he can afford a taxi?


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Post by Zulus Thousand of em » Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:55 am

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Post by TANGODANCER » Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:59 am

Yes, the F1 jokes sailed well above the Tango barnet. It's friday I'm tyred, I guess. :wink:
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Post by Worthy4England » Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:08 am

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Little Green Man wrote:mine's the red jacket with McLaren on the back.
How come you're carrying him around? Surely he can afford a taxi?


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Post by Hoboh » Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:35 pm

Germany to win now, Spain peaked 90 mins to early and they ain't going to brush aside the German players like the Russians.

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Post by Zulus Thousand of em » Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:55 pm

hoboh2o wrote:Germany to win now, Spain peaked 90 mins to early and they ain't going to brush aside the German players like the Russians.
Hope you are right. It's about time I gave Paddy Power a caning! :D
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