like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 7, 2012 6:04pm
There really aren't many players left on Italy's squad from their 2006 WC team, or even their 2010 WC team. A lot of youth on the team this time around. Also, they are once again going through a scandal through Serie A. Last time there was a match fixing scandal, the Italians won a high profile event lol.Automatik;1192257 wrote:"Italy will dominate the group!!!"
Never gets old. :laugh:
I just noticed no Gattuso on Italy's squad. I'm guessing he's done w/ international play?
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 7, 2012 6:14pm
I have deep Irish and German roots. I rooted for Germany in 2008, but my Irish roots are much cooler/deeper so I'm rolling with Ireland the entire way.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 7, 2012 6:15pm
Times like these, I miss Rock. Dude was a nutjob, but he provided some classic meltdowns.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jun 7, 2012 6:52pm
Treason.hoops23;1192288 wrote:I have deep Irish and German roots. I rooted for Germany in 2008, but my Irish roots are much cooler/deeper so I'm rolling with Ireland the entire way.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jun 7, 2012 6:53pm
Seriously though, I'm debating skipping class tomorrow. The games aren't the best of the tourney, but I'm so freaking pumped.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 7, 2012 6:55pm
Meh, it's not like the German's have a hostile history against people who commit treason or anything.chicago510;1192308 wrote:Treason.
Sadly I have to work this entire weekend, but I'm off the next 4 weekends after and only work 2 days next week. I should be able to catch quite a few matches.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jun 7, 2012 6:57pm
You have a smartphone? Get the WatchESPN apphoops23;1192315 wrote:Meh, it's not like the German's have a hostile history against people who commit treason or anything.
Sadly I have to work this entire weekend, but I'm off the next 4 weekends after and only work 2 days next week. I should be able to catch quite a few matches.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 7, 2012 7:01pm
App doesn't work with our area cable provider... At least on last glance.chicago510;1192318 wrote:You have a smartphone? Get the WatchESPN app
ESPN3 works just fine. Won't be able to watch while at work though.. Something about it creating mistakes with patients medications or some shit...
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 7, 2012 7:07pm
like_that;1189480 wrote:It was. It also helped that they were hosting the tourney too. Biggest fluke.
I was BS'n with my coworker today...basically asking how crazy it was after they won. They hosted the Olympics that year, the Euro was in Portugal.
Regardless, he said it was insane....people getting nuts partying in the streets. He said he didn't think people went to work for a week after they won the final. :laugh:
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 7, 2012 7:14pm
That's right not sure why I thought it was in Greece. Not surprised people didn't go to work though. Just one of many reasons why that country is going to the shitter.Automatik;1192332 wrote:I was BS'n with my coworker today...basically asking how crazy it was after they won. They hosted the Olympics that year, the Euro was in Portugal.
Regardless, he said it was insane....people getting nuts partying in the streets. He said he didn't think people went to work for a week after they won the final. :laugh:
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 7, 2012 7:15pm
Ill be rolling with Ireland and Spain. I really wanna see Ireland do well after that BS handball vs France/Henry fucked them.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 7, 2012 7:25pm
England/France on Monday should be good. I'm sure both teams feel like they have a lot to prove.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jun 7, 2012 7:55pm
Laley23;1192338 wrote:Ill be rolling with Ireland and Spain. I really wanna see Ireland do well after that BS handball vs France/Henry fucked them.
Forgot about that. Fuck france those headbutting, handballing quitters.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 7, 2012 8:02pm
Laley23;1192338 wrote:Ill be rolling with Ireland and Spain. I really wanna see Ireland do well after that BS handball vs France/Henry fucked them.
http://www.jeu-de-main.com/chicago510;1192388 wrote:Forgot about that. Fuck france those headbutting, handballing quitters.
http://www.fupa.com/play/Sports-free-games/handball-henry.html
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cat_lover
Posts: 2,388
Jun 7, 2012 8:51pm
Going to root for Ireland and Germany.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Jun 7, 2012 8:52pm
Going to drink beer and hope for good games. Turkey not qualifying took any personal rooting interest away for me. I just want to see an entertaining tourney.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jun 7, 2012 10:27pm
Lets go Israel! Fuck
WE should be in ASIA goddamnit. We'd win there.
Anyways. Lets Go Netherlands!
WE should be in ASIA goddamnit. We'd win there.
Anyways. Lets Go Netherlands!
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 7, 2012 10:29pm
That's where I'm at minus the Turkey part.DeyDurkie5;1192461 wrote:Going to drink beer and hope for good games. Turkey not qualifying took any personal rooting interest away for me. I just want to see an entertaining tourney.
Love that it's on ESPN. ESPN3 kept me from needing to get a DVR for this shit. Throw in a US WC qualifier, and tomorrow is going to be a solid soccer day. And then Saturday will be even better.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jun 7, 2012 11:15pm
I can't wait! A few hours away...
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 7, 2012 11:48pm
Thank god for espn3. I don't think I'm going to look for any scores tomorrow. I'm just going to watch the games when I get home.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 8, 2012 8:17am
So pissed I can't watch these games today
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Jun 8, 2012 9:23am
As pumped as I am for todays openers, Germany-Portugal is going to be crazy tomorrow and so is Spain-Italy Sunday.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 8, 2012 9:58am
SportsAndLady;1192890 wrote:So pissed I can't watch these games today
I have today off.
Hope this helps.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jun 8, 2012 10:36am
Considering Wales and Norway aren't in it, my heritage teams. I'll go with Ireland and Germany.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 8, 2012 10:55am
That's awesome, I had a day off this week that my manager chooses and he picked Thursday..I was like cmon how about Friday and he wouldn't budge. Assholelike_that;1192979 wrote:I have today off.
Hope this helps.