Totally OT: Euro 2020

[Raellus]

Any other football (soccer, for my fellow Yanks) fans out there Anyone watching the Euros

Netherlands v. Ukraine has been the match of the tournament, so far.

For whatever match I'm watching, I tend to cheer for the country that I've visited. If two such countries are playing one another, I tend to cheer for the one I enjoyed my visit to more. For example, Poland v. Slovakia is on right now. I spent a couple of days and an overnight in Krakow and quite enjoyed my time there; I only stopped for lunch in Slovakia and it was not a pleasant experience. Therefore, in this particular match, I'm cheering for Poland.

I've visited England three times and always enjoyed it, so I'm hoping that England wins the championship.

Who's your team and why

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[Ewan]

Watched Scotland getting beat today (nothing new) but I've got hope they won't disgrace themselves in the next two games.

[Rainbow Six]

Watched Scotland getting beat today (nothing new) but Ive got hope they wont disgrace themselves in the next two games.

I imagine well get beat by England (pains me to write that) then beat Croatia 5-0 in our last game when it wont actually count for anything.

[Ewan]

I imagine well get beat by England (pains me to write that) then beat Croatia 5-0 in our last game when it wont actually count for anything.

We always make it hard for ourselves

[Mahatatain]

I imagine well get beat by England (pains me to write that) then beat Croatia 5-0 in our last game when it wont actually count for anything.

If that happens then there is a chance that Scotland will qualify as one of the four best 3rd place teams.

For me I'm finding it fascinating watching my sons (aged 12 and 14) learn how frustrating it is to be an England fan and then watch them in tournaments. So much potential but you just know that they will stumble at some point.

[Rainbow Six]

Yeah, I hadn't realised at time of writing that some third placed teams would also advance. I'm still not optimistic.

you just know that [England] will stumble at some point.

We can but hope...

[Mahatatain]

We can but hope...

You hope, I expect.....

[Raellus]

Historic

England v. Scotland (football) is the oldest rivalry in international sports. It's older than at least a dozen countries!

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[Ewan]

England v. Scotland (football) is the oldest rivalry in international sports. It's older than at least a dozen countries!

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I'm hoping Scotland win tonight and it's a good fair game.

[Mahatatain]

I'm hoping Scotland win tonight and it's a good fair game.

Well that was a dull game......

[Rainbow Six]

Well that was a dull game......

Whit What game were you watching I was alternately on the edge of my seat or not able to watch. We were immense after that wee wobble in the first ten minutes where they hit the post. Our defence was awesome, covered everything. And the crowd made it sound like a home game. Couldnae hear the English sing...!

[Mahatatain]

I was watching the game where England kept slowing the pace down and gradually trying to build attacks. There was no tempo or energy to the England team and they were dull as a result. Scotland played well but England didn't. Kane looked very slow and didn't really threaten and Stirling looked like a prima donna who is keeping keener players on the bench. Both of my sons are convinced that England played the wrong team.

In terms of crowd noise, apparently there were 2,700 tickets for Scotland. It didn't look or sound like that to me!

[Rainbow Six]

I was watching the game where England kept slowing the pace down and gradually trying to build attacks. There was no tempo or energy to the England team and they were dull as a result. Scotland played well but England didn't. Kane looked very slow and didn't really threaten and Stirling looked like a prima donna who is keeping keener players on the bench. Both of my sons are convinced that England played the wrong team.

In terms of crowd noise, apparently there were 2,700 tickets for Scotland. It didn't look or sound like that to me!

Yeah, I remarked to the person I was watching the game with at half time that Kane had scarcely been in it but we didn't say any more about in case we jinxed it. I was unimpressed with the incident in the second half where Sterling tripped over his ankles then wanted a penalty. However, there is a maxim that you're only able to play as well as the opposition let you

As for the crowd, yep, I presume you were watching on ITV. STV had a completely separate broadcast (lead pundit David Moyes!) and their commentators did allude to the fact that there appeared to be significantly more Scottish fans than the number of tickets Scotland were allocated would suggest there should have been.

[Mahatatain]

Initially I thought Sterling dived but the replays showed that he tripped over his own foot.

[Raellus]

Who do you have making it through the semi's Who do you have taking home the trophy

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