Euro 2016

[Techno]

Not bad. 

Cheers - Phil

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

THe lager is.

IanS

[nikharwood]

 

[Westmarcher]

Good one, Nobby. Hadn't seen that one before!   

IanS - agree - not a fan of Tennants lager either!   

Anyhoo. Wales vs. N.Ireland - pity they are drawn against each other but at least one UK team will get through.

[Leman]

What larks. Pop that in your caber and toss it.

[fsn]

As a) one who identifes with the more northern parts of these fair isles and b) one who cares not a jot or tittle for the game of (as I have learned to call it) kissball and c) one who loves the enthusiasm of the underdog, may I just say:

Come on Iceland!

I fully realise that by casting my ballot in their favour I have condemned them to vainglorious defeat, but I'd love to hear the Icelandic TV reporter if they do win. I think paramedics should stand by the commentary box.

[Roy]

I'm English. I, somewhat, support the England team ... The high-point of my enthusiasm peaked at the WC 2002 and has suffered mid-level highs and a lot of ambivalent lows since then.

I wouldn't normally wish another team to beat us (though am not surprised when they do) but, I've got to say I would find it immeasurably funny if Iceland won. So. Come on Iceland!

And Wales!

Though, good luck to the Northern Irish. I hope you really put on a show in the match.

[pierre the shy]

Speaking of minnows it reminds me a bit of when I was working in Edinburgh in 1993 and went to the local watering hole to watch England play San Marino in a World Cup qualifying game.

The English had to win by 8 clear goals but San Marino scored within 30 seconds of the game starting, much to the delight of the majority of the viewers 

Try as they might the English could only score 7 goals so missed going to the 1994 World Cup 

[Subedai]

Following England I always tend to think they will go out in the group stages so I never get disappointed when they do, it's only when they overachieve that I get worried about when they will peak and usually it's the game before the really important one. But I remember '66 so it's not all bad, just history.

The garbage press will have us putting 3 or 4 past Iceland as a matter of jingoistic pride but it's just not that easy anymore. nowadays, even the real minnows of any tournament have something to offer.
 
MickS

[Tawa]

What are the chances I can get an Iceland shirt delivered before Monday I wonder.......? 

[jimduncanuk]

What are the chances I can get an Iceland shirt delivered before Monday I wonder.......? 

I would nip out and buy one straight away.

I wore my USA top in a Florida Walmart in 2010 but I, sadly, didn't have my kilt with me.

[Subedai]

What are the chances I can get an Iceland shirt delivered before Monday I wonder.......? 

Just pop into your local store and ask for a spare.  They deliver in 2 hour slots so it shouldn't be a problem. Oh, wait a minute... 

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

I ended up in a bar inSan Francisco in 96 to watch the Germany/England game.
1) I was the only England fan apart from the barman.
2) It was an Irishbar. Not a theme bar but honest to gods Irish Catholic IRA supporters bar.
3) They were supporting Germany.
4) It's been many years since I've been that drunk!
Bless the barman, he poured me a half 'on the house, because we know what's gonna happen' when the penalties started!!!

[Roy]

I'm looking forward to watching the Caribbean Premier League cricket, on Dave from June 29th.
It's not the IPL, but it's free to watch (apart from the tv, electric, license fee).

More excited about seeing what its like, than I am about the football.

[mollinary]

I'm looking forward to watching the Caribbean Premier League cricket, on Dave from June 29th.
It's not the IPL, but it's free to watch (apart from the tv, electric, license fee).

More excited about seeing what its like, than I am about the football.

Me too! I really miss cricket on terrestrial TV. 

Mollinary

[Fenton]

I use the Mobdro app. Has all the SKY sports channel on it....It is of course a naughty app

[jimduncanuk]

Island ... Island ... Island


All I've heard all evening.

[Nosher]

Roy should apply for the soon to be vacant PM position. He will have us out of Europe in the blink of an eye.....

Never mind kissball fans. There are always other sports where we do quite well actually. In fact most sports other than kissball.

[mollinary]

Well we succumbed to the overwhelming power of the mighty Icelanders, what else could we have expected? It was men against boys ......... And the men lost! 

Mollinary

[Westmarcher]

Well, Wales, it's up to you now.   

England - isn't this the second time you've left Europe in the last few days? 

.. I'll get my coat ..