Officila Euro 2004 Thread! - Page 4

gord · 16th June 2004, 06:58 PM

Well we're only a few matches into Euro 2004 and already I am sick of the English commentators. England - France was particularly hilarious though, the best part was when ITV's Clive Tyldesley informed us that "England are one-nil up, and all is right with the world". So presumably, when Zidane hit the equalizer, the war in Iraq was back on.

Another gem was Tyldesley saying that Jaques Santini (French manager and new Spurs boss) would have 1-0 "rammed down his throat in every English ground" next season. Genius. It was almost on a par with Kevin Keegan's "only one team can win it now, England" before they lost to Romania a few years ago.

But ITV aren't the only culprits. Auntie Beeb have been at it aswell. Gary Lineker keeps steering conversations towards England, but when his studio guests are a Dane and two Scotsmen, he doesn't get very far.

On the coverage of Latvia - Czech Republic, there seemed to be an English connection with every player on the pitch. Yes, Poborsky played for Manchester United, we know. And yes, he has short hair now. We're not blind.

I have to say the coverage of Germany - Holland was marginally better, however the commentators did seem to be rather pro-Germany, which was unusual. I don't think enough players in the Dutch squad have English connection for John Motson to be enthused by them.

But fear not folks, because, according to the EBC (that's the English Broadcasting Corporation) England will exact their revenge against France by beating them in the final.

So you don't need to bother watching any more of Euro 2004, the English have it sewn up.

Yeah, and I'm John Motson.

FashionWhore · 16th June 2004, 06:58 PM

yay portugal hav scored

they still hav a chance!!

i want them to win(btw)

Filthy Ritch · 16th June 2004, 07:52 PM

it seems every single match of euro 2004 so far (and i have watched them all pretty much) england is mentioned more than the teams that are actually playing.

i really was impressed by the germans,i dont agree with the statement that the commentators were pro germany because motson keep willin the dutch on towards the end,they didnt deserve the draw i don't think.

portugal are playing better,but they won't win it.i will be surprised if they get to the next round.

the spanish have a chance but they will bottle it in the later stages,and i havent been to impressed with italy so far but there is a long way to go yet.

i was dissapointed with a statement uefa made on the news about the violence in albufiera *the england team will not be punished under any surcumstances due to the behaviour of their fans" fucken holligans,

Rebelius · 16th June 2004, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gord

Another gem was Tyldesley saying that Jaques Santini (French manager and new Spurs boss) would have 1-0 "rammed down his throat in every English ground" next season. Genius. It was almost on a par with Kevin Keegan's "only one team can win it now, England" before they lost to Romania a few years ago.

I agree on the whole but in this instance he actually said "if the scorline stays the same" just before that

Classic tonight though, he was duscussing matches which would be played at that ground and said something like "and England will be back here when they beat France in the final..." as if it's already happened.

Gary V1 · 17th June 2004, 01:08 PM

At the start of the Sweden vs Bulgaria game they said something like 'We got to watch the heavyweights last night and now its time for the flyweights' or something completely disrespectful like that! I mean I'd say Sweden are a better team than England, probably why they haven't beaten them in something like 35 years. And the last time the flyweights Sweden played heavyweights England I believe it was the flyweights who came out on top.

daveo · 17th June 2004, 08:55 PM

hmm the france game was kinda boring, France were awfy sloppy. If they had lost though then it would mean england would HAVE to win against croatia in order to go through. hmm

so since scotland aint playing, whos everyone supporting? i think im supporting france, i think its coz i went there a few times...

RussellOrGoose · 17th June 2004, 09:03 PM

I said before it started Italy..but if they fail.....I'm going with Spain.

daveo · 17th June 2004, 09:20 PM

yeah my second would probably be spain too then sweden

Mike - Indi Rev · 17th June 2004, 09:46 PM

ITV Commentator in the France v England game commenting on how Henry had been having a quiet game - "Henry has been anonymous all night"

He has his name on the back of his shirt! And you just said it!

All_in_black · 17th June 2004, 09:51 PM

Switzerland were all over England for most of today's game - the final score was very misleading.

PeteRoe · 17th June 2004, 10:59 PM

There 2nd goal was a bit lucky...hit off the goalies heed.

I still say France will do it though. That is who I am supporting.

Rebelius · 17th June 2004, 11:32 PM

There's no way that russian keeper should've been sent off yesterday! no way!

Filthy Ritch · 18th June 2004, 10:14 AM

the germans are gonna win it,thats who im supporting anyways.
whos playing tonight? ive completely forgotten.

the france game last night is the only one i have missed so far,but felt came a calling.

PeteRoe · 18th June 2004, 10:40 AM

Sweden/Italy and Denmark/Bulgaria

Sweden game I think is the night time one.

16th June 2004, 06:58 PM	#46 (permalink)
gord of the rings Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,728	Well we're only a few matches into Euro 2004 and already I am sick of the English commentators. England - France was particularly hilarious though, the best part was when ITV's Clive Tyldesley informed us that "England are one-nil up, and all is right with the world". So presumably, when Zidane hit the equalizer, the war in Iraq was back on. Another gem was Tyldesley saying that Jaques Santini (French manager and new Spurs boss) would have 1-0 "rammed down his throat in every English ground" next season. Genius. It was almost on a par with Kevin Keegan's "only one team can win it now, England" before they lost to Romania a few years ago. But ITV aren't the only culprits. Auntie Beeb have been at it aswell. Gary Lineker keeps steering conversations towards England, but when his studio guests are a Dane and two Scotsmen, he doesn't get very far. On the coverage of Latvia - Czech Republic, there seemed to be an English connection with every player on the pitch. Yes, Poborsky played for Manchester United, we know. And yes, he has short hair now. We're not blind. I have to say the coverage of Germany - Holland was marginally better, however the commentators did seem to be rather pro-Germany, which was unusual. I don't think enough players in the Dutch squad have English connection for John Motson to be enthused by them. But fear not folks, because, according to the EBC (that's the English Broadcasting Corporation) England will exact their revenge against France by beating them in the final. So you don't need to bother watching any more of Euro 2004, the English have it sewn up. Yeah, and I'm John Motson.

16th June 2004, 06:58 PM	#47 (permalink)
FashionWhore Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 9,126	yay portugal hav scored they still hav a chance!! i want them to win(btw)

16th June 2004, 07:52 PM	#48 (permalink)
Filthy Ritch Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glasgay Posts: 3,788	it seems every single match of euro 2004 so far (and i have watched them all pretty much) england is mentioned more than the teams that are actually playing. i really was impressed by the germans,i dont agree with the statement that the commentators were pro germany because motson keep willin the dutch on towards the end,they didnt deserve the draw i don't think. portugal are playing better,but they won't win it.i will be surprised if they get to the next round. the spanish have a chance but they will bottle it in the later stages,and i havent been to impressed with italy so far but there is a long way to go yet. i was dissapointed with a statement uefa made on the news about the violence in albufiera *the england team will not be punished under any surcumstances due to the behaviour of their fans" fucken holligans,

17th June 2004, 01:08 PM	#50 (permalink)
Gary V1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cumbernauld Posts: 1,808	At the start of the Sweden vs Bulgaria game they said something like 'We got to watch the heavyweights last night and now its time for the flyweights' or something completely disrespectful like that! I mean I'd say Sweden are a better team than England, probably why they haven't beaten them in something like 35 years. And the last time the flyweights Sweden played heavyweights England I believe it was the flyweights who came out on top.

17th June 2004, 08:55 PM	#51 (permalink)
daveo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kingskettle en Fife Posts: 463	hmm the france game was kinda boring, France were awfy sloppy. If they had lost though then it would mean england would HAVE to win against croatia in order to go through. hmm so since scotland aint playing, whos everyone supporting? i think im supporting france, i think its coz i went there a few times...

17th June 2004, 09:03 PM	#52 (permalink)
RussellOrGoose legend Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cupar Posts: 6,432	I said before it started Italy..but if they fail.....I'm going with Spain.

17th June 2004, 09:20 PM	#53 (permalink)
daveo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kingskettle en Fife Posts: 463	yeah my second would probably be spain too then sweden

17th June 2004, 09:46 PM	#54 (permalink)
Mike - Indi Rev Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,635 Band: Indi Rev & Ladybirds Can Fly	ITV Commentator in the France v England game commenting on how Henry had been having a quiet game - "Henry has been anonymous all night" He has his name on the back of his shirt! And you just said it!

17th June 2004, 09:51 PM	#55 (permalink)
All_in_black Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kirriemuir Posts: 1,873	Switzerland were all over England for most of today's game - the final score was very misleading.

17th June 2004, 10:59 PM	#56 (permalink)
PeteRoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kirriemuir Posts: 1,135	There 2nd goal was a bit lucky...hit off the goalies heed. I still say France will do it though. That is who I am supporting.

17th June 2004, 11:32 PM	#57 (permalink)
Rebelius Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 7,220	There's no way that russian keeper should've been sent off yesterday! no way!

18th June 2004, 10:14 AM	#58 (permalink)
Filthy Ritch Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glasgay Posts: 3,788	the germans are gonna win it,thats who im supporting anyways. whos playing tonight? ive completely forgotten. the france game last night is the only one i have missed so far,but felt came a calling.

18th June 2004, 10:40 AM	#59 (permalink)
PeteRoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kirriemuir Posts: 1,135	Sweden/Italy and Denmark/Bulgaria Sweden game I think is the night time one.