THE EUROS

[loudnproud]

So EUAFA has imposed an expulsion threat on the Russians should further trouble happen INSIDE the stadium, commendable and within their remit. Many leading authorities appearing to ask the question about what to do should it flare up outside the stadium.
This has to be down to the French government to come out and clearly state that any trouble outside of the sporting arena and you are deported, Kicked out. Sent home. No if's or buts. Just gone.

European football has inherited our defunct hooligan nature and its not limited to the Russians. Sad but true. The english game has "grown up" to a larger extent. This was part of our thinking when all those years ago under a pre season tour with Magilton as our manager, We "be friend-ed" similar like minds of those FC fortuna fans.

The "Russian ultras", are not football fans......Like English football 20 years ago, It was a venue where two sets of opposition met on a weekly basis,some bent on just wanting to "have a go". I confess that i was part of that culture both with my home club and the national side. Im no longer proud of it, In fact some of my close friends,now matured, who i have fought and been battered by, are passionate about the game and the side they support, and now condemn the thuggery.

English fans know how to produce the "banter". The policing at english games usually involve the banter aimed at the police who know and interact with it. The French policy is different.....They will shoot rubber bullets, which bloody well hurt by the way, and shoot tear gas to disperse a crowd. Our supporters need to understand this.

Im 99% certain that the Russian ultras will have another go......Outside of the arena. What is so sad about the whole bloody saga is that these ultras will attack english fans who are otherwise good natured people who are simply out to enjoy the footballing occasion with their kids and friends.

[Quasar]

There is now talk of the Turkish Ultras coming over, to show the Russians who is boss,... getting all very silly now !

I was going to nip over for the England Wales game, but i think i shall watch from the safety of my armchair.

[herforder]

Ruskies 2-0 down to Slovakia at half time. Stay calm, don't let the red mist come down!

[hallamblue]

Slovaks doing what we were incapable of doing....sticking the ball in the net and defending!

[hallamblue]

It seems the Welsh and English fans are uniting and singing together regarding Russians "go home"!

Translated as Fuckoffski!

Ha ha yer I reckon so ;()

[number 9]

Awww, what a shame...the Russians lost.

[marko69]

Slovaks doing what we were incapable of doing....sticking the ball in the net and defending!

Don't let poor Dier hear you say this, Hallamski!

[hallamblue]

lol....too late !

[marko69]

Nightmare for Albania......, so close to a commendable draw.

I know the ruling was for inside the stadium only, but the Russians must be getting "bombed" out now (no pun intended)for this violence in Lille. Couldn't believe what I was seeing. Bloody warzone.

If they don't, I wonder if that Russian with three testicles will be get his game against Wales, ......., whojanikabolokov.

[marko69]

Can't speak for all Scottish people today regarding today's big game, but you could probably guess who many will be wanting to win.

Not with me and a few others that I know though. At the time, a very bitter pill was left in the mouth after BOTH Scotland v Wales qualifiers and both due to Gareth Bale. There is no doubt at all that the guy has class, he ain't the richest star in the world for no reason......, but he really is a cheating diving bstd. The game in Wales where we were all over them, I'll never forget. We scored the perfectly legal goal to go 2-0 up (chopped off) and then minutes later, Bale spectacularly dives for the penalty. From a footballing aspect, I just cannot stand the guy. As a result, I'm hoping England can do the business today. It'll be difficult, but I genuinely do think they are bordering on a one man (cheating git) band, and England have MUCH more quality.

So out and at them, guys......., do it for Roy, who I think is your best manager since SBR.

[hallamblue]

thnx for that marko. I'm starting to dislike Mr Bale too. I understand the mind games from them for today's game. Wouldn't surprise me if it's a draw tbh.

in many ways it might be better for England if we DIDN'T win the group but came second. We'd probably get an easier pathway?!

[herforder]

No change in Roy's line up. Looking to Sterling and Kane to justify their inclusion.

15 minutes or so, and all the hype and talking will be over. Come on you Lions, slay that Welsh Dragon, and force Mr Bale to eat his words!


Ps. Virgin network here crashed for the first 20 mins! Listening on steam radio!!

[herforder]

Half-time Bale 1 - England 0. Good strike, but Hart should have saved it, no question.

Possession without no end product - Sterling off, please.

[marko69]

Yip, Sterling off, Vardy on, goal...... 2-1 England. Well done.

[hallamblue]

Bloody Ýeeeeesssssss
Stick that in yer pipe and smoke it Bale

[herforder]

Well done Roy, both get out of gaol cards did the biz!! Another late, late winner in the comp. Sit back and enjoy the moment (no, not you Gareth).

[Quasar]

Our Gareth just scored for NIR

[herforder]

Our Gareth just scored for NIR

Great cross and header. Hold on lads!

[marko69]

Good old fashioned football....... None of this taking it to the corner flag for 2 minutes....., absolutely superb, Northern Ireland & Super Mikey O'Neill.

[Shed on tour]

People often ask me why do you waste your money following England everywhere?. I do wonder myself sometimes and then occasionally you get a moment like when the winner went in today and then I know why.

[hallamblue]

looking good for the UK teams init guys...

[marko69]

People often ask me why do you waste your money following England everywhere?. I do wonder myself sometimes and then occasionally you get a moment like when the winner went in today and then I know why.

Must be like following Hibs, Shed. Years of fk all then something happens that's etched into your memory til your dying day.

Unbelievable officiating seeing the ball went forward from a Welsh head for Vardys goal. The officials take some Shyte at times, (especially from me) but always good to applaud something worth applauding.

[loudnproud]

People often ask me why do you waste your money following England everywhere?. I do wonder myself sometimes and then occasionally you get a moment like when the winner went in today and then I know why.

Are you off cloud 9 yet shed??? Im proud of our young guns and the way they are pushing forward, Great stuff

[charlton837]

Serious question Shed, over the course of a campaign does it cost a serious amount of money following England? With flights being cheaper these days I guess it helps. I would love to do it one day, I'm only 27 and have had my itfc season ticket for 16 years now, I've got tickets for last 16 game in paris next sat, hoping England win the group so it will ne them. Can you guarantee tickets for away qualifiers when an England fan plus member?

Just intrigued as like I say I want to do it some time

[herforder]

Another late - good - goal to give the Italians a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Sweeedes. Qualifying with a game to spare. Peronis all round!

[Bluemike]

Another late - good - goal to give the Italians a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Sweeedes. Qualifying with a game to spare. Peronis all round!

Didn't see the game but reports suggest it was a great big bore-fest.

[herforder]

Another late - good - goal to give the Italians a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Sweeedes. Qualifying with a game to spare. Peronis all round!

Didn't see the game but reports suggest it was a great big bore-fest.

It was!

[TODD66]

Loving the work of the Croatia (so called) supporters.

The Millwall of the international scene. Fighting amongst themselves and throwing flares on the pitch disrupting the match when they were winning!

Head Coach has called them terrorists - bell ends more like!!

[Shed on tour]

Serious question Shed, over the course of a campaign does it cost a serious amount of money following England? With flights being cheaper these days I guess it helps. I would love to do it one day, I'm only 27 and have had my itfc season ticket for 16 years now, I've got tickets for last 16 game in paris next sat, hoping England win the group so it will ne them. Can you guarantee tickets for away qualifiers when an England fan plus member?

Just intrigued as like I say I want to do it some time

It really does depend on where we are playing during the campaign.
Flights to European destinations can be picked up cheaply especially when booked early and if need be you are prepared to fly indirect to your destination. Obviously trips to places like Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan work out far more expensive.
The official travel club work on a loyalty system where caps/points are awarded for each game you attend. This is then used for the allocation of tickets when an away game is over subscribed. If you pm me I will give you further details and advice when I get back from France in a couple of weeks.

[Shed on tour]

People often ask me why do you waste your money following England everywhere?. I do wonder myself sometimes and then occasionally you get a moment like when the winner went in today and then I know why.

Are you off cloud 9 yet shed??? Im proud of our young guns and the way they are pushing forward, Great stuff

L&P
Still on a high but as you know whether it be Town or England am always prepared to come down to earth with an almighty bump at anytime!!!!