The general Euro2024 chit chat thread

[LUX]

France were certainly unable to trouble them. But Spain were not as good as in the first half,

[tulip]

France were certainly unable to trouble them. But Spain were not as good as in the first half,

France closed them down somewhat in the second half, but have had problems scoring in the whole tournament.

[Orion1871]

Surely the French can find a more attacking coach than Deschamps. He's done very well with them in multiple tournaments, but they really should be performing better up front with the sort of attackers they have available.

[LUX]

They’ll have their suspended defence back for the final.

[LUX]

Don’t forget the last WC final. Three all, loads of chances missed by both teams. Mbappe hatrick.

[Loafer]

Mboopy showing why he's the most over rated player in the world

Has done absolutely oxf*rd all this entire tournament

[Franchise FC]

Surely the French can find a more attacking coach than Deschamps. He's done very well with them in multiple tournaments, but they really should be performing better up front with the sort of attackers they have available.

Swap ‘French’ for ‘English’ and ‘Deschamps’ for ‘Southgate’

[Hendo]

Did anyone else know he is only 16?

It's giving me Don Goodman flashbacks when Steven Sessegnon was playing in the Championship.

[Sanguine]

Commentary mentioned another 'wonderkid' who will likely be a fixture in the side by the next World Cup. Pau Cubarsi is a 17 year old centre-back who already has three caps for Spain and 20 Barca appearances to his name. A 6ft tall unit, and still growing. Where do they find these players?!

Assuming his trajectory doesn't change, Lamine Yamal will be around his peak at the 2038 World Cup.

[Orion1871]

Surely the French can find a more attacking coach than Deschamps. He's done very well with them in multiple tournaments, but they really should be performing better up front with the sort of attackers they have available.

Swap ‘French’ for ‘English’ and ‘Deschamps’ for ‘Southgate’

I was thinking more swap Deschamps for Zidane.

[BRO_BOT]

Yes

He should be fingering birds in a bike shed at the park drinking shite cider

Not scoring worldies

who's Twitter did you nick that from?

[Brum Royal]

Enjoyed the game last night, could have been a few more goals. I think Spain will beat whomever gets through tonight though.

From a GK perspective, I thought Simon could have done better with the French goal, seemed to give up on it early, but with a dive could probably have got there.

[BRO_BOT]

Enjoyed the game last night, could have been a few more goals. I think Spain will beat whomever gets through tonight though.

From a GK perspective, I thought Simon could have done better with the French goal, seemed to give up on it early, but with a dive could probably have got there.

Goalkeeper analysis is difficult because you know what is going to happen, which the keeper doesn't

i.e. you know it was going to his left, he doesn't

[Loafer]

Yes

He should be fingering birds in a bike shed at the park drinking shite cider

Not scoring worldies

who's Twitter did you nick that from?

dont use twitter

[Loafer]

Ok well this makes me feel old as oxf*rd and depressed

20 year old messi holding a baby yamal

https://www.theguardian.com/football/ar ... otos-spain

[URZZZZ]

Did anyone else know he is only 16?

It's giving me Don Goodman flashbacks when Steven Sessegnon was playing in the Championship.

I think you mean the great Ryan Sessegnon!

[Hendo]

Did anyone else know he is only 16?

It's giving me Don Goodman flashbacks when Steven Sessegnon was playing in the Championship.

I think you mean the great Ryan Sessegnon!

You're quite right!

[URZZZZ]

Mboopy showing why he's the most over rated player in the world

Has done absolutely oxf*rd all this entire tournament

Obvious bait aside, he was awful last night (excellent cross for the goal aside)

Spanish had an overload on the right hand side all the first half and he had zero interest in helping his full back

Talent goes a long way in football but mentality and attitude are as important

[Brum Royal]

Enjoyed the game last night, could have been a few more goals. I think Spain will beat whomever gets through tonight though.

From a GK perspective, I thought Simon could have done better with the French goal, seemed to give up on it early, but with a dive could probably have got there.

Goalkeeper analysis is difficult because you know what is going to happen, which the keeper doesn't

i.e. you know it was going to his left, he doesn't

That is true, but I'm a keeper myself, so I look at it from the perspective of what I would have done in that position. The behind the goal footage of the goal shows Simon gives up on the ball as the cross gets to the striker to head it, whereas if he'd continued his momentum and dived he'd have had a chance to have made the save. He might not have saved it, but he'd have got closer to it than by not moving and watching it go in.

[LUX]

This applies more to the Swiss goalie for Saka’s equaliser. It was superbly placed and went in off a post, but the goalie sinks to his knees and makes no attempt,