Euro 24

[Kojak]

Jul 1, 2024 21:46:09 GMT fergiegiveusawave said:

Ronaldo's attitude in that game was frankly embarrassing and Martinez is an absolutely spineless clown for pandering to it. Absolute no interest in helping his team there, just wanted to massage his own ego.

Was proper funny when he missed that penalty.

[johnboy14]

Jul 1, 2024 21:46:09 GMT fergiegiveusawave said:

Ronaldo's attitude in that game was frankly embarrassing and Martinez is an absolutely spineless clown for pandering to it. Absolute no interest in helping his team there, just wanted to massage his own ego.

Abit harsh I think. Nobody played well other their keeper. The only major footballing power that's played well consistently is Spain.

[Stretty]

Jul 1, 2024 22:21:03 GMT Kojak said:

Almost all of the teams in this tournament are absolute shite.

spain v Germany would have been the best final.

[redcase]

Jul 1, 2024 22:21:03 GMT Kojak said:

Almost all of the teams in this tournament are absolute shite.

Austria are the most exciting team this tournament. And Switzerland.

[redcase]

Jul 1, 2024 22:22:09 GMT Kojak said:

Jul 1, 2024 21:46:09 GMT fergiegiveusawave said:

Ronaldo's attitude in that game was frankly embarrassing and Martinez is an absolutely spineless clown for pandering to it. Absolute no interest in helping his team there, just wanted to massage his own ego.

Was proper funny when he missed that penalty.

That was, frankly, one of the best penalty saves I've seen in years.

[Chris]

Jul 1, 2024 22:21:03 GMT Kojak said:

Almost all of the teams in this tournament are absolute shite.

I’ve found the whole thing a bit boring to be honest.

[caino]

why didnt we sign diogo costa. what a keeper. watch him go to city in the next year

[Paul]

Jul 1, 2024 22:34:40 GMT johnboy14 said:

Jul 1, 2024 21:46:09 GMT fergiegiveusawave said:

Ronaldo's attitude in that game was frankly embarrassing and Martinez is an absolutely spineless clown for pandering to it. Absolute no interest in helping his team there, just wanted to massage his own ego.

Abit harsh I think. Nobody played well other their keeper. The only major footballing power that's played well consistently is Spain.

Dont think it was harsh enough tbh. Portugal have got one of the best squad's in this tournament. But we wont know what they're capable of because of one person. His selfishness could have easily got them knocked out. He has Costa and Sesko missing two golden chances to thank for it.

Ronaldo is and always will he a legend of the game, but his ego is now turning into Portugals biggest weakness. It's turned into the Ronaldo show and the other players are suffering for it. Last night should be a huge wake up call for him. He's phenomenal athlete but nothing beats time.

[Paul]

Jul 2, 2024 7:17:39 GMT Chris said:

Jul 1, 2024 22:21:03 GMT Kojak said:

Almost all of the teams in this tournament are absolute shite.

I’ve found the whole thing a bit boring to be honest.

It's the worst tournament I've watched. This 3rd place qualifying spot hasn't helped either. Teams knowing they don't have to push it because they can qualify in 3rd place.

I've been more impressed by the likes of Austra, Switzerland and Georgia than any other of the favourites.

[johnboy14]

Jul 2, 2024 16:21:38 GMT Paul said:

Jul 1, 2024 22:34:40 GMT johnboy14 said:

Abit harsh I think. Nobody played well other their keeper. The only major footballing power that's played well consistently is Spain.

Dont think it was harsh enough tbh. Portugal have got one of the best squad's in this tournament. But we wont know what they're capable of because of one person. His selfishness could have easily got them knocked out. He has Costa and Sesko missing two golden chances to thank for it.

Ronaldo is and always will he a legend of the game, but his ego is now turning into Portugals biggest weakness. It's turned into the Ronaldo show and the other players are suffering for it. Last night should be a huge wake up call for him. He's phenomenal athlete but nothing beats time.

The coach picks him, if he's not good enough then it's on the coach. I agree with you to a certain extent as he's playing in some bullshit league against garbage but he's being picked and he's obviously still passionate enough to play for Portugal. I don't think Portugal are that good. They were pretty poor in midfield last night and you can't blame Ronaldo for that. I've said on plenty occasions that this isn't a great time for international football. There's no outstanding teams at this level anymore. Football in general is lacking world class players.

[Paul]

Jul 2, 2024 17:02:51 GMT johnboy14 said:

Jul 2, 2024 16:21:38 GMT Paul said:

Dont think it was harsh enough tbh. Portugal have got one of the best squad's in this tournament. But we wont know what they're capable of because of one person. His selfishness could have easily got them knocked out. He has Costa and Sesko missing two golden chances to thank for it.

Ronaldo is and always will he a legend of the game, but his ego is now turning into Portugals biggest weakness. It's turned into the Ronaldo show and the other players are suffering for it. Last night should be a huge wake up call for him. He's phenomenal athlete but nothing beats time.

The coach picks him, if he's not good enough then it's on the coach. I agree with you to a certain extent as he's playing in some bullshit league against garbage but he's being picked and he's obviously still passionate enough to play for Portugal. I don't think Portugal are that good. They were pretty poor in midfield last night and you can't blame Ronaldo for that.

It's not that he's not good enough anymore. Just that time is catching up and hes refusing to acknowledge it. 4 years ago those chances last night would have been buried. Overall they were poor last night but also think that's partly because Martinez is useless and that everything was set up to look for Ronaldo. They're certainly better than they've been playing lately.

Every set peice went to Ronaldo and everyone was shot, even a ridiculous one over the far left side in the 2nd half that was mever going in. Wouldn't mind but his record is woeful aswell.

If Portugal are to win this tournament, which I feel they're more than capable of doing then things need to change.

[johnboy14]

Jul 2, 2024 17:14:23 GMT Paul said:

Jul 2, 2024 17:02:51 GMT johnboy14 said:

The coach picks him, if he's not good enough then it's on the coach. I agree with you to a certain extent as he's playing in some bullshit league against garbage but he's being picked and he's obviously still passionate enough to play for Portugal. I don't think Portugal are that good. They were pretty poor in midfield last night and you can't blame Ronaldo for that.

It's not that he's not good enough anymore. Just that time is catching up and hes refusing to acknowledge it. 4 years ago those chances last night would have been buried. Overall they were poor last night but also think that's partly because Martinez is useless and that everything was set up to look for Ronaldo. They're certainly better than they've been playing lately.

Every set peice went to Ronaldo and everyone was shot, even a ridiculous one over the far left side in the 2nd half that was mever going in. Wouldn't mind but his record is woeful aswell.

If Portugal are to win this tournament, which I feel they're more than capable of doing then things need to change.

He's been told he can play well into his 40s and he believes it.

[Jayrannasaurus]

Jul 2, 2024 7:46:26 GMT caino said:

why didnt we sign diogo costa. what a keeper. watch him go to city in the next year

Not sure he'd fancy the Championship, personally.

[Paul]

Jul 2, 2024 17:22:26 GMT johnboy14 said:

Jul 2, 2024 17:14:23 GMT Paul said:

It's not that he's not good enough anymore. Just that time is catching up and hes refusing to acknowledge it. 4 years ago those chances last night would have been buried. Overall they were poor last night but also think that's partly because Martinez is useless and that everything was set up to look for Ronaldo. They're certainly better than they've been playing lately.

Every set peice went to Ronaldo and everyone was shot, even a ridiculous one over the far left side in the 2nd half that was mever going in. Wouldn't mind but his record is woeful aswell.

If Portugal are to win this tournament, which I feel they're more than capable of doing then things need to change.

He's been told he can play well into his 40s and he believes it.

The shape he's in there's no doubt. If Pepe can do it then he can. Just not at the level he thinks he can.

[johnboy14]

Jul 2, 2024 18:27:31 GMT Paul said:

Jul 2, 2024 17:22:26 GMT johnboy14 said:

He's been told he can play well into his 40s and he believes it.

The shape he's in there's no doubt. If Pepe can do it then he can. Just not at the level he thinks he can.

Agreed, the demands physically on forward players is totally different.