Scrap the group games next time

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: Scrap the group games next time

Drink it in. We've come a long way to become one of the 16 best in Europe at this current moment.

We're also heading for transition period at some point in near'ish future, where fans will need to be patient, so even more reason to enjoy.

If this transition period means we see little of Ramsey, Bale not hitting form while we bed in more youngsters, I think we're in one to a certain extent.

At the moment this Welsh team can play poorly and grind out results against most of the better sides. It's never been so good, yet I don't think I know any Welsh fans who are taking anything for granted. I think we could make the next couple of Euros, do well in them and we'll still be grateful for being there. We can play these tournaments with no pressure, unlike our rugby counterparts, where the public generally demand they succeed.

[Harry Paget Flashman]

Re: Scrap the group games next time

Drink it in. We've come a long way to become one of the 16 best in Europe at this current moment.

We're also heading for transition period at some point in near'ish future, where fans will need to be patient, so even more reason to enjoy.

So much harder than the World Cup.

[life on mars]

Re: Scrap the group games next time

15 of the top ranked teams in the last 16.

Using FIFA rankings.


1 Belgium

2 France

4 England

5 Portugal

6 Spain

7 Italy

10 Denmark

12 Germany

13 Switzerland

14 Croatia

16 Netherlands

17 Wales

18 Sweden

21 Poland (Not Qualified)

23 Austria

24 Ukraine

Someone has got it right then , last few games have brought some excitement.

[NYCBlue]

Re: Scrap the group games next time

The game format is fine. Spreading it out all over the continent is bullshit. England are the only team hosting a home game in the next round. And the only team that has the possibility of hosting another one in further rounds all the way to final. At least two of the quarter-finals will be played in countries that are no longer in the competition. If we manage to beat Denmark we have to go back to ****ing Baku!