The Euro 2016 Thread

Absolutely fascinating. Interesting to read the comments below too (one explains Lovren's absence from the Croatian squad).

 

Shane currently playing for Ireland against Belgium on ITV.

11 minutes gone and it's 0-0 at the moment.

 

Got a treble going today: Belgium, Iceland and Portugal. So, sorry Shane but come on Belgium!

 

Got 22/1 on Belgium to win 2-0 and Lukaku to score first.

 

What a ****ing save from Darren Randolph!

 

Offside though so didn't matter.

 

It doesn't change the fact he made an awesome save, Tom.

 

Is it 'Shane Long's on Fire' they're singing?

 

Do any of you agree that the number over-hit crosses is strangely high in the tournament thus far? I was wondering whether the players are struggling with the ball being used?

 

De Bruyne is finding so much space. Eventually he'll make Ireland pay.

 

Well done referee for booking Hendrick.

 

Two balls on the pitch the Referee should have simply stopped play.

 

But Hendrick deliberately kicked the ball towards the play to stop an attack. He should have just kicked it out.

 

If the Referee couldn't see two balls within his vision he needs to book a visit to Specsavers.

 

I thought Hendrick did well trying to stop the attack, worth a yellow card in my eyes.

 

Well if you mean he hasn't got eyes in the back of his head then yes. His assistant should have told him - he had his back to it.

 

Lukaku!

 

GOAL: Belgium 1-0 Ireland - Lukaku 49'

 

Love the Gaelic style lettering on the back of the Irish shirts.

 

So - the high foot by Toby. What's your take on that one, Tom? I immediately said they it would be a free kick anywhere else on the pitch, therefore a penalty