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  1. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    I can't remember a time when I've seen so little enthusiasm for a major competition, I wonder why.

    I'm looking forward to Friday and hoping Scotland can grind out a draw against Germany ...

    ... unlike many English people I like Scotland and hope they can get out of the group.

    They certainly won't be short of support, even from my little corner there are people going with or without tickets.

    This lad deserves a bit of support himself ...

    https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scotland-fan-euro-2024-walk-to-germany-b2559981.html
     
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  2. LD19SAFC

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    John Stones missed training today through illness :emoticon-0149-no: Hopefully that clears up asap.
     
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  3. Flash Gordon

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    I think Trent is probably going to get the nod in midfield but I wouldn't be shocked to see Gallagher in there.

    Wharton and Mainoo are unlikely to start in the tournament in my view.

    The rest is spot on though.
     
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  4. FellTop

    FellTop Well-Known Member

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    It all starts tomorrow - cannot wait :1980_boogie_down:
     
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  5. Grizzled Wanderer

    Grizzled Wanderer Well-Known Member

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    It's a bit of a miserable slog for England fans. We know we're going out in disappointment sooner or later, and when you go you're treated as hooligans in waiting. I don't think we have that element any more (too much risk of a messed up hairdo, fake tan sweats off and it's difficult to fight in sliders).

    The Scotland support turns up and it's non stop party time.

    I'd rather be in their situation than ours. They'll have a great time whatever happens, we'll only enjoy it if we win it.
     
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  6. LD19SAFC

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    Buzzing for it now. Last couple of weeks have dragged!
     
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  7. LD19SAFC

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    That’ll work, sure… :emoticon-0102-bigsm

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  8. SourPatch2

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    Makes yellow card bets interesting
     
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  9. LD19SAFC

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    Certainly does. I’ll be looking for the value :emoticon-0103-cool:
     
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  10. BackO'TheNet

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    Pickford
    Walker - Stones - Guehi - Trippier
    Mainoo - Rice
    Foden - Jude - Eze
    Kane
     
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  11. LD19SAFC

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    I like that side but there’s not a chance he starts Eze. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Gordon get the nod on the left…
     
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  12. LD19SAFC

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    John Stones back in training today. Good news
     
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  13. Scout73

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    My mates are heading over today for the Scotland germany game, sounds like the atmosphere is already class
     
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  14. Disco down under

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    Rugby.
     
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  15. FellTop

    FellTop Well-Known Member

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    Its coming home mate
     
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  16. LD19SAFC

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    Predictions for tomorrow?

    Germany 3-0 Scotland
     
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  17. Blond Bombshell

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  20. Grizzled Wanderer

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    Germany aren't the force they once were. I could see Scotland getting a point.
     
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