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UEFA EURO 2012

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Just predicted the winners and runners' up from each division, and simulated out the knockout phase to the finals.

Group Winners:

A. Russia
B. Germany
C. Spain
D. France

Runners up:

A. Greece
B. Netherlands
C. Italy
D. Sweden


Knockout Phase:

Russia-Netherlands.... Got Netherlands winning this one.

Spain-Sweden.. Spain with the easy win.

Germany-Greece... Germany by a touchdown.

France-Italy... Italy in a close game.

Final 4:
Netherlands-Spain.. Could go either way, but I think Netherlands pulls the upset.

Germany-Italy.. Germany advances over Italy, too big, too powerful.

EURO Final:

Netherlands-Germany

Germany wins in a close game.
 
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TooTallMenardo;2153997; said:
Just predicted the winners and runners' up from each division, and simulated out the knockout phase to the finals.

Group Winners:

A. Russia
B. Germany
C. Spain
D. France

Runners up:

A. Greece
B. Netherlands
C. Italy
D. Sweden


Knockout Phase:

Russia-Netherlands.... Got Netherlands winning this one.

Spain-Sweden.. Spain with the easy win.

Germany-Greece... Germany by a touchdown.

France-Italy... Italy in a close game.

Final 4:
Netherlands-Spain.. Could go either way, but I think Netherlands pulls the upset.

Germany-Italy.. Germany advances over Italy, too big, too powerful.

EURO Final:

Netherlands-Germany

Germany wins in a close game.
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I like it, but I know better to wait until the competition draws near before making my predictions. Group A just screams out surprise to me with those four nations. Group B looks pretty clear cut, but then again, crazier things have happened. Group C is another tricky group that looks clear cut on the surface, but you can never count out Croatia or Ireland. I could see Group D going any direction as well with England having a new manager, Ukraine being a co-host, France recovering from the World Cup debacle & a resurgent Sweden.

What remains to be seen, is who is this years Turkey going to be ? What country is going to consistently look finished & then miraculously score late & added time goals like they're going out of style ? Going along those same lines, who is this years Semih Senturk going to be ?

Too bad we won't get to see this eccentric lad this year

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03P4m5Mh0xk"]Fatih terim klip'i .. maystro yönetiyor.. euro 2008 maçlar? - YouTube[/ame]
 
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Di Natale and Cassano included in Italy's provisional Euro 2012 squad - Goal.com

The list of 31 called up by Cesare Prandelli for Italy's two friendlies against Luxembourg & Russia before selecting his final 23.

Ibrahim Afellay started in his first match for Barcelona in several months after being sidelined since September with a bad knee injury. He looked pretty good for being out so long & I think he's got a good shot of making the Netherlands final 23 despite such a lengthy layoff.

Roy Hodgson is set to release England's roster in a few days time. It will be REAL interesting to see who they selected and dropped with so many choices.

http://www.goal.com/en/news/2898/eu...d-cassano-included-in-italys-provisional-euro
 
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Smudger;2154548; said:
Di Natale and Cassano included in Italy's provisional Euro 2012 squad - Goal.com

The list of 31 called up by Cesare Prandelli for Italy's two friendlies against Luxembourg & Russia before selecting his final 23.

Ibrahim Afellay started in his first match for Barcelona in several months after being sidelined since September with a bad knee injury. He looked pretty good for being out so long & I think he's got a good shot of making the Netherlands final 23 despite such a lengthy layoff.

Roy Hodgson is set to release England's roster in a few days time. It will be REAL interesting to see who they selected and dropped with so many choices.

http://www.goal.com/en/news/2898/eu...d-cassano-included-in-italys-provisional-euro
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Balotelli and Cassano will be a sick duo up front. I hope Italy can make some noise.
 
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TooTallMenardo;2154579; said:
Balotelli and Cassano will be a sick duo up front. I hope Italy can make some noise.
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Only if Balotelli doesn't have one of his trademark mental breakdown episodes. Playing your best friends, the Spanish, in the first game probably won't help him in that regard. If only he could use his anger to fuel his game instead of letting it destroy it.

At least he's not Joey Barton

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Smudger;2154587; said:
Only if Balotelli doesn't have one of his trademark mental breakdown episodes. Playing your best friends, the Spanish, in the first game probably won't help him in that regard. If only he could use his anger to fuel his game instead of letting it destroy it.

At least he's not Joey Barton

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This.
 
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England have announced there 23 man roster for Euro. Ferdinand missed out as expected as Hodgson called up John Terry instead as well as calling up Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for the first time.

GK: Joe Hart, Robert Green, John Ruddy

DEF: Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Joleon Lescott, John Terry

MID: Gareth Barry, Stewart Downing, Steven Gerrard (C), Frank Lampard, James Milner, Scott Parker, Ashley Young

FWD: Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Andy Carroll, Wayne Rooney, Dany Welbeck, Jermain Defoe

On Standby: Jack Butland, Phil Jagielka, Jordan Henderson, Adam Johnson, Daniel Sturridge
 
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TooTallMenardo;2155733; said:
What happened to Wilshere?
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Messed his ankle up in a pre-season friendly & re-injured it in January. They ruled him out like a month ago. Good news for Arsenal as he should be completely ready to go next season. Kyle Walker & Darren Bent are in the same boat of being injured & not being able to be called up.
 
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Smudger;2155736; said:
Messed his ankle up in a pre-season friendly & re-injured it in January. They ruled him out like a month ago. Good news for Arsenal as he should be completely ready to go next season. Kyle Walker & Darren Bent are in the same boat of being injured & not being able to be called up.
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Tough news for England.
 
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Smudger;2155736; said:
Messed his ankle up in a pre-season friendly & re-injured it in January. They ruled him out like a month ago. Good news for Arsenal as he should be completely ready to go next season. Kyle Walker & Darren Bent are in the same boat of being injured & not being able to be called up.
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Walker played the last few EPL games for Spurs with a broken toe. Couldn't get him any rest because 'Arry loaned out what little cover Spurs had on both the right and left sides of the pitch.
 
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Hodgson thinks Scott Parker might miss out as well, despite being called up with his Achilles tendon injury, but, remains hopeful that he will be able to play. Jordan Henderson is on standby in case Parker won't be fit in time.
 
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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMv8g8CO4cQ&list=UUNhxq7He5p-_FdBh0OaxcQg&index=1&feature=plpp_video"]NIKE FOOTBALL: MY TIME IS NOW (SUBTITLES AVAILABLE) - YouTube[/ame]
 
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Some Euro 2008 montage's to get psyched for the 2012 version.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHGkkM8gC_0"]EURO 2008 Highlight OFFICIAL - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0UncoRXFtk"]ITV Euro 2008 Montage - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbgiKVo2Kps"]BBC Euro 2008 Montage - YouTube[/ame]
 
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Official Song: Oceana - Endless Summer

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EVhiBGvVFc&ob=av3e"][/ame][ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdeJiEn75Ug"]Oceana - Endless Summer (Official Video UEFA EURO 2012 - Oceanaofficial) - YouTube[/ame]

I wonder if they will bring back the song from Euro 2008 they played after each goal, Bellini - Samba de Janeiro

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG4dnEpDAP8"]Euro 2008 Goal Song - YouTube[/ame]
 
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