England v Netherlands

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Re: England v Netherlands

by tulip » 08 Jul 2024 19:05

Snowflake Royal Tulip's adopted nation does play good football and can still win so its a bit different for her.

You have two teams, one is dreadful to watch and the other decent, you're going to quite easily fall on the side of wanting entertainment over dreadful victory.


Yes, fair assessment.
I also love the Oranje support, their nutty orangeness makes me proud. It was the country going mad after the win in 1988, that first got me interested in football in the first place. I still expect Spain to win it though, most impressive to watch.
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Re: England v Netherlands

by NathStPaul » 09 Jul 2024 08:52

I have an England v Holland Euro 96 feeling.

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Re: England v Netherlands

by Winston Biscuit » 09 Jul 2024 11:08

I am still outraged over Rotterdam 93

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Re: England v Netherlands

by Loafer » 09 Jul 2024 11:16

i couldnt care who wins, my grandad was dutch and i was born in england

my last time i ever saw him before he died was in the 2010 WC in south africa, and it was a spain v netherlands final

so that would be nice i spose

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Re: England v Netherlands

by Sutekh » 09 Jul 2024 17:04

Worries now about the selected referee. Felix Zwayer was done for match fixing about 20 years ago. He served a 6 month ban for his part but was allowed to continue as he brought the matter to light which resulted in a life ban for German referee Robert Hoyzer.

The issue though stems from some ******* stupid remarks made by Jude Bellingham after Dortmund were beaten 3-2 by Bayern in 2021 when Zwayer made some errors in the game.

Stupid of UEFA to give him this game as all this will do the rounds again and make it awkward for both them and the ref if mistakes are made but it is what it is and he must have been one of the better refs at the tournament to get the gig.

Really hoping that it all works out and there's no fall out in any direction.


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Re: England v Netherlands

by BRO_BOT » 09 Jul 2024 17:15

Germans hate the Dutch (understandable) more than the English, right St.P?

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Re: England v Netherlands

by NathStPaul » 10 Jul 2024 12:21

Got severe PMT.

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Re: England v Netherlands

by Loafer » 10 Jul 2024 15:52

i hope we get oxf*rd battered so we can finally shut the media up about how much of a good footballing nation we are

its tedious

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Re: England v Netherlands

by South Coast Royal » 10 Jul 2024 15:56

Sutekh Worries now about the selected referee. Felix Zwayer was done for match fixing about 20 years ago. He served a 6 month ban for his part but was allowed to continue as he brought the matter to light which resulted in a life ban for German referee Robert Hoyzer.

The issue though stems from some ******* stupid remarks made by Jude Bellingham after Dortmund were beaten 3-2 by Bayern in 2021 when Zwayer made some errors in the game.

Stupid of UEFA to give him this game as all this will do the rounds again and make it awkward for both them and the ref if mistakes are made but it is what it is and he must have been one of the better refs at the tournament to get the gig.

Really hoping that it all works out and there's no fall out in any direction.


A brilliant excuse from the beaten side tonight that the ref was dodgy.

I gather though that he has done 3 matches in the tournament and been impressive and that is why he got the gig.
Anthony Taylor on the other hand has been his normal self.


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Re: England v Netherlands

by tulip » 10 Jul 2024 16:32

BRO_BOT Germans hate the Dutch (understandable) more than the English, right St.P?

They are mostly supporting the Netherlands as the team most likely to beat the Spanish (still smarting from losing in the quarters). Or so the Dutch media are reporting anyway.

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Re: England v Netherlands

by Green » 10 Jul 2024 17:28

tulip
BRO_BOT Germans hate the Dutch (understandable) more than the English, right St.P?

They are mostly supporting the Netherlands as the team most likely to beat the Spanish (still smarting from losing in the quarters). Or so the Dutch media are reporting anyway.

Bookies don't agree

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Re: England v Netherlands

by tulip » 10 Jul 2024 17:42

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BRO_BOT Germans hate the Dutch (understandable) more than the English, right St.P?

They are mostly supporting the Netherlands as the team most likely to beat the Spanish (still smarting from losing in the quarters). Or so the Dutch media are reporting anyway.

Bookies don't agree

The bookies ask the Germans who they are supporting?

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Re: England v Netherlands

by Snowflake Royal » 10 Jul 2024 17:45

tulip
BRO_BOT Germans hate the Dutch (understandable) more than the English, right St.P?

They are mostly supporting the Netherlands as the team most likely to beat the Spanish (still smarting from losing in the quarters). Or so the Dutch media are reporting anyway.

The hatred is more Dutch towards Germans than the otherway isn't it?


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Re: England v Netherlands

by BRO_BOT » 10 Jul 2024 18:46

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tulip They are mostly supporting the Netherlands as the team most likely to beat the Spanish (still smarting from losing in the quarters). Or so the Dutch media are reporting anyway.

Bookies don't agree

The bookies ask the Germans who they are supporting?


England have a slightly higher win_expectation than the Dutch based on actual numbers that matter

The Dutch media are hardly unbiased in this situation. I reckon if English press did the same thing we'd show the German fans that agreed with us

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Re: England v Netherlands

by tulip » 10 Jul 2024 19:20

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BRO_BOT Germans hate the Dutch (understandable) more than the English, right St.P?

They are mostly supporting the Netherlands as the team most likely to beat the Spanish (still smarting from losing in the quarters). Or so the Dutch media are reporting anyway.

The hatred is more Dutch towards Germans than the otherway isn't it?

Not really no, it's mutual but has subsided over the years.

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Re: England v Netherlands

by tulip » 10 Jul 2024 19:25

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The bookies ask the Germans who they are supporting?


England have a slightly higher win_expectation than the Dutch based on actual numbers that matter

The Dutch media are hardly unbiased in this situation. I reckon if English press did the same thing we'd show the German fans that agreed with us

Quite likely but the Dutch fans have made a huge impression on the Germans, with their orange marches and good humoured congregations.
100,000 Dutch have crossed the border to Dortmund today, an invasion.

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Re: England v Netherlands

by Franchise FC » 10 Jul 2024 19:49

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tulip The bookies ask the Germans who they are supporting?


England have a slightly higher win_expectation than the Dutch based on actual numbers that matter

The Dutch media are hardly unbiased in this situation. I reckon if English press did the same thing we'd show the German fans that agreed with us

Quite likely but the Dutch fans have made a huge impression on the Germans, with their orange marches and good humoured congregations.
100,000 Dutch have crossed the border to Dortmund today, an invasion.

Getting their own back ?

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Re: England v Netherlands

by NathStPaul » 10 Jul 2024 19:59

Which minute of the game will Sutekh first moan? I'll go 9th minute.

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Re: England v Netherlands

by Sutekh » 10 Jul 2024 20:01

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England have a slightly higher win_expectation than the Dutch based on actual numbers that matter

The Dutch media are hardly unbiased in this situation. I reckon if English press did the same thing we'd show the German fans that agreed with us

Quite likely but the Dutch fans have made a huge impression on the Germans, with their orange marches and good humoured congregations.
100,000 Dutch have crossed the border to Dortmund today, an invasion.

Getting their own back ?

Just wait until next April when the tulips come up and the Germans will be able to read the messages the Dutch are leaving.

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Re: England v Netherlands

by Ascotexgunner » 10 Jul 2024 20:02

Jeez, Trippier looks like he is gonna get roasted down that side.

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