EURO 2024

[Blinky]

Now underway. And I can’t be the only one interested.

Seriously, though, how can England be favourites? It doesn’t matter how good the team they put on the pitch is, it’s the baggage they all carry.

Collingwood was the richest (before salary caps) club with the best players. Between 1958 and 1990 they reached 9 grand finals without winning one. The term “Collywobbles” came into existence.

Colliwobbles - Wikipedia

We need a name for this affliction. Maybe “Pommywobbles”? I’m open for other suggestions.

It’s Germany or France for me. Any other nominations?

 

[RooFlyer]

Sorry, what sport are we talking about?

 

[Princess Fiona]

Now underway. And I can’t be the only one interested.

Seriously, though, how can England be favourites? It doesn’t matter how good the team they put on the pitch is, it’s the baggage they all carry.

Collingwood was the richest (before salary caps) club with the best players. Between 1958 and 1990 they reached 9 grand finals without winning one. The term “Collywobbles” came into existence.

Colliwobbles - Wikipedia

We need a name for this affliction. Maybe “Pommywobbles”? I’m open for other suggestions.

It’s Germany or France for me. Any other nominations?

Not Scotland
They were woeful

England weren’t overly impressive in the second half today.
Spain played well in their opener.

 

[Gredgy69]

I'd add Spain into the mix.

 

[Blinky]

Not Scotland
They were woeful

England weren’t overly impressive in the second half today.
Spain played well in their opener.

Yes, England very ordinary against 27th in the world Serbia. Yes, Serbia probably parked the bus, but good teams would have put more than 2 past them.

 

[BriarFlyer]

Where are you watching? As in, who's televising this (and if it's another streaming service, I'm out!)

 

[RooFlyer]

Sorry, what sport are we talking about?

That was a genuine question.

A: Soccer

 

[gaz0303]

Where are you watching? As in, who's televising this (and if it's another streaming service, I'm out!)

Optus Sport - who cover their football exceptionally well.

 

[Blinky]

Optus Sport - who cover their football exceptionally well.

It’s the only reason I’ve kept my Optus broadband plan.

 

[BriarFlyer]

Optus Sport - who cover their football exceptionally well.

Tx, Gaz. That's me out.

 

[gaz0303]

Seriously, though, how can England be favourites?

Reflective of the gambling market, rather than actual ability?

 

[Blinky]

Reflective of the gambling market, rather than actual ability?

True enough. Canny punters always bet against Collingwood because their fan base distort the market. Same with the English team.

 

[Bengingerflea]

Euro 2024 is really an exciting tournament. While I have a soft spot for England and always hope they do well, especially their game yesterday vs Slovakia, how they were so close to losing. For me, France is the favorite to win this time around. Their squad is incredibly strong, and they've been performing consistently well in recent years. From their start till now, I cannot say that they played very well, but I think they will perform better in the next games.Switching over to another great championship, the Brazilian Campeonato Paulista A1, I'm particularly looking forward to the Santos vs. Mirassol game. Both teams have been in great form, and their matches are always exciting.

 

[JohnK]

I backed England $22 e/w (using bet credits) for 1st and 2nd at $4.33 quite some time ago. I don't understand why they are favourites.

I'll get $109.99 if they win or $25.63 if they lose. Bet365 are offering $50.99 to cash out which looks good.

I also backed Portugal.