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It was so close. The plucky underdog nearly pulled it off, but Iceland were just too strong for them.
Today's predictions:
Russia v [b]Slovakia[/b]
Romania v [b]Switzerland[/b]
[b]France[/b] v Albania
I've mentioned it before on another thread but if you get the chance watch the vanity project that is 'Ronaldo'
He built a museum to himself, named his kid after himself , his mother takes tranquillisers before every match due to the stress of watching him play. Messi is portrayed as the villian. He has no humility but it's fascinating to watch and see what he does to become the player he is
"He and his agent, Jorge Mendes, appear to have a relationship of mutual worship. Mendes, Ronaldo says, is “the best, the Cristiano Ronaldo of agents”
Agree with you there bongo. Romania - Switzerland could go either way though. What are odds on that one?
I loved the random Iceland stat yesterday that if you're Icelandic, male and between the ages of 20-40 then there's a 1:2000 chance you'd be in the squad. And Ronnie has the cheek to say they have a small mentality.
Anyway I you're looking at over reactions to the 1st game result, Italy topped it for me and they're no small fry.
Inspired (is that the right thing) by Bongo's activities I've opened a skybet account, for stupid small stake treble activities.
Today's list:
Russia to beat Slovakia
Romania and Swaziland to draw
France to hump Albania - I've taken France-2 for the win, ie: a 3 clear goal margin.
If they all come in, I can retire (for an hour or so)
Draw, Swiss, French!
Inspired (is that the right thing) by Bongo's activities
I was hoping my activities would serve as a warning to others.
Also, if you are to set foot onto the road to sin, consider using a bookie who offers free bets to new customers.
Come on Slovakia! They were woeful against the Welsh, well below par for them. My former Soviet satellite state politics is lacking, but do this lot like the Russians or will there be niggle?
Positive vibes being sent to Slovakia. ... certainly no love lost between those two nations either. Our Slovakian au-pair spoke Russian but refused to use that skill to find a job in London as she wanted nothing to do with the people or the language !
Our Slovakian au-pair
How did you get that past the wife?
So as a Welsh fan - who do I want to win this afternoon?
So as a Welsh fan - who do I want to win this afternoon?
You'd want a 0-0 draw between Slo v Rus. As assuming you lose to England, A Solvakia win would put them level with you on points, goal difference making the difference, or have Russia 1 point ahead.
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How did you get that past the wife?
She made the selection. She was stunning. She is now very happily married with two lovely sons. You interpret that as you wish 🙂
You interpret that as you wish
You rooted for Slovakia?
I thought as much. I had a work colleague mate who had a similar situation; his wife chose a stunner on the basis she was so far out of his league that he wouldn't even bother thinking about making a play 😉
Fun Iceland fact.
The risk of Icelanders accidentally sleeping with a relative is apparently high enough to justify the creation of a smartphone app to help prevent it.
- [url= http://www.wired.co.uk/article/iceland-incest-app ]Source[/url]
Edit: Not so fun fact. The above may not be strictly true, but who cares.
bongo you are on a roll 🙂
On Ronaldo's comments, from [url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36536445 ]BBC Sport[/url]
Iceland midfielder Kari Arnason responded: "It just makes it sweeter that he is a bad loser. Althouhg he praised Ronaldo for being a "fantastic footballer" but said he was "not a gracious human being". "His comments are the reason why Messi is always going to be one step ahead of him," said Arnason.
😆 😆
Hmm. C'mon Slovakia.....stop pissing about.
got the sense of our first 0-0 this game I think. slovakia looking most likely to score if anyone.
got the sense of our first 0-0 this game I think. slovakia looking most likely to score if anyone.
Shh! It's going to be a to nil win for Slovakia because of reasons.
Don't write the Russians off. They know a game lasts 93 minutes.
It's really not Weiss to keep having so many touches.
Also, I think Putin has the manager's family in a basement somewhere.
they are starting to threaten a bit. sticking with my 0-0 though.
If I was welsh, I'd fancy my chances against the russians.
Nooooooiiiiicccceeeeee!
sticking with my 0-0 though.
Expert timing, mate 😉
😆 1-0 slovakia
@dragon that's priceless
1-0 Yes ... pretty shocking that both Russian defenders got sold with the over pursuit - who cares though
Goooooaaal! Slovakia!
2-0 as much as I am enjoying this it shows how poor England's finishing was
beautiful! 🙂
+1 jamba, I really do fancy wales chances against this mob, bale should tear them apart.
Woy should just make the players watch how Slovakia play.
I fear bad things for theotherjonv's fledgling betting career 🙁
England will be under pressure now to get through! 😡
If this stays at 2-0, then I will be mildly pleased.
Oh FFS.
*tears up £60 Slovakia to nil coupon*
*realises it was done online so can't*
*prints off betting slip*
*realises no paper in the printer*
*adds paper*
*prints of betting slip*
*tears up £60 Slovakia to nil coupon*
Looking like Russia scoring in 80+ minute might be a bet for the future.
It's OK, I've still got another £8 on deposit to play with, that's another 4 bets.
Russia, not gambling and bad decisions, have cost me £200 so far this tournament. If this keeps on going, I might have to hop on a plane to France, so I can lob some patio furniture at them.
I had Slovakia to win 3 1.
But got a win on a draw last night.
Strange team Slovakia, under pressure and they crumble, saw them blow hot and cold against Wales and here again they looked like they where going to blow it.
Have to say I can see Wales playing for a draw and England not too adventurous either. We shall see
Just think how many kebabs you could get for 59 quid!
Why is Aaron Ramsay playing for Switzerland ?
Why you do this to me, football?
Romania 1-0 up?
*shakes fist at football gods*
😮
If Russia are kicked out, are all scores against them nullified?
Romania did not deserve that draw. Unfortunate for Switzerland.
If Russia are kicked out, are all scores against them nullified?
I so hope the Russians get sent home, but not before Wales has the chance to whoop them into submission.
After a brief return, I am now announcing my second retirement from gambling.
*Walks off muttering about Russians and Swiss*
I got that one right. Now for France to score a hatful, just to rub it in!!
I've also got one on Payet to score from outside the box, at 8/1
I'm still up on the day, as won £20 off Slovakia winning.
Main thing is I am playing catchup after 1 big bet going sideways on the first day.
*does maths*
£50 down so far....heh
Bongo, how about deciding what you are going to bet on....,and the do the complete opposite? 🙂
Albania beat France in a friendly recently.
I'm going for 1-1
Bongo, how about deciding what you are going to bet on....,and the do the complete opposite?
Where's the fun in that?
Today was a bugger tho. Russia scoring in the 80th minute, and the Swiss not being able to beat Romania and just playing flat, with no panache.
To be honest, I should have seen it coming. The Swiss always play pretty neutral.
I say 3-0 France
3-0 is only 5-1
3-1 is better 17-1
Where's the fun in that
Probably not much fun, but might improve your chances of winning! 😀
Giroud demonstrating his command of English 🙂
So.... 0-0 at half time, who'd a thunk it?
Now for 10 mins of Bilic babble!
but might improve your chances of winning!
Yeah, but you'd miss out on my self destructing on here 😀
France and Belgium were the favourites for the tournament....both playing like pish.
for all those losing bets, anyone else doing the bet365 'cant lose' free in-play bet thing? its been going a while, few of my mates have won hundreds on 'both teams to score in first half' bets. im late to the party and ive had two which never came in, but you still end up winning 5 or 6 quid each time.
theyre doing the same again tomorrow england vs wales......
There goes my Giroud to score first bet 😀
^^ interesting
3-0 what was I thinking ?
what was I thinking ?
About the Slovakian au-pair probably?
But everyone thought France was going to walk this. Football has gone back to front this week it seems.
But everyone thought France was going to walk this
Ahem! 8)
Well, the bookies had them at 3-1.
Anyway, now Giroud is off, I am all for Albania sneaking a winner.
🙁
Oooooh....that's hilarious Bongo!
🙂
Of course Giroud couldn't effing do that when he was on....
That was great, you could tell they were going to score just by the pressure they were putting into the Box.. 🙂
Le temps de Fergie est arrive....malheureusement !
Allez les blancs....
Man, that is a slippy pitch.
Great finish! Me and the kid were running round the room!
deserved win and yet harsh at the same time for th4 Albanians
West Ham will be sending out another "hands off" Tweet
"We've got Payet......."
not for long tho if he keeps doing that on the international stage.
stop it dimitri, just stop
Well that was an entertaining last 15mins!
Next up the Battle of Britain!
Now, I am not a betting man. But if Payet is at West Ham next season, I'll eat my hat.
*goes out and buys [s]pork pie[/s] bacon hat*
had a bet with correct score but not sure if it will count as goal scored in extra time .
What with Iceland and Albania playing well it gives the lesser teams a sense of hope.
England just might be in with a chance tomorrow!