France vs. Republic of Ireland - Sunday 26th June - 14:00 (Lyon)

France made hard work of that didn't they.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

France made hard work of that didn't they.

They are £#%&!ing useless. One of the worst defences in the tournament too. Not much up front either.

France will destroy England!

Surely France can not win this tournament? Shocking at the back, even with 10 men Ireland were getting into excellent positions.

Originally Posted by barca99

France will destroy England!

they haven't destroyed anyone. Belgium, Germany, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy are all better sides. And probably some i've left out.

Originally Posted by barca99

France will destroy England!

Based upon what?

France just u underestimated us in the first 20, it went against their plan....


When they wanted to, they smashed....

They'll smash Iceland....

Proud.

Originally Posted by Coracao

Based upon what?

The fact England are shite?

Was fully expecting to get 1 pt max from the group stages. So not a bad way to go. Especially compared to 2012.

Originally Posted by waynes ear's

The fact England are shite?

There is little between the two sides.

Ordinarily would like to see Ireland do well, but can't be arsed with England having ANOTHER easy game. Piss take that they've got to the quarters without facing even a half decent side.

Originally Posted by waynes ear's

The fact England are shite?

Look at that French back 4 though, Sagna and Evra are years past their best, Rami very average, Koscileny can not hold it together by himself.

Originally Posted by itisme_panaflex

Was fully expecting to get 1 pt max from the group stages. So not a bad way to go. Especially compared to 2012.

Proud?

Originally Posted by Tiberian

Look at that French back 4 though, Sagna and Evra are years past their best, Rami very average, Koscileny can not hold it together by himself.

Have you seen England's back four? They've been fortunate to have played three (four after tomorrow) shite teams who have sat back and not even tried to test them defensively. France won't do that.

Originally Posted by Tiberian

Look at that French back 4 though, Sagna and Evra are years past their best, Rami very average, Koscileny can not hold it together by himself.

And France would have to come out and play, which will suit England, they would probably destroy them on the break.

France should beat Iceland in the quarters

Originally Posted by Dave

Have you seen England's back four? They've been fortunate to have played three (four after tomorrow) shite teams who have sat back and not even tried to test them defensively. France won't do that.

England are nothing special either, the level of this tournament has been very mediocre really. I expect it to be a close game, neither side is good enough to win comfortably.

Bloody love Patrice

Originally Posted by itisme_panaflex

Was fully expecting to get 1 pt max from the group stages. So not a bad way to go. Especially compared to 2012.

this. progress with martin and roy. we've done well, could easily have made it to the quarters