July 8, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Nick

It has taken a week to digest it. Sat in Wetherspoons on a rainy Manchester Sunday in June and deciding that the Azzurri would be my Fresh Air team was a decision that brought me more light than a Vatican …

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July 1, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Greg

Super Mario is busy gearing up for the biggest night of his career, yet over in Japan his influence is already being seen. Ken Tokura of Japan’s Vissel Kobe followed up his belter by copying Balotelli’s now iconic celebration in …

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July 1, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Nick

Brothers of Italy, Italy has awoken. What more is there to say about a fantastic Italian campaign? Italy have marched to the final, defying critics and defying off field ‘shenanigans’. My last article was one of warning to Germany to …

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July 1, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Greg

So France’s Euro 2012 journey was indeed ended by tournament favourites Spain, who predictably passed the French to death. Some have criticised Blanc’s side for being eliminated so meekly, as they failed to really test the Spanish in their quarter-final. …

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June 27, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Nick

Everyone has faced up to the fact that Andrea Pirlo and his Italian chums tore England a new one at the weekend. But when it comes to the challenge that lies ahead, many quiver and offer few variants from a …

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June 25, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Nick

So let’s all have a cry because we English don’t get to see a renewal of that classic rivalry that we (but not they) hold so close to heart. England v Germany, what a game it definitely would not have …

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June 24, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Will

Call it dull, boring or any other adjective you can extract from a thesaurus, but make sure you don’t forget the most important description – effective. If crisp passing and exceptional skill and patience falls into the category of boring, …

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June 23, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Greg

Tonight sees France take on the possession machine that is Spain, and Laurent Blanc faces the same crucial dilemma which has faced countless managers over the last few years. How much do you sacrifice your own game in order to …

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June 22, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Will

There are some things that cannot be taught; things like class, charisma, leadership. Joe Hart may not currently possess his country’s captain’s armband, but the England number one is certainly an heir to the throne. In a bygone era, goalkeepers …

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June 22, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Alex

Well after a surprise trip to the quarters that not many expected, the Czech Republic’s Euro 2012 dream is over. Portugal outclassed the Czechs throughout the game and Cristiano Ronaldo showed exactly why he is one of the best players …

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June 20, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Nick

So for a minute on Monday night it looked like Italy would top Group C, setting themselves up for a tie with the Group D runners-up. In the end, they took their predicted runner-up position and were expecting to face …

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June 20, 2012

Eurozone 2012

Alex

As I mentioned in my pre-tournament preview of the Czech Republic, Euro ’96 was their most successful tournament since the breakup of Czechoslovakia. They reached the final and in the quarter-finals faced a Portugal side at Villa Park. I thought …

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