Paid Members tiger_rick Posted May 24, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'll watch the games because there's nack all else to do but this competition has been pretty disappointing so far. Expecting Scotland and Ireland to easily despatch weak opponents these next two nights. That should give us a decider on Sunday which will probably be the only decent game in the competition. Â I thought it was a decent concept too. Â Not seen anyone use "Eire" for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Wasn't there talk of England entering the next one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Bellend Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'll watch the games because there's nack all else to do but this competition has been pretty disappointing so far. Expecting Scotland and Ireland to easily despatch weak opponents these next two nights. That should give us a decider on Sunday which will probably be the only decent game in the competition. I thought it was a decent concept too.  Not seen anyone use "Eire" for ages.  I'm surprised you expected more from it to be honest. It was never gonna be anything other than a bunch of poorly-scheduled international friendlies with a pointless nametag and trophy attached to it. If the idea was to reduce the token huge amounts of pull-outs these four sides always experience in friendlies, I guess it has failed pretty miserably. The least they could have done is put both matches per 'round' back-to-back on the same day in the hope of getting bigger crowds, and better value for the public.  As for Eire, I think the last time I heard anybody use that term was probably the 1998 Shoot annual. One of my favourite football books that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted May 24, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'm surprised you expected more from it to be honest. Maybe in hindsight, I shouldn't have but I thought playing "local" teams would ensure they'd put strong sides out and that they'd compete to a level you don't normally see in friendlies. I said right at the start of the thread that I didn't think the players would take it as seriously as Sky but I expected much more than those first two games delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 As for Eire, I think the last time I heard anybody use that term was probably the 1998 Shoot annual. One of my favourite football books that. That's the term that was always used in Panini World Cup & European Championships sticker albums if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Maverick Posted May 24, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 Although England have showed a reluctance to take part in things like this in the past I don't think it would hurt to send an England B Team or something to give some people you wouldn't have initally thought of to show if they can cut it at International level. I miss "B" internationals, always though they were good chances for other players to stake a claim except for that time Chris Sutton went mental and refused to take part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Although England have showed a reluctance to take part in things like this in the past I don't think it would hurt to send an England B Team or something to give some people you wouldn't have initally thought of to show if they can cut it at International level. I miss "B" internationals, always though they were good chances for other players to stake a claim except for that time Chris Sutton went mental and refused to take part. Fuck that. Tournaments like this should take place over the summer when there's no international tournaments taking place. The home internationals, especially the England vs Scotland games should be something we all look forward to after the season draws to a close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted May 25, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 Fuck that. Tournaments like this should take place over the summer when there's no international tournaments taking place. The home internationals, especially the England vs Scotland games should be something we all look forward to after the season draws to a close. I agree with this but clubs would go mad if their players were in use every summer. Â Game last night was odd. First 15 minutes were very competitive but once Hodson gifted Kene that 2nd goal, it was a walk in the park. I gave up second half, it was embarrassing. Hope we get a better game tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 A Scotland win tonight, aside from giving me the chance to chuckle at the likes of Butch, will set up a nice finale with Eire this weekend. Â I have to admit though, the idea of someone in a Scotland shirt lifting a trophy of any kind is a bit weird to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Maverick Posted May 25, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 A Scotland win tonight, aside from giving me the chance to chuckle at the likes of Butch, will set up a nice finale with Eire this weekend. I have to admit though, the idea of someone in a Scotland shirt lifting a trophy of any kind is a bit weird to me. Don't think you'l need to worry about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members garynysmon Posted May 25, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 A Scotland win tonight, aside from giving me the chance to chuckle at the likes of Butch, will set up a nice finale with Eire this weekend. Â Don't be too sure! Â I'm off to Dublin on Friday for Wales v Norn Iron. I hear some seats may still be available by the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinceMcMahon Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I can't see Wales winning tonight even though our record against Scotland has been pretty good over the last few years. The Welsh national team is in a shite state of affairs but at least we'll be the best team in pot 5 when the next qualifying campaign comes around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinceMcMahon Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 This is kinda like a WWF Empty Arena Match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Psygnosis Posted May 25, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 Never thought I'd see Wigan trumped when it comes to empty stadiums - but this is embarrassing, this Home Nations Cup needs England in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryko Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Seems loud despite how empty it is. Wales for the win (despite Ramsey's absence) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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