actually think it will be decent and will likely attend, not doing wc unless semis or final which were not going to get to anyway, but have applied for tickets on the off chance.
some of the pairings for group stage hosts are a bit ridiculous distance wise;
group A; Rome & Baku group B; St petersberg & Copenhagen group C; Amsterdam & Bucharest group D; London & Glasgow group E; Bilbao & Dublin group F; Munich & budapest
seems a complete shambles to me. Typical new "diversification" and "lets involve everyone" mentality that pervades society nowdays.
However, it does make me laugh. We are leaving the EU just when its all falling apart and they say with Brexit we are doomed. The only decent thing to ever come out of Belgium was Hercule Poirot & Tintin..........and they are both fictional.
seems a complete shambles to me. Typical new "diversification" and "lets involve everyone" mentality that pervades society nowdays.
However, it does make me laugh. We are leaving the EU just when its all falling apart and they say with Brexit we are doomed. The only decent thing to ever come out of Belgium was Hercule Poirot & Tintin..........and they are both fictional.
Brexit/PC gone mad/Tin Tin. WTF?
The real issue here is that Brussels missed out because the promised stadium isn't ready. Were Katrien and Roland project managing that build as well?
actually think it will be decent and will likely attend, not doing wc unless semis or final which were not going to get to anyway, but have applied for tickets on the off chance.
some of the pairings for group stage hosts are a bit ridiculous distance wise;
group A; Rome & Baku group B; St petersberg & Copenhagen group C; Amsterdam & Bucharest group D; London & Glasgow group E; Bilbao & Dublin group F; Munich & budapest
on that lot would take C or F if offered.
Glasgow? Are they having games at Hampden a ground the national team nay soon be ditching? Cardiff would have been a better choice.
seems a complete shambles to me. Typical new "diversification" and "lets involve everyone" mentality that pervades society nowdays.
However, it does make me laugh. We are leaving the EU just when its all falling apart and they say with Brexit we are doomed. The only decent thing to ever come out of Belgium was Hercule Poirot & Tintin..........and they are both fictional.
Eh ?
It was organised this way because bidding took place during the financial crisis and no country wanted shoulder, or could justify to its people, the cost of hosting a tournament.
Some people must really hate life when they blame a changing society for everything they don't understand.
actually think it will be decent and will likely attend, not doing wc unless semis or final which were not going to get to anyway, but have applied for tickets on the off chance.
some of the pairings for group stage hosts are a bit ridiculous distance wise;
group A; Rome & Baku group B; St petersberg & Copenhagen group C; Amsterdam & Bucharest group D; London & Glasgow group E; Bilbao & Dublin group F; Munich & budapest
on that lot would take C or F if offered.
Each qualified host country will play a minimum of two home matches.
So, if they qualify...
A will include Italy and Azerbaijan B will include Russia and Denmark C will include Netherlands and Romania E will include Spain and Ireland F will include Germany and Hungary
actually think it will be decent and will likely attend, not doing wc unless semis or final which were not going to get to anyway, but have applied for tickets on the off chance.
some of the pairings for group stage hosts are a bit ridiculous distance wise;
group A; Rome & Baku group B; St petersberg & Copenhagen group C; Amsterdam & Bucharest group D; London & Glasgow group E; Bilbao & Dublin group F; Munich & budapest
on that lot would take C or F if offered.
Glasgow? Are they having games at Hampden a ground the national team nay soon be ditching? Cardiff would have been a better choice.
Yes, Hampden, a pretty poor stadium and not a patch on the Millennium.
Indeed Hampden is probably only the 3rd best in Glasgow!
actually think it will be decent and will likely attend, not doing wc unless semis or final which were not going to get to anyway, but have applied for tickets on the off chance.
some of the pairings for group stage hosts are a bit ridiculous distance wise;
group A; Rome & Baku group B; St petersberg & Copenhagen group C; Amsterdam & Bucharest group D; London & Glasgow group E; Bilbao & Dublin group F; Munich & budapest
on that lot would take C or F if offered.
Glasgow? Are they having games at Hampden a ground the national team nay soon be ditching? Cardiff would have been a better choice.
Yes, Hampden, a pretty poor stadium and not a patch on the Millennium.
Indeed Hampden is probably only the 3rd best in Glasgow!
It's a one off and future tournaments will go back to normal arrangements so I don't think it can be part of a broader plan or "Typical new "diversification" and "lets involve everyone" mentality that pervades society nowdays. "
seems a complete shambles to me. Typical new "diversification" and "lets involve everyone" mentality that pervades society nowdays.
However, it does make me laugh. We are leaving the EU just when its all falling apart and they say with Brexit we are doomed. The only decent thing to ever come out of Belgium was Hercule Poirot & Tintin..........and they are both fictional.
The best beer in the world is Belgian. As are the best cyclists in the world, and the best bike races. Other than that - yeah, it's a dump
It's a one off and future tournaments will go back to normal arrangements so I don't think it can be part of a broader plan or "Typical new "diversification" and "lets involve everyone" mentality that pervades society nowdays. "
Well that article reminds us why it is so big a burden for one country. The crass decision to expand it to 24 countries.
One of the benefits of the tournaments is that everyone gets to know a country better, especially those who go and support their team. What kind of ordinary fan can follow his or her team in this tournament and what kind of experience will they have? Of course UEFA doesn't give a toss about such questions. I think the whole idea is ridiculous, and mark my words, it will be repeated.
It's a one off and future tournaments will go back to normal arrangements so I don't think it can be part of a broader plan or "Typical new "diversification" and "lets involve everyone" mentality that pervades society nowdays. "
Well that article reminds us why it is so big a burden for one country. The crass decision to expand it to 24 countries.
One of the benefits of the tournaments is that everyone gets to know a country better, especially those who go and support their team. What kind of ordinary fan can follow his or her team in this tournament and what kind of experience will they have? Of course UEFA doesn't give a toss about such questions. I think the whole idea is ridiculous, and mark my words, it will be repeated.
To be honest it just seems to be reverting to the old format... Werent games originally held at the home ground with the Semis and Final then at a host country?
cardiff should have hosted, attended the millennium for aj and was a much better set up in 1 regard for getting in the stadium, open plan so could smoke and take drinks outside etc, but getting away from it is a fucking nightmare, the city isn't big enough for 80,000, 5 hour taxi q's etc, admittedly this was 11 at night and if was a footy match most would likely get trains afterwards.
dublin again isnt great if its the avivia, croke park on the other hand good stadium.
Didnt realise but on the topic of Euro 2024 I went looking at the Cities hosting 2020.
Seems that the Groups / Cities have already been decided - Group D or Group F are definitely the ones to aim for with regards to travel time!!
Group A ... Rome and Baku Group B ... Copenhagen and Saint Petersburg Group C ... Amsterdam and Bucharest Group D ... Glasgow and London Group E ... Dublin and Bilbao Group F ... Munich and Budapest
Didnt realise but on the topic of Euro 2024 I went looking at the Cities hosting 2020.
Seems that the Groups / Cities have already been decided - Group D or Group F are definitely the ones to aim for with regards to travel time!!
Group A ... Rome and Baku Group B ... Copenhagen and Saint Petersburg Group C ... Amsterdam and Bucharest Group D ... Glasgow and London Group E ... Dublin and Bilbao Group F ... Munich and Budapest
I must admit that I have warmed a bit to the 2020 concept. It might sound a bit crass, [\\\ \
but I think it was during this summer's Russia tourno, when I realised how many games are in England. As we saw in Russia these tournos do have the power to open a country up to the world, and that's positive. This way, several countries will get a piece of that at the same time. I think this was what was in Platini's mind.
Having said that, Baku, no. Just no, on so many levels.
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some of the pairings for group stage hosts are a bit ridiculous distance wise;
group A; Rome & Baku
group B; St petersberg & Copenhagen
group C; Amsterdam & Bucharest
group D; London & Glasgow
group E; Bilbao & Dublin
group F; Munich & budapest
on that lot would take C or F if offered.
However, it does make me laugh. We are leaving the EU just when its all falling apart and they say with Brexit we are doomed. The only decent thing to ever come out of Belgium was Hercule Poirot & Tintin..........and they are both fictional.
The real issue here is that Brussels missed out because the promised stadium isn't ready. Were Katrien and Roland project managing that build as well?
It was organised this way because bidding took place during the financial crisis and no country wanted shoulder, or could justify to its people, the cost of hosting a tournament.
Some people must really hate life when they blame a changing society for everything they don't understand.
So, if they qualify...
A will include Italy and Azerbaijan
B will include Russia and Denmark
C will include Netherlands and Romania
E will include Spain and Ireland
F will include Germany and Hungary
D will include England and three other teams
Lots of articles on twitter with quotes from our saviour.
;-)
Indeed Hampden is probably only the 3rd best in Glasgow!
1) Ibrox
2) Firhill
3) Hampden
@se9addick . Was that really the reason for this monstrous set-up? I thought it was Platini's grand vision
https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-uefa-euro-reaction/uefas-euro-2020-plan-lauded-in-cash-strapped-continent-idUSLNE8B602G20121207
It's a one off and future tournaments will go back to normal arrangements so I don't think it can be part of a broader plan or "Typical new "diversification" and "lets involve everyone" mentality that pervades society nowdays. "
One of the benefits of the tournaments is that everyone gets to know a country better, especially those who go and support their team. What kind of ordinary fan can follow his or her team in this tournament and what kind of experience will they have? Of course UEFA doesn't give a toss about such questions. I think the whole idea is ridiculous, and mark my words, it will be repeated.
Fair enough.
Am talking about way back in the 70s though
dublin again isnt great if its the avivia, croke park on the other hand good stadium.
Seems that the Groups / Cities have already been decided - Group D or Group F are definitely the ones to aim for with regards to travel time!!
Group A ... Rome and Baku
Group B ... Copenhagen and Saint Petersburg
Group C ... Amsterdam and Bucharest
Group D ... Glasgow and London
Group E ... Dublin and Bilbao
Group F ... Munich and Budapest
a Rome and Munich
b Copenhagen and Amsterdam
c Budapest and Bucharest
d Glasgow and London
e Dublin and Bilbao
f St Petersburg and Baku
Though that's still a bit random.
Weird that Spain aren't involved, when holding something like this needs little new infrastructure
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but I think it was during this summer's Russia tourno, when I realised how many games are in England. As we saw in Russia these tournos do have the power to open a country up to the world, and that's positive. This way, several countries will get a piece of that at the same time. I think this was what was in Platini's mind.
Having said that, Baku, no. Just no, on so many levels.