Draw for Euro 2012

[ajt09]

The draw is scheduled to take place just after (lol) at 17:00 GMT (18:00 is more realistic cause of the crappy long winded talky bits) for the European Championships 2012.

Pot One : Poland, Ukraine, Spain, Holland.
Pot Two : Germany, Italy, England, Russia.
Pot Three: Croate, Greece, Portugal, Sweden.
Pot Four : Denmark, France, Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland.

I'm praying that we don't get a group of death which would include Spain, Portugal and France. That would just be incredibly tough. And even if we do qualify, we also have the prospect of meeting Germany in the 1/4 finals. And I'll be rooting for Ireland too-would be great to see both them and England progress.

Draw will be covered on Sky and BBC 2

 

[mrjack41]

Hoping for :

Poland
England
Greece
Ireland

No group is going to be easy though, its always tough, hope we steer clear of Spain and Holland though.

 

[ajt09]

Hoping for :

Poland
England
Greece
Ireland

No group is going to be easy though, its always tough, hope we steer clear of Spain and Holland though.

Would love to avoid Spain for obvious reasons. Should have a chance against France though-terrible bottlers at times and flatter to decieve.

 

[Dunc]

I have a feeling Spain, England, Sweden, RoI.

Hoping for Spain, Germany, Portugal, France. Would be amazing.

I hope we get Holland, England, Greece, RoI. Don't want either Poland or Ukraine, boring group.

 

[W4FC B3N]

I think our young 'ens could beat anyone! Bring the Spain's and the Holland's on I say!

 

[ajt09]

A Portugal v Spain match would be very mouthwatering indeed. Would love to see that

 

[slbenficacoach]

As a portuguese... EVERYTHING EXCEPT GERMANY!
Really, those guys are just... No words, we would have far less chances with them than with Spain, but I have a feeling we'll get at least one of them, but PLEASE not germany.
As for the rest, I'm not really very bothered, it's a small tournament and there are big teams everywhere.

 

[Fonzie]

Hands up for the Group of Debt! Spain, Italy, Greece, Ireland.

 

[DMF]

Predicting -

Ukraine
Germany
Portugal
ROI

Holland
England
Greece
Czech Republic

 

[vlad-the-impaling-gunner]

Spain, England, Portugal, France..........just the thought of that group is freaky.

 

[Steve*]

Hoping for something like this:
Poland
Russia
Greece
Ireland


​What time is the draw at?

 

[Billy]

I won't make a prediction, because they're pointless.

Still, I'd like us to have the group of death, simply because we then wouldn't breeze through the group with high expectations and go straight out in the knockouts.

Also, shouldn't this thread be in 'The Rest' of the Football section?

 

[ajt09]

Hoping for something like this:
Portugal
Russia
Greece
Ireland


​What time is the draw at?

Supposed to be "shortly" after 5-some journo's are predicting the actual draw will be about 5:50

 

[DMF]

Hoping for something like this:
Portugal
Russia
Greece
Ireland


​What time is the draw at?

That group is impossible due to the pots lol.. Draw meant to be around 5ish.

 

[Steve*]

That group is impossible due to the pots lol.. Draw meant to be around 5ish.

Oops. meant to say Poland not Portugal

Dont fancy being in Ukraines group. If were based there it means lack of hotel room for visiting fans and not so good facilities

 

[ajt09]

Oops. meant to say Poland not Portugal

Dont fancy being in Ukraines group. If were based there it means lack of hotel room for visiting fans and not so good facilities

Some of the host cities won't even be ready for June. That'll please the travelling fans

 

[belz]

Yeah coach is right, everyone but Germany. Bring us England pl0x

 

[Shay Given]

Hoping for
Poland
England
Sweden
Ireland

 

[Steve*]

Some of the host cities won't even be ready for June. That'll please the travelling fans

Yeah, its mostly Lyiv that has run into trouble. there are serious concerns about the stadium in the city and also public transport, accommodation and dining facilities.

I remember reading a few weeks ago that the city only has around 600 hotel rooms and a minuscule amount of restaurants for travelling fans. I doubt any team will be looking forward to being based in the Ukraine

 

[slbenficacoach]

You must think we have luck of any kind!
With our luck we'll have a hardass group, I'm complaining about Germany but then again if we had them and two... Well there are no easy teams, but easier at least, would be good because if we eventually passed we wouldn't face them right away.

Yeah coach is right, everyone but Germany. Bring us England pl0x