(DIR) Return Create A Forum - Home --------------------------------------------------------- RateTheRef (HTM) https://ratetheref.createaforum.com --------------------------------------------------------- ***************************************************** (DIR) Return to: Euros 2024 ***************************************************** #Post#: 81285-------------------------------------------------- A tricky choice By: JCFC Date: July 14, 2024, 10:47 am --------------------------------------------------------- Which of the two matches should I watch? BBC is showing Spain v England. ITV has the other fixture, England v Spain. Decisions, decisions. #Post#: 81286-------------------------------------------------- Re: A tricky choice By: Hendo Date: July 14, 2024, 11:34 am --------------------------------------------------------- [quote author=JCFC link=topic=6126.msg81285#msg81285 date=1720972073] Which of the two matches should I watch? BBC is showing Spain v England. ITV has the other fixture, England v Spain. Decisions, decisions. [/quote] Whichever you watch I am sure the commentators obsession with certain England players will be evident again. If there is such a thing as footballing justice Spain should win as they have been the outstanding team in a fairly mediocre Euro competition. And, let’s be honest, England have been very fortunate to get to the final - 3 poor group matches, a 96th min equaliser in R16, penalties in the quarter final and a very dubious penalty in the semi. #Post#: 81287-------------------------------------------------- Re: A tricky choice By: rustyref Date: July 14, 2024, 11:37 am --------------------------------------------------------- [quote author=Hendo link=topic=6126.msg81286#msg81286 date=1720974857] [quote author=JCFC link=topic=6126.msg81285#msg81285 date=1720972073] Which of the two matches should I watch? BBC is showing Spain v England. ITV has the other fixture, England v Spain. Decisions, decisions. [/quote] Whichever you watch I am sure the commentators obsession with certain England players will be evident again. If there is such a thing as footballing justice Spain should win as they have been the outstanding team in a fairly mediocre Euro competition. And, let’s be honest, England have been very fortunate to get to the final - 3 poor group matches, a 96th min equaliser in R16, penalties in the quarter final and a very dubious penalty in the semi. [/quote] Plenty of teams have won tournaments without playing well. Greece, Denmark and Portugal all spring to mind. #Post#: 81289-------------------------------------------------- Re: A tricky choice By: Claretman Date: July 14, 2024, 12:20 pm --------------------------------------------------------- [quote author=Hendo link=topic=6126.msg81286#msg81286 date=1720974857] [quote author=JCFC link=topic=6126.msg81285#msg81285 date=1720972073] Which of the two matches should I watch? BBC is showing Spain v England. ITV has the other fixture, England v Spain. Decisions, decisions. [/quote] Whichever you watch I am sure the commentators obsession with certain England players will be evident again. If there is such a thing as footballing justice Spain should win as they have been the outstanding team in a fairly mediocre Euro competition. And, let’s be honest, England have been very fortunate to get to the final - 3 poor group matches, a 96th min equaliser in R16, penalties in the quarter final and a very dubious penalty in the semi. [/quote] I could be that England’s name is on it, we had a Labour Government in 1966 so the omens are there. Agree Spain have been the best side of the Tournament so far but dorsnt mean they will win it. #Post#: 81290-------------------------------------------------- Re: A tricky choice By: John Treleven Date: July 14, 2024, 12:33 pm --------------------------------------------------------- The BBC's current obsession with football was evident again this morning with it being fans being interviewed about the final. I had to change channels to get the latest on the attempted assassanation of the former U.S. president. #Post#: 81291-------------------------------------------------- Re: A tricky choice By: ryan80 Date: July 14, 2024, 12:45 pm --------------------------------------------------------- [quote author=JCFC link=topic=6126.msg81285#msg81285 date=1720972073] Which of the two matches should I watch? BBC is showing Spain v England. ITV has the other fixture, England v Spain. Decisions, decisions. [/quote] Don't forget the third option, which is sky sports which have you watching someone watching the match and telling you what's happening - I genuinely wonder how many people will watch this tonight (and why) #Post#: 81292-------------------------------------------------- Re: A tricky choice By: Whistleblower Date: July 14, 2024, 1:23 pm --------------------------------------------------------- I am in Paris so watching a friend's house with French commentary #Post#: 81345-------------------------------------------------- Re: A tricky choice By: nemesis Date: July 15, 2024, 10:38 am --------------------------------------------------------- [quote author=John Treleven link=topic=6126.msg81290#msg81290 date=1720978431] The BBC's current obsession with football was evident again this morning with it being fans being interviewed about the final. I had to change channels to get the latest on the attempted assassanation of the former U.S. president. [/quote] ...... and I had to change to get away from it. 300 million people to choose from and they pick those two - beyond unbelievable. #Post#: 81346-------------------------------------------------- Re: A tricky choice By: TheThingFromLewes Date: July 15, 2024, 12:06 pm --------------------------------------------------------- [quote author=Whistleblower link=topic=6126.msg81292#msg81292 date=1720981435] I am in Paris so watching a friend's house with French commentary [/quote] I hope Mrs Whistleblower and your good self are enjoying the fine French food available. I do draw a very bold line at snails however! #Post#: 81347-------------------------------------------------- Re: A tricky choice By: Whistleblower Date: July 15, 2024, 3:32 pm --------------------------------------------------------- Mrs Whistleblower is not accompanying me on this trip. Actually I really like French cuisine including l'escargots, it's frogs legs I don't much care for. A good steak with pepper sauce and frites is hard to beat. Paris is turned upside down because of the Olympics. I tend to stick to the Left Bank which is quieter. *****************************************************